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Buy 5PM Vouchers Now - Treat Yourself Later
The Coronavirus pandemic has closed the hair and beauty salons, but you can do your bit to make sure they open again by buying Gift Vouchers. Keep businesses like 5pm and its salons ticking over – and have a much-needed salon treat when the virus has gone, and normal life is resumed. Vouchers are valid...
Mother's Day 5pm Treats
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday, and it might be a little different from other years with the current coronavirus pandemic. As my mum is over 70, I really shouldn’t spend much time with her this weekend, or take her out, as planned, for Afternoon Tea. If you find yourself in the same position, it might ...
5pm Beauty Fixes for Friday 13th
If you are feeling a little down on your luck beauty-wise this Friday 13th don’t despair! 5pm Spa and Beauty has something for every beauty woe – from lacklustre skin to lank hair, to nails that have been gnawed. And the best bit is they’re all at brilliant prices, as ever. We’ve highlighted a few of...
Facial Fun with 5pm and Estee Lauder Essence
This new Estee Lauder Micro Essence with Sakura Ferment is £79. That’s not a cheap product. It’s a really light essence-in-lotion, which Lauder say will ‘work deep within the skin’s surface to stabilise the skin and reveal an angelic glow’. Infused with Sakura Ferment, this innovative formula with ...
Big Beauty Deals for Spring
It’s the end of another month – almost, as February has another day this year, don’t forget! But it’s time to think about treating yourself once again for making it through another month – and a pretty crazy one weather-wise. Perhaps time to indulge in a Spa Treatment + Prosecco in the luxurious Fairmont...
Caudalie's New Vinosculpt and 5pm Body Care
Caudalie launches a new body product next month – the Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream. It’s a natural body sculpting product, a firming solution that targets four areas that need a little bit firming and lifting assistance. Apply it every morning, and let it do its magic. Use it on the arms, bust,...
Alcoholic Jellies - and some LOVEly 5pm deals for Valentine's Day
I love gummy bears – but now I love alcoholic gummies even more – thanks to Smith & Sinclair, who sent me a fab box of them to try. Called The Party Selection, there’s Elderflower Spritz, Passion Fruit Mojito, Pineapple Bellini and Mandarin (Aperol-style) spritz. They’re all made with premium spirits...
Pink Hair Don't Care - 5pm Hair Deals
I’ve had pink hair since December. It’s my second foray into the #pinkhairdontcare brigade, and I love it. If you feel like a bold colour change, then make an appointment here at 5pm Spa and Beauty and become the hair colour you should be! I was also just kindly gifted this conditioner and shampoo duo...
End of January Big Beauty Deals
It’s the end of January. Finally! Spring is coming, payday is here, and it’s time to treat yourself. There are loads of Big Deals on 5pm Spa and Beauty that will give you a post-January boost – and help kick those blues into touch! How about a Choc Scrub and Massage at 200 SVS in Glasgow? You can take...
Face Mask for Men with Beards!
Sometimes beauty products land on my desk that seem a bit absurd. This was one of them – the New Skinbuddy mask for men with beards. Granted it does look a bit mad, but there’s method to the madness! Facial sheet masks are one of the most popular and effective treatments to help improve the appearance...
Lunar New Year Reflexology and Jo Malone collection
It’s the Lunar/Chinese New Year next Saturday (January 25), which got me thinking about the reflexology I had last week. It was the first time I had had this treatment in years, and it was fantastic. Loved every minute of it, and it pretty much cured the remains of my cold virus, and I haven’t coughed...
Hand Care with Alteya and 5pm
We’re all about the body in January, right? Gym memberships renewed, trainers on for running, and diets started. But how about focusing on something else? Maybe your hands? I was gifted some absolutely gorgeous new organic liquid hand soaps before Christmas, and I don’t think I’ve ever washed my hands...
New Year Treats with 5pm
It’s a new year – start 2020 as you meant to go on, by treating yourself. It’s also the start of a new decade, so nothing better than a rejuvenating spa break, to recharge those batteries after the Christmas break before you tackle what’s ahead. There are loads of brilliant Big Deals at 5pm Spa and ...
