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High Maintenance Treatments To Stay Low Maintenance
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Words by Maya Prever
If your digital explore page consists of save-worthy treatments, your Pinterest page is an endless scroll of beauty products, or every other post on your ‘For You’ page is a make-up tutorial, you’ve most probably come across the term ‘high maintenance to stay low maintenance’ at some point and wondered what that is. A trend originating from TikTok, the method involves undergoing advanced treatments weekly or monthly which, in return, compresses your daily routine and allows more time to tick off your to-do list. If you’re heading on holiday, this too will not only create room in your make-up bag but also gets you to the pool sooner than you can say ‘Have you reserved our sun loungers this morning?’
From lashes to laser, these are our top treatments across The Wellness Clinic and Hair and Beauty Salon that might be high maintenance, but will ensure you stay low maintenance in the long run.
Bespoke Trichology Treatment with Ricardo Vila Nova
That freshly washed hair feeling is unmatched and undergoing a bespoke trichology treatment with Ricardo Vila Nova will give you the satisfaction of washed and blow-dried hair that lasts for days on end, while knowing your scalp is getting exactly what it requires for optimum health.
Known globally as the ‘hair whisperer’, Ricardo and his team are hair connoisseurs, with the capability to transform the condition of your scalp and hair, all from examining the DNA of one hair strand. Once a diagnosis has been determined, the team will form a bespoke treatment plan, offering both in-salon treatments and products to use at home. The Follicle Repair and Enhancement treatment is a text-book example of the maintenance method.
Designed to be injected into layers of the skin (which is an unusual yet blissful experience) this treatment gets to work in nurturing the matrix cells, AKA the deeper layers of your hair follicle. With additional add-on treatments such as growth factors and intense hydration, this treatment is a comprehensive MOT for your scalp and hair, all while either snoozing on the fully reclinable backwash sofa or sipping your cappuccino at the mirrors. You won’t know what’s better, your state of calm or the feeling of lightweight cleanliness on your scalp. Whether visits to Vila Nova are weekly or monthly, you can be sure that your daily morning routine is getting shorter, while your hair and scalp are getting healthier.
Laser Hair Removal with Soprano ICE™Book Now
Body hair removal is a personal choice and for some, it’s an important part of their daily ritual. Threading, waxing or shaving are ideal options but if your pain threshold is low, you’re susceptible to those pesky shaving rashes, or you just don’t have time for an everything-shower, laser hair removal can be a game-changer.
The pros of laser hair removal have now vastly outweighed the cons thanks to the ever-evolving technology behind it. The Soprano ICE™ laser hair removal is virtually painless, suitable for all skin tones, and can even be performed with a tan in the summer. With no downtime either, you can be in and out of our Fifth Floor Hair and Beauty Salon during your lunch break, with enough time to still mooch around shoe heaven.
In the short term, laser hair removal is a saviour for busy mornings at home and on holiday too, but the best part? As you continue through your recommended number of sessions, hair growth decrease becomes more permanent, proving that good (and smooth) things don’t have to come to an end.
The PedicureBook Now
Exclusive to Harrods at Townhouse Nails
Suns out, manicured toes out. Townhouse Nails put just as much care into their pedis as they do with their manis and the Harrods exclusive pedicure is the ultimate treatment for your trotters.
Shaping, cuticle care, hard skin filing and smoothing, a callus treatment and painting are just some of the elements of this 100-minute treatment, not to mention a nap-inducing 20-minute massage. You’ll step away from the Fifth Floor with baby soft feet and manicured toes that will last for weeks on end, freeing up space in your day-to-day calendar.
Top tip: Opt for a gel polish to extend the lifespan of your pedicure even further.
'Glass Skin’ Meso-Facial with Dr Rabia MalikBook Now
Your at-home skincare routine can be powerful and effective, but facials will take those results to the next level. Based in The Wellness Clinic, Dr Rabia Malik is your go-to for non-injectable facials and will be your skin’s new best friend. Dr Malik specialises in a gentle yet effective approach to your skin, meaning that most of her treatments have little, to no downtime – a huge benefit if you’re having to squeeze your facials into your busy routine.
The ‘Glass Skin’ Meso-Facial is a top contender for maintenance facials. Combining exosomes (molecules that act as tiny messengers to boost the body’s natural regenerative processes) with microneedling, this 45-minute treatment helps improve the appearance of fine lines, reduce hyperpigmentation and hydrate the skin. With an instant glow to the complexion, this makes for the perfect pre-event or holiday prep facial.
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Brow Thread and Brow & Lash Tint
Book NowIn and out in thirty minutes, a brow thread and brow & lash tint is speedy yet effective, with results lasting for 2-6 weeks. If you’re about the ‘less is more’ approach to make-up while on holiday, then this is a standout treatment to ‘cheat the beat’.
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EMSculpt Body Contouring
Book NowEMSculpt Body Contouring stimulates muscle contractions faster than in exercise. It works to decrease body fat and increase muscle volume. This non-surgical treatment makes for a great add-on to your routine. J-Lo, we’re coming for you.
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