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Taking a step in the right direction....

A fresh set of toes deserves a fresh new colour!

This beautiful OPI shade "Glowin' On Vacay" is the perfect reminder that a little splash of colour can brighten your day, whether you're heading off on holiday or simply enjoying the sunshine a little closer to home.

Sometimes it's the little things that help us step into a new day with confidence.

💚 OPI Glowin' On Vacay 💚

Restore. Rest. Be held. 🌊💚

Last night I swapped the salon for the seashore and spent the evening practising yoga on the beach before enjoying a wonderfully restorative swim in the sea.

It was a gentle reminder that looking after ourselves isn't just about caring for our hands and feet – it's about caring for our minds and hearts too.

Life can be busy, stressful, and sometimes simply overwhelming. Taking time to pause, breathe, move, and reconnect with nature can be one of the greatest acts of self-care we can give ourselves.

As many of you know, I encourage my clients to look after themselves as well as those around them. Last night was my turn to practise what I preach – and it did me the world of good.

So whatever today looks like for you, perhaps find a few moments to restore, rest, and simply be held by the beauty around you.

Julie 💚🌿

☀️ **Looking after your hands and feet this summer** ☀️

With yet another heatwave here, it's the perfect time to give your hands and feet a little extra care.

💚 Moisturise daily to help keep skin soft and comfortable.
💚 Don't forget your feet – they work hard for you all year round!
💚 Drink plenty of water to help keep both your body and skin hydrated.

I'm going to experiment making a refreshing cooling spray using natural ingredients and essential oils to help soothe hot, tired legs and feet. It will be a lovely little summer treat!

If your nails, hands or feet could do with some TLC, I'd love to help. Just send me a message to book an appointment or ask about treatments.

Stay cool and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️🌿

There is something rather special about the fragrance of Sweet Orange and Vanilla. Together they create an aroma that feels warm, welcoming and comforting – rather like being greeted by an old or beloved friend with a cup of tea.

I've started thinking of them as my 'Oils of Hospitality' because they remind me that creating a welcoming atmosphere isn't complicated. Sometimes it's found in the smallest of things – a smile, a kind word, a peaceful space, or a beautiful aroma that encourages us simply to pause and breathe.

Wishing you all a peaceful day, wherever you may be. 🌿🍊🤍

I decided to do a stock check on my aromatherapy oils and discovered that I have 42! Naturally, I took it a stage further by creating a spreadsheet listing the benefits of each oil and which aromas complement one another.

It was fascinating to see how many of them support wellbeing, relaxation, women's health, the immune system, and even help with aches and pains, to name just a few of their uses.

Of course, no experiment would be complete without a field test. While trying out one of last week's blends, the dog became extremely interested in me. Whether this was due to the aromas themselves, or simply because she urgently needed to go outside and do what dogs do, remains inconclusive. You may draw your own conclusions... Further research may be required!

In the meantime, I'll continue experimenting with these gorgeous aromas and discovering new combinations. 🌿✨

I've now tried my new blend of lavender, orange, and marjoram essential oils — and I can report that it really is lovely! 🌿✨

The combination is said to help calm the nervous system, promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support lower blood pressure, all of which sound rather appealing.

As some of you may remember, marjoram was associated with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and was said to feature in love potions. I have even worked out the proportions needed to turn this blend into a room or body spray should anyone wish to test the theory!

However, whilst I can confidently recommend it for relaxation, I cannot guarantee any positive outcomes in matters of the heart... 😉😄

Mmmhmmm....

A genuinely terrifying line up for any nail tech 😭💅🏻

My last blend of lavender, chamomile, and mandarin essential oils ended up being used throughout our house during a particularly stressful time.

Whilst I can’t honestly say whether it reduced anyone’s scars or age spots 😊, I do think it helped create a calmer atmosphere and perhaps eased some anxiety along the way.

Next week I’m hoping to try a new blend using lavender, orange, and marjoram essential oils — although I’ve discovered I’m currently out of marjoram, so patience is required while I wait for it to arrive!

According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite, goddess of love, was particularly fond of marjoram, which led to it being linked with love potions. In reality though, marjoram essential oil is often used to help calm the nervous system, promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support lower blood pressure.

I’m looking forward to trying this lovely calming combination soon 🌿✨

This week’s blend is another relaxation one, maybe one for the burner this time 🌿✨

We’re still using lavender, but this time adding chamomile and mandarin essential oils too.

Chamomile is wonderfully calming and is often used to help relieve anxiety and promote restful sleep. Mandarin oil is uplifting and refreshing, and is said to help brighten the skin, ease insomnia, and reduce the appearance of scars and age spots — definitely one I’ll be using! 😄

A lovely blend for relaxation, rest, and a little bit of self-care.

ps please dm know if you need to know the ratio quantities for making it yoursfel!!