Winter is approaching rapidly!  The temperature is dropping day by day and the Christmas T.V adverts are hard to escape!  It’s time to think about looking after your skin … biting winds and central heating are guaranteed to dry out and damage the sensitive skin on your face causing redness and premature ageing.  Treat yourself to a much needed facial in November.  A deep cleanse facial this month is at the special offer price of £20 and an anti ageing facial is just £30 – a saving of £5 on each treatment! For more details click here

http://www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/facials/

In addition, the full body Swedish massage offer has been extended for a further month.  For November it will remain at the unbelievable price of £25 (normally £35)!  This one hour treatment on a heated couch uses aromatherapy oils to relax the body, revive the mind and rejuvenate the spirit.

Call now to book your appointment 07944 889346.

Ever since this crazy treatment reached our shores, I have been advising my clients NOT to indulge. The risk of everyday minor infections both bacterial and fungal is high considering the water is only cleaned by light. Maybe it’s time for me to stop wasting my money on proffessional cleaning products for my equipment and just start sloshing it round in the washing up water!

And what of the fish? They are alive and as such, need to perform bodily functions .. where? In the water with your feet! I have flashbacks to being a child when my goldfish would swim around its tank with a trail of poo behind it … most unpleasant and I certainly don’t remember EVER wanting to put my feet anywhere near it! Eugh….

I know a few people who have tried this form of pedicure and my main question to them was ‘did anyone take medical history and check your feet for common infections such as athletes foot, verruccas, fungal nails etc?’ In the words of Cilla, surprise, surpise the answer was no .. Some took brief medical history but NONE checked the feet before allowing them into the communal waters. Well that’s ok then .. just sign to say you are infection free and let the little beasts feast on your athletes foot before nibbling on the next persons feet.

I also leant that you are given cream to apply after your feet come out of the water .. what, you apply it yourself?? Yup, that’s right .. no foot and leg massage or pampering here then.

My opinion for what it’s worth is this is a DIY pedicure performed by you and the fish .. Why anyone would consider spending their hard earned on this ‘treatment’ is beyond me ..

Don’t take my word for it, check out what the Daily Mail have to say today:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2050342/Fish-pedicures-foot-spas-spread-HIV-hepatitis-C.html

Essence of Beauty is excited to announce the arrival of the beautiful Jo Magdalena 2012 jewellery collection.

This collection of high quality, affordable costume jewellery can now be bought through Essence of Beauty via the website or by hosting your own Jo Magdalena party – there are great rewards for hostesses!

For further information follow the link below.

http://www.london-eob.co.uk/welcome-jo-magdalena-collection-2012/

So, Autumn is here at last. Hands up those of you who will be putting your feet into boots complete with hard skin and chipped nail varnish … not a good look! Essence of Beauty can change all of that in just over an hour. During the month of October, if you visit for a Gelish polish on your toes, you will receive hard skin removal, foot scrub and moisturise free! All that for only £20 and it will also qualify for one loyalty card stamp. Book your appointment now, before the boots go on for the next seven months!

Feeling stressed? With only 78 days until Christmas and Winter looming, it’s time to treat yourself and de-stress. During October, a full body Swedish massage is at the unbelievable price of £25 (normally £35)!  This one hour treatment on a heated couch uses aromatherapy oils to relax the body, revive the mind and rejuvenate the spirit.

 What are you waiting for? Call Vicky on 07944 889346 to book your appointment.

Gelish continues to rock the world of nails. With celebrity followers such as  Amy Childs, Jade Ewan and Kelly Rowland and appearances on the catwalk at London fashion week, this fantastic 14 day manicure is a must for everyone!

Unlike some gels and hybrid polishes, the Gelish base coat is keratin rich so will actually help the condition of your nails and encourage healthy growth. The gel is soaked off in a solution containing acetone along with moisturisers and nourishing agents which again, won’t damage the natural nail.

Essence of Beauty are continuing to offer this fantastic manicure for £20 which includes removal and a free bottle of cuticle oil on your first visit! The treatment also qualifies for a sticker on your loyalty card … what are you waiting for, call 07944 889346 to book your appointment.

The end of the summer is almost upon us … well, that is if you consider we had a summer! Returning to work, preparing the children to go back to school and of course the stresses of the long summer school break are starting to take their toll on all of us.

