LASH LIFT has landed at @abfabbeautysalon 😍 • amazing results, happy clients 👏

Oooh, what a line up. 🤩 • But seriously, we want you to think about how your skin care makes you feel? So many people are putting products on their skin for reasons they don't know or buying products just because they are heavily marketed. They aren't necessarily right for your skin OR you dont really enjoy using them. • This is where we come in. It is our job to offer professional and prescriptive skin care advice to you, and our aim is to ensure you are seeing skin improvements but also that your skin care is making you feel good. • Pictured is a perfect trio; all offering top of the range luxury from @guinotukire, these 3 feel and smell beautiful, and in only a few days you will see a difference in your skin. Perfect because they are each targeting your skin in different ways, and importantly making your day start and end alot better. ✨️ • To find out how we can help you with your skin care, come and see us for a facial consultation free of charge. Your therapist will advise the best treatment option for you and the best skin care. ✨️

📰 if you were watching the news this morning, you may have been surprised to hear that people are suffering with allergies linked to gel nails. this is something we have been aware of for a long time & are very happy to reassure our clients that we do not put you at risk of allergic reactions whilst doing your gel mani/pedi. a little bit about gel nail reactions and why you are safe with us @abfabbeautysalon : • reactions to acrylate are caused when gel isn't cured with the correct lamp and/or if you/your technician is exposing the skin around the nail to gel, or if you are having an unregulated brand used on your nails. brands regulated in the USA/ UK/ Europe are safe. • reactions are more commonly happening to those who are using at home kits. • we have used the Jessica nail system since 1997 and have never had any adverse reactions. • we use the correct lamps for both Mii & Jessica ( the lamps can be used for both systems). your nails are cured for the appropriate times. • our therapists are trained to ensure accurate paint work and a neat finish around the cuticle. • Jessica is regulated in the USA, and Mii is regulated in the UK. Both totally safe. we are proud to use @jessicacosmetics & @miicosmetics in our salon. they are extremely reputable brands and along with our skilled team, we are confident that you are safe in our salon and that your nail care is in very good hands. we do not believe in quick fixes such as acrylic, and work with our clients to ensure your nails not only look beautiful, but stay great underneath, too. 💅 ❤️

we realise that your manicure and pedicure treatment time should allow you to relax and wind down, and what better way to do that than with a hot, frothy coffee? ☕️ we are offering complimentary hot drinks to our mani & pedi clients again. our team look forward to giving you a little extra on you next visit to @abfabbeautysalon ❤️ 💅

Sara is returning to the salon on the 4th April, after 9 months off with baby Olivia. Sara will be working with clients every Tuesday & Thursday. Sara is a senior therapist with over a decade of experience. She specialises in HD brows, Alumier MD facials, and is qualified in almost all of the treatments we offer in salon. Sara is looking forward to seeing her loyal clients of many years, but also to meeting new faces in the salon. To book in to see Sara, message here, email contact@theabsolutelyfabulousbeautysalon.co.uk, or call 📞 01453 766030. 💖

wishing a very happy 60th birthday to Mrs @abfabbeautysalon, Jayne! have the best day 🎂 🎈

we had a little hiatus on social media! its been so busy in the salon. there was no January dip, just columns full of lovely clients. ... BUT we are back to show case all that we offer & lots of "new" bits. ☆ the girls have refreshed their training with @alumiermduk and we are now offering brand new protocols to give you better results than ever ☆ we have had training with @guinotukire so we have a few new beautiful Guinot facials coming to our treatment menu ☆ as always we welcome new product lines into the salon and look forward to consulting you and introducing you to a new skin care routine ☆ we are looking at new ways to improve the salon. in the coming months we will be offering a range of coffees & teas, introducing brand new treatments and ensuring your client journey is fulfilled every time you visit. ♡ keep your eyes peeled for updates here ♡

