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For those who work hard and party harder!

When you have the ultimate night out with the girls planned, this is seriously the way to kick start the evening. Serenity in the City have created the best package to ensure you are looking your best before hitting the town.

For starters no one wants to go out without their bronze on, so of course there is a spray tan included. No girl wants to be shamed by her unsightly nails, so we will file and paint them in a colour of your choice so your talons can match your outfit. Sorted. Now, every girl knows how important ‘that look’ can be, so make sure yours is the one that catches his attention with some fabulous party lashes to die for.

So now we have the holiday glowing skin, the shaped and painted nails and lashes to knock em dead…well your just about ready to go. But ok then, because we love you, we’ll give you a Leighton Denny nail varnish absolutely free!

Now you’re ready to shake your thing and paint the town red! Have fun ladies and don’t forget www.serenityinthecity.co.uk for some serious party pampering.   

                               

Swarovski Pedicure

Serenity has a brand new treatment to brighten up your life and your tootsies. Say hello to the ever so glamourous Swarovski Pedicure. Already a favourite with the likes of Pixie Lott, this treatment provides the ultimate foot accessory to accompany the open toed sandal. The treatment consists of you sitting back while your toes are painted in a bio-sculpture colour of your choice then covered with 300-600 tiny original Swarovski crystals . The treatment takes 75 minutes to complete and with care, the pedicure should last about 4-6 weeks. At only £70 it really is a this season must have : )

                                

The Super Berry

               

Who knew, but the tiny little Blueberry is capable from preventing all sorts of diseases and ailments as well as being a delicious part of a balanced diet.

Firstly, it helps to boost your immune system but carrying large amounts of vitamin C. Other nutrients they carry are manganese, vitamin A, b-complex, copper, selenium, zinc and iron all of which help to tackle the common cold, flu and other infections.  

Blueberries contain antioxidants which can help prevent elderly diseases such as cataracts, Alzheimers and glaucoma.

The berries can also reduce risk of the ‘C’ word. Yes Cancer is an awful disease but these tiny fruits do their best to help you avoid getting Cancer by carrying an anti oxidant called Anthocyanin.

The high concentration of Anthocyanosides have shown to help slow deterioration of vision.

Blueberries can help improve digestion and prevent constipation.

Finally, blueberries contain an extremely low percentage of sugar, a lot lower than some other fruits which means they taste scrummy but at only approximately 80 calories per cup full they are a healthy addition to a balanced diet.

All in all the Blueberry is a superfood. Its low in fat and can prevent some really bad body nasties, so make room in your diet for the tiny berry that can do oh so much :D 

Get Fresh Faced

The glorious brand Elemis have just launched their new fresh faced range. Aimed at teens and young twenty somethings the new range will protect and nurture young skin.

Created using ingrediants like elderflower, apple, blackcurrent, goji berry, rosehip seed oil and geranium, young skin will remain youthful for longer.

The Secret to Luscious Locks

Contrary to popular belief, the secret to healthy hair is not related to the shampoo you use but the food you eat.

Secret 1: Water

Yes we know you have heard it before but we’re telling you again. Water makes up a quarter of the contents of our hair and our bodies need a regular intake, 8-10 glasses a day to be precise. Do not wait until you are already thirsty as this means you are already starting to dehydrate. Healthy hair is hydrated hair.

Secret 2: Protein

Protein which is found in such foods as cheese, fish, milk, meat and cereals is essential for healthy hair. Protein actually strengthens the hair shaft itself preventing splitting and snapping. 

Secret 3: Minerals 

Iron helps to improve the oxygen supply to your hair. Lack of Oxygen to the hair can cause brittleness throughout the length of your hair which is never good. Iron can be found in red meat and dark green vegetables. I bet a sunday roast is looking good about now :)

Copper in your diet can help with your hair colour. That’s right, no more need for high lights and low lights. Try shellfish, liver, fresh veg, nuts and seeds. 

Secret 4: Vitamins 

Vitamin A helps you to get a great scalp. Veggies like carrots are best.

Vitamin B & C helps good blood circulation which makes for healthy strong hair and no split ends. Foods such as eggs, milk, bread and fruit & veg are best. 

Vitamin E which is found in brown rice, wheat and leafy greens is what gives your hair shine.

We hope these nutritional tips help your hair to look its best and you to feel fabulous.

We love Honey!

We all know honey is yummy on toast, but did you know our sweet treat is also well known for its medicinal qualities.

Honey can be used as an antiseptic for minor burns, cuts and wounds. Its ability to reduce inflammation and promote healing is well known. Search especially for Manuka honey native to New Zealand as it can be exposed to heat and light and can even be diluted and it won’t lose its healing qualities. 

A little tip for all you DIY beauty babes is a honey and oat anti acne scrub. We know it sounds delicious and too good to be true. The oats gently exfoliate skin and the honey is a natural moisturiser. Its the perfect pass time for a relaxing evening in with the girls. Click here to find out all the sticky details.

                                

Maggie’s Day at Serenity

Serenity is proud to support the charity Maggie’s north east. Maggie’s is a cancer support foundation providing free, unlimited and tailored help to anyone suffering or affected by cancer. Their specially designed care centres aim to surround people with a warm and friendly environment.

The aim of the campaign is to raise approximately £3 million to build a new care centre in the north east next to the Freeman hospital.  The structure is being designed the RIBA Royal Gold Medalist  Ted Cullinan of Edward Cullinan Architects. The centre will be a tranquil space including a living room, kitchen, courtyard and library.  Maggie’s centres aim to cater for everyone and provides activities of all kinds within the centre including; barbecuing, outdoor games and equipment for gym workouts.

Serenity is supporting Maggie’s north east by hosting ‘Maggie’s Day’ every Friday in the salon.  For every Ann Semonin treatment booked over the price of £45 Serenity in the City will donate £10 to the Maggie’s north east charity.

So now you can pamper yourself safe in the knowledge that you are helping others too. You will be glowing inside and out.

 

Would you get a $550 Snakeskin Mani/Pedi?

When your children hand you shedded snakeskin, why not give yourself a snakeskin manicure! That’s what happened to 40-year-old nail technician Terri Silacci who “was dying to figure out a way to match her nails with the tote.” And a new manicure craze was born, according to the NY Post. She told the paper, “It wasn’t until my kids brought [the shedded skin of a 4-foot python] home that I thought, ‘That’s it. I’m going to do it with real snakeskin.’”

Currently four salons in Manhattan offer the snakeskin manicure, “in which hand-cut swatches of snakeskin are applied to the nail bed and sealed between a coat of instant-drying Bio Sculpture Gel base color and a clear top layer.: It costs up to $550 for a mani/pedi combo of this kind—and hundreds of New York women have already paid that kind of cash to get it done.

 

Hmm, not sure this is one for Serenity! 

Anne Semonin featured on the Vogue Beauty Blog

Taken from Vogue.co.uk

We’ve been using these luxe face oils from Anne Semonin for a while now, and our glowing skin is testament to their efficiency. So we will be making our way down to Liberty next week, where the brand will be holding a beauty event from 5th to 12th June with made-to-measure bespoke facials. After an in-depth diagnosis, your therapist will tailor-make a treatment to suit the needs of both your skin and your lifestyle, and then prescribe you with the right custom-blend products so that you can keep up the good work afterwards.

You don’t have to go to London to get this treatment, all Anne Semonin products are also available at your very own Serenity in the City.