 Essence of Beauty can help relieve these everyday stresses by offering discounts on relaxing treatments from now until the end of September.

Back, Neck and Shoulder Swedish Massage

The most common areas for holding tension and stress. This 30 minute treatment will relieve muscle fatigue, ease away tension and stress and help relax the mind. Normally £20, until the end of September just £16!

Leg and Foot Swedish massage

A must for those on their feet all day or participate in sport. 30 minute treatment normally £20, again just £16 until the end of September.

Anti Ageing Facial

A necessity for those whose skin has had exposure to the sun and has become dry and dehydrated. This relaxing 70 minute treatment includes a vitamin, fruit acid and green tea packed face mask which will increase hydration, moisture retention and elasticity of the skin followed by retinol serum and moisturizer to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Normally £30 but during September, just £25.

For further information about the above treatments please click on http://www.london-eob.co.uk/category/treatments/

To book your appointment, please call me on 07944 889346.

Best wishes for a stress free September!

LUXURIOUS LEG TREATMENT

Due to popular demand the luxurios leg treatment will remain at the introductory price of 30 pounds until July 27th.  This 60 minute treatment will relax your mind and muscles, boost your circulation, aid elimination of toxins which will help prevent cellulite build up. The treatment comprises full leg scrub followed by a full leg Swedish massage using fennel oil. A warm mud mask is then applied to the upper leg after which your legs are wrapped in warm towels. Whilst the mud ‘does it’s work’ you will be treated to a head massage. Rich moisturiser is then applied to the full leg after the mask removal.  Time to prepare your legs for the beach!

SWEDISH MASSAGE

Until the 27th July, if you book a full body Swedish Massage, a face massage will be included free! For more information about Swedish massage click here www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/massage.

Dare to go make up free?

With the holiday season approaching rapidly, we are all starting to think about going ‘make up free’ on the beach or even in the garden on these sunny days. But are you confident enough ….

Essence of Beauty has put together a programme of treatments to ensure you are ready to ‘bare all’. Start with a mini facial comprising make-up removal, deep cleanse, exfoliation, mask and moisturise to ensure your skin is glowing and in tip top condition. To enhance the eyes, follow with an eyelash and eyebrow tint and finish with an eyebrow shape. Price for this package until 30th June is £30 – a saving of £5 if the treatments are taken individually. Qualifies for three loyalty stickers.

Neglected legs

Due to popular demand, the offer has been extended until June 30th on the luxurious leg treatment £30 (normally £35). This calming 60 minute treatment will relax your muscles and your mind as well as boosting circulation and eliminating toxins which will help with cellulite build up. Time to prepare for the beach! For more information about this treatment, click on this link http://www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/body-treatments/.

Gelish manicures and especially pedicures now the sun is out still remain extremely popular. This long lasting gel polish should last for 14-21 days on the fingers and eight weeks on the toes whilst staying shiny and chip free. The price is still an unbeatable £20 each and you will be given a free bottle of cuticle oil if you are a Gelish virgin at Essence of Beauty which will help keep the nails nourished and in top condition.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is one of the most well known types of massage which uses firm but gentle pressure. It’s benefits and effects are many, both physical and psychological. Some of the benefits are:  

• Physical – Impove muscle and skin tone, increase blood circulation and lymph drainage, relieve muscle fatigue, soreness and stiffness, encourage sleep and promote general relaxation.
• Psychological – Relaxation of the body reducing tension and stress, relaxation of the mind thereby reducing anxiety, ‘lifting’ emotions creating positive feelings and increasing energy by invigorating all body systems reducing fatigue.

Book your Swedish massage now – for information about the different massages available click on http://www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/massage/

Now that spring has arrived and the flip flops are out, take a good look at your feet……. After months of neglect and being encased in boots 24/7, it’s time to take action and rid yourselves of hard skin, overgrown cuticles and cracked heels. After all, our feet do the most work and are probably the most neglected part of our body!

Treat yourself to a paraffin wax pedicure topped off with a Gelish polish. Normal price £32 but during the month of May, the price is an unbeatable £28! Your feet will feel soft and nourished and the Gelish polish should last for up to 8 weeks!

