How to put a healthy glow on your face

Chamomile Sanctuary is tucked away in the heart of the West End of Edinburgh. Heading down the stairs into the womb-like relaxation room I felt the strains of the day start to melt away, and I hadn’t even started my treatment yet. My visit was to test run the new Medik8 Facial and I was…

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Edinburgh stylist wins Scottish Hairdresser of the Year

Edinburgh is now home to the best hairdresser in Scotland. Jason Hall from Jason Hall Hairdressing was named Scottish Hairdresser of the Year. He received the title at HJ’s renowned British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. The newly crowned styling star from the salon on Colinton Road, beat five other finalists to triumph in…

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Whisky for hair loss: does it really work?

As surprising as this may see, whisky has more uses than giving you some of the most horrific hangovers known to man. In fact, it has many benefits related to beauty; such as dealing with particularly oily skin, or hair loss. Remember – whisky is a drink primarily based on grain, generally containing corn, wheat…

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PURE Spa & Beauty launch first retail outlet

PURE Spa & Beauty has announced its first retail property in the UK, with the opening of PURE Beauty Zone in Edinburgh. The day spa chain, who operate over 14 locations across the UK, are set to tap into demand among busy professionals for convenient treatments and offer sustainable 100% natural and affordable beauty products…

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The world’s most popular facial has arrived

It’s the world’s most popular facial, with one performed somewhere around the globe every 15 seconds. And now, Edinburgh residents can see what the fuss is all about for themselves, as the multi-award-winning Dr Nestor’s Medical & Cosmetic Centre brings the HydraFacial to its in-clinic offering this November. Launching at the clinic’s in-house skin health…

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Give your skin a luminous boost for the colder months

Dried out cheeks, cracked knuckles and dull skin that’s in need of some TLC. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The difference in the condition of our skin is something many of us can already feel, especially as we enter the colder autumnal days. Quenching thirsty skin is often a battle, though. Opening up a bottle of…

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The rise in Scottish men having aesthetic treatments

I have to confess – I’ve not had a skincare regime for years. In the early 2000s, after reading American Psycho and seeing the film adaptation, I did begin to take a bit more care, with moisturisers and a careful selection of aftershave, but, when the moisturiser eventually ran out, I never replaced it or…

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Make-up as easy as 1,2,3

The day to day routine of getting ready can get old and laborious fast. During the week while I’m in the office, I like to keep things simple. I’m typically the girl on the bus or in the passenger seat of a car who’s hastily chucking on some concealer or navigating Edinburgh’s many potholes whilst…

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The perfect pampering package at Gleneagles

There are few things I enjoy more than being pampered, eating lovely food and slowly sipping a good cuppa. Having had a rather hectic few weeks recently, there couldn’t have been a better time to receive an invitation to try out Gleneagles’ Polish & Patisserie package at the weekend – which just so happened to…

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Luxurious oils for face and body

Grabbing a moment in the day for a touch of self care is something we all could do more often.    One of the easiest ways to do that is by taking some time out after your bath or shower in the morning or evening. I can be a bit half-hearted when it comes to…

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