Twenty-one salons from Lagos to Tavira, every one with real reviews, prices you can see before you book, and a slot you can reserve online. This is the beauty side of the Algarve that isn't on your hotel's treatment menu (and is usually where the locals are heading too). Why this guide exists The Algarve is built to keep you comfortable. That is rather the point of it. … [Read more...] about The Algarve, beyond the resort gates: where to book hair, nails and beauty along the coast
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Santorini and beyond: where to book hair, nails and beauty across the Cyclades
Four islands linked by ferry, from the Santorini caldera to Paros, Naxos and Syros, each with verified reviews, upfront prices and instant online booking. Your Cyclades beauty planning, done before the first crossing. One less thing to figure out once you're living out of a suitcase. Why this guide exists You probably booked the trip for Santorini. The caldera, the blue … [Read more...] about Santorini and beyond: where to book hair, nails and beauty across the Cyclades
Thinking about a Brazilian wax? Here's what to expect
"Brazilian wax" gets thrown around a lot, but what actually happens once you're in the room? Whether you're booking your very first or just want to know exactly what you're signing up for, here's the honest lowdown, no mystery and no jargon. A Brazilian wax removes most or all of the hair from the bikini area, front to back: the front pubic area, the labia, the perineum and … [Read more...] about Thinking about a Brazilian wax? Here's what to expect
Wherever you're based on the Costa del Sol, here's where to book beauty
Five towns along the coast, every salon with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online. Wherever you're staying, this is how to get your hair, nails and beauty sorted without sacrificing beach time. Why this guide exists Ask anyone who has spent a season on the Costa del Sol where to get their hair done, and you will have an … [Read more...] about Wherever you're based on the Costa del Sol, here's where to book beauty
Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow
You've booked the trip, bought the swimsuit, and suddenly clocked that your skin hasn't seen daylight since last September and your brows have gone slightly feral. Fear not. Getting salon-fresh before you fly isn't about cramming everything into the day before departure and hoping for the best. It's about timing each treatment so it peaks exactly when you're poolside with a … [Read more...] about Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow