Style Icon’s The Fashion Word: Everybody Deserves To Be Pampered At Cucumba
Described by the Evening Standard as ‘One of London’s hippest salons’, CUCUMBA has been spreading the love since 2005. Located on Poland Street (quietly tucked away) in the heart of trendy Soho, CUCUMBA is a hidden treasure that anyone would be thrilled to discover as it’s so unassuming. Beauty treatments under 10 minutes? Get Glammed up & then Go? Unheard of until you discover CUCUMBA; the ‘Urban Pit Stop’ If you are a busy individual with no time for self-pampering or loathe the idea of sitting pretty for too long then join CUCUMBA on its mission to transform a nation of stressed out, overworked souls into happy, shiny people with services tailored to any customer’s time and budget. Time is crucial nowadays which has to be spent wisely. More often than not, we find ourselves in a rut to get as much done as possible in one day to no avail. Working in the fashion industry can be challenging! As most stylists or bloggers would agree, you have to work towards your client’s needs. A busy day of sourcing looks or meeting designers to then having to network in the evening or attend a social event can take its toll. That’s why you are most likely to have time to fit in CUCUMBA’s signature 10 minute “Quickfix” at £14 or the 20 minute “Pitstop” for £23.50. You simply walk in and pay for the time taken, not the treatment. Once you buy any of the time bands, you can choose any therapy to fit into that time. Too good to be true huh!! If this becomes a regular part of your routine then why not opt for VIP membership where you pay a set monthly fee for a number of treatments.
Having attended a number of events hosted by CUCUMBA, you begin to understand and relate to their philosophy. Every one needs a quick fix from time to time and they provide it in the form of unique products and services. Their Pickled & Pampered late night opening event is always a great way to meet people over a glass of wine or two whilst having a massage or manicure. At a recent event, Style Icon attended, hosted by Nico Didonna for the grand opening of his new store, CUCUMBA kept guests happy by offering complimentary manicures from a selection of Essie and Morgan Taylor polishes and nail art to match Nico’s designer collection. Style Icon felt chuffed after receiving a pamper voucher donated for insertion into the designer’s VIP goody bags. This was a great event with a number of high profile celebrities and industry guests in attendance.
The notion of getting pampered whilst on the move automatically makes you feel better, and you begin to adjust your mental attitude to a more positive one. There is a demand, especially in the world of celebrity styling to ensure you look well presented as well as your clients. To that end, CUCUMBA caters for such demands in an effortless way without you feeling as though your beauty needs are a household chore. Just ‘Glam & Go’ and believe it or not, this is coming from one of the most hardworking celebrity stylists in the industry who just wants a “Quick Fix” to kick-start her day.
Written by Natalie Robinson aka @styleiconnat