Also extended for the month of May is the introductory offer on the luxurious leg treatment £30 (normally £35). This calming 60 minute treatment will relax your muscles and your mind as well as boosting circulation and eliminating  toxins which will help with cellulite build up. Time to prepare for the beach! For more information about this treatment, click on this link http://www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/body-treatments/.

There is now a range of Swedish Massage treatments available – visit http://www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/massage/ for more information!

Also available is a luxurious leg treatment – perfect for preparing for the beach! Visit http://www.london-eob.co.uk/treatments/body-treatments/

At long last the promised loyalty card scheme is now in place.

All clients will receive a loyalty card after their first treatment at Essence of Beauty. For each treament paid for in full, you will receive a stamp. After collecting five stamps you are entitled to 25% off any treatment. If you wish to collect 10 stamps, this increases to 50%!

This offer can be used in conjunction with the purchase of gift vouchers. The purchaser will receive one stamp for every full £10 spent. The receiver of the voucher will get one ‘introductory’ stamp.

Thank you to all my loyal clients! x

The new LED 6G curing lamp is now in use at Essence of Beauty!

Curing times have dropped from two minutes per coat to just 30 seconds giving the smoothest most level gel-drying as well as saving up to 20 minutes on a manicure!

Now over 20 beautiful Gelish colours colours available and structure gel to reinforce strength and repair a damaged nail plate.

This two week manicure will remain as shiny as the day it was applied until it is removed and on toes can last up to two months!

Book your appointment now – you will never return to conventional nail polish!

Gelish is a UV nail gel that is applied in several steps, requiring either a 36 watt UV or LED lamp to cure the gel. Gelish nail gel is similar to other UV soak off nail gel systems, such as Shellac or OPI Axxium.

Nail gels can be applied to your natural nails, without causing the damage of acrylics. Nail growth with nail gels is covered with a fill-in coat, similar to acrylic nails. The product is brushed on like regular nail polish.

This fantastic soak off gel based nail polish in a bottle is great on natural nails and should last for 10-14 days without chipping.

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• Mini Facial – Comprising make-up removal, deep cleanse, exfoliation, mask and moisturise
• Cleanse and Massage – Make-up removal, cleanse, hand, arm, shoulder, neck and face massage and moisturise.
• Deep Cleanse Facial – This deep cleansing and totally relaxing facial comprises make-up removal, deep cleanse, skin analysis, exfoliation, hot towels, extraction, face, neck and shoulder massage, mask and moisturise.
• Anti-ageing Facial – A deep cleansing routine (make-up removal, deep cleanse, skin analysis, exfoliation, hot towels, extraction, face, neck and shoulder massage, mask and moisturise) using a hibisculent mask and retinol face serum to help improve fine lines, wrinkles and elasticity of the skin.

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With a broad range of products, make-up can be applied to be long-lasting for that special occasion.  From the careful application of concealer to remove blemishes or dark circles, to foundation to give flawless skin, to making your eyes look amazing!

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Fake bake was the first self-tanning system to combine naturally derived tanning agents guaranteeing up to 50% longer lasting, more natural looking results.Fake bake was the first self-tanning system to combine naturally derived tanning agents guaranteeing up to 50% longer lasting, more natural looking results.Fake bake products are paraben free. These are a range of chemicals widely used as preservatives and may cause allergic reactions on sensitive skins. Much research is also being undertaken into the safety of parabens though the jury is out at the moment.For best results, moisturise the area to be tanned daily for a week before the treatment, paying special attention to elbows, knees, feet and hands. If booking for a tan without exfoliation, exfoliate before the treatment and do not apply mosituriser.Wear loose clothing.

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Waxing is the application of a warm melted wax, oil and rosin mixture over unwanted hairs which are at minimum of ¼ to ½ inch in length.  The wax is applied with a spatula and then a strip of muslin is pressed on top of the melted wax, which is then pulled off.  Waxing is usually performed around every 6 weeks

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Indian head massage is derived from the ancient indian system of medicine discovered by holymen of the Himalayas 5,000 years ago and is know as Ayurveda.
It is a collection of massage movements applied to the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp and face to balance energy flow by working on the chakras, the energy centres.

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Indian head massage is used to relax, de-stress, improve muscle tone and circulation creating a feeling of peace and tranquility.