🖤💛 OUR BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS HAVE LANDED 💛🖤 ☆ Today ONLY, we are offering you 25% off all laser hair removal courses and a huge 50% off any of our amazing Dibi Milano facials! ☆ It is the perfect time to begin a course of laser hair removal in time for smooth skin next summer. Never a better time to get rid of those under arm shadows, the strays on your bikini line or to say goodbye to shaving your legs every few days! ( courses are a minimum of 6 treatments). Book online by clicking on our " Black Friday Laser Consultation" to secure this offer now. ☆ To get 50% off a Dibi Milano facial, you must call the salon today on 01453766030. Our team will be happy to advise the best Dibi facial for you. ☆ Time is ticking ⏰️ 😉 🖤💛

our Christmas shopping event is back again! 🎅 🎄 🎁 ☆ we will have some lovely Christmas gifts and there will be demonstrations of treatments to give you ideas for yourself or for gifts for your family or friends. you will be able to purchase gift vouchers and there will be offers for you to take advantage of. why not join us, have a mince pie and enjoy the festivities during the day. we will update with more information about the timings of the demonstrations to help you plan your visit. ☆ please contact the salon to let us know if you are interested in attending 🤩

our senior therapist rosie performs an Alumier peel aimed at redefining pores on the t zone, hydrating the cheeks, improving spots and black heads, giving radiance and gently resurfacing. • we can prescribe peels based on your unique skin needs. this is the perfect time of year to invest in your skin- as the seasons change many people notice a change in their skin. a peel is a perfect way to regulate, exfoliate, strengthen and improve any skin concerns. ☆

our best ever black friday sale is coming 💫 • 25.11.2022 • watch this space 🖤💛

mystic marble vibes for autumn 💫 ☆ mani by martha 👩 ☆ #nailsofinstagram #manioftheday #jessicacosmetics #gelmanicure #instanails #nailinspo #autumnmani #marblenails

this cold weather has got us feeling all autumnal, and our nails are feeling it too! 🍂 • we love offering our clients a gentle gel system so that we can still care for the natural nail whilst giving the longevity of gel. if your nails have been damaged from hard gel or acrylic, we can help to fix your natural nail and prevent any further damage from those " quick fix" solutions. 💅

WOW brows for this gorgeous lady! ☆ We are still in love with HD browsculpt at @abfabbeautysalon. Highly recommended to anyone before trying semi permanent brow options. We can relax and reset the direction of growth to give you a little more arch, a little more fullness and a lot more WOW 👌 ☆ Brows by Rosie 🌹

Congratulations to Sara and Has on the arrival of their Baby Girl. 💞 Four days after our last post, we welcomed Baby Olivia Harper into the world. She arrived 9 weeks early and is currently in NICU where she is being looked after by an amazing team. She is well and healthy - extremely tiny 2lb 9oz at birth but has already gained and is now 3lb. Sara is well and is spending most of her time at the hospital. Sara and Has would like to thank everyone for all of the kindness and good wishes they’ve received over the last week.

After a rather eventful pregnancy, Sara has been advised to start to put her feet up a month earlier than planned! 🤰🏼 ☆ Sara would like to thank all of her amazing clients for being so understanding over the last few weeks, with lots of chopping and changing. You may still see her around the salon for the next few weeks, but for now she is hanging up her tools and we will look forward to giving you an update in the coming weeks. ☆ #stroudbeauty #absolutelyfabulousstroud #maternityleave #beautysalonstroud

Spotlight On : Solarium Sun Spray 50 ☀️ Why do we love it? • It protects against the sun BUT also against the blue light omitted from your screens. Blue light is known to penetrate the skin deeply, which damages essential proteins in the skin resulting in wrinkles and loss of firmness 😯 • It's easy to apply, with a wet skin formula meaning you can apply to wet or dry skin • Gives the skin a beautiful scent and a luxurious glow! ☀️ It's a must buy this summer! Buy yours in salon now. 😍😁

