Michelle Bradley, from Salon 7, looks at how to get ready for your summer holiday
Finally it’s holiday season! I love getting ready for my summer holiday; I like to make sure that part of my preparation is taking the time out to get myself ready, ensuring I feel relaxed and glamorous for my trip. 
From top to toe there are treatments I consider essential… I have to have matching fingers and toes so I like to book myself a gellish or shellac manicure and pedicure. That way I know the polish is going to stay perfect throughout the holiday.
Waxing is another essential I don’t want to be worried about hairy legs and underarms as I’m sat in my bikini. I would never shave as I find the sun irritates my skin after shaving and waxing lasts a lot longer as it takes the root of the hair so regrowth is much slower.
I always get my eyebrows shaped and my lashes and brows tinted so I can leave my mascara at home it just makes me feel more glamorous on the beach (I also know I won’t end up looking like Alice Cooper after a swim).
A pre-holiday haircut and colour you can’t do without; there is nothing worse than trying to style hair in a hot country that’s just growing out of its style and I definitely don’t want roots on my pictures!
I then choose a treatment to de-stress after all that washing, ironing, weighing cases and trying to decide what a family of four needs for a fortnight. I will either treat myself to an Indian Head Massage, Body or Stone therapy appointment or even a session of Reiki to restore that sense of balance and inner peace.
Lastly I have a spray tan which may sound odd when you are going on holiday but I like to have a little bit of colour in those first few days abroad so I feel I can wear my shorts in public.
Of course I am not going to have all that done the day before I leave. A haircut and colour should be planned week to a fortnight before (booked well in advance because you can guarantee your preferred stylist is booked up or on holiday herself).
Waxing treatments should be four or five days before; generally I will have my lash tint and shape at the same time too.
Two days before I go I make time to have my nails and relaxing treatment done so they are fresh. Finally a spray tan done the day before departure means I have a lovely glow that will last until a natural holiday tan develops.
Then and only then am I good to go! Happy Holiday!
At salon 7 we have prepared Summer Pick and Mix packages that are ideal for getting ready for the beach with a 3 for £30 pick and mix with treatments ranging from manicures to reflexology and waxing; and a 3 for £20 pick and mix with facials, waxing and manicures or included in the list of treatments.
We also have a range of holiday packages to choose from ensuring there is something for any budget! Contact us for full details on our Pick and Mix and Holiday packages and the savings you can make.
Find Salon 7 at Queen Street in Oldham or call them on 0161 624 8753. You can find out more of their website: www.salon7oldham.co.uk
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