SALON REVIEW: Aldabella, Epsom Surrey

Salon: Aldabella Beauty Salon in Epsom, Surrey
Website: www.aldabella.org.uk
Treatment: Use of the Infrared Sauna, Body wrap, facial and back massage

I went to Aldabella on a freezing cold snowy day a few weeks ago. It was toe curlingly cold and I was eager to get in the warm and start pampering!

The staff were very friendly and I was led straight in for the first part of my treatment; use of the infrared sauna. I spent 20 minutes lounging around in the sauna and warming up which was lovely. This was the first time I had been in an infrared sauna so it was a bit of a novelty. They are supposed to improve the skin and soothe your body so I wasn't complaining. 

The sauna cabin sat in the same room as my treatment was in. It was very comfy and cute. The only failing was that the radio, which was linked into the sauna, was not tuned and so fuzzed and buzzed awfully. After about 2 minutes of it I had to turn the music off. A relaxing CD would have been a bit more appropriate I think. 

The treatment room was sufficient but the door to the treatment room was a flimsy pull accross sliding door which made me feel a little as if I could be seen through it and that I wasn't quite secure. The body wrap was enjoyable but unfortunately the room was far too cold for me and, along with the cold wrap, I was starting to freeze. With wrap applied however I did manage to warm up with lots of towels and blankets and even a duvet placed over me. 

The facial and massage however were fantastic. Perfect pressure and the lady was very sweet and made me feel very at ease. 

The layout of the salon is quite unique. My treatment was downstairs but I managed to sneak upstairs to take a peak. Upstairs was far more luxurious and gave the feeling that the salon specified more in manis and pedis - with a beautiful relaxing layout for both. I did enjoy my treatments but think I would more likely go back to Aldabella for a manicure or pedicure rather than a full body treatment. I've a phobia of cold treatment rooms and that one was just a little too chilly for me. 

7/10 

Love 

LC 

Salon Review: Dollies Beauty Salon, Kingswood

Salon: Dollies Beauty Salon in Kingswood, Surrey
Website: www.dolliesbeauty.com
Treatment: 3D Semi-Permanent Lash Extensions

Hi SweetCheeks,

Hope you're all well and enjoying the snow... is it starting to get a bit old now or is it just me being a kill joy? Not looking forward to the journey to work eeek!

So, this is my first beauty salon review, if I forget anything important, please comment below and let me know :) Here goes..

Dollies Salon is in Kingswood Surrey, just on Kingswood's teeny little cute highstreet. It's a fairly small salon but clean, tidy and very pink and girlie. The staff when booking my appointment and throughout my treatment were absolutely lovely. Very down to earth and friendly which always makes a difference. There were no problems or errors with booking the appointment too which is a nag of mine.

I chose to have 3D lashes which cost £60 for a full set and take around 2 hours to apply. Mine took around 1 hour 30mins which I think was very good considering the technician and I were chatting away.

The treatment was done brilliantly; I was asked detailed questions on the look I wanted to achieve with my lashes, their length and curl. There was no discomfort in application which I've heard some other ladies experience when they're not applied properly. I did get a little chilly lying down for so long not moving but I'm always cold: should have bought a blanket hehe.

Overall If you're in the area of thinking of going to Dollies Beauty Salon I would highly recommend it. Brilliant treatments, friendly attentive staff and fab treatment discounts which are regularly updated on their website.

9/10

Thumbs up from me! Keep posted for a full review on Semi-permanent lashes. 

Love

LauraClaire