There really is no excuse 😉 • We offer FREE facial consultations at @abfabbeautysalon. Whether you want a full home care prescription, advice on the best facial for you ( or both! ) - book in for a Facial Consultation today and begin your journey to better skin 😘 • @alumiermduk @guinotukireland @dibimilanouki • #facialconsultation #alumiermd #dibimilano #guinot #lovetheskinyourin #skincare #skincaretips #skineducation #facial #investinyourself

New-ness! 💚 LOVE our new brights for Summer 2022. All available in gel & polish 😍😍😍

A New Dibi Milano Sensitive Range is coming to @abfabbeautysalon ! 💜 • The defence solution is here to protect sensitive skins. We see so many sensitive skin types in salon so we are really excited to be able to offer you this new range of products and treatments. • The Defence Solution is suitable for all individuals, regardless of age, gender and skin type. It offers a triple skincare promise: soothing and anti-redness, moisturising and protective.The range uses a technologically-advanced carrier, the niosome, to optimize the transport of active ingredients into the epidermis- AMAZING! All the formulations in the line are highly tolerable, and free from fragrance, alcohol, dyes, and paraffins. RESULTS? • A 44.7% increase in hydration within 1 hour of application • 80% of women noticed a reduction in redness • 100% of women agree this range is an excellent solution for sensitised skins, reducing sensations of heat tingling and irritation. ☆ Book a FREE consultation today and start feeling more beautiful tomorrow... 💜

Sometimes a classic french manicure is all you need 🕊 🤍 ☆ manicure by Emily using @jessicacosmetics blush & chalk white 💅

💞💞💞 happy valentines day 💞💞💞 what better way to celebrate than with a queen of hearts manicure 🥰 • @jessicacosmetics Cheeky & Chic, with love hearts in Dazzling Beauty.

Are you willing Spring like we are at @abfabbeautysalon ? 🌼 🌸 🌻 • Appointments available this week. Come in and see our expert team ready for Valentine's day 💞

One of our favourite shades, @jessicacosmetics Man Eater 😻 from Rosie this week. • Valentines day is coming... keep a look out for some V-day nail inspo. ❤

🦎🦎🦎 love these chameleon @lovelecente nails from martha last week 🔥 🔥 🔥

tomorrow it is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering, however we ask that clients will continue to wear one during their time in our salon. ☆ we have maintained this throughout the pandemic and have been fortunate that none of our staff have caught COVID 19 as a result of working in our salon. this allows us to keep our clients and each other protected from catching & spreading COVID 19 whilst working as a close contact industry. there is no financial support in place for us now, so it is really important to have a full team and clients coming in and enjoying the salon. ☆ that said, we do look forward to a time when you can come in to the salon without a face covering ; however, we don't feel this time is now. hopefully soon we will be a little further " out of the dark " and can start to make more changes to our protocols. ☆ we have been thanked by clients for keeping this in place and hope you will all understand our decision making. thank you 🥰 ☆ 💞 ☆

a little January nail inspiration using @jessicacosmetics Snake Pit & a touch of gold glitter. we have availability this week ; click the link in our bio to book your appointment now! 💞

When you're not quite ready to say goodbye to the festive sparkles, but its January 🙄✨ • We are back open today and looking forward to seeing you all! • ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #nailsofinstagram #glittertips #frenchmanicure #jessicacosmetics #mii #lecente #nailinspo #manioftheday #newyearnewnails 💅 💅 💅

We are wishing all of our new & existing clients a very happy new year! thank you for your support through another challenging year in business- we wouldn't be here without you! 💗 • Here's to fantastic 2022! We will see you back in the salon from Tuesday 4th Jan, and can't wait to meet new clients this year. • Cin, Cin 🥂🍾🥂

Wishing you a very merry Christmas & a happy New Year from all at @abfabbeautysalon. ☆ Thank you to our wonderful clients who have supported us through another challenging year. We hope you enjoy this festive period with loved ones, lots of food & making special memories. ☆ We will re-open for 2 days on 29th and 30th December 10-5.30. Normal hours will resume from 4th January.

