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Perhaps more importantly, from a readers’ perspective, the salons are run as commercial salons and can offer salon treatments at very reasonable costs. I went a week after the official opening for a pamper day, involving a two-hour conditioning treatment in the hair salon in the morning, and a 45-minute manicure in the therapies salon in the afternoon. Images Hair Salon, a kaleidoscope of mirrors, was busy with industrious hairdressing students and their clients on the day I went. My hair was in the hands of Level 2 stylist Sophie. Because students are training on the job, services can take longer than normal, which – in a sense – can only add to that feeling of being properly pampered. The salons are fully supervised by professionally qualified tutors, all of whom have experience within the industry, so tutor-of-the-day Diane was on hand to help Sophie. After shampooing my hair, she used TIGI Bed Head Re-energise Conditioner Urban Antidotes #1 for the conditioning treatment, but, depending on the condition of your hair, the treatment could involve Henna Wax or Hot Oil treatments. The salon also stocks ranges such as Wella, Goldwell and Global Keratin. My treatment involved a very relaxing massage so the conditioner could really get to work on my hair. This was followed by styling and finishing. And all for £5! Even better, there’s also the Hair Miles reward scheme: for every five services you pay for, you receive the sixth similar service absolutely free. The pamper day was punctuated by a three-course lunch in the on-campus East Restaurant, again at a very reasonable price of £12. After lunch, it was time to return to Images, but this time to the beauty therapy side of things for a manicure with Rebecca, a Level 3 beauty therapist. But do check out the Lowestoft College website as all sorts of treatments are now available, including Body Massages and Eve Taylor Essential Facials.
cALL IMAGeS HAIR on 01502 525139. Do check the website as opening times will be increasing as of this month. cALL IMAGeS THeRApIeS on 01502 525142. Appointments for Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Sports Massage should be available after Christmas. pLeASe NoTe that the salons will be closed for the Christmas Break (December 23 to January 3). VISIT www.lowestoft.ac.uk
Or else you could have your skin smoothed and toned with Microdermabrasion and Microcurrent treatments, on offer at a fraction of the cost charged in commercial salons. And there is even an Et for Men range which allows the facial to be specifically tailored to male skin. Rebecca used the Kaeso range of products for the manicure, including a delicious Mulberry and Pomegranate Sorbet Hand Scrub. And, as if that wasn’t enough, the polish is yours to take home as it’s included in the price of the treatment (again just £7!). There’s also a Luxury Manicure which takes an hour and costs £8. Again there is a loyalty card scheme (collect a stamp for each treatment you have and once you have eight, your ninth treatment will be free). Staff and students at Lowestoft College certainly have good credentials. For example, beauty therapy lecturer Haley Wagner had cause to celebrate earlier this year after being awarded a distinction in the prestigious Pearson Teaching Awards. Then there’s Rhia Bowles, a 28-year-old aromatherapist who trained at Lowestoft College, who was busy proving that she’s at the top of her game at the WorldSkills UK National competition last month. With therapists such as Rhia having honed their skills at Lowestoft College, then it is certainly worth considering Images salons for your next treatment.
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