Beauty Blog

Heavy heart

I wrote the following on Monday only for Boris to tell me on Tuesday I HAD to close. If only the decision had been made for me earlier it would have been so much easier! It is with a heavy heart that I have made the decision to temporarily close (or press pause for a...

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a facial that removes dead skin and vellus hair to give you amazing clean glowing skin. The soft 'peach fuzz' that is removed grows back exactly the same, not coarse, unlike terminal hair (beards, moustaches etc.) If you have any terminal lip hair this...

The sun’s out and it’s February!!

I've just returned from the most amazing trip to South Africa. What with the beautiful weather, amazing scenery and unbelievable wildlife, I really wasn't looking forward to coming home. Look at the weather here though, it's blinking glorious and it's only February!...

Why a sunless tan is so good for you

I always dread October when the clocks change and the nights draw in. The days are shorter, there's less sunlight, it's cold and my mood starts to drop. I hate looking in the mirror and seeing a pale, ill looking face staring back at me and catching a glimpse of my...

Do I need to prepare my skin before my spray tan?

It is highly recommended that you shower and exfoliate before your spray tan. For best results do this the day before. Slip on a pair of exfoliating gloves and get as much rough, dead skin off as you can and moisturise thoroughly afterwards. Best not to moisturise on...

Tips to make your Brazilian wax less painful

You don’t have to be particularly brave to have a Brazilian wax, as let’s face it, everyone does it now (well quite a few)! It’s not exactly fun but once finished, you’re hair and fuss free for weeks. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a long term waxer, knowing...

Hair removal – one size doesn’t fit all

So you need to make a decision on hair removal and are looking for the perfect solution. Confused? Anxious? Embarrassed? Worried? It’s important to find the perfect fit for YOU when researching the choices that are available. There is a vast choice of options when...

Loyalty scheme

At Tanfastic we've been running our loyalty scheme since April and it's proved to be a big hit. Many customers have already filled several cards. Get your card marked at each appointment and then receive 25% off your sixth treatment. (applicable on treatments of £20...

Recommend a friend

At Tanfastic we've always had a recommend a friend scheme but it's just got better! Instead of £5 off for you after your friend has had 3 treatments, it's now £5 off for both of you on your friend's first treatment and you can recommend as many people as you want. On...

What are the reasons not to get waxed?

Waxing is safe for the majority of people but anyone that can relate to any of the following should steer clear: Diabetes – slow to heal Epilepsy – risk of fitting Reaction to skin sensitivity test Haemophilia Contagious skin conditions Hypersensitive skin Scar tissue...

Waxing and spray tanning salon refurbishment

New year, fresh look. Tanfastic waxing and spray tanning salon has had a lick of paint and is looking good! After a week or so of being closed for decorating we are now up and running again and taking bookings for all your general and intimate waxing needs and glowing...

Tips for finding a body waxing salon

Bad waxes are avoidable if you do your research and know what to look for. The following tips will ensure you'll have the best possible hair removal experience. 1 Choose a skilled waxer that specialises Most salons offer waxing but in my experience not all of them do...

When do I know I need waxing treatment?

It’s important to get your waxing treatment done at the correct time – too soon and the hair will be too short and your therapist my not be able to remove all of it – too long and it will be more uncomfortable for you. After about 4 weeks check the length of your...

How often should I get a waxing treatment?

Regular waxing is essential and should be done every 4 – 6 weeks depending on the speed of the hair growth. If waxing is done regularly the skin will be less sensitive and over time the hair will become finer and sparser.

Benefits of waxing for women

Thankfully us ladies are less hairy than our male counterparts so the most popular areas for waxing for us are legs, bikini (Brazilian, Hollywood), underarms, brows and upper lip. Why wax? 1. Waxing removes hair from the root and lasts for approximately 4 – 6 weeks....

Benefits of waxing for men

You can wax virtually any part of your body and it's estimated that about one in three men regularly remove hair from their backs, chests, legs or pubic areas, and that nine in ten women find back hair a bit of a turn off. Male waxing services include legs, arms,...

Benefits of waxing treatments

If you’re tired of the frequency you have to shave and the itchy, stubbly regrowth then maybe it’s time you tried waxing. Waxing is a very quick and long lasting method of hair removal and can be performed on virtually any part of the body. It is most commonly used...

Tips for finding a professional waxing salon

Bad waxes are avoidable if you do your research. Look online for an experienced technician with good reviews and don’t be afraid to quiz them. Ask them how long they've been waxing, if they use pre and post wax treatments, or what to do with regard to aftercare. If...

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