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...

How long does a waxing treatment take?

The length of time a waxing treatment takes depends on the area of the body being treated, but on average an individual treatment takes approximately 20 – 25 minutes including consultation. After the first treatment I can usually wax a back, chest and stomach or...

How long does waxing last?

To get the most out of your wax you ideally need to leave 4 – 6 weeks between treatments depending on your regrowth rate. Usually hair growth is minimal during the first couple of weeks and then noticeably increases. For your first few waxes there will probably be...

The difference between warm and hot waxing treatments

I use two different waxes, Perron Rigot hot and strip wax but what’s the difference? Hot wax is great for stubborn, coarse hair and is applied thickly, allowed to set and then removed by hand. It shrink wraps the hair and doesn’t stick to the skin so is perfect for...

Introduction to waxing treatments

Waxing removes hair from the root resulting in a smooth, completely hair free area. The results are semi-permanent and last 4 - 6 weeks, much longer than shaving. When the hair starts to grow back there is no rough stubble as a new soft hair will grow through and most...

Exciting things ahead

Here at Tanfastic we're introducing some exciting things to say 'thank you' for giving us your custom. These will take the form of loyalty and referral schemes (so money off your waxing and spray tans), monthly offers and prize draws. Watch this space or like the...

Colour correction

I recently had a call from a lady donning a rather impressive two week old black eye. She was going for dinner at the Chewton Glen that evening and was so embarrassed she didn't want to go, hence the call to me. She wasn't particularly hopeful that the bruise could be...

Well done Daisy

Well the £10 spray tan offer with Daisy went down a storm and she's now charging full price with plenty of happy, repeat customers. This means that during very busy periods we can keep more customers bronzed and beautiful!

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