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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 bikini wax
What: Brazilian wax with Harpal at Michael Jane We'll say it again: a great bikini wax is about a great therapist and word of mouth is the best recommendation. However, if you've yet to hear of one, Harpal will show you how it should be done. A well-kept secret for many high-powered clients, most of whom have been going to her for years, Harpal is skilled, confident and brilliant at making you feel at ease especially important when you¹re having your hair, down there, ripped out with hot wax by a virtual stranger (though by the time she turns you over to remove your bottom hair, you¹ll feel like you¹ve known her forever). The results are exactly what they should be: thoroughly smooth and soft with minimum redness that disappears after a few hours.
Cost and contacts: Bikini line £9.50; Brazilian £20. Enq 020 7229 3383
ELLE also loves: The bikini wax at Strip (from £22). This chain of dedicated waxing salons offer indulgent surroundings (one tester said the décor reminded her of a lingerie boutique), competent therapists and a menu of different waxes, including a chocolate peel-off wax that's popular for bikini lines and further. Click here to visit the Strip website.
DIY: For bikini line touch-ups, Parissa Hot Wax, £8.99 and Warm Wax, £12.99 (available from Boots) are the best we've tried.
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