We loved hosting our annual Christmas Event again this year. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a fabulous evening. • This year we were very happy to include 3 other local businesses in our event! @wilder.salon provided goodie bags and a salon tour to reveal their beautiful new hair salon upstairs at Bankfield House, @murielpinkfleuriste dropped in a few of her amazing christmas wreaths and centre pieces- ( she will be @kitschcoffeewinebar tomorrow for all christmas foliage!) and finally @saltbakehouse for providing our guests with the most delicious mince pies in Stroud town! • We have some fabulous small businesses in our town and it is great to work together ❤ #supportlocal

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.... ⛄ ☆ @jessicacosmetics chalk white with @magpie_beauty angelica 🌠 ☆ #nailsoftheday #manioftheweek #christmasnails #nailinspo #nailsofinsta #jessicanails #jessicacosmetics #magpieglitter #magpiebeauty

𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏'𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏, 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒘𝒉𝒚? ☆ your skin is your largest organ, constantly exposed to potential harm ( pollution, dust, UVA/B/C.) it needs protection. ☆ prevention is better than cure; the skin you wear in 30 years will be the skin you look after now. you can avoid more invasive treatments by investing in good skincare in your 20's. ☆ your skin sheds daily and can appear dull with imperfections if not cared for properly. 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍; • add comfort and prevent infections by healing cracks and dryness • promote faster healing by strengthening the skin barrier • prevent cancer caused by sun damage • improve the appearance and youthfulness of your skin. 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏- 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕! #feelgoodlookgood #investinyourskin #AlumierMD #dibimilano #skincareroutine #skincareaddict #skinhealth #cleanskin

20% off ALL treatments booked from today until Saturday 13th Nov! PLUS 50% off full & half body massage with Kate, who is just finishing her massage training. ☆ please quote instagram/facebook when booking !! ☆ limited availability! ☆see you soon 💞

🌠 LHR 🌠 Fast. Pain free. Results driven. Its perfect to start a Laser Hair Removal course during the winter so that you are bikini ready for next summer! Enquire now for a consultation. 😘

We are so excited that we are now offering you safe, comfortable Laser Hair Removal at @abfabbeautysalon 🌠 ☆ Does constant regrowth drive you wild? Want to save time & money on your weekly/monthly hair removal? ☆ The answer... SMART DIODE LASER!! Why? : • Amazing results on ALL skin types, colours & hair depth • Virtually pain free, unlike other permanent hair removal systems! • Super fast treatment time • Results in as little as 6 treatments • Suitable for men & women • Clinically proven results • 60% more powerful than the market leader in laser LIKE && SHARE THIS POST TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING 1 FREE TREATMENT! ☆ ( ts & cs apply, free treatment is for under arm or bikini) ☆ Get in touch via our website enquiry for more information ☆

We need a model for Laser Hair Removal training, this Sunday 5th Sept. ☆ Willing model must be happy to receive a Hollywood, Leg, Underarm & Upper Lip treatment. You will be our demo model, and our team of professionals will also practice on you. ☆ We are offering 20% off a course of Laser Hair Removal to you if you put yourself forward to be our model 🥰 ☆ Please email shabfabsalon@hotmail.com if you would like to help out. ☆ #smartdiodelaser #laserhairremoval #hairremoval #laser

D I B I M I L A N O | ▪︎ Luxury Italian skincare with powerful & customisable results ▪︎ We are thrilled to offer you 8 new facials in the salon, alongside Dibi's Skin Analyser Technology & Dermaphoretic machine. • Book in for a free consultation to have your skin analysed & expert advice from our highly experienced team. ▪︎ Watch this space for more....

