Beauty, Health & Wellbeing

Featuring Gielly Green Hair and Beauty Salon in the heart of...

It’s well-respected and trusted reputation has been fostered since first opening in the summer of 2008. Since then it has garnered glowing reviews in magazines like Tatler and Vogue, so I was very excited for my first visit.  It is situated in the golden triangle that encompasses (celebrity eatery) the Chiltern Firehouse, fashion designer Bella Freud’s hip shop and The Chiltern luxury development (where apartments sell for a cool £2 million per bedroom and David Bailey exhibits).  The salon’s founder Shai Greenberg leads a highly experienced team of stylists, colourists and beauty experts who work together to create an outstanding experience and exceptional level of service to clients, whatever their requirements may be. On arrival at the salon, I was greeted by a very friendly member of staff, who after taking my coat and scarf, gave me a thorough tour of the premises. I was surprised by the size of the salon once inside which is spread over three floors. It is elegantly decorated in browns, taupes and creams and there are super-comfy swivel chairs and recliners with squishy neck pillows to lie on when having a hair wash. There’s even a coffee bar downstairs.

Featuring Atelier Cologne - The perfect classic Christmas gift

Established in 2009, Atelier Cologne is the first Maison de Parfum creating Pure Perfumes inspired by the legendary Eau de Cologne. Its premise is a good one; that people who love the fresh crispness of a cologne should not be bound forever to wear only the lemon, bergamot and associated citrus notes that colognes traditionally stick to. Why not take a classic cologne and add a rose in there, or a sandalwood or an oud?For the first time, citruses are blended with the most precious natural raw materials forperfectly balanced creations and exceptional lasting power. Husband and wife team Sylvieand Christophe put years of research to create the formula which they called the formulaCologne Absolue.

Featuring Meet the CBD expert- Grayson Hart of Pure Sport CBD

Be it as simple as lighting a scented candle before bed, eating your greens, or making sure you go out for a walk during your lunch break, keeping mentally and physically fit is instrumental during these uncertain times. “I first discovered CBD about four years ago in the middle of my rugby career,” shares Grayson Hart, co-founder of premium CBD brand Pure Sport CBD, which has endorsers like former Olympic swimmer Michael Jamieson and Team GB heptathlete Ellen Barber. “I was looking for a natural alternative to pain killers as I had chronic knee pain and was taking a huge amount of pain killers to maintain my level of training. I knew it was so bad for my health and wellbeing to be reliant on these painkillers so was so excited when I learned that CBD was helping so many people.”

Featuring Love your home this lockdown with The White Company

What better time to show someone you love them than Christmas, or in this case, the pre-Christmas lockdown? The White Company has created some specially curated hampers this Christmas, focused specifically on cosy nights in. Perfect as a gift, to send a bit of love on a cold November or December day. TWC Tip: Hampers are a perfect gift not only for individuals but to send to family and friends. Add in a  personal gift message at check out to make this present even more special.

The Sybarite speaks to SHA Wellness's VP Alejandro Bataller

The inspiration behind SHA Wellness Clinic came when my father, Founder of SHA - Alfredo Bataller Parietti, was dealing with his own critical health issues. He was lucky enough to see a doctor who had a great understanding of nutrition and natural therapies, who enabled him to regain his health. Since then, the need and commitment to share it with as many people as possible arose, creating an establishment that combined the most effective and proven natural therapies with highly therapeutic nutrition, without neglecting the latest advances in Western medicine, especially with respect to preventive medicine, genetics, and anti-aging.

Featuring Sha Wellness health and safety precautions

However, pioneers such as SHA Wellness, have made it their ultimate promise, that they will look after your wellness coming in and coming out of their unique location in Alicante, Spain.  With their new Immune System Boost program, restoring your wellness for the long term is at the core of what SHA Wellness does. By using the knowledge and experience of their medical team, they apply the most exacting standards and offer the highest medical hygiene guaranteed to keep both guests and teams healthy and safe while at the facilities. While keeping to these precautions, the SHA Wellness team ensures that the SHA experience is in no way compromised.  SHA Wellness have introduced their series of 10 important measures to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. These include a medical check up on arrival, the use of the newly built SHA App, extensive disinfection and constant check ups for the staff. Guests will have a private airport transfer and luggage will be disinfected upon arrival.

Featuring 8 healthy holidays for winter wellness

From mountain trekking in India to holistic healing experiences in Thailand, discover where to head this as the temperatures drop for a winter wellness retreat. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or calm and collected yogi, ditch the ordinary and head wherever your wellness whims take you. With a host of exotic locations for you to visit, make this winter truly wonderful as you put yourself first.

Make this Father’s Day a special one

Discover Aveda’s Nutriplenish hair care system at this...

Just this year Suranne Jones, Dame Mary Beard, Dame Joan Bakewell, Sue Perkins, Sharlene Spiteri and Anna Richardson have walked through the doors and walked out looking fabulous! And in February it was transformed into a picture-perfect Christmas scene for a set in Dame Maggie Smith's latest film which will be out next Christmas.  My experience was once again lovely and relaxing, my colour rich and my cut perfect.  This year has also seen the launch of their newest product line - Nutriplenish Hair Care System. Nutriplenish is by far one of Aveda’s most innovative and luxurious product lines yet - it is nutrient-powered hydration at the highest level. If you’re on the hunt for serious moisture and hydration, then this is the product line for you. This six-piece system has something for everyone and every hair type, so it’s versatile and customizable. If you have fine to medium hair like me then the light moisture option is for you. If you have medium to thick hair, then the deep moisture option will be perfect for you.

Featuring The Sybarite Christmas guide - Fornasetti's celestial candle

Astronomici is Fornasetti’s 2019 Autumn collection taken from the artists celestial plates and turning it into a fascinating and imaginative candle sure to delight the home and senses. Woody, sensual, slightly smoky and exuding luxurious comfort, the Astronomici is a genuinely beautiful scent that envelopes the mind and body. Its understated tones of smokiness and overall perfumed roundness has created this delicate fragrance that is unique in itself, so versatile yet so distinctive.  Made of ingredients such as Orris, Cedarwood and Birch gives Astronomici its smokiness whilst the brands perfumed incense brings the scents roundness. Why this makes a unique gifting idea is because generally, one can go wrong when gifting someone a scent-related present, particularly with candles - some can pose too strong and intense whilst others can be completely disagreeable to the olfactory senses. Afterall, scent is such a personal thing and unless you know what the person your gifting likes in a scent, it can be a real challenge and sometimes, a risk. That is why we’ve spent the time to burn Astronomici and test its scent factor. After approximately 3 to 4 hours, you just want the scent to linger.

Luxury beauty gifts for the man in your life

Christmas gift guide for her

Finding Christmas gift ideas for the woman in your life can be a difficult task whether it's your sister, mother, wife or best friend. If you fancy treating her to something extra special this year, then take a look at some of the fabulous ideas below that are sure to put a smile on her face this festive season.