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Body massage is a hands-on complementary therapy in which a trained therapist works the soft tissues of the body, using techniques such as stroking, kneading and gentle pressure, to help you relax and ease muscular tension. Styles range from gentle relaxation (often called Swedish) massage through to firmer sports or deep tissue work, and the pressure and focus can be tailored to what you want on the day, whether that is unwinding, easing a tight back and shoulders, or general wellbeing. Many people find it helps them feel calmer, sleep better and move more comfortably.

Brow lamination is a semi-permanent treatment that reshapes and sets your natural eyebrow hairs into a smoother, fuller, more uniform look. A gentle chemical lifting lotion softens the bonds within each hair so it can be brushed and held in a new direction, then a neutralising (or fixing) lotion resets those bonds to lock the shape in place. A nourishing serum usually finishes the treatment, and many salons offer an optional tint at the same time to add depth and definition. It suits unruly, sparse or downward-growing brows, giving a groomed, brushed-up effect without daily styling.

A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails that combines cleansing, nail shaping, cuticle care, gentle exfoliation of hard skin, moisturising and, if you wish, polish. Most salon pedicures are relaxing, low-risk treatments that leave feet feeling smoother and looking tidier, and the finish can be tailored from a simple file-and-polish to a longer spa treatment with soaking, massage and a foot mask.