At my beauty salon in Maghull, I regularly meet women who had laser treatment elsewhere and still have hair. Some had a full course and saw good results, yet a few patches came back. Others were told their hair was too fine or too fair for laser in the first place. So they ask me whether waxing after laser hair removal is possible, and whether it's a step backwards. It isn't a step backwards at all. Here's how I approach...
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A Facial for Blackheads – What I Do and What Helps at Home
At my beauty salon in Maghull, blackheads come up in almost every first consultation. Women point to their nose, then their chin, and tell me they've tried everything. Usually that means squeezing, harsh scrubs and a cupboard full of products. So if you're thinking about a facial for blackheads, here's what I actually do, and what genuinely helps at home. (more…)
Lash Infill or Full New Set – How I Decide
At my beauty salon in Maghull, the question I'm asked most by lash clients is about timing. "Do I need a lash infill, or should I start again with a full set?" It's a fair question, because nobody wants to pay for more than they need. So here's how I decide, and how you can tell for yourself. (more…)
Gel Nails for Nail Biters – A Kinder Way to Stop
At my beauty salon in Maghull, some of my favourite clients first walked in with their hands tucked into their sleeves. They had bitten their nails for twenty or thirty years. They were embarrassed, and they half expected me to tell them off. Instead, we talked about gel nails for nail biters, and how a gentle barrier can help break the habit. I won't pretend gel is magic. However, I've seen it work for a lot of women who had...
Half Leg or Full Leg Wax – How to Choose This Autumn
At my beauty salon in Maghull, the most common question on a new booking is a simple one. Should it be a half leg or full leg wax? Many women aren't sure, and some book the wrong one because they feel awkward asking. So here's how I'd help you decide, especially now that the tights are coming back out. (more…)
Night Shift Skin – Facials for Nurses and Carers
At my beauty salon in Maghull, quite a few of my facial clients work nights. Some are nurses at Aintree and Fazakerley, while others are carers, paramedics or warehouse staff. They all describe night shift skin in much the same way. It feels tight, looks grey and breaks out along the line where the mask sits. I can't fix the rota, sadly. However, I can help your skin cope with it. So here's what I see in women who work...
Growing Out Overplucked Eyebrows – My Advice for Patience
At my beauty salon in Maghull, I meet a lot of women who are still living with a decision they made at sixteen. Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, thin arched brows were everywhere. So many of us plucked them down to a pencil line. Now those same women are in their forties, and they want to know if overplucked eyebrows can ever grow back. I qualified at Hugh Baird College in 1999, right in the middle of...
Corns From Boots – Why Winter Footwear Causes Them
At my beauty salon in Maghull, the first cold snap always brings the same complaint. Women swap sandals for boots in October, and by November they're limping. Corns from boots are one of the most common foot problems I see through the winter. So in this guide I'll explain why they form, what I do about them and what you should never try at home. (more…)
Waxing on Your Period – Honest Advice for Intimate Waxing
At my beauty salon in Maghull, one text message comes up again and again. "My period has just started. Do I need to cancel?" Lots of women worry about waxing on your period, especially for an intimate wax. So let me answer it plainly, the way I would if you rang me. The short answer is that you usually don't need to cancel. That said, you might prefer to move your appointment, and that is completely fine too. Here is...
Warts on Hands and How Cryopen Treatment Works
At my beauty salon in Maghull, warts on hands are one of the things women feel most awkward about. They curl their fingers into a fist when they pay at the till. They hide their hands under the table in a restaurant. So when a client finally shows me, she has usually been living with it for a long time. I have looked after women's skin since I qualified at Hugh Baird College in 1999. In this guide I'll explain...
