Here’s our pick of beauty treatments to try during your lunch break.
Get The Glow
Looking for a treatment that provides glowing skin and instant results? Well, look no further than the HydraFacial treatment at Thérapie Clinic. Upon on arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff who instantly helped us feel at ease. After that, we went through a brief consultation where we spoke about specific skin concerns. The treatment works by removing dead skin cells and extracting impurities while at the same time enriching the skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturising serums. However, the most satisfying part of this treatment is seeing all the gunk that is removed from your pores. The therapists at this spot are fantastic, professional and extremely helpful with skincare advice to take home. Thérapie Clinic is a fantastic spot for this treatment which delivers instant results, all with zero downtime.
Treatment Time: 30-60 mins
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For The Love Of Nails
Treatments at Awe London serve all lifestyles from luxurious manicures to pedicures, and cute treatments within your lunch break. They’re fab at creating pro nail art, including hand-drawn nail art. For example, lines, swirls, love hearts, stars and if you’re in the mood for chrome tips, they can also do this. The nail technicians at this salon are professional, efficient, and friendly. We loved our treatment at Awe London, the experience was relaxing, and speedy. We cannot wait for our next visit.
Treatment Time: Up to 60 mins
Creative Nail Bar | Awe London | Shoreditch
Out of The City
Treat Your Skin
For all those who are looking to treat their skin this festive season then you need to head on over to Queen of Beauty, just a short walk from Baker Street station.
On the day, I was greeted by Banks, an Aesthetician at Queen of Beauty. He carried out an initial consultation, where we discussed areas that could be targeted to improve the appearance of the face. Banks is considerate when talking through adjustments and tweaks that can be made, he has a keen eye for detail and takes his time to listen to what the client is trying to achieve during the appointment.
On this occasion, we decided to opt for a microneedling session in an attempt to transform the skin. On this occasion, the microneedling was combined with an exosome treatment, which helps to rejuvenate your skin at a cellular level. This minimally invasive treatment, also known as collagen induction therapy uses tiny, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, leading to increased collagen and elastin production which will result in firmer, younger-looking skin. Banks began by prepping the skin and once it was ready he began the process. The length of the needles depends on the skin concerns and comfort level of the patient. I found the treatment to be relatively painless, apart from areas such as the under eyes, which can be sensitive. Skin can be left a little red with swelling after the treatment and should calm down with twenty-four hours and generally there is little downtime needed with microneedling. However, like most beauty treatments a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart is often recommended for optimal results. The end result is that as the skin heals, you’ll be left with firmer, plumper, and younger-looking skin.
Another great treatment to tackle hyper-pigmentation is Mesopeels, this peel promotes your skin’s healthy appearance by improving the texture and overall look. Mesotherapy helps to renew the skin, bestowing a healthy and radiant complexion. However, for this treatment on the desired area, my problem area was the back, you may need a few sessions to achieve the desired look.
Treatment Time: Up to 60 minutes
Queen of Beauty: Best Beauty & Aesthetic Clinic London
John Frieda Salon
Upon arrival, I was greeted by smiles and a welcoming team. The salon itself is a lovely space, it’s chic, sophisticated, and pretty understated for a Mayfair joint.
I had an initial conversation with colour expert, Arron who was absolutely amazing, we spoke about which treatments would work best for my hair type and texture. His technical knowledge is impressive, we spoke at length about the colours and styles that would add vibrancy to my skin tone.
For the dramatic chop, Holly worked her magic, I decided to add some layers for volume and decided to add some face framing. Holly was also fantastic, and I’d highly recommend visiting her next time you’re in the salon. The stylists at this salon deserve all the praise, they are professional, knowledgeable and exude a creative flair allowing them to work their magic. The end result, I absolutely loved the depth of colour, deep chestnut brown, rich and indulgent and the cut was superb too with plenty of volume.
Our lasting thoughts, John Freida is already a household name but now that we’ve tried and tested some of the services on offer here, it’s a real game-changer for the team at City Matters.
Treatment Time: Depending on treatment 60 minutes plus
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