How LED light therapy can help acne-prone skin
"Having acne is the worst for your confidence and finding a salon who can just sort you out like this is just amazing." A dear client has sent us pictures of the result of her last facial treatment which prompted us to write about the benefits of LED light therapy and...
Want your shellac manicure last even longer? You should try this!
A shellac manicure can usually last 14 days without chipping. If you want your shellac to last another fortnight or so, protecting your natural nails, a nude-ish Shellac Forte is your best bet. Here are 3 reasons why you may want to try it. If you like neutral colours...
Threading vs Tweezing
Threading vs tweezing? A question that divides opinions among beauticians. We're not against threading as such, but we're definitely pro tweezing, and here's why. Eyebrow guru Edith converts even the biggest threading fans into regular tweezing clients. The reason:...
The mid skin fade – a masculine, sporty hairstyle for gents
Faded haircuts are preferred by men with nice thick dense type of hair. This mid skin fade version is more head-turning than a low-fade, but not as scalp-exposing as its high version. Thomas created this mid-skin fade the other day. It's a masculine, clean and sporty...
Grey: the new blonde!
Silver hair: certainly a huge hit at the mo and ladies of all ages are rocking it. We've had the chance to create a few gorgeous grey hair crowns in the past few months. Here's one of our favourites. Grey is an intermediate colour between black and white. It is a...
Nail extension – Tips or no tips, that is the question
Tips vs Sculptured nail extensions - a debate that divides nail technicians. Figaro London's manicurists never work with tips. Here's why and what we think of this question. Tips - great time savers Tips are essentially pieces of moulded plastic. There's different...
Hydrodermabrasion: a gentle yet powerful way to improve your skin’s overall texture
You've probably heard of microdermabrasion which provides a deeper exfoliation thanks to the diamond crystal head. Hydrodermabrasion is a more gentle way to do just that, which makes it suitable for the most sensitive skin types too. Hydrodermabrasion facial uses the...
Curly hair – a blessing or a curse?
Those who have it want to get rid of it, and those who don't, long for it. What is it? Curly hair, of course ... Luckily, we can all have a little bit of both worlds, as long as we have a great hairdresser on our sides. Ladies who are blessed with them and actually...
Angora nails – the perfect accessory on these cold winter days
Trend alert: Angora nails are in - and they are just what suits a warm and fluffy winter sweater that we're all wearing in the big chill. It's a classy design but still a little fun when you look closer. Wanna try? Angora nails are the new winter manicure trend. The...
How to keep your new hair colour for longer
Colouring your hair is an investment that you'd want to keep for as long as possible. However, if the shampoo you use is too harsh or perhaps uses ingredients that don't work well with the chemicals in your hair dye, your colour will fade sooner. You can keep your...
3 instant tips for long-lasting, beautiful manicure
A simple 3-point guide to making your beautiful manicure last longer, brought to you by Mariann, Figaro London's chief manicurist. Before your manicure Make sure you've not applied any hand cream before your appointment. It creates a greasy surface on your nails which...
9 undisputable benefits of a regular facial regime
There are those who swear by monthly facial treatments, and there are those who're rather skeptical about the cult of the facial. We collected the 9 undisputed benefits a regular facial regime can bring to your skin. There are loads of contradictions in the approaches...