Beauty on lockdown: how you can still support your local salon

Looking on the brightside, lockdown life can actually have a positive effect on our beauty regime. From untamed brows and naked nails to make-up free skin, these can actually be a blessing in disguise, allowing for a fuller brow shape, stronger nails and clearer skin.

Don't forget to follow your usual twice-daily skincare routine and stay hydrated. This will help ensure your skin is kept in tip-top condition until your next salon appointment. For your nails, you can use oils, creams and nail strengtheners to help keep your nail plate and cuticle area hydrated and healthy.

Current government restrictions (at time of print) mean that beauty salons are currently closed, due to reopen in early December. In the meantime, there are still plenty of ways you can support your local salon.

Why not arrange a delivery from your local salon of all your favourite skin care, nail care, make up or lashes brought to your door? This not only provides a much-needed pamper but also helps your local salon who rely on your support.

If you’ve bitten off your nails in lockdown why not book in for a home delivery of a manicure in a box? At The Retreat our manicure in a box includes professional Mavala products and tools to complete your own manicure at home from £15. We also offer gelpolish soak off kits, lockdown survival kits and facials in a box.

If you know someone who deserves a pamper this Christmas why not buy them a beautiful PAYOT gift set or a gift voucher for a treatment in the New Year? At The Retreat, we are adding an extra £5 to any gift voucher purchased during lockdown, as a thank you for your continued support.

We can't wait to welcome you back to our Covid-secure salon, as soon as we're allowed to reopen, but we're aware some of our clients will be shielding or apprehensive so we're offering FREE virtual consultations for skincare, lashes, brow products, make up and nails on Facebook, Instagram, via email emma@theretreat.me or over the phone on 01706 868 898, where we can advise you on what treatments suit you best - these can then be purchased and delivered contactless to your door.

Emma Fitton / The Retreat