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Whether you’re in need of a body and mind-soothing massage, transformative facial or a peaceful pool day with friends, London’s best spas offer something for all. Now, there’s a wellness destination in every corner of the capital (even if they aren’t obvious from street level). From boutique townhouse day spas to luxury hotel sanctuaries, these often-hidden havens are the capital’s hotspots for pampering, both holistic and aesthetic. But before you book, see Bazaar’s pick of the ultimate London…

While getting a bob can feel like a bold move – and it’s certainly a decisive look, it’s actually “the most versatile haircut”, feels influential London hairdresser, Larry King. As well as one that “never goes out of fashion”. Who does a bob haircut suit?As King points out, a bob can be adapted to anyone at any age. “It’s the only haircut that can work on a four-year-old and a 94-year-old, and look incredible on all in between.” They key to its flattering effects lies in the shape of the bob, an…

Manual lymphatic drainage helps rid fluid and waste from the body – and can visibly de-bloat at the same time

Fact: London has the crème de la crème of hair salons – from unique outposts focusing on specific specialisms to renowned businesses that live up to the promise of doing it all.Whether you want a complete style and colour change, a quick trim or top-to-toe beauty experience, here’s a round-up of the Bazaar beauty team’s favourite salons throughout the capital. Happy zhuzh-ing!!(Please note: while some are independent, many of the below have sister salons across town or further afield. The ones l…

The best facial to book now? Well, that depends on your demands: today, the industry’s most innovative destinations offer so much more than a simple spa-style pamper, allowing you to tailor your experience to your most specific needs. In 2024’s most talked-about clinics, manual massage meets innovative technology, with protocols now available to brighten, tighten and visibly lift – crucially, without you emerging red or raw.For the exceptional Fatma Shaheen – likely London’s most in-demand facia…

"It’s 'the French-girl secret to great skin'," Miller tells us of the £20 cream

When it comes to R&R, nothing beats checking into a spa hotel for a decadent pamper. And, with lives busier than ever after a turbulent few years, the wealth of hotels offering peaceful retreats continue to get better and better. Whether you’re looking for a city escape, coastal jaunt, or countryside getaway; a wellness weekend or a day of pure indulgence, there’s a spot in the UK that will deliver.Here, see the Bazaar verdict on the best spa hotels in the UK, spanning the country from North to…

As the nights start drawing in, chances are it’s more than just your body clock that’s being thrown off-kilter. Tight skin, rough knuckles, chapped lips? Say hello to winter, about to wreak havoc from head-to-toe.To show it who’s boss, we asked independent dermatologist Dr Beibei Du-Harpur and Dr Justine Hextall, consultant dermatologist on behalf of The Harley Medical Group, what you need know to keep your complexion happy throughout the cold snap. From your face to your feet, here’s how to wi…

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