That’s a wrap! Highlights of 2022
That’s a wrap! Highlights of 2022 On the 29th of November, a memory came up on my Facebook account. It was a memory of the Grand Opening Party I held when I opened my first clinic four years ago. This caused me to reflect on what has been an extraordinary four years of ups, downs, […]
Laser Hair Removal – Permanent Hair Removal or Hair Reduction?
Laser Hair Removal – Permanent Hair Removal or Hair Reduction? One of the most common questions clients ask is whether Laser Hair Removal is permanent. The answer is not necessarily black and white. For some it does largely result in permanent hair removal however others may just experience a significant reduction. Why is this the […]
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis Nigricans Never heard of this one before? There are a lot of skin conditions that people will commonly describe by what they see but much of the time, a condition will have a specific name and a specific cause. Acanthosis nigricans can often be described as melasma as it is similar in appearance. Acanthosis […]
What’s the real cost?
What’s the real cost? Many of my clients will be aware that on July 22nd, my 52nd birthday, I was fortunate enough to give myself the greatest gift – I settled on a recent property purchase. This significant purchase bought me feelings of great elation and I was on cloud nine that day and for […]
What’s serving you well?
What’s serving you well? Last month I graduated from university for the second time. It was a great event filled with all the pomp and circumstance you would ordinarily expect. This qualification was no easy feat having completed a course that was supposed to be 12 months in duration and ended up being 18 months […]
What’s in a label?
What’s in a label? Skin care and beauty products is an enormous industry so it’s difficult to navigate your way around the various products and ingredients and whether they will work for you and your skin. In a recent survey I conducted on Instagram, most respondents (84%) knew that products from skin clinics were superior, […]
How COVID Saved Me
How COVID Saved Me Undeniably COVID has seen much despair and disruption to many people’s lives. A number of my clients have lost loved ones in the most tragic of ways where trauma has been experienced alongside grief. Others have had their income significantly reduced through the enforced closures and some, their businesses, sadly […]
This Time Last Year
This Time Last Year Do you remember what you were doing this time last year? I certainly do! On 1st April I had left my clinic early for the day as I had a meeting with the school that evening. Luckily I did and luckily it was also on Monday, which is typically a quieter […]
Ageing Gracefully vs. Ageing Well
Ageing Gracefully vs. Ageing Well “Ageing gracefully” is often used as a euphemism to describe women who choose to grow older and embrace the natural signs of ageing without undergoing any aesthetic procedures to help them maintain their looks. We all know that getting older is inevitable and while you can’t control your age, you […]
Why Should I [Skin] Care?
Why Should I [Skin] Care? It’s a good question. If you had of asked me this 18 months ago I would probably have said the normal … wash, tone moisturize to keep you looking young and prevent ageing. Nothing more. And sure, the outcome of looking after your skin may be a more youthful appearance […]
