The Beauty Column Welcome to the brand new monthly column with Ulster Life’s top beauty columnist, Judith Mulgrew. For those who don’t know Judith, she runs the award winning, Skin Medi Spa on Belfast’s Lisburn Road which she opened in 2007. Judith is now on hand to tend to all your beaty needs.
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ith the latest poolside looks gracing every magazine page, and beachwear styles already hitting the shelves, for me the run-up to summer has officially started. I find that for many women this can be a particularly daunting and stressful time as summer brings with it restricted clothing choices and pangs of guilt, stress and self-consciousness in the search for a perfect beach body. In the months leading up to the summer holidays, women of all ages, even with the strictest diet or exercise regime, can find it near impossible to successfully shift those dimpled, fatty deposits in the thighs and buttocks. Oh yes ladies, cellulite has a lot to answer for! Luckily at Skin Medi-Spa we are at hand to offer a fast and effective solution to unwanted inches with the innovative Velashape™ anti-cellulite and inch loss treatment. With stunning Hollywood ladies such as Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston and Sharon Stone hooked, this is without doubt the best way to achieve noticeably smoother and firmer skin without going under the knife. The treatment lasts around an hour, is pain free and produces results after only one treatment, ensuring you’re beach ready in no time at all. So how does it work, I hear you ask! A combination of light energy and massage targets fatty tissue to increase metabolism and drainage. This shrinks fat cell size and, in turn, reduces cellulite. This can be carried out on most parts of the body to target any problem areas you may have for smoother, reshaped, toned and contoured skin. Trust me, your ‘natural you’ will be empowered and your body renewed through a wonderful combination of the best expert advice and the most advanced treatments all within
luxurious and comfortable surroundings. Bare summer skin can also cause anxiety in some men and women for other reasons which include scars; acne scars; fine lines and wrinkles; stretch marks; aged skin; and sun damaged skin. The sun holds no prisoners and for some the feeling is similar to being thrown into a public place full of strangers – naked! These individuals want noticeable results and for them I recommend Skin MediSpa’s anti-wrinkle Micro Needling/Derma Roller Therapy - a procedure made popular by celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. When treated on a regular basis, skin rejuvenates and repairs itself more effectively with results revealing firmer and younger looking skin. The Micro Needling/Derma Roller System gently parts the pores of the skin without any damage to the skin and triggers the healing process which makes skin more able to absorb nutrients such as Vitamin C and E as well as Aloe Vera. Skin is then smothered in a nutrient rich cream which increases levels of collagen and elastin. At Skin Medi Spa we pay overwhelming attention to detail to ensure exceptional standards of personal care and comfort are met so that you can lie back and indulge in a completely new you. April also sees in a very special offer on Micro Needling/ Derma Roller Therapy at £150 per session (usually £250 per session) – a saving of £100! To celebrate perfect summer-ready skin and complement a brand new you, I recommend some fantastic beauty packages this month. First up, why not pamper yourself with VIP Gelish nails (fingers and toes) for £40? Gelish will last on nails for up to 3 weeks, boasting a high shine and a completely natural look
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while protecting the original nail. from a wide selection of shades and of no chipping or peeling – I believe low maintenance at its very best.
For only £30, ladies can avail of our special VIP monthly package offer of mini manicure and pedicure, an eyebrow wax and eyelash tint. For me, it’s important not to forget how much summer sun loves well-groomed brows for a more defined face and an eyelash tint keeps eyes oh so hassle-free! If it’s just brows you’re interested in transforming, I propose our VIP Eyebrows HD brows for a fantastic £25! Do you have a day out at the races, a garden party or summer wedding to attend? I like to make like a celebrity and indulge in a full set of state-of-the-art, semi-permanent 3D Lashes. At Skin Medi-Spa, VIP semi-permanent 3D Lashes are now only £60 (originally £80). These lash extensions give longer, thicker, more natural (or glamorous, depending on how you feel) looking lashes. Unlike traditional false lashes, 3D Lash Extensions are individual, fabulously fuss-free and comfortable to wear lashes, which last for weeks and weeks. Hurry ladies for April only with your Beauty Experts. I welcome you to spring and a whole new you!!