For a deeper look at what is going on under your skin, book a consultation with us on Wednesday 25th March. The Beau Visage machine takes photographs of your face to view 2mm beneath the surface of the skin to calculate your skin age, the effects of sun damage and the health of the skin - with the idea that if you catch damage early, you can stop it.

The Beau Visage Skin Analysis Camera

To book in for your 45 minute appointment please call us on 0161 448 8787. The appointment includes a 15 minute skin consultation using the Beau Visage machine followed by a 30 minute Reviver Facial. You will receive the Beau Visage print out to take home - this includes four photos showing various aspects of your skin, plus a skincare recommendation programme designed to specifically address your skincare concerns.

We have limited places available so please book in early. A non-refundable deposit of £15 is payable on booking. This £15 is redeemable if you purchase two or more products on the night.

Call us on 0161 448 8786 to reserve your place!!

The Brazilian wax has risen in popularity in recent years and an increasing number of women covet the clean look.  Our Heaven Spa therapists perform lots of these waxes every week.  Be warned - once you have tried a Brazilian you will not want to go back (and neither will your partner :))

Some of our guests can be really quite nervous before their first brazilian wax.  Relaxation is important though as the more nervous you are the more you will feel the pain.

Our therapists have put together the following checklist to help you prepare for your first Brazilian wax.

• Pain can be heightened during menstruation, so avaoid making your appointment at this time
• Some guests find that taking a pain killer beforehand can help
• Some guests worry about the optimum length their public hair should be - we recommend about 3-4 weeks growth.

Following your appointment we have the following aftercare advice:

• Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and exercise on the day of your wax - stick to a cool to lukewarm shower.
• Avoid using an perfumed products in the bikini area
• If you are prone to ingrown hairs use a product such as Medik8’s Ingrow Rescue

In  addition to our regular bikini wax we offer 3 kinds of intimate waxing at both branches of Heaven Spa - the Brazilian (which leaves a small strip), the Hollywood (all off) and the Sicilian (leaves a small triangle).  We only use hot wax in our intimate waxing treatments.   Avoid like the plague any therapist that tries to perform intimate waxing using warm wax - our bikini area is just too tender to use this method of waxing.

Everyone loves a good holiday and next year literally hundreds of thousands of us will be hitting the slopes. The excitement of such an event often overwhelms us and we forget to pack properly. Yes it’s a chore but packaging properly can really help make your holiday an unforgettable experience. You hardly want to be attempting to ski in stilettos because you forgot your ski boots. Anyway not to worry as we have put together an essential guide of all the things you will need to take.

Sun Cream - Just because its freezing cold and there’s snow on the ground it doesn’t mean you can’t get burnt. You will need to consider what factor sun cream you need. We recommend you always buy a cream that is a couple of factors stronger than the one you first thought of. Pevonia offer an excellent range of sun care. Check out our Pevonia sun line range.

Moisturiser - Before you hit the slopes and slap on your sun cream apply some moisturiser. In these cold conditions skin becomes very dry. Keeping your skin hydrated is essential. We recommend Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 gel and Skinceuticals Daily Moisture.

Smelling Good & Body Wash - Skiing all day and if your like us falling over every 5 mins leaves you bruised and achy so why not unwind properly in a nice warm bath. Body wash can help sooth your skin and leave you smelling fantastic. We recommend NEOM Organic Body wash.

Lip Care - Protect your lips while out on the slopes. Carrying around a small lip balm or lip cream is ideal. We recommend the Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturiser.

We hope you enjoy the slopes guys and have a fantastic time.

Straightening your hair seems like a pretty straight forward concept however you would be amazed by how many people get it wrong. The number of injuries we have seen during our time at the salon is quite staggering so we thought people might find a guide useful.

First thing you need to consider is the straighteners you are using. It’s best to have a pair that has a temperature guage on them. You should also be wary of any straighteners that heat your hair to temperatures above 350 degrees as this can potentially burn your hair.

One of the most important things you should do is ensure that your hair is dry. You should never straighten we hair as the damage it causes can be irreparable. You should take your time when drying your hair.

Using a serum or protective spray is also a good idea as it stops the straighteners from damaging your hair. There are plenty of these available on the high street at very reasonable prices.

Ok so when you begin straightening you should start from the crown of your head and move through your hair strands in a steady and consistent fashion. Remember to watch your fingers and hold the locks of your hair you are about to straighten by the tips. Repeat this until you have straightened the main strands of your hair but don’t over do it.

At the salon we regularly test different straighteners and we consistently find that the new T3 Narrow Duality Straighteners perform the best. These are generally recognised as the best new straighteners on the market.

Christmas is less than a month away and 2009 is just around the corner so what should us girls be looking out for next year. Well 2009 is said to be all about layers, mid length hair, cropped bobs and classic fringes. With this in mind we have put together a top 5 list of must have products ready for 2009.

