At my beauty salon in Maghull, one question I ask at nearly every infill is how you're cleaning your lashes. Quite often, the answer is a guilty pause. Many women worry that washing will make their lashes fall out, so they avoid touching them at all. In fact, the opposite is usually true. Clean lashes tend to last longer, look fluffier and feel more comfortable. So in this guide, I'll share the routine I give my own clients. It works...
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A Pedicure for Older Feet – Why a Medi Pedi Suits
At my beauty salon in Maghull, more and more women ask me about a pedicure for older feet. Sometimes it's the client herself on the phone. Just as often, it's a daughter ringing on her mum's behalf, but the story is usually similar. Reaching your own toes has become a struggle, and your feet need more than a quick polish. I'm a qualified foot-health practitioner as well as a beauty therapist. So in this guide, I'll explain why I usually...
Waxing With Thread Veins – How I Adapt Leg Waxing
At my beauty salon in Maghull, waxing with thread veins comes up more often than you might think. A client lies down, then quietly points to a little web of red or purple lines behind her knee. "Is that going to be a problem?" she asks. In most cases, the honest answer is no, as long as I adapt how I work. Thread veins and varicose veins are not the same thing, though. One I can usually wax around with...
Age Spots on Hands and How Cryopen Can Help
At my beauty salon in Maghull, age spots on hands are something women notice at the oddest moments. Perhaps you're passing a cup of tea across the table, or holding the steering wheel on a bright morning. Suddenly the backs of your hands look older than the rest of you. If that sounds familiar, you're far from alone. I've cared for women's skin since I qualified at Hugh Baird College in 1999. So in this guide I'll explain how I...
Classic Lashes Over 50 – Softer Lashes for Mature Eyes
At my beauty salon in Maghull, more and more of my lash clients are women in their fifties and sixties. Many of them assumed lashes were only for younger women. Then a friend at the school gate or a daughter talked them into it. In my experience, classic lashes over 50 can look beautiful, as long as the set is planned around mature eyes. Our eyes change as we get older, and the lashes that suit us change with them....
Nail Colours for Older Hands – Shades That Flatter
At my beauty salon in Maghull, I love helping women choose nail colours for older hands. Many of my clients have been coming to me for years, and their favourite shades have changed along with them. Often a client tells me her old go-to colour just doesn't look right any more. Usually, she's right, and there's a simple reason why. Hands change as we get older, and so does the colour that flatters them. So in this post I'll share...
Less Painful Waxing – My Practical Tips for Comfort
At my beauty salon in Maghull, nervous first-timers often ask whether there's a secret to less painful waxing. I'll be honest with you. Waxing will never feel like a relaxing soak in the bath. However, a few simple changes before and during your appointment can make a real difference. I've been waxing since I qualified at Hugh Baird College in 1999. Over those years, I've noticed which habits help clients and which make things harder. So here are the tips...
How Many Microneedling Sessions Will You Need
At my beauty salon in Maghull, the first thing most women ask about microneedling is how many microneedling sessions they'll need. It's a fair question, because it affects your diary and your budget. However, I can't give an honest number until I've seen your skin. So in this post I'll explain how I work it out, and what shapes the plan. (more…)
Eyebrow Waxing and Retinol – Why I Ask About Your Skincare
At my beauty salon in Maghull, I ask every brow client about her skincare before I go anywhere near her with wax. Some women are surprised by the question. However, eyebrow waxing and retinol don't always mix well, and I would much rather ask than find out the hard way. Retinol has become one of the most popular ingredients in anti-ageing creams. Lots of my clients started using it this autumn, once the summer sun had gone. So in this...
Gel Polish on Toenails Through the Winter Months
At my beauty salon in Maghull, gel polish on toenails is not just a summer booking. Plenty of my clients keep their toes painted right through winter, even when nobody sees them under boots and thick socks. Others take their colour off in October and forget about their feet until May. So which is better for your nails? There's no single right answer. In this post I'll explain how I approach toenails in the colder months, when I'd suggest a...