Last Minute Christmas Gifts with 5pm
What’s the favourite last-minute gift? Flowers? Hmm. Maybe perfume? Perfume is a massive Christmas seller – here’s a post I wrote on the Top Ten fragrances this Christmas. One of my favourites isn’t on that list, but I’m thrilled to have been gifted a bottle of it from the lovely people at Philosophy...
Nail it this Christmas with 5pm
There’s nothing that says ‘it’s Christmas’ more than a fresh set of nails, right?! Take a look at your nails – are they a wee bit shabby, a bit overlooked, worn-out from the year past? Well, it’s time to get them all glammed up for Christmas. There are loads of nail deals on 5pm – from straight-up manicures...
Party Prep with 5pm
It’s party season, and that means party prep. Yes, you could do it yourself, but why not treat yourself to some proper pre-party pampering before your big Christmas night out? There are loads of deals on 5pm for hair, makeup, and more that won’t break the bank, and will see you as the undisputed Jingle...
Festive Relaxation with 5pm
It’s that time of year again – when we all try to have a holly jolly Christmas and end up totally stressed! But it doesn’t have to be like that! Treat yourself. Practice self-care, and don’t have a festive meltdown. Book a relaxing 5pm deal -and even if you take it after the festivities are over, knowing...
Big Deals on 5pm Spa and Beauty - who needs Black Friday?
It’s like Black Friday every day at 5pm Spa and Beauty – there are always plenty of deals to choose from, and loads of BIG Deals all year round. Here are a few that might tickle your fancy this week, for yourself or as gifts. How about a Twilight Spa Session for one or two to warm up a cold winter’s...
MAC Holidays ...Starring You - and 5pm!
The ‘Holiday’ collection from MAC is a superstar – Starring You! MAC plays with a classic symbol of the celebratory season, taking the twinkling star in all-new directions – on packaging, in a glittering lineup of products and kits, and in dazzling new looks. And I love it. Festive makeup is so much...
Electro Tartan from Illamasqua
Here’s an alternative take on Scotland’s favourite fabric pattern – Electro Tartan from Illamasqua. Tartan is a fashion favourite – Vivienne Westwood loves the stuff! This is a clever beauty collection inspired by that trend, blending autumn shades with bright neon colours. I like this collection, in...
Intimate Styling with Feathrs and 5pm Spa and Beauty
Let’s get intimate! It might be winter, but that’s no excuse for letting it all go down there, is it?! There are plenty of offers on 5pm Spa and Beauty for waxing, and keeping everything in good order. You might also want to investigate intimate care product range Feathrs – with the brilliant tagline...
Body Exfoliation for Winter with 5pm
I tend to become obsessed with exfoliating in the autumn and winter months. It’s like I just want my poor, tired skin – on my body and face – to glow, and indulging in a bit of exfoliating always helps! LUSH recently gifted me two products for my body – one of them an old favourite, the other a new...
5pm Big Deals for Autumn
It’s a new month, time to treat yourself to a new, well, treatment! Have you had a podiatrist loose on your feet before? Or indulged in a chemical peel? Heard of no-needle lip filler? No? Well, don’t worry, you can do all of this and more, and at a knock-down price, with the super 5pm Big Deals. Let...
End of Summer Beauty MOT with 5pm Deals
The clocks go back this weekend, marking the official end of summer, and sometimes it can be a bit depressing thinking about all those dark nights, and winter weather ahead. So, pamper yourself! Give yourself a treat. Think of it as a wee MOT for the new season – change your hair colour, paint those...
Autumnal Body Beauty + 5pm Deals
It’s time to hunker down, get cosy and pamper yourself. You can do that in a spa – plenty of deal on 5pm Spa and Beauty – or you can do it at home, with some lovely autumnal body products. I love the new The Body Shop Vanilla Pumpkin range, which includes this fab Body Butter (£15) which is infused ...
New Autumn Hair Colour? Grab a Deal with 5pm
Autumn is the most colourful of the seasons – all those gorgeous rusts, ochres, yellows, oranges and reds. Are you feeling dull yet? Maybe it’s time to bring some autumn magic to your hair with a new colour? You might fancy a full head tint, a peachy surprise, an auburn change, or you might want to ...
Big Beauty Deals for Autumn on 5pm
The nights are fair drawing in! Well, they will be come the end of the month anyway. It’s well and truly Autumn now, so why not chase away the cold with a beauty treat? There are loads of deals on 5pm Spa and Beauty to indulge in – from Shellac manicures to Spa days. With Prosecco, of course. Here’s...
