Q&A Wellness Feel your shining big-day best with help from the professionals TIP-TOP TREATMENTS What pre-wedding treatments do you expect to be popular among couples in 2025? Amanda Coates, co-owner of Live Right Body Wellness (www. live-right-body-wellness.co.uk) says: All eyes are on you both for the big day! Getting-ready photos, formal photos, selfies, reception and sharing the honeymoon highlights – it’s true that you’ll never be more photographed than during the time surrounding your wedding. With wellness trends changing to a desire for long lasting, naturallooking effects and true rejuvenation, there’s a range of innovative technology emerging to meet this need. Treatments focussed on building your muscles, skin tone and collagen that couples can enjoy together are sure to be popular in 2025. There are a couple of examples. EMFACE® uses synchronized radiofrequency (RF) and high intensity focused electromagnetic stimulation (HIFES™) energies to treat facial skin and muscles without needles, resulting in more lift and less wrinkles. Also, EMSCULPT NEO®, which has body applicators that emit synchronized RF for fat reduction and HIFEM+ for muscle toning, resulting in more fat reduction and muscle growth in less time, non-invasively. These technologies are backed by clinical research and manufactured to medical-grade standards. Couples should be on the lookout for copycat technologies, which promote similar benefits but offer less effective results. After all, you deserve only the very best for your big day! Blake Cheek on Unsplash YOUR OWN OASIS OF CALM I’m finding wedding planning stressful! There are a lot of plates to spin and multiple well-intending parties keep weighing in on every single decision I make. Do you have any suggestions for calming my frayed nerves in the run up to W-day? Carol Joy London (https://caroljoylondon.com) says: It sounds like an evening of self-care is well and truly overdue. Check out our guide to planning the perfect at-home spa experience to calm those frayed nerves. One of the first things we all notice upon arriving at a spa is the wonderful, tranquil atmosphere. So, how can you create this feeling in your own space? Music is of huge importance – the right tracks set the tone, helping you to relax and providing the perfect backdrop. Check out Spotify for calming spa songs and you’re well on your way. We recommend soothing tracks such as Lost in the Clouds by Zen Gaya and Hiemal by Klaangen. Once you’ve got your playlist nailed, exaggerate the spa atmosphere and transform your space into a relaxing haven. Try placing some clean-burning beeswax candles around the room and dimming the light to cultivate that calming, soft glow found in a treatment room. An aromatherapy diffuser filled with your favourite essential oils will help to complete the effect, making your home smell like a luxury spa. Opt for scents proven to aid with relaxation, promote rest and relieve any anxiety or stress, such as lavender, ylang ylang and sandalwood. Okay, you won’t be able to enjoy a dip in a pool or relax in a sauna during an at-home spa day, but your experience can still be special. Try filling your bath with sprigs of dried lavender, calming bath salts or plenty of bubbles for a more indulgent soak instead. Why not get your spouse-to-be involved and give each other a massage using spa-standard massage oils? Begin at the lower back and move your hands slowly up both sides of the spine until you reach the shoulders. Use slow, circular movements as you work your way up the back. Then, massage your fingertips across the shoulder blades and along the tops of the shoulders. Use very gentle movements to massage the back of the neck. Finish by massaging the upper arms, using your thumbs to apply a little pressure. Again, using slow, circular movements. The facial is a mainstay of any spa day, so make sure you bring this experience into your home by applying your sheet mask or eye masks mindfully. You can also use a jade or rose quartz facial roller to give yourself a gentle face massage. Focusing on the jaw and temples can help to release tension and promote relaxation. Use some calming facial oil or serum to help the roller glide across the skin and enhance that premium feel of indulging in something special. 79 BEAUTY Q&A
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