We cherry-pick the hair, face and body
treats designed to make life that little bit sweeter
IlA Rain Forest Renewal Facial
$120 for 55 minutes
What
An
anti-ageing facial using Amazon rainforest plant extracts
Where
Blythswood
Square Hotel, Glasgow, www.bly thswoodsquare.com
IlA
Rain Forest Renewal Facial
The
lowdown
Using plant extracts sourced from the
Amazon, this facial is said to have a Botox effect, without the needles. After
a quick consultation with the therapist about my skin type (while my feet were
gently scrubbed and soaked – bliss!), the treatment began with a light facial
exfoliation. Active ingredients in the products meant that the mask that
followed gently tingled on my face, but it wasn’t uncomfortable, just
reassuring to know the products were doing their job. A long and relaxing
lymphatic massage using essential oils is the highlight of this facial, helping
to drain away the toxins that are to blame for a dry, dull complexion, while
soothing away stress. The added bonus? The products are non-oily, making them
ideal for those with acne-prone skin.
The
Verdict
My skin was smoother, softer and noticeably
glowing. Result! Penny Carroll
Deep Tissue Massage
$102 for 50 minutes
What
An intensive massage treatment to relieve
tension in all areas of the body
Where
B Spa, Brooklands Hotel, www.brooklandshotelsurrey.com
Deep
Tissue Massage
The
lowdown
An ambient room, calming music and aromatic
oils… All the ingredients for a rela xing pampering session, right? Not
exactly. This deep tissue massage lives up to its name; I don’t think I’ve
physically heard a knot untying until now! Deep strokes focused on my trouble
spots and a firm technique helped to relieve muscle ache.
The
verdict
My body felt completely free from tension.
A must for any gym-goer or office worker. Amanda Khouv
Rose Ritual
$247.5 for 1 hour 50 minutes
What
A restorative treatment to pamper and
de-stress
Where
Sequoia Spa, The Grove Hotel, www.thegrove.co.uk
The lowdown
A true pampering sesh, this get-gorgeous
treatment offers instant results. My feet were cleansed using luxurious Espa
goodies before my therapist applied a body polish to slough away dead skin
cells. A quick rinse later and it was back onto the treatment bed for a
full-body Balinese-style massage, using lightly fragranced rose oil. The
treatment was topped off with a head-tingling scalp massage to really
invigorate the senses.
The
verdict
I left feeling utterly fantastic with baby-soft
skin. Louise Pyne
Digita L Protein Treatment
$90 for 60 minutes (optional hair cut
$70.5)
What
A conditioning treatment to banish frizz
Where
Eleven Hair, London, www.eleven-hair.com
Eleven
Hair, London
The
lowdown
This hair -reviving treatment envelops your
locks in protein to strengthen and nourish. After shampooing, the treatment was
applied and my hair was infused with steam to seal the cuticles, allowing the
treatment to penetrate the hair follicles. The treatment was then rinsed off
and a conditioner applied, before my stylist snipped off my straggly strands
and blow-dried my hair.
The
verdict
My hair felt soft and was super shiny.
Louise Pyne
