Beauty on lockdown: ways to support your local salon

Looking on the brightside, lockdown life can actually have a positive effect on our beauty regime. From untamed brows to naked nails these can actually be a blessing in disguise.

Did you know that the fuller more out of shape your brows, the better your final brow shape will be. In order to create, shape and lift in the brow we like to work with as much hair as possible. Especially for brow lamination, we need the hairs to be as long as possible, so put down the tweezers and scissors and embrace the growth! With eye treatments due to resume soon, you’ve not too much longer to wait for those perfect brows.

If you just can’t wait, there's still lots your salon can offer. Why not purchase some brow products and ask your salon to send you a video on how to use the products? The products that I would recommend for home use would be HD Brows Brow Tec, for defining the brows and adding additional hair strokes, then HD Brows Colour Fix, which adds colour, volume and thickness to the brow hairs and helps to hold the hairs in shape. As a substitute for brow lamination, why not try HD Brows newest breakthrough product, brow glue. This product is perfect for clients looking to achieve the brushed up, fluffy look or tame unruly hairs that won’t stay in place.

Current government restrictions (at time of publication) mean that some other treatments have been restricted such as lashes and facials, so why not arrange a delivery from your local salon of all your essentials and favourites such a facial in a box, manicure in a box, your favourite skin care, nail care, make up or lashes brought to your door? This not only provides a muchneeded pamper but also helps your local salon who rely on your support.

For your nails, you can use oils, creams and nail strengtheners to keep your nail plate and cuticle area hydrated and healthy. If you’ve bitten off your nails in lockdown why not book in for a manicure or a home delivery of a manicure in a box which includes professional Mavala products and tools to complete your own manicure at home from £15.

Here at The Retreat we are up and running however we are aware that some clients may be shielding or apprehensive, so we're offering FREE virtual consultations for skincare, lashes, brow products, make up and nails on Facebook, Instagram, via email emma@theretreat.me or over the phone 01706 868 898, where we can advise you on what treatments suit you best and these can then be purchased and delivered contactless to your door.

Emma Fitton | The Retreat, 22-24 St Mary's Gate, Rochdale