Benefit New Brow Styler and 5pm Brow Deals
Benefit has firmly established itself as the ‘brow brand’ of the UK and today adds ANOTHER brow product to its arsenal. Your brows will always be ‘on fleek’ if you are near a Benefit counter! This new Brow Styler is a 2-in-1 wax-pencil & powder for multiple brow looks. You can go for soft and full using...
September Spray Tan Deals on 5pm
Is it time to top up the holiday tan, or just refresh that faux glow? Then you’re on the right site! 5pm has loads of spray tan deals to choose from. If you want to top up your own tan, or the salon tan, then you are going to need a tanning mitt, and Velvotan, the Original Tanning Mitt, is the best ...
International Chocolate Day Nailed with 5pm
It’s International Chocolate Day, so when you are eating that next bar, or that chocolate brownie, or chococlate mousse, or…well, you get the idea – why don’t you have nails that match or at least complement? There is always time for a manicure, and there are always loads of great manicure deals on ...
Boost that Complexion with Erborian - or a Facial from 5pm Salons
At the end of the summer season, you need to give your skin a little bit of a boost. I know my skin starts to lose that summer glow the minute the calendar changes to September, so time to boost it, agreed? Erborian is launching a new CC Dull Correct Cream which – well the clue’s in the name. This will...
Big Beauty Deals with 5pm
It’s the end of another month, as August draws to a close, and we start thinking about all things autumnal. I do love autumn, but not when it’s too cold, right? Then it’s time to take ourselves off to a cosy place, and think about the summer just past – or the festive season to come. Do that in a cafe...
After Summer Offers from Time Bomb x QVC .. and 5pm
It’s time for another QVC x Time Bomb massive deal -and this one really does have a whopping saving – of 80 per cent on the RRP. The Après Summer Shimmer Collection also includes a new product – the SHOW-OFF Shimmer Lotion. The deal will cost £43 + £4.95 P&P, and separately the products would actually...
Make a date to exfoliate!
Exfoliation is key to good skin. You have to sometimes slough off those dead skin cells to let the new ones shine through. I find it particularly helpful at a few different times of the year – as spring appears, before summer holidays, at the end of summer, and in the middle of winter. Exfoliating face...
Fringe Benefits with 5pm
Forget the crowds, the flyers, and the sore feet at the Edinburgh Fringe, which is in full flow now – the only fringe I am interested in is one of the hair variety! I’m currently sporting my hair in a curly style – see this previous post – complete with a curly fringe. Fringes come and go from year ...
Beautiful Big Deals
It’s a new month, time to treat yourself to a BIG DEAL – and 5pm Spa and Beauty has plenty of big deals to choose from. Maybe a Spa Day is up your street, it’s time for some serious massage, or a simple manicure is on the menu. Whatever your beauty needs, there’s a deal for you on 5pm. Let’s start with...
Skin Brightening with Emma Hardie and 5pm Deals
Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots – all very annoying, and inevitable as we age. We can’t stop then. We can help limit them and slow down the march, but we all age – it’s inevitable. What we can do is brighten our skin though – give it back a little of the youthful glow you see in all those old photos...
Spa Treats Under £50
Sometimes, it’s just time to treat yourself. Take five, get away from home life, and have a few hours to yourself to be pampered and feel relaxed. And with 5pm you can do that for less than £50. It’s the same as a night out, a new pair of shoes, a new dress, or a few fancy lipsticks. But for that, you...
Polished Summer Feet
Granted, I’ve not had any sandals on for over a week now, but it is summer, and if you are heading on holiday or an eternal optimist like me, then it’s time you got yourself some polished summer feet. Using a foot cream is hugely important in summer, as your feet can develop more hard skin and calluses...
Curly Hair 5pm Deals
Curly hair. It’s back. You heard it here first. You will be heading for a perm by the end of this year, mark my words! I touched on this in the Beauty Trends post the other week, but with the return of 80s-tastic Stranger Things this week, curly hair was at the forefront of my mind. And on my head. ...
