It’s finally holiday season! It might have felt a long time coming (especially with some of the weather we’ve been having recently) and I’m sure you’re excited to jet off to warmer climes, strip off all the layers and lap up the sun. At the risk of sounding boring, I’m afraid it’s time to think […]
Many of us are planning or counting down to our summer holidays at this time of year. We’re making lists, shopping for new swimsuits, stockpiling the sun cream and booking the waxing appointments. On holiday, we all tend to get our legs and arms out more than we might at home – is it all […]
I can’t believe it’s almost 15 years since my dream to open a luxurious beauty salon in Newcastle came to fruition. The time has flown by since then, so I thought I’d share the story of City Retreat with you to celebrate. Back in 2004 I was working as a lecturer in beauty therapy. In […]
Now that spring has well and truly sprung, are you starting to think about getting out in the garden and doing some maintenance work? It’s time to tackle your garden bushes and rid your lawn of all those pesky weeds. Why should you treat yourself any less lovingly? Spring is the perfect time of year […]
Stress can show up in our lives through so many different ways, one of which is through the appearance of our skin. The demands of our every day lifestyles mixed with work and everything else on top can leave us feeling constantly stressed and overwhelmed. We end up feeling a lot less like ourselves, constantly […]
As the weather is turning colder, it’s time to really look after your skin. With wintry winds and central heating drying your skin out, now is the time to book yourself in for a moisturising and cleansing BIOTEC facial. Elemis BIOTEC Facials deliver highly effective, super-charged treatments to reboot cellular performance. This will result in […]
Here’s to the Summer Sunshine and going on holiday and truly relaxing! With the summer holidays well underway, we thought we would share with you our Guide to the Perfect Summer Holiday and the summer essentials everyone needs before and during their holiday! ELEMIS Tan Accelerator The first summer essential we highly recommend is the […]
We are so excited for the AlumierMD VIP Launch Evening at City Retreat this Thursday, 5-8pm. There is going to be so much information for you to take home with you too along with a little gift bag! There will be workshops, where you’ll find out about how to exfoliate, how to cleanse, how to […]
Cleansing your skin is a bit like choosing what outfit to wear each morning. Our skin can be different from day-to-day, therefore the cleansers we use need to match our skins needs for that day. ELEMIS now have a range of different cleansers to suit how your skin is performing as well to use for […]
We’re gearing up and getting ready for a sparkling Christmas, taking care of your loved ones with treatments and gifts. We’ve got a fabulous Christmas Gift Guide available for your perusal with gifts for her, for him, for couples and also for your work colleagues too. We have something for everyone! We also have a […]
Winner of Employer of the Year 2017 & Winner of the Best British Beauty Salon (with 4 rooms or more) in the British Professional Beauty Awards.
Winner of the Best British Beauty Salon: North East 2016 in the British Professional Beauty Regional Awards
Winner of the Best British Beauty Salon (with 4 rooms or more) in the British Professional Beauty Awards.
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