After discovering the lovely Melissa Timperley salon in the Northern Quarter I was super excited to find out more about the salon and the services they had to offer. My hair has taken its toll over the last few years, since having a baby and it was in need of some care. I decided that balayage was the best way of feeling like I’d had a refresh but with very low maintenance in between each appointment which is exactly what you need when you have little time for yourself!

I have always suffered from dry skin especially during the winter months and I have found some amazing skincare products over the years but Temple Spa is on another level! A luxury skincare brand that is used in some of the worlds best spas and hotels. The thing I love about these products are you genuinely feel as though you are using spa products at home as part of your routine which makes the experience even more lovely. I recently discovered Temple Spa whilst away for a spa weekend at Seaham Hall and I was so impressed that I couldn’t wait to try them out at home. My skincare routine is very poor admittedly since having a baby I struggle to fit it all in, especially with those 5am wakeups! There really is no excuse as it only takes a few minutes to look after your skin so something simple and easy is what I was after.

Now that the weather has changed and the days are much shorter, my search for the best skincare continues and I was so excited when I discovered Herbivore Botanics. It seemed to keep popping up all over Instagram and the packaging really caught my attention. When Herbivore Botanics got in touch and sent out some samples I could not wait to receive them! I have been trying out these products for about six weeks now and can already see a difference in my skin. The Moonfruit Night Treatment is a favourite of mine!

It’s that time of year again where Christmas gifting is in full swing and a brand that is so good at this is REN Skincare. Not only are the products amazing but the REN Christmas sets are great value too. REN is known for their clean products, they don’t use any toxins or harsh chemicals and also use 100% recyclable packaging. This year they have collaborated with Scandinavian stationery and homeware brand Kikki K to create this gorgeous packaging, I’m a big fan of reusing beauty boxes to fill with more beauty products! The gift sets are perfect Christmas presents for anyone that enjoys a little time for themselves to relax and indulge and create an at home spa experience.