BIG BEAUTY DEALS FROM 5PM
It’s the end of another month, that means another payday and time to treat yourself. You can always find a Big Deal at 5pm Spa and Beauty to suit – agreed? When it comes to pampering, it’s all there, from pre-holiday waxing to a quick gel manicure, or a full body massage to whisk you away in your head...
Wedding Makeup with 5pm Deals
It’s my wedding anniversary today – four years since the best day ever. Being a bit of a control freak, and knowing the way I like my makeup, I did my own on my wedding day. I actually did my bridesmaid’s as well. But, if you are getting married, and you are thinking about getting your makeup done, ...
On-Trend Beauty with 5pm Deals
There is always a new trend in the beauty world. From treatments, to products, to hair colours, and nail techniques, it’s hard to keep up with the latest must-have looks and beauty styles. In terms of ingredients, the latest to hit the top of the on-trend list is Cica, or Tiger Grass, or Centella Asiatica...
Body Beauty with 5pm Deals and Liz Earle
The Liz Earle Beauty Co. launched a new Skin Replenishing Body Balm last month, packed with goodies like shea butter, rice brand oil and black seed extract. Body beauty is often negelected, as opposed to facial beauty which we do religously every day. But summer is here (well, sort of!) and holidays...
Spa Day Big Deals
It’s the end of the month, time to treat yourself to one of 5pm’s brilliant Big Deals. Have you seen this weather? And the rain shows no sign of letting up. So, time to enjoy some indoor entertainment, and what better way to avoid another downpour than to be cosied up in a spa? So, take advantage of...
Love Your Lashes!
I LOVE mascara. It’s so hard to find a good one. The Clinique Full-to-Flutter has been discontinued, and it’s such a shame, as it really was the perfect mascara. But the new Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D (£22) is almost there. It did smudge a wee bit, but it looks fantastic. I have been using it...
Holiday Plans and Prep
Have you planned your summer break? Are you heading off anywhere soon? I’ve been in holiday planing mode for the last few months. And this gorgeous new Floris scent is not helping! The new Floris London Neroli Voyage EDP (£120, 100ml, florislondon.com, from May 2019) is a beautiful, vibrant, citrus ...
Have You Tried Aesthetic Beauty Treatments?
What’s your favourite thing at the beauty salon? A manicure? Maybe a massage? Getting your eyebrows threaded, or your legs waxed, or just a basic facial to give your skin a boost?? Have you contemplated dermaplaning, or microdermabrasion, maybe even Botox, or fillers? Maybe time to stop procrastinating...
Midweek Spa Breaks with 5pm
Is there anything more indulgent than taking a break midweek? Do it! You will feel great, and you’ll get a great deal too. Check 5pm Spa and Beauty out for loads of midweek spa deals. Let’s start with The Spa at Charlotte Square in Edinburgh, in The Kimpton Principal Hotel. How about a Midweek Spa ...
Sweet Easter Beauty Deals
It’s Easter! Time to indulge yourselves with at least one chocolate egg. But let’s not go overboard. Don’t gorge yourself on chocolate, or face the consequences! I love this little Misslyn Chocolate Brown Duo Eyebrow Powder kit, that looks like chocolate, but just gives you great brows! (It’s £8.75,...
Get a Great Deal on a Tan
It’s that odd time of year when it’s not really that warm, but it’s not that cold, and some days you can shed a layer, and others, it’s back to the fake fur. So, it’s time to bring a little bit of a sunshine glow to your beauty routine with a fake tan. I’m not a great tanner, but I do love a bit of ...
Be a Makeup Master with 5pm...or cheat!
It’s fair to say I am addicted to BBC’s makeup reality show, GLOW UP: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star. It’s on on Wednesday nights on BBC1, presented by Stacey Dooley, with excellent judges, uber makeup artist, Val Garland, and MAC Senior Artist Dennis Skinner, and if you love makeup, you will love it. ...
5PM Big Beauty Deals
It’s the end of the month, time to have a look at the Big Deals in beauty on 5pm – treat yourself or someone you love with a treat. The beauty deals available on 5pm are so diverse – and include some fantastic bargains. A two-hour makeup masterclass for just £19. Yep. A two-treatment spa day at a hotel...
Give your hands a treat!
Look down at those hands. They work hard, they hold your phone in them almost all day, they fix, they mend, they hug, they play, they stop, they start – they are at the centre of everything we do! So, give them a treat sometimes! I have learned over the years, and a ferocious five-year battle with a...
