Before your appointment
Hair, nails, beauty, tattoo and spa: what to expect, how to prepare and what to ask before you sit down.
Cancelling an appointment: how late is too late?
Cancelling is always allowed; cancelling late is what hurts. The notice that counts, how to cancel properly, what a b...
How often do you really need a nail infill?
Two to three weeks is the usual rhythm. How to tell when it is time, what happens if you leave it too long, and when...
How long does balayage last?
Balayage lasts three to six months before the next lightening, but the tone shifts after six to ten weeks. What short...
Microblading or powder brows: which suits you?
Hair strokes or a soft shaded finish: how the two techniques differ in healing, longevity and cost, and which skin ty...
How a tattoo heals, week by week
The surface closes in two to three weeks, the deeper layers take months. What is normal in each stage, what is not, a...
Gel or acrylic nails: which one suits you?
Gel is flexible and almost odourless, acrylic is harder and easier to repair. What separates the two systems day to d...
Balayage or highlights: which one suits you?
Balayage is painted on freehand, highlights are wrapped in foil. Compare grow-out, upkeep, salon time and price range...
Which type of lash extensions suits you?
Classic, hybrid, volume and mega volume compared: what each one looks like, what your own lashes can carry, and how o...