Twenty-two salons from Chania to Ierapetra, each with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online - no Greek phrasebook required. This is the beauty side of Crete the locals actually use, long after the resort pools close and the sunbeds get stacked away for the season. Why this guide exists Most Greek islands are a summer … [Read more...] about Crete like a local: where the island books its hair, nails and beauty
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Tips, treatments and trends for your best face ever, from the latest facials to make-up you’ll love.
How to get rid of a spot overnight (without making it worse)
Big day tomorrow, so you’re in your bathroom winding down before getting some essential beauty sleep, and there it is: a spot that wasn’t there earlier, sitting front and centre. Cue the frantic scroll through miracle cures as your stress levels rise: toothpaste, ice, that thing someone swore by online. We’ve all been there, and we’re here to talk you down, because most of the … [Read more...] about How to get rid of a spot overnight (without making it worse)
Madeira, a green mountain in the Atlantic: where to book hair, nails and beauty in Funchal and along the coast
Fifteen salons across Funchal and the coast on either side, every one with real reviews, prices you can see before you book, and a slot you can reserve online. Beauty sorted for an island you came to climb, walk and explore, not to lie on a beach. Madeira is a green mountain in the middle of the Atlantic Most islands in this part of the world are a promise of sand. … [Read more...] about Madeira, a green mountain in the Atlantic: where to book hair, nails and beauty in Funchal and along the coast
Ibiza on island time: where to book hair, nails and beauty around the night out
Thirteen salons and studios, from Ibiza Town out to the coasts, every one with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online. This is how to get your hair, nails and beauty sorted between the beach, the boat and whatever questionable decision starts after sunset. Why this guide exists Everything on Ibiza runs to a timetable. The boat … [Read more...] about Ibiza on island time: where to book hair, nails and beauty around the night out
Ear piercing: your complete guide to types, safety and aftercare
You’ve been eyeing up that helix hoop for weeks. Or maybe you’ve just discovered that a “curated ear” is a thing, and now you want seven piercings by Friday (it’s a vibe). Whether you’re planning your very first lobe piercing or adding to an already impressive collection, there’s a lot to think about, from placement and healing times to choosing the right studio and jewellery. … [Read more...] about Ear piercing: your complete guide to types, safety and aftercare