Facial fun with 5pm and Elemis x RIXO
It’s Friday! Here’s a great beauty deal for you – available from today. The Limited Edition Elemis x RIXO Beauty Edit is a super cool weekend treat, packed with fab products. The set features four radiance-restoring Elemis bestsellers and an on-trend RIXO Love Heart print scrunchie – I’m not going to...
Fight The Frizz - Treat Your Hair with 5PM
I was recently sent four IGK products to beat my particular type of Frizz – Frizz at the Ends. According to IGK there are four types of frizz, and they have all the products you will ever need to tame them. Perhaps. But we always find popping into salon for a conditioning treatment and/or a blow dry...
5PM BIG Deals on Afternoon Tea Spa Days
Simple pleasures in life should be enjoyed more often. That’s why sites like 5pm exist – giving you the opportunity to indulge those pleasures at a reasonable cost! Take spa days with afternoon tea. Who doesn’t love that combination? There are a few great Spa Day + Afternoon Tea deals on the 5pm site...
Lash Love with 5pm Deals
It was National Lash Day on Tuesday (Feb 19), did you know? Not quite sure what that entailed, but let’s celebrate it a little late with some lash love. Who doesn’t love a mascara? And maybe hate it at the same time – it can be one of the most frustrating beauty products. My current favourite is a Clinique...
Sunny 5pm Beauty Deals!
I’ve been all about the sunshine these past few weeks. I’ve been writing about sunny beauty products, smelling sunny scents, watching the glorious sunshine on Shipwrecked (I know, I know, it’s addictive) and dreaming of sunnier days. I was also sent this new sunscreen brand, which has me looking out...
Valentine, Galentine - 5pm Beauty Deals
Valentine’s Day next week might be a big night for you, and it might not. Maybe you will celebrate it as Galentine’s Day with your pals. Whatever you chose to do, it’s a great excuse to bag yourself a beauty deal, and treat yourself to a treatment. Maybe you want your bits waxed, maybe you just fancy...
5PM Spa and Beauty Big Deals
Finally! January is over. And we’ve been paid! Time to treat yourself – but no need to splash out too much with some brilliant Big Deals on the 5pm Spa and Beauty site. There are so many to choose from, but I’ve picked out five good ones to get you started. Most of them can be taken until around the...
Keep Warm in the Salon!
Brrrr! it’s cold out there. Keep warm in the salon, with a good old Hot Stone Massage! What’s not to love about being all cosy, warm, and massaged? 5pm Spa and Beauty has lots of brilliant hot stone deals, we’ve just picked out a few that sound great, for you to peruse. Let’s start at Skinfiniti in ...
Get Happy Ahead of Blue Monday - 5pm Deals!
Next Monday – January 21 – is Blue Monday – the day we are all meant to feel absolutely awful and unable to cope with the hell that is January. It’s all pseudoscience, and was first created by a travel company in a press release, using an actual equation, worked out by many factors, including weather...
The Eyes Have It - with 5pm Deals
The eyes have it. Or maybe it was just because no-one was that familiar with the brand – whatever the reason, Filorga’s Time-Filer Absolute Eye Correction was the most Googled beauty product of 2018,according to Google’s 2018 Year in Search, thanks mainly to its inclusion in the M&S Advent Calendar....
Party Prep with 5pm Deals
It’s party time! Hogmanay is the biggest night of the year, and if you’re off out partying, you need to look the part too, right? That means everything needs work – from brows to lashes, hair to nails, and of course, your makeup. But it doesn’t need to cost the earth if you log on to 5pm Spa and Beauty...
Stress Busting 5pm Spas Deals
This is a stressful time of year – there’s no denying it. But – there IS getting away from it, trust us! You need to promise yourself some precious time out, me-time, mindfulness, whatever you want to call it, and then check 5pm Spa and Beauty for some of the brilliant deals. Everyone needs an indulgent...
Gift of Glow Time Bomb QVC TSV and 5PM Facial Deals
Don’t you just love TV shopping channels? They’re so cheesy! And the TV shopping challenge on The Apprentice this season was hilarious. But they are the home of great deals. And there’s a great TSV (Today’s Special Value) on QVC this weekend (Sunday 16) featuring a brand I love, Time Bomb, and a new...
