GET A KATE MIDDLETON BLOW DRY
The salon responsible for creating the Duchess of Cambridge’s impeccable blow dry (and for the term ‘Chelsea blow dry’) has just opened a new blow dry bar in its Chelsea Salon. Richard Ward in Duke of York Square still cuts Kate Middleton’s hair, although you won’t be spotting her in the brand new blow dry […]
BEAUTY BRANDS YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF
Skin care treatments from South Africa, spring hair products from Richard Ward and organic beauty from the UK: The best less known beauty products
BEAUTY REVIEW: TWENTYTWO THERAPIES
Mary-Jane Wiltsher samples an indulgent massage designed to combat physical, emotional and lifestyle concerns TwentyTwo Therapies, the new treatment space from London’s private members wellness gym TwentyTwo, is run by leading personal trainer, Dalton Wong. The gym’s innovative slow-release massage technique targets connective tissues around the muscles, reducing the signs of ageing, dehydration and stress. […]
THE BEAUTY OF BAYSWATER
Business Improvement District, Bayswater Village is helping this beautiful part of London to shine, as Federica Parise explains What is the role of Bayswater Village? Bayswater Village is a Business Improvement District (BID) for the Bayswater area: a non-profit company which works in close partnership with public bodies like the council and police to provide additional services […]
PRODUCT REVIEW: WILLOW ORGANIC BEAUTY
Kat Hopps tests the luxurious beauty products, containing Barbary Fig Oil, in a facial at Fenwick, Bond Street Barbary fig oil, extracted from a cactus plant prevalent in Morocco, is having its moment in the beauty spotlight. Richer than Argan oil, it is packed full of vitamin E, fatty acids and antioxidants, and is currently […]
BEST FOR…HAIRDRESSERS IN NOTTING HILL & CHELSEA
We review three of the best hairdressers in west London for cut, highlights and blowdries

THREE OF THE BEST BLUE EYESHADOWS
Blue eyeshadow and liner – those much-feared products associated with beauty faux pas – dominated spring trends, with stunning ocean-tinted lids at Armani, cornflower hues at Derek Lam and swoops of electric blue at Marc Jacobs. Done right, this look can be a striking summer alternative to your usual eye make-up routine

JO MALONE OPENS IN RICHMOND
The luxury British fragrance brand is set to open a new boutique in Richmond next month
BARRE PILATES IN BLACKHEATH
One One One Pilates, Blackheath’s boutique, fully equipped Stott Pilates studio, has launched a new Total Barre class. Combining dance-like moves and the foundational principles of Stott Pilates, this workout tones and strengthens the legs, core and upper body
FIVE FUN WAYS TO GET FIT
It’s that time of year again when we all want to be a little fitter, faster or just plain skinnier. But it doesn’t have to be such a task. Victoria Purcell looks at five ways to have fun while getting fit