Beauty
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…
Read MoreMake-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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreLuxurious 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…
Read MoreShaping up with £250,000 fitness & spa investment
An iconic Scottish hotel is putting fitness first after the completion of an impressive £250,000 improvement programme in its spa and fitness facilities. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, has also announced the appointment of a new fitness manager and nail specialist. Committed to the wellness of guests, the new, cutting edge…
Read MoreThe growing demand for the ‘Manzilian’
Laser hair removal has long been a beauty treatment linked with women. But with more and more men booking appointments to get their own ‘Manzilian’ – could this treatment be set to take over the male grooming industry? Similar to Brazilian laser hair removal for women, the Manzilian effectively and permanently removes hair around the…
Read MoreScots firm in the running at fragrance industry Oscars
A Scottish firm has been nominated for an award in the Oscars of the fragrance industry. Kingdom Scotland is a finalist in the 2019 Fragrance Foundation Awards, in contention for the Newcomer of the Year award. The firm was set up by Imogen Russon-Taylor, who previously worked in the whisky industry, so knew that she…
Read MoreFreeze away those unwanted lumps and bumps
It sounds too good to be true – an hour with a machine clamped onto your fatty bits and woosh, within a few weeks, the fat has gone. Forever. Frozen off and then just a memory. When I hear about it this new miracle treatment the cynical journalist in me, thought – frankly – ‘no…
Read MoreA natural boost to help your night time regime
A Scots beauty firm’s new facial night oils with pure plant power are packing a powerful punch against free radicals and environmental damage. Released by Beatitude, based in Gullane, East Lothian, the three new oils will help to Replenish, Renew and Revitalise. These can be used individually or rotated every four months for a year…
Read More7 myths and misconceptions of laser hair removal
We’ve all got an annoying hair somewhere that we’d like to get rid of. Laser hair removal is one of the most effective ways to remove hair permanently from your body, and with more and more women opting for this treatment over other methods such as waxing and removal cream, there’s no sign of it…
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