If you are only going to have one beauty treatment before your wedding,
make it a manicure.
During your appointment the therapist will remove any old polish.
She will then start by trimming your nails to your desired length
before filing them smooth. The shape of your nails depends on the
shape of your fingers. Ideally, the tip of the nail should mirror
the shape of your nail base.
Next, she will apply cuticle cream to the base of each nail on one
hand, massaging it in before placing it in warm, soapy water to
help the cuticles. She will then do the same for your other hand.
While the second hand is soaking, she will work on the cuticles
of the first hand, using small circular movements with an orange
stick to push them back. Any dead skin around the nail will be removed
at the same time.
After repeating the procedure on your second hand, the therapist
will apply hand cream to both hands, giving them a good massage.
If you would like polish, any grease is removed from the nails with
varnish remover. After applying a base coat to protect the nail
plate, two coats of colour, followed by a top coat is applied. It
is best to let your hands dry naturally – don’t shake
them around as you may get ‘bubbling’ in the colour.
This is a localised heat treatment that can be used on different
parts of the body; usually the hands and feet, but it can also treat
the whole body in a bath. This treatment, which softens and cleanses
the skin, stimulates circulation, is great for dry hands and especially
good for the feet.
A full body paraffin wax will make you perspire, helping rid the
body of excess waste and toxins. It can be used in conjunction with
other slimming treatments.
Your hands or feet will be placed inside a container and wax will
be ladled over. The temperature of the wax is controlled so that
it is runny, but not too hot. There are also specially designed
thermostatically controlled plunge baths, in which you will be asked
simply to immerse your hands or feet.
After several coatings of wax, your hands or feet will be covered
in a warm towel and left for between 10 and 15 minutes. Finally,
the therapist will peel off the wax and run cold water on them for
a few minutes.
The treatment takes about half-an-hour and leaves your skin silky
smooth and soft. It is a true beauty treatment and perfect for pampering
those often neglected feet, in preparation for your big day.
An ancient massage technique, which involves pressing reflex points
on your feet to detect and treat problem areas all over your body.
Putting pressure on the corresponding part of the foot can treat
many complaints and inexplicable symptoms. This treatment is also
great for relaxation and boosting energy.
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