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Summer Beauty: When to spa and when to save…

When summer hits, so does the temptation to embark on a major beauty overhaul. All of that freshly exposed skin needs to be buffed and brightened, toned and tanned. But ticking off all of those boxes at the spa or salon can cost as much as your holiday, so this summer, be choosy about what you splurge on.

“You can get real results from at-home spa treatments,” says Soli Davis, a Manhattan-based beauty therapist and spa consultant. But on the flipside, Davis admits some services are best left in the hands of professionals. Read on below for how to shop the spa menu selectively.

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The summer tan
What: St Tropez Spray Tan

This is the gold standard of fake tans, thanks to the highly trained therapists, excellent tone and depth of the colour and the fact it rarely streaks. An application takes about 15 minutes and you don’t have to scurry home afterwards as it doesn’t go on too dark – and the new formulation, incorporating aroma-guard technology, means it doesn’t smell as bad, either.
Costs and contacts: From £30; enq 0115 983 6363

DIY: Firming Gradual Tan Body Lotion, £6.15, by Nivea (available nationwide), is a great way to get a gentle, sun-kissed glow (and softer skin) without the commitment of full-on fake tan.