The beauty treatments for winter 2019
Winter is coming... be prepared with our guide to London beauty treatments that give you a boost ahead of cold weather
Buff off old fake tan with Cowshed’s Salt Scrub and Massage
In colder months, dead skin cells dry out much faster than they do in summer due to low humidity, this means you’re more likely to experience scaly, dry skin underneath your layers of roll-necks and cardigans. We have to work a little harder at sloughing off dead skin during the winter but it doesn’t have to be a chore. Indulge in Cowshed’s full-body Salt Scrub and Massage, the exfoliation increases blood flow to the skin, removes dead skin and improves rough textures.
It’s the perfect time of year to set refresh on your fake tan too. If you’ve been applying fake tan this summer, you may have developed a few patchy areas as the tan fades, especially where skin tends to be a little drier like elbows, knees and ankles. A full-body scrub ensures you get every last scrap of residual tan and feel smooth for future applications. Cowshed finish off this treatment with a blissful massage too, rehydrating the skin with uber-moisturising oils; you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.
£120 for 90 minutes
Cowshed Spa locations include Soho, Primrose Hill and Selfridges.
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Rehydrate with a Byonik Facial
Winter is notorious for dry, harsh conditions for the skin. The contrast with central heating can lead to skin feeling dry, stripped and lacking ‘chutzpah.’ Winter is a great time to add a facial into your skincare routine and even just one in the lead up to the really cold months mean you’ll reap the benefits the whole season.
The Byonik facial is the perfect antidote for parched skin. Using technology derived from NASA research, red and near-infrared lasers are used to penetrate the skin’s cells, bringing energy to increase the cell’s turnover. This enables hydrating hyaluronic acid gel to travel down into the cells and provide deep moisture, rather than just sitting on the skin’s surface. The laser is triggered by your own pulse rate, which research shows this is the only way to reach deeper layers of the skin. Painless and ultra relaxing, the facial will give glowing results immediately. We visited the Cosmesurge clinic on Harley Street to try the facial out. The verdict? An unbeatable glowing complexion.
From £220 per session
Available in various clinics around London. (Not yet available at Cosmesurge for public bookings.)
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Permanently remove hair for next Summer with Soprano Ice Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal can take a few months to reveal its full results, hair growth can be patchy during treatment and it makes skin ultra sensitive to the sun, making winter the perfect time to try it. Laser hair removal is the only permanent way to prevent hair growth and the Soprano Ice Laser is the only (relatively) pain-free way of achieving smooth skin all year round. To minimise pain, the device is kept ice cold while the laser heats up the hair follicles, destroying them so hair isn’t able to grow back. Session times and cost can vary according to the area you’ve chosen, but underarms, for example, are around £445 for six sessions spread over six weeks.
Initial consultation is free and session costs vary according to area.
Available in various clinics around London.
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Deep condition parched hair with an Olaplex Stand Alone Treatment and Blowdry
Central heating, cold winds and heat styling during the winter can cause havoc with your hair - which is only just recovering from summer sun. To combat your compromised ‘do, we suggest booking in for an Olaplex treatment at Samantha Cusick’s salon in Notting Hill. The cult status brand has become synonymous with celebrities, with the likes of Jet Atkin hairstylist to the stars, advocating its effectiveness. ‘Olaplex No 3 weekly is also key for super smooth hair. Olaplex is great for delivering protein into the hair before and after any chemical treatments’ says Atkin, whose famous clients include Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba.
Olaplex is essentially a three stage process designed to repair broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal or mechanical damage. Your hair will be nourished and smooth beyond recognition. Consider buying the No3 bottle to take home with you and prolong the effectiveness of your Olaplex salon treatment.
From £70 at Samantha Cusick Salon, Notting Hill.
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Rescue damaged nails with a Detox from Acrylics and Gels treatment
Gel nails and acrylics give us long-lasting colour and shine, but if your application and removal were anything less than professional, (or if you've been picking at them) your nail condition may have suffered as a result. If you are looking to give your nails a break from hard-cured polishes or glued on acrylics, visit Townhouse for their Detox from Acrylics and Gels Treatment to reset your talons. You’ll be whisked off into a private room, all colours and fake tips removed, your nails will then be given a strengthening treatment to begin the healing process. Your hands will leave feeling moisturised and nails will be on their road to recovery.
£50 for 50 minutes at Townhouse, Fitzrovia.
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