Despite the sporadic weather, the summer solstice starts today. This is the time of year to make the most of longer, brighter days planning fun engagements with family and friends. What do you have planned for the months ahead? Wimbledon maybe? Thinking about organising a BBQ or a picnic for when the weather picks up? Let’s not forget that it’s wedding season too so having your favourite beauty or hair salon on speed dial is one way of thinking ahead in preparation for a glamorous day out! Has it ever crossed your mind that a wax treatment could ever be enjoyable as part of your beauty regime? Well, I recommend you head to Cucumba in Soho, London to try their Shot & Wax treatment. I experienced this for myself recently before attending a soiree! Not everyone can endure the pain induced by the process of a wax treatment. Whether we like it or not, there’s no avoiding this. However, there is one remedy to reduce the pain which Cucumba have discovered and cleverly transpired into an innovative beauty package – a shot before your wax hence the name Shot & Wax. I had a shot of Prosecco before my treatment which instantly perked me up! To my surprise, my wax treatment that day was the least painful I have ever experienced. A shot really does the trick as in you feel more relaxed and surprisingly ready to deal with your treatment you were initially dreading). My beauty therapist was also highly professional recommending I take a deep breath before removing my bikini hairs which soothed my nerves further. She also applied talcum powder to help with the hair removal process.

If you are planning a fun day out with the girls be it for a wedding or a hen party, Cucumba offers bespoke beauty packages so why not round up the girls and have a quick shot of bubbly to kick-start a pamper day. Sometimes, it’s good to bend the rules a little; not being afraid to do things the non-conventional way! Cucumba are known for their unique products and services that are ahead of the trends. Their Shot & Wax is £3.50. Don’t forget to use code #SatisfactionGuaranteed20 for 20% off any wax treatment which expires on 31st July 2016. Furthermore, if you have any special occasions coming up why not book a Skype-Style session (SSS) to receive the latest beauty and fashion tips and then a visit to a top store or boutique in Central London to put into practice those tips acquired in your style session.

Cucumba Shot & Wax

It may not look like it at the moment but summer is here so I would not only advise you to prepare your summer wardrobe from now but pamper yourself in the beauty department as there’s nothing like looking and feeling your best. If you lead a busy life, take some time out to spend with close friends as I have done so recently in order to restore some balance between work and play. As the saying goes, “too much of one thing is good for nothing” Let’s all have a shot together and make a toast to more good times ahead especially as we are already half way through the year.

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