Christmas with 5pm Spa & Beauty
If you are still stuck for Christmas gift ideas for friends and family, then we are here to help! There are LOADS of gift ideas on 5pm and 5pm Spa & Beauty. We’ve picked just five of the Spa & Beauty gifts on offer to give you some ideas of the range of gifts available. You must surely be able to find...
Party Season Makeup Deals
It’s party season! Don’t try and deny it – it’s December tomorrow, and if you’ve not already been to at least one festive event, you need to re-evaluate your social life! With party season, comes party makeup. Glitter, sparkle, more is more, etc, etc. And when you’ve done your makeup, you want it to...
Every Day is Black Friday!
It’s Black Friday, but when you’re a deals website, every day is Black Friday! 5pm Spa and Beauty has LOADS of brilliant offers available ALL YEAR ROUND, but let’s highlight a few really good ones today for use in 2019. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for spa lovers – or complete spa virgins ...
New Season, New Hair!
We change our wardrobe, and not just because the weather changes – it’s always good to buy new clothes, right? We change our makeup, and we should change our skincare, but what about your hair? Stuck in a hair rut? Fancy something new? Maybe even a colour change? There are loads of deals on 5pm Spa ...
5PM Hot Stone Winter Warmer Deals
It’s getting colder now, right? So, best thing to do is to keep warm! Any trip to a beauty salon is warm and cosy, but the best way to make it even warmer is with a hot stone massage! There are loads of 5pm Spa and Beauty to choose for at great prices. Here’s just a handful that caught my eye. Over...
Chanel Hand Cream and a Manicure maybe?
It’s Friday, time to treat yourself! Chanel launched a new handcream last week, and what’s more pampering and luxurious than applying a sumptuous cream to your hands? Watch any old movie, and they’re all at it, sitting at their dressing tables before bed, applying hand cream. It’s a habit we want to...
Treat your skin with a facial
A facial is a great thing to indulge in – especially at the change of seasons. Slough off that dead skin, and glow again for the upcoming party season! Elemis has just launched a new Amethyst Roller so you can indulge in a little bit of a facial at home. Facial rolling gives great beauty benefits to...
National Brow Day offers and Benefit Set
Benefit has positioned itself as the brow brand of the nation, and to celebrate National Brow Day (today, October 2), they launched the Limited Edition Blockbuster Brow Set. Yes, it’s another brow set from Benefit, but it’s a brilliant one – and great value. It actually launched last month, but it’s...
5PM BIG beauty deals
It’s a new season, time for something new. Maybe you need a new haircut, those overgrown brows looking at, or just fancy trying a new beauty treatment – party lashes, perhaps?! Whatever you fancy, treat yourself, and do it with one of the brilliant Big Deals available at the moment on 5pm. First up,...
National Spa Week - Treat yourself to a 5pm Spa Day
It’s National Spa Week this week, did you know? Well, now you do, so treat yourself to a day at the spa! 5pm Spa and Beauty has lots of lovely spas offering brilliant deals on the site, so have a good look. Here are five of our luxury spas – click through to discover the deals that are on offer at each...
Autumn Foot Prep
It’s been a glorious summer, however, it will soon be time to retire the sandals for another year and look out those socks and boots (or socks and sandals for September if you can rock that vibe!) But… that doesn’t mean your feet are about to get neglected for the next five months or however long autumn...
End of month big beauty deals
It’s end of August, time to treat yourself to something new for the coming autumn months. And no, we don’t mean a coat! We’re talking a new beauty treatment to refresh your look for the months ahead, or a spa break to just get away and recharge for the winter. If you have never had microdermabrasion...
Get the latest 'Glass Hair' trend
So, here’s the latest Hollywood hair trend – Glass Hair. Yep, Kim Kardashian has it. So does Jourdan Dunn. So what the heck is it? Er, a shiny bob, I think. It’s definitely shiny. Very shiny. And mostly bobbed. It’s probably not that attainable for many of us. Look at my latest Instagram image – bottom...
Look after yourself with Wellbeing Deals
Maybe the original spirit of the Fringe has got to me, but I’ve come over all peace, love and wellbeing this week – I feel a need to get my chakras in order, after a long and stressful few months. It might have something to do with the new NEOM Organics Wellbeing Pod which launched this month. Its ...
