New beginings

Just like in life, business has many things that are never for certain. Life changes and clients move away, therapists have families, change careers, life happens. In my 18 years you learn to roll with the punches and as one door closes nearly always another opens soon after, but sometimes, things that are seemly set in stone can crumble away and leaving you wondering which way is up.

And this is what happened to us a few months ago when our product house of 18 years Darphin wrote to us saying they were pulling out of all salon and spa's in the UK by July 2018. I must have read and reread the letter about 20times, "How can they do this? What on earth am I going to do?". I slept on it (Well barely) before me and the girls rallied around and came with the conclusion "This is totally out of our control. We still very much love Darphin and the science behind it... but what if this is a blessing in disguise, what if we found something that would take The Secret Spa to the next level!".

So we spent the next few days arranging meetings with product houses to see what they had to offer. Team SS are always known for their hard work and pulling together when we need it most, and I have to say that the girls made this transition really easy. Each an every one of them read manuals did their own research and came to me with their findings. It would have been so easy to just choose the next in line but my girls know that the products they use are their tools and you always need the best tools possible. I am totally grateful for all their help and that this was a team decision.

The brands were dwindled down and there were two brands that stood out to us and everyone agreed this was what we needed. The science and pro-aging qualities of Darphin but not losing the sensorial experience our clients know and love.  So it was agreed.......drum roll..... We The Secret Spa has chosen Carita and Decleor as our new product houses. We are so thrilled to be working with such dynamic products and cannot wait to show you all the new range.

Becky xxx

18th Birthday Party

The 11th of June was our 18th Birthday party!!! We hosted a party for all our lovely clients to thank them for their loyalty over the last 18 years.

We also launched our new makeup range Delilah which was a huge success; lots of the cosmetics sold out on the night. 

A massive thank you to all that came, sent cards or called to wish us well. We cant wait for our 21st!!

Team SS xx

Manscaping

Manscaping is a term being used alot recently....but what does it mean?!

Well Manscaping is a term to describe male grooming; removing unwanted hair via, waxing, shaving, plucking, threading...this list goes on, and with summer just about in sight, its time for you guys to start thinking about your hair removal.

Here at the Secret Spa we have a whole range of male grooming treatments carried out by our top waxpert Kristy. 

Eyebrow shaping. Lets tame those brows into a natural or defined shape

Nostril hair removal. Nobody likes nostril hair, our quick and slightly painless technique will have you breathing easy.

Foot and toe hair removal. All feet need to be beach ready. The perfect finish to your pedicure.

Leg waxing. 

Underarm waxing.  It's a know fact our underarm hair holds onto perspiring smells, remove this hair for a scent free underarm for up to four weeks.

Bro-zillian. Removing all hair from butt and groin area leaving a landing strip

The BBC. Butt, balls, and crotch as simple as that.

The Aussie Outback. Removing all hair downunder, leaving the crotch area

Kristy is also trained in graded trimming.

Combination treatment prices available on request. 

London Marathon

Congratulations Ali

This weekend was one of the biggest sporting events in the UK; The London marathon, and our Ali was there completing the race in an amazing time of 3hours 55mins 24seconds. Well done Ali we are so proud, Team SS xx

To ensure our marathon runner was race ready, she had a program of running, a special diet...and a very strict beauty routine to make sure she was ready for the cameras. Ali had the following treatments.

Yumi Lashes.

This treatment makes the most of your own lashes. By lifting the lashes from the root and fanning out towards the edges, and tinting them a dark black colour, Yumi lashes give the "false lash effect "... no need for mascara which is brilliant when you are running 26.2miles in the scorching heat. Lasting 6-8 weeks this treatment is brilliant for those of us who don't like lash extentions.

HD brows.

Everyone wants their brows on fleek especially when the cameras are on you. Defining and sculpting the perfect brow comes in a seven step procedure. Want to thicken your brows? no problem ask your HD stylist about a regrowth program. Want to get that sharp "I just woke up like this" look? No worries we have got that covered.

Jessica gel nails.

Ali when for our new spring colour POSH, which is a beautiful peach. Jessica gels last for 2 weeks and can be infilled or removed for a brand new look. 

Luxury Secret Spa Pedicure

Finishing a race in such a brilliant time is going to take its toll on your feet....so we made sure Ali was booked in for a lovely pedicure when she returns to work; a must for any marathon runners tootsies.

Ooh Delilah

Here on the border of Wales, we are massive fans of Delilah.... but this time it is the makeup brand that has us singing from the rooftops!

The brand has huge a celebrity fan base including Holly Willoughby, Tess Daley, and Emma Willis to name a few: and stocking their products in the exclusive Fortnum and Mason, John Lewis........and now The Secret Spa.

We are so honored to have been approached by the award-winning company to be a salon stockist and have totally fallen in love with the brand. With every single product you can think of, this range is going to make you love it too.

We will be offering demonstrations on our 18th Birthday party open day, which is Monday the 11th of June 2018. 

Why supporting a small beauty business is supporting a dream

Guest blog: Rebecca Griffiths, Professional Beauty’s Therapist of the Year, shares her success story and reveals the common obstacles you face making your beauty salon dream a reality

Therapist of the year

We have some brilliant news we want to share with you all. Our lovely Becky entered for therapist of the year for the Professional Beauty Awards in London.

We are so thrilled to say....she won!

After a lot of hard work Becky won this award based on her passion for the beauty industry and her exceptional performance in her trade test.

We know the competition was at an amazing standard this year and we are so proud of her, and all of her hard work.

Congratulations Becky!!

Love Team SS xxx

Celebrate Reflexology week

Reflexology is an ancient alternative therapy practiced for thousands of years. Reflexology can be used to support healing of most health concerns. It will breathe life back into the body making you feel relaxed and balanced and full of energy.

By massaging different pressure points of the hands or feet, reflexology stimulates the body into healing itself, reducing stress, improving circulation, and restoring natural balance

Reflexology is very relaxing and feels like a deep massage on the feet. Your therapist will be able to tell you about imbalances they have found during your treatment.
 
Did you know? In Reflexology, evidence of shoulder and neck pain can be found just below the little toe and feel like salt crystals under the skin. Your therapist will work these out and in turn, help your body back to it’s natural balance.
 
The 18th of September is reflexology week, and to celebrate we are offing a holistic heaven package until the 31st of October.  Visit our offers page to view this offer