Beauty
Hebridean Spa takes skincare hitech
A DEVICE to monitor skin hydration has moved a step closer after a beauty business based on the Isle of Lewis secured a grant. Hebridean Spa, the company behind the “ishga” brand, has been awarded a £122,000 research and development (R&D) grant by economic development agency Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE). The year-long project is…
Read MorePeebles Hydro Hotel welcomes Pure Spa
SPA operator Pure has taken over the facilities at Peebles Hydro Hotel. An extra treatment room is being added and the beds and equipment in the spa are being upgraded. The hotel, which is accepting spa booking from 1 December, also has a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi. Stephen Leckie, chairman and chief…
Read MoreREVIEW: Home is where the spa is
FOR anyone who knows me, they’ll know that I like a little bit of pampering. But even prior to the horrors of 2020, popping to the salon or spa has had its challenges. There are always little things like work and children that tend to get in the way of precious “me” time. So, you…
Read MoreWhisky at the heart of fragrance collection
Whisky sourced from Scotland is playing its part in a British fine fragrance, bath and body house’s scents. Noble Isle has the Whisky & Water collection, a smooth and spicy fragrance that is redolent of the liquid gold of a fine oak-aged single malt. This fragrance is available in a beautifully paired hand wash and…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreEdinburgh 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…
Read MoreWhisky 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…
Read MorePURE 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGive 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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