Fringe-tastic!
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is in full swing, and it got me thinking about fringes of the hair variety. It’s been a while since I had one, and in the summer sun they can be a real pain. But, come the autumn and winter, a fringe can be a cute thing to hide behind – and it always covers those frown ...
Age Before Beauty - BBC drama
Beauty fans and salon owners should be glued to the TV screen tonight as Age Before Beauty start on BBC One. The new drama, written by Debbie Horsfield, is a family saga set in a Manchester beauty salon and I can’t wait to watch! It stars the likes of Robson Green, Sue Johnston, Lisa Riley, Polly Walker...
High Summer Spa Deals
How good has this summer been? It’s been so warm, it’s hard to imagine summers that weren’t like this! But summer can’t last forever, so why not treat yourself to a big beauty deal that you can enjoy when it’s maybe not quite as sunny as it is now – if that ever happens! Have you ever tried a smoothing...
Summer Hair
I don’t know about you, but the summer is a great time to play about with your hair. I’ve just had my hair dyed bright orange – why not? (I’ve popped my insta pic at the bottom of the post). Of course, summer is also a difficult time for our hair. If it’s coloured it will fade, we might have to wash...
Keep On Tanning!
What a summer we’ve had this year so far – how long can it last? A little bit of rain is forecast as temperatures drop slightly in the next week or so (so the weather folks tell me!), so if you want to keep that tan you’ve achieved, maybe time to top it up with a little bit of fake. It’s incredible ...
International Kissing Day Lip Prep!
It’s International Kissing Day tomorrow – did you know? So, if you fancy smooching/snogging/necking/tashing on, then you better make sure you’ve done some lip prep – an there are loads of ideas and offers on 5pm Spa & Beauty. Also, you need to make sure you have your favourite lipstick at the ready ...
Big Summer Spa Day Big Deals
Who needs a holiday in the sun when we’ve got this weather?! But there’s always time for a wee spa break here in sunny Scotland. So, here are three fab 5pm Big Deals at three lovely spas in Scotland. Who needs Marbs when you’ve got Largs. Er, okay, well Turnberry actually, but go with me on this one...
Father's Day Grooming
Dad a fan of grooming? Well, even if he isn’t, why not surprise him with a grooming gift this Father’s Day? And we don’t mean a bar of Imperial Leather or a bottle of Old Spice, either! 5pm Spa & Beauty has loads of offers that dad might like – from simple manicures to surgery-free facelifts! Better...
Classic Beauty Salon Treatments
Inspired by Bobbi Brow’s #CantLiveWithout campaign, highlighting classic Bobbi products – we wrote about this on the blog this week – I decided to pick a few classic beauty salon treatments available on 5pm Spa & Beauty. We’re all creatures of habit, and we all love to indulge ourselves with our favourite...
Big Beauty Deals for Summer
It’s June, you’ve been paid, and summer is here! Time to treat yourself to a beauty deal. Fancy a manicure maybe? Or a facial to get your skin set for summer? Or a relaxing massage? Let’s start with the Summer Skin Facial at Glasgow’s Glow Skin Centre and Tanning Salon. The Big Deal is for a Dermalogica...
Sandal Foot Prep
I was shamed on social media this week by an old colleague who commented on a sandal image I had shared on Instagram and Facebook – with BARE TOENAILS. He expects more from me, and I admit, I let myself down. How could I expose the world to the sight of my uncared for toes. And he hasn’t even see the...
(Royal) Wedding Prep
There’s a wedding this weekend, did you know? Some ginger guy is marrying a TV star. Yep, it’s finally here – the Royal Wedding. Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle in Windsor Castle this Saturday. I’ve had TONS of press releases about the wedding for the last ooh, seems like a lifetime, and lots ...
Get yourself a Love island Look
Love Island is back on our screens next month – don’t pretend you’ll not be watching! It’s TV-crack, and we love it. Superdrug has launched a range of Love Island beauty goodies – including glittery sprays, bronzers, tans, and more, available at the end of May. Bronzing Set, £8 And it got us thinking...
Catwalk inspired beauty deals
Beauty trends come from the catwalk, and last September, fashion week makeup artists and hair stylists created all the beauty – and hair – trends you’ll be wanting to wear now for the SS18 shows. So, if you want to get ahead of the crowd, here are a few of our favourite – and where to book in for offers...
