From Facials To Haircuts, Consider Your Virtual Beauty Admin Sorted

Now that our beauty maintenance has been taken well and truly in-house, and will remain so until at least June 4th, it could be time to recruit the help of our beloved beauty experts to guide us through those trickier tasks from afar. Covering everything from brow shaping to root touch-ups, several beauty brands have launched virtual one-to-one consultations with their expert team on hand to offer advice. For a small fee (or in some cases free of charge), you can get bespoke beauty intel in the comfort of your own home.

So, if you’re at a loss for ideas on how to spend the bank holiday weekend, why not indulge in some self-care and fill your diary with virtual beauty admin (the best kind of admin). Read on to discover the beauty brands offering at-home appointments and how you can book one now…

At Home Hair Appointments

Josh Wood Colour Consultations

If you’re considering a colour switch-up at home or want some advice on how to touch-up your roots, look no further than celebrity hair colourist Josh Wood and his expert team. Book in for a video consultation to receive personalised hair colour advice or send a recording of your burning questions and one of their experts will respond via a personal video message.

Where to book: https://joshwoodcolour.com/pages/consultation

Price: free

Hershesons Zoom Consultations

Renowned for their bouncy blow-outs and precise cuts, Hershesons are dishing out their expert advice with one-to-one Zoom consultations. Whether you need DIY haircut advice or want to learn how to do a new up-do for your next HouseParty, Hershesons has you covered. And whilst you're at it, head over to their Instagram page for some easy at-home hair style tutorials from the master himself, Luke Hersheson.

Where to book: https://www.hershesons.com/

Price: £10, all proceeds will benefit NHS Charities Together

Philip Kingsley Telephone Consultations

‘The scalp is the bedrock for the hair follicle, and if it’s not in good condition, the chances of you experiencing problems with hair health increase significantly,’ explains Anabel Kingsley, Trichologist at Philip Kingsley. If you’re currently experiencing a flaky, itchy scalp or significant hair loss, it’s definitely worth booking in for a telephone consultation with a member of the PK team. On hand to offer expert advice on a range of hair and scalp conditions, the 45-minute consultation will cover your lifestyle, diet, family medical history and scalp analysis. At the end of the consultation you’ll receive an at-home care plan.

Where to book: email clinic@philipkingsley.co.uk

Price: starts from £150

At Home Skincare Appointments

Caudalie Virtual Skincare Consultations

Take this extra time at home to nail a brilliant skincare routine and sign up to luxury French skincare brand, Caudalie’s virtual one-to-one appointments to find out how. One of their dedicated beauty experts will talk you through your skincare concerns and provide targeted advice on how to look after your skin.

Where to book: simply select a time and date on Facebook - www.fb.com/book/CaudalieUK

Price: free, Caudalie are offering complimentary 20-minute video chat consultations

Dr Dennis Gross Virtual Consultation

Dermatologists have reported a spike in skincare conditions like acne, rosacea, dryness and dermatitis during this quarantine period. Lack of daylight, a higher intake of sugary foods and stress are all contributing factors. If your skin hasn’t been playing ball, book a virtual consultation with one of the pros at Dr Dennis Gross. They will answer your questions, educate you on the science behind skin, and offer customised advice.

Where to book: https://drdennisgross.com/

Price: free

Sarah Bradden Virtual Consultation

Combining facial acupuncture with reflexology, gua sha, rakee and LED light therapy, ‘The Bradden Method’ is an incredible treatment that impacts not just your complexion, but your mind and body, too. If you’ve experienced it IRL you’ll be all too familiar with the state of calm Sarah is able to induce, as well as that enviable glow. To help us restore that glow in quarantine, Sarah is on hand for one-to-one sessions during which she will analysis your tongue (a good indicator of health), show you bespoke facial massage techniques and exercises to keep skin looking healthy. She will also talk you through breath meridian clearing techniques to ensure we have smooth flowing healthy Qi. Dreamy.

Where to book: email sarah@sarahbradden.com to book an appointment

Price: £180 for 60 minutes

Michaella Bolder Facial Appointments

Master facialist, Michaella Bolder, who is best known for her deep facial massage technique that works wonders on stress and tension is now offering virtual video consultations. 'On a video call with the client we chat about their current skin concerns, products in their cupboard and skin goals,' explains Bolder. 'This then leads me into product changes and recommendations along with routine and application advise.' Expect a bespoke streamlined skincare routine, some new massage techniques and a radiant complexion post-appointment.

Where: email michaella@michaellabolder.com for an appointment slot

Price: £55

Lion/ne Skin Consultations

Set up by two beauty enthusiasts, Lion/ne is a skincare consultancy that cuts through the overwhelming amount of information in the skincare industry to bring customers concise advice. The team listen to your skin frustrations and give you the right tools and knowledge to make more informed decisions when shopping for beauty products. They're independent and not tied to any brands or retailers meaning that all of their recommendations are honest, transparent and tailored to you. Choose between the self-check 20-minute consultation for product advice and tips on how to build a good skincare regime, or go for the solution online 45-minute video call for an in-depth skin consultation.

Where: https://lionneldn.co.uk/book

Price: £35 for the self-check 20-minute consultation, £65 for the solution online 45-minute consultation

At Home Make-up Appointments

By Terry Virtual Beauty Consultations

Specialising in high-performance luxury cosmetics, By Terry’s collection combines skin-friendly formulas with glow-giving results. If you’re in need of a foundation top up but are unsure on your shade, or just want to know how to get that By Terry glow – book your bespoke 20-minute private beauty consultation with one of their pro artists now.

Where to book: https://www.byterry.com/experts/

Price: free

Trinny London Virtual Make-Up Appointments

No-nonsense, do-it-everywhere beauty brand Trinny London are offering 30-minute Zoom consultations with a Trinny London Pro Make-Up Artist. During the appointment they will show you how to do a smoky eye, perfect your blush, enhance your lips and create a flawless complexion.

Where to book: https://trinnylondon.com/uk/virtual-makeup-appointments

Price: £25 which is redeemable against product

Guerlain Beauty Appointments

Boujee beauty brand Guerlain have just announced the launch of personalised online beauty appointments. Covering make-up, skincare and fragrance advice, you can choose between a 30-minute beauty masterclass video call or a speedy 15-minute telephone call with one of Guerlain’s Beauty Consultants.

Where: https://www.guerlain-beautybooker.com

Price: free

Nails & Brows Mayfair Virtual Eyebrow Appointment Service

After being inundated with brow maintenance queries during lockdown, Sherille Riley, Founder and CEO of Nails & Brows Mayfair has launched a one-to-one video service. The appointments are 10-minutes long and will cover how to maintain and enhance your brows naturally. Be prepared and have your tweezers, brow pencil and spoolie at the ready.

Where to book: email info@nailsandbrows.me to arrange an appointment

Price: free

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