HAIR
06
01 ESENTE HAIR
Best for: Beautiful Blowdries What? Innovative yet welcoming family-run salon in Wimbledon Where? 18 Leopold Road, SW19, 020 8946 4875; esentehair.co.uk Why? Bright and airy, Esente’s blowdries aren’t just wonderfully bouncy, they also last. The Esente team will ensure you get exactly what you want, whether that’s volume, taming or gloss, delivered with a friendly smile and without a killer price tag.
02 HARI’S
Best for: Hair Transformations What? The latest edition to the HARI’s family Where? 183 New King’s Road, SW6, 020 7731 6062; harissalon.com Why? HARI’s is to hair what heels are to feet: uplifting. Whether it’s a cut, colour or even a new do that you’re after – think perfect bun or buzzin’ beehive – HARI’s doesn’t disappoint. With over 35 years in the business and a legion of ‘celeb’ clients, it’s no wonder this new salon opened to great aplomb.
08
salon really is all about the girl, with its luxurious range of indulgent treatments. However, it’s the manicures here which really stand out, using products by Leighton Denny, the UK’s leading nail specialist.
05 SPA LONDON
Best for: Relaxation and Rejuvenation What? An affordably luxurious day spa hidden in Wimbledon Leisure Centre Where? Wimbledon Leisure Centre, Latimer Road, SW19, 020 8542 1330; spa-london.org Why? Day spas in southwest London are sadly thin on the ground, so this one is a rare treat. Massages here are exceptional and the fact that they can be followed by a spell in the sauna and a snooze in the blissful relaxation room make them even better.
06 MERUMAYA
BEAUTY
03 OH SO SMOOTH
Best for: Smooth Skin What? An award-winning salon in Wimbledon offering effective laser Where? 117 Wimbledon Park Road, SW18, 020 8870 9882; oh-so-smooth.com Why? Adeleh’s warm and reassuring manner will instantly put you at ease if you’re worried about laser being a painful procedure (it’s not, by the way), as will the fact that the salon is part of the Healthcare Commission. The best solution for hair removal, it’s a darn sight better than daily shaving.
04 ALL ABOUT THE GIRL
Best for: Perfect Pinkies What? Tana Ramsay’s pretty, pampering beauty salon Where? 141 Northcote Road, SW11, 020 7135 3577; allaboutthegirl.info Why? The clue is in the name. This
LOCAL SALON ROUND UP.indd 42
Best for: Home Remedies What? A range of integrative übereffective anti-ageing products Where? Elys of Wimbledon, 16 St George’s Road, SW19, 020 8946 9191; elysonline.co.uk Why? Perfect for problem skin, Merumaya integrates
04
11
anti-wrinkle ingredients with anti-blemish ones to treat all your troubles in one go. We recommend the Iconic Youth Serum (£34.50), the brand’s hero product which reduces fine lines and wrinkles and restores radiance and elasticity.
HEALTH
07 THE TOKEN YARD CLUB Best for: Wonderful Workouts What? One of London’s largest privately owned gyms Where? 56 Putney High Street, SW15, 020 8789 2500; thetokenyardclub.com
09/12/2013 16:54