Redken Body Full Shampoo
Ok lets go back to basics. A good strong shampoo is the foundation of any good style so using one like Redken can help get your hair in the right condition before styling it.

Nioxin Thinning Hair System
Creating fantastic fringes and amazing layers can be achieved much more easily if you have a nicely balanced hair weight. Many of today’s celebs go for the styled fringes and they use products like Nioxin on a regular basis.

Redken Color Extend Total Recharge
Of course a nicely styled bob or fancy fringe is all well and good but if you don’t havethe right colour tone your efforts will be wasted. Different shades of colour suit different skin tones and therefore using the right product to maintain your colour is essential. Redken is probably the best hair care manufacturer right now and this product works wonders.

Tigi Bedhead Styling
Once you have your hair properly prepared its time to apply to finishing touches in the form of styling. You can use clay, wax, hair spray and many more but for next years look you will want to be thinking about shine. Tigi Bedhead’s Shine Junkie can make your hair really stand out from the crowd.

Malin + Goetz Cilantro Conditioner
Although Redken make some great hair products we can’t help but feel that Malin + Goetz will be the winner in the conditioner stakes in 2009. One of the rising stars in the industry we feel.

So if you want to look fab and keep up with the times we recommend these products. We hope you enjoy them ladies.

Finding gifts for our loved ones is often more difficult than we expect so many of us turn to the internet for inspiration. There are some great sites out there which sell everything from gadgets to tea towels and deals this month are in abundance. We have literally trawled through hundreds of websites in order to bring you the most comprehensive Christmas gift list around.

Ikaroke

Christmas is about spending time with family friends and going to parties, so what is better than a karoke accessory for your iPod. You can plug the device in to your stereo and sing along to some all time classics.

ISIS Puzzle

Probably the most adventurous puzzle game of all time and these excellent sphere puzzles give you the chance to win some big prizes. You have to work your way through the puzzles and you are given a key once you have completed them. This key then lets you unlock one of many golden pyramids which are located throughout the world. Will keep your loved ones busy for months.
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Pregnancy is often one of the most anticipated moments in a womans life but after pregnancy many complain its difficult to get back into shape and feel beautiful. Despite these difficulties there are some very simple steps women can follow in order to get back in to shape. Our advice is follow the following three steps.

Firstly take a look at the clothes you are wearing. After pregnancy our body shape continues to change so have a think about how the clothes you wear fit you. When you still have the bump consider wearing loser clothes and try and wear things that are in season. Keep up with the latest fashion magazines as they often have great advice for pregnant ladies. It’s also worth spending a few moments extra in the morning in front of the mirror. Maybe you could get others opinions.

The next step and possibly the most essential is your skin care. Stretch marks and lose skin are common problems but companies like Mama Mio make excellent skin care products. The Mama Mio products range includes Mama Mio Congratulations Kit, Mama Mio Boob Tube, Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil, Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter, Mama Mio Massage Oil, Mama Mio Super Rich Body Cream, Mama Mio Body Buff, Mama Mio ZAP Tummy Toner and Mama Mio ZAP See No Scar Solution.

The final step is exercise. Exercise can help tone up your body and keep your body healthy in these changing times. It’s always best to start slowly and ease your way in to it. There are some excellent gym’s around these days who can provide you with advice.

It all seems fairly straight forward but in essence its about will power and determination. If your heart is not in it you will find it difficult to suceed.

With christmas around the corner its time for us ladies to clean out the bathroom and make space for some new arrivals. In many respects you could compare cleaning out your toiletries collection to going back to school. Before you begin a new term you usually empty your bag and replace the old useless stuff with new and shiny stuff. We essentially do the same thing with toiletries and adding some newbies to your bathroom can really make the difference in the mornings.

So before asking your loved ones about what you would like for christmas take a moment to review what you have in your collection and what needs to be changed (thrown out).

Perfume/Fragrance

Are you wearing last years perfume or in danger of smelling like your gran then why not keep up to date by purchasing this months fragrance. It’s also worth noting that you should keep your fragrance in line with the different seasons.

Skincare

Keeping your skin care collection fresh has become increasingly difficult these days as there is literally a treatment for everything. This means, if your like us then you will have several bottles festering. The secret is to buy small and buy quality. So products that do several things at once and are made using quality ingredients. Suprisingly, large bottles can be good as they are less easy to lose.

Hair Care

We use products like shampoo and conditioner everyday but how often do you use those extra hair care products? Not often we’re guessing so why not spend those pennies on good quality shampoo and conditioners. Quality shampoo can really make the difference to your hair. Have you ever noticed you can’t quite recreate the style they gave you in the salon. That in some respects is down to the products that they use.

Self Tan

If you a self tan queen then using the right product is essential. Different products offer different tan shades and the right choice can make the world of difference. So make some space in that big old bathroom for your very own tanning salon.

So once you have cleaned out your collection why not start compiling that all important christmas list. At Heaven Spa we also offer vouchers so that your loved ones can give you the freedom to buy the products you want.