And relax...time to chill out with a big Spa Day Deal
I don’t know about you, but I am FULLY ready for some relaxation, as we wait to see if winter is actually over! A couple of days of sunshine has put me in the mood for a break, but if, like me, a week in the sun is out of the question, don’t despair. I’ve found some great Spa Day Big Deals on 5pm Spa...
Ease the strain with a massage deal
Running the London Marathon this Sunday? No, me neither. But, I do run (jog) from time to time, and I did once complete a 10 mile race. Because of that I know that massage and relaxation definitely helps with the pain of running! Until our house renovation is done this summer, I don’t even have a bath...
Plump your lips for International Kissing Day
It’s International Kissing Day this Friday. Let’s dwell on that, rather than the fact it is Friday the 1th, yes? So, time to get those lips ready for some smooching. (Or good enough to smooch, even if you don’t want any kissing going on this weekend!) Read My Lips Scarf, £28, Oliver Bonas Lip fillers...
Tanning Deals
Snow. Right, that’s enough of that, I think. What is going on with this neverending winter?! So, let’s NOT talk snow, and talk tanning instead. Okay, you might not be showing off your limbs, still wrapped up in winter clothes, but surely having a bit of a tan will make you feel better at least. I was...
Spring Spa Day Deals
Time to spring into spring with a spa day deal from 5pm – we have plenty of great deals to choose from. It’s time to give yourself a bit of a spring overhaul and a nice relaxing treat at the same time. Take a friend to the Isis Health and Beauty Spa at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow, and indulge in and...
Spring Body Beauty
The clocks spring forward this weekend, and, fingers crossed, as the days get longer, we get better weather. And that means, maybe, we shed our winter wardrobe, and actually show a bit of flesh! So, it’s probably a great time to have a bit of a spring overhaul on that body you’ve been hiding under layers...
Pink Hair Don't Care
Pink hair is having another moment thanks to Kim Kardashian. She went pink for ooh, a couple of days and the world followed suit! She then posted a few days later to say goodbye to the pink, but if you fancy trying it for yourself, there are plenty salons on 5pm Spa and Beauty that might be able to ...
Dermaplaning Deals
Dermaplaning has been a beauty buzzword for a while now, and I have to admit I’ve not yet tried it. Perhaps I’ve never felt the desire to remove the peachy fuzz from my face – or the vellus hair to give it its actual name – or maybe I am just a little scared… It’s not a new practice at all though, Elizabeth...
Spa Day Deals for sharing
It’s Mother’s Day this month, and what nicer treat than to have some mother/child time at a spa. There are loads of offers on 5pm Spa & Beauty. I’ve picked five that I think are great value – and a real treat. But there are SO many more on site, don’t just take my word for it – go have a good browse...
Nail Art is back!
Celebrity Nail Artist – yep, that’s a thing – Naomi Yasuda gives good nail. Madonna thinks so. As do Rita Ora, Lady Gaga, and Kesha. She created the Helmut Lang logo nail for the brand’s SS18 collection, that helped herald in a new era of nail art love. And trust me, these are nothing – go check her...
Beauty News - Blythswood Spa and Deciem
A bit of beauty news this Friday from the Blythswood Square Spa, one of 5pm’s spas, and cult beauty company Deciem… Spa Therapists at Glasgow’s five-star Blythswood Square Hotel have graduated from a specialist cancer touch spa course from the Made for Life Foundation making them the only hotel to offer...
5 Reasons to visit Absolut's new beauty room
Very popular with 5pmers, Absolut Salon has just opened up a new beauty room and 5pm went along to take a look and get a couple of treatments. Here are five reasons why we think you should check it out too. 1. Therapist The therapist Lindsey is very personable and makes you feel at ease and comfortable...
My Beauty Manifesto: Linzi Young from James Dun's House Glasgow
In a new series, we’ll be asking the girls from our 5pm salons to share their beauty tips and philosophies. First up is Linzi Young, Beauty Therapist from James Dun’s House in Glasgow Merchant City. Name: Linzi Young Job Title: Beauty therapist at James Dun’s House in Glasgow. Beauty background: I’ve...