Top 5 beauty tips for summer

Summer is on its way!
To help you prepare and look amazing, our Senior Therapist, Dee, shares her top beauty tips for summer.

1. Exfoliatate away

We expect a lot from our skin in the summer months. Suddenly exposing it to the sun and higher temperatures after months undercover. We expect radiant, dewy skin immediately and there are lots of ways we can achieve this but the reality is we need to start with the basics. Getting our skin in a good place to accept the beautiful summer products and treatments on offer is key and that starts with a good exfoliation.

Exfoliations vary but a good one using high quality, natural ingredients such as Decleor will remove dead skins cells from the outer layer of your skin, increase blood supply and unclog pores to reveal smooth skin that will be far more receptive to the beautiful moistursing  treatments  you can choose from. All massages and facials at Obsession Salon & Spa include an exfoliation as part of the treatment.

I highly recommend a full body massage and facial  at the start of the summer months and then once a month to ensure your skin is kept in tip-top condition. I always advise guests to either pop in or call for a quick chat / complimentary consultation first so that I can best advise you on a plan for your personal needs.

2. Get waxing

In my opinion, waxing is an absolute essential of the summer beauty calendar. In fact, I’d say it’s essential all year but definately in the summer months when you want to wear lighter, shorter clothes and get some sunshine on your legs. A good way to save money for this essential is to book a package of waxing appointments where you receive 6 appointments for the price of 5. The package of 6 appointments can be used at any point over a twelve month period but the best is you only pay for 5, as we’ll offer you a complimentary appointment!

3. Flutter those eye lashes

There’s nothing prettier than gorgeous fluttery eye-lashes. I’d always recommend a lash treatment in the summer months. When the weather gets hotter, mascara can have a nasty habit of giving you panda eyes so this is a neat quick way to avoid that!

At Obsession Salon & Spa we offer a range of different lash treatments, from a simple lash tint which takes just 15 minutes (so you can pop in during your lunch hour) to beautiful LV Lashes which work by enhancing natural lashes, extending and lifting them rather than curling them, then applying a tint to both the upper and lower lashes. You can read more about LV Lashes here. A patch test is required for LV lashes 48 hours prior to treatment but the results last around 8 weeks with every guest being invited back for a complimentary re-tint after 4 weeks to keep them looking amazing!

If you’re looking for even more from your lashes, then we’re really excited to be able to offer you lash extensions now at our salon in Lichfield. You can choose from Classic, Hollywood or Russian styles and what’s more up until the end of July you can save £15 as they’re now available for just £40. See our promotions page for more information.

4. SPF, SPF, SPF!

It’s been said so often, I know, but it’s absolutely crucial. Aside from protecting against skin cancer, using a daily moisturiser with SPF will reduce the risk of developing premature skin, aging problems such as wrinkles, sagging and age spots. Decleor have a gorgeous range of travel SPF mositurisers that I highly recommend. Throw one in your handbag and you’ll always have that all important protection nearby!

5. Don’t forget the serum

I love a serum! They really are the magic beauty ingredient and in the summer they’re essential. They lock in moisure, plump up your skin, reduce the wrinkles and so much more. My colleague, Kiri has some tips on how to use them which you can read here. We always use serums in our Decleor facials and we also sell a good selection of serums which you can see at Front-of House. And remember we price-match* so you can purchase your beauty  products with confidence.

We look forward to seeing you in salon soon to get you ready and prepped for summer!

Lichfield Salon & Spa: 01543 254137

*We don’t expect you to find a lower price at another high street competitor for the same individual product, sold with the same service conditions, but if you do, we’ll match the price when you buy.