10 Feb Look your best this Valentines with these must-have beauty secrets…

Look your best this Valentines with these must-have beauty secrets

It’s that night of the year again. Bikini Girls Vicky uncovers just what London’s beauty scene is offering this valentines and where to get it…

Whether you are planning a night out with the ladies, your partner has booked a surprise meal or you have finally sealed that date with your crush. Don’t panic here’s what you can do to help you look and feel valentines ready.

Red is the colour of choice this Valentines and let’s face it nothing looks better than a fresh mani-pedi (that’s a manicure and pedicure for anyone who has been hiding under a rock). I am the definition of a gym bunny meaning my nails are never quite up to scratch – but full of scratches they are!…

So, where to get it?

I headed to Sorbet Salons located around the north of London originating from South Africa for my treatment. Rhiannon, one of the staff members gave me one of the best manicures and pedicures I’ve ever received. Using a gorgeous berry scented food and hand scrub she bathed, soaked and moisturised my hands and feet before applying the polish. I chose a gorgeous red shade and had my ring finger coated with a silver glitter polish called ‘fame-game’ which gave my valentines manicure the extra bit of sparkle.

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I had my treatment in the salon at East Finchley, there are options of ‘Quickie’ manicures or full manicures. You can find out more or book appointments here.

Who doesn’t want a fuller pout? I know I do… But, when needles aren’t an option be it price or fear, what can you do? Well, thanks to Dr Rakus’ clinic in Knightsbridge it is now totally possible to create a fuller lip line without injectables thanks to her brand new treatment, ‘Perk.’

Perk is the first hybrid facial that manages to boost the lips without any needles involved and it doesn’t stop there. Perk also can be treated under the eyes to hide the appearance of bags and brighten the eye area as well as plumping the skin around the eyes and lips when used as a facial.

So, what’s another option? Recently I headed to Browhaus in Holborn to get my brows microbladed – and WOW how did I not find this earlier? From thin, gappy brows to the most perfect looking brows I’ve ever seen I was in very safe hands from my lovely therapist Chermaine. (You always feel more confident when your therapist has perfect brows too!) See my before and after’s below.

Browhaus is your one stop shop of all things grooming lashes and brows. I’ll be doing a full review of my brow resurrection once they are healed (this is just a little peep…) Check out all there services here.

 

Vicky’s brows microbladed before and after. (Pic by Chermaine_k instagram)

Okay… things have started to turn sexy and your date is definitely going down the right track. But, oh no! you’ve forgotten to get rid of body hair. No, no no – this definitely is a must NOT do this Valentines and one sure way to make sure this isn’t the case is to head straight to Strip now. Strip is London’s best waxing and tanning bar offering treatments from leg waxes to full hollywoods for all of your urgent Valentines needs.

 

Handbag essentials...

Right, it’s time to go, but before you do – make sure you’ve got these little beauty products tucked away just incase…

Iconic London

 

This is the go-to sculpting palette to accentuate your features. Whether you want to lift your cheekbones or are hooked to those beauty tutorials this set will allow you to contour, define and shade your features making it a must have valentines essential.

Apply using this Iconic London brush for best results leaving you with a flawless finish that will leave everyone wondering what is your secret.

Get them here.

Lypsl

Well since the colder weather has started getting… well, colder? You’re better safe than sorry. So, if you’re hoping for that Valentines kiss make sure you’ve got a lip moisturiser to hand in the shape of Lypsl. Their gorgeously scented new collection is a helping hand for all ladies this valentines.

You’re all set… Now go and grab Valentines day by the reigns!