BEAUTY
THE PROFESSIONALS These are the hair and beauty appointments the experts themselves will be treating themselves to in preparation for party season… “I’m really looking forward to having lustrous chrome gel nails. I need to keep my nails short for work, so I rarely bother to paint them. This is my chance to treat myself.” Beatrice Pounder, The Duchess, Walcot Street, Bath “Skin repairs faster at night, so we’ve devised the Dusk to Dawn Night Repair Oil to lend a helping hand. The blend of nine pure oils promotes relaxation – perfect to help me switch off and ensure glowing and hydrated skin the next day.” Emma Webber, Natural Spa Factory, Foxcote Avenue, Bath “I’m booking in for a CACI Bum Lift to get the Pippa Middleton effect in that little black dress. The electro cellulite massager treatment gives instant lifting and
contouring on the buttocks and toning of the thighs.” Anna Natrella, Frontlinestyle, Monmouth Street, Bath “I have already got my colour and cut booked in before all my parties; I hate having my roots on show. I’ve also got my Shellac manicure booked in – it lasts up to three weeks so will be able to withstand working hard in the salon, and present-wrapping.” Jess Singer, Melanie Giles Hairdressing, Walcot Street, Bath “For me, an Olaplex treatment is a must. Maintaining healthy shiny hair through the winter with lots of events and styling can be hard work, but Olaplex makes it super easy.” Abi Constanza, Number Three Hairdressing, Saville Row, Bath
You’ll find a cool, industrial edge to the style at Melanie Giles
“I have my microblading appointment at the beginning of December to ensure my brows will have healed before the big event.” Harriet Barber, B Hairdressing, Widcombe, Bath “Gel fingernails and toenails and waxing are on my agenda. It makes me feel tidy and polished. Some of the other team members here are having semi-permanent false lashes, and spray tans.” Melanie Weekley, BAMM, Julian Road, Bath “I love having lashes for Christmas so when I wake up and take a present selfie, I look ok.” Zara Perry, Zara Perry Hairdressing, St James Parade, Bath
The BAMM team also has an unusual top tip for those who like to fake tan – coat yourself in baby powder after you have a spray tan, this stops it from streaking and coming off on your bedding, and it eliminates that tell-tale fake-tan smell. Keep your curls and volume going for a few more days by sweeping your hair into low ponytail and twisting it into a loose chignon before going to bed, suggests Amie Brown, salon manager at Frontlinestyle. Matt Carr, the owner of Artizan, says his top tip for maintaining your colour between visits is by using a hair mascara to blend your roots (but if you are due for a colour at Artizan, enjoy their popular pampering treatment: the Aveda Ritual – a shoulder, neck and head massage – which comes free with a hair service). And Abi Constanza at Number Three says the Dyson hairdryer is a tool that makes styling at home easier, quicker, and kinder for your hair – with the added bonus of less arm-ache.” Miles at Phylosophie advises to bin the straightening irons and embrace the conical wand. “This transatlantic trend has evolved from ultra-cool beach waves to sophisticated effortless chic, capable of making an impact whilst eliminating the dreaded singeing associated with the aforementioned instrument of torture; long live the Babyliss Pro magic wand.” He adds that a silk pillowcase is the secret weapon of the A-list party princess, keeping wear and tear of tresses to a minimum, and infusing the skin and hair with rejuvenating silk proteins. If you do find yourself with a moment to nip out of the house or office at lunchtime, B Hairdressing has an express dry-styling menu, offering anything from braiding to curling. All you need to do is go to your appointment with dry, clean hair and they’ll work their magic. Or grab a lunchtime facial at Frontlinestyle, “Our new CACI Synergy Purifying Facial works wonders on the skin and deep below its surface,” says Anna Natrella. “It uses microcurrent LED technology and ultrasonic peeling to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. Perfect for that party or special occasion.”