Ayurvedic massage or ‘abhyanga’ is part of a holistic Indian way of life that dates back thousands of years. They didn’t have fast-paced office jobs in those days, but their therapies tackle stress effectively, that’s for sure. Rebalance your humours (more on that shortly) and get ready to embrace all this eastern philosophy has to offer. What is an … [Read more...] about 3 amazing healing qualities of Ayurvedic massage
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We challenged a hair dye rookie to have a dramatic colour change. Here’s what happened…
Dramatic red hair was all over Miu Miu’s Paris runway show recently, and frankly we can’t get enough of it. But how wearable is it IRL? Our friend and avid Treatwell user Kelly has never dyed her hair before, so who better to be our guinea pig? Opting to go from her natural brunette roots to head turning copper, we caught up with her at The Lion & the Fox in … [Read more...] about We challenged a hair dye rookie to have a dramatic colour change. Here’s what happened…
5 things to know before rocking a statement lip
I’ll settle for a slick of lip balm 7 days a week, but should a fancy occasion slot itself into my social calendar, nothing cuts the mustard quite like a bold lipstick. Reds, berries, or deep rich browns, on my not-wearing-nude days, it’s nice to up the intensity. A statement colour means all eyes looking right at the lips, so to perk up my pout and ensure tip-top coverage, … [Read more...] about 5 things to know before rocking a statement lip
Shiatsu massage: treating mums-to-be since the eighth century
One minute you’re floating around on a cloud of happy/ emotional/excited (delete as appropriate); the next your hormones are having a tantrum and you need a lie-down. Sound familiar? When you’re dying to embrace calm with open arms, a shiatsu massage is a good place to start. Can you have a shiatsu massage during all stages of pregnancy? Yes, you can have a shiatsu … [Read more...] about Shiatsu massage: treating mums-to-be since the eighth century
Why male beauty affects us all
Men’s beauty is a booming industry. To give you a little insight into how big that boom is: recent years have seen a 56% increase in male beauty treatment bookings. Why, then, do some men feel that the treatments open to women aren’t for them? It’s a gristly subject, shaped by centuries of gender stereotyping that we wouldn’t deign to unpack in the next four hundred words, but … [Read more...] about Why male beauty affects us all