Five towns along the coast, every salon with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online. Wherever you're staying, this is how to get your hair, nails and beauty sorted without sacrificing beach time. Why this guide exists Ask anyone who has spent a season on the Costa del Sol where to get their hair done, and you will have an … [Read more...] about Wherever you're based on the Costa del Sol, here's where to book beauty
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Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow
You've booked the trip, bought the swimsuit, and suddenly clocked that your skin hasn't seen daylight since last September and your brows have gone slightly feral. Fear not. Getting salon-fresh before you fly isn't about cramming everything into the day before departure and hoping for the best. It's about timing each treatment so it peaks exactly when you're poolside with a … [Read more...] about Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow
The island edit: where to book hair, nails and beauty across Sicily
Five cities, one island, and twenty-four salons you can actually book: real reviews, visible prices and instant online slots. Here is the beauty side of a Sicily trip, handled before you start packing your suitcase. Why this guide exists Sicily is really several places at once: Palermo, all noise and gold and markets; the polished coast around Taormina; Catania under … [Read more...] about The island edit: where to book hair, nails and beauty across Sicily
Jenny Longworth's summer nail edit: 6 trends worth booking
There's a particular kind of summer confidence that starts at your fingertips. Maybe it's the first proper warm weekend, drinks in a beer garden, or a holiday you've been counting down to for months, and suddenly your hands are out, wrapped around a spritz, and you want them to look the part. (We've all been there.) The good news is that summer 2026 is one of the most playful, … [Read more...] about Jenny Longworth's summer nail edit: 6 trends worth booking
Porto, polished: where to book the city's best hair, nails and beauty
Nineteen salons across five parts of the city, every one with real reviews, visible prices and instant online booking. This is the beauty side of Porto the guidebooks always skip. Why this guide exists Porto is a city that does things slowly and properly, then declines to mention it. The granite is cut by hand, the port spends decades in the barrel before anyone pours … [Read more...] about Porto, polished: where to book the city's best hair, nails and beauty