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The benefits of massage: the science of touch

Massage is one of those things people tuck into the “treat yourself” category, something nice for when there’s a bit of time …

I’ll let you into something that surprises most people: the UK beauty industry is almost entirely unregulated. Someone can complete a weekend …

People usually meet Sirens as it is now: award-winning, busy, a city-centre salon with a wall of certificates and a team I’m …

For years, the humble lash lift was my nemesis. That might sound strange coming from someone who has taken course after course, …

Most people think of summer as skin season, all glow and bare shoulders. I’d argue the opposite. Winter, with its short days …

If I had a pound for every “miracle” collagen cream a client has asked me about, I could probably retire. I understand …

After nearly 30 years in this industry, and more recently being named a finalist at the Scratch Awards, I’ve seen the very …

The skincare aisle is one of the most confusing places on the high street. Beautiful packaging, big promises, and a price tag …

“Best” is a big word, and I don’t use it lightly about my own salon. But when people ask me why they …

How to prepare for your waxing appointment

A great wax starts before you even arrive. With a little preparation, you’ll get a smoother, more comfortable result that lasts longer, …

Waxing in Durham: your questions answered

Waxing is one of those treatments people either swear by or feel nervous about, often because they’ve had a rushed or uncomfortable …

I don’t often warn people off things, but this is one I feel strongly about. Microneedling is one of the most effective …

This is one of the questions I’m asked most, and the real answer is that neither one is better, they’re just better …

If your skin has started to feel tight, reactive, or just not quite like your own lately, I want to say two …

I love a relaxing facial as much as anyone. But if you’re spending your time and money on your skin, I think …

After all these years, people expect me to have a long list of secret products and complicated routines. I don’t. The things …

LED light therapy is the treatment I wish more people understood. It looks almost too gentle to do anything, you simply lie …

If you haven’t been in for a while, you’re in for a treat. Over the past year we’ve given Sirens a real …

How to prepare for a spray tan

A good spray tan is a wonderful thing: that warm, healthy, just-back-from-holiday glow, without a single minute under harmful UV. But I’ll …

Walking into a treatment menu with no idea what you actually need is a bit like being handed a wine list in …

Nails have come a long way in the years I’ve been doing this. Gel polish changed manicures completely, and then builder gels …

Microneedling is one of the most rewarding treatments I offer. Done well, it can transform texture, scarring and firmness in a way …

The lash world has exploded over the past few years, and while that means more choice, it also means more variation in …

If your lash extensions never seem to last as long as you’d like, it’s usually not bad luck, and it’s rarely your …

If there’s one skincare ingredient I’d never be without, it’s vitamin C. It’s one of the few actives with decades of solid …

Beauty Blog

If there’s one skincare ingredient I’d never be without, it’s vitamin C. It’s one of the few actives with decades

If your lash extensions never seem to last as long as you’d like, it’s usually not bad luck, and it’s

The lash world has exploded over the past few years, and while that means more choice, it also means more

Microneedling is one of the most rewarding treatments I offer. Done well, it can transform texture, scarring and firmness in

Nails have come a long way in the years I’ve been doing this. Gel polish changed manicures completely, and then

Walking into a treatment menu with no idea what you actually need is a bit like being handed a wine