Absolutely Fabulous are bringing you another luxury skincare brand to the salon... and we are very excited about this one. ☆ Dibi Milano ☆ Italy's finest skincare brand ✨ Mixing the luxurious texture and scent of high end skincare with the results of medi-grade skincare - we were sold after trialing travel sizes and we are confident you will love it, too. • We are training in Dibi Milano facials at the end of the month so watch this space for Autumn offers 🤍 • If you are interested in the skincare prior to then, it is already available to buy and customers who have switched to Dibi are loving it as much as we are! Contact us for a free consultation today. 😘

🌠 We have an outstanding opportunity available for a highly skilled Beauty Therapist to join our salon located in Stroud, Gloucestershire. You will be part of a dynamic and highly skilled team, where customer service and building relationships with clients is at the core of the business. The ability to easily connect with your clients and create a comfortable and welcoming environment is key. 🌠  On offer for you…  •Salon Pay Structure depending on Skills & Experience  •Commission structure  •50% Treatment & Product Discount  •Car Parking Facilities  •Opportunities to train with prestigious brands in the industry, such as Jessica, Lycon, CACI, Alumier MD and Dibi Milano  •Full or Part Time Positions Available    Experience and Qualifications…  •No less than 3-4 years’ experience within Spa or Beauty Salons  •Level 3 Beauty Therapy or an equivalent, internationally recognised qualification  •Experience within a wide range of spa and beauty treatments  •Experience with CACI, Jessica, HD Brows, Lycon, and Skin Peels are desirable but not essential  APPLY NOW by sending your CV to jayne.haile@hotmail.co.uk

summer mermaid vibes 🧜‍♀️☀️🌻 ☆ what more could you need? 💜 ☆ #nailsofinsta #lecenteuk #jessicanailsuk #mani #nailcare #nailstagram #mermaidnails #summermani #instadaily

lots of our clients have been opting for summer tones to brighten up the rainy days we've been having! ☆ we are super busy in the salon, so here is your pre-warning to make those appointments to avoid disappointment 😏😘 ☆

real results 😍 • this lovely client sent a message last friday with the "before" pictures, feeling frustrated that her skin had broken out. fast forward to monday, she came in for an @alumiermduk Glow Peel and just a couple of days on the results are unbelievable. • these are the things we love to see, and we'd love to help you with your skin concerns. @alumiermduk allows us to give you a professional prescription of medical grade products and treatments to improve almost all skin concerns. #alumiermd #acne #glowpeel #chemicalpeel #skincare #peel #skinpeel #beforeandafter #beauty

just over here obsessing over HD browsculpt 😏 • the client on the first picture said she always wanted a more pronounced arch, which was difficult to achieve with a standard brow tidy. brow sculpt allows us to relax & reform the hairs to create the perfect shape for you! • #hdbrowsculpt #hdbrows #brows

we have had a 2.5 hour cancellation with Rosie today at 1.45pm. perfect to treat yourself to a facial, mani & pedi, any many other treatments! book online or contact us asap to secure your appointment. 💕

back with a bang 🎆 • our first week back has been amazing, thanks to all of you & to our fabulous team. • we love a "post lockdown" transformation - just like this one here. this client was thrilled with her hd browsculpt, wax & tint treatment. such great results everytime. 💞

with one sleep until we re-open, it seems the perfect time to announce our raffle winners... ☆ Marion Hardiman, you have won a Jessica Manicure, Hand Cream & Phenomen Oil! ☆ Fari Englefield, you have won our Alumier starter kit! well done ladies, we will be in touch shortly 💫💫💫 💗💗💗

are you a self employed person, or are you thinking about taking the plunge into working for yourself? • we have space to rent in our beautiful salon! we are looking for experienced professionals who know their field & are passionate about their work. • if you are a hair dresser, aesthician, lash technician, holisitic therapist, etc... and you are looking for a space to work from, get in touch. • go ahead and share this post- it may be perfect for someone you know 💗

hands up if you are gonna be sat at one of our mani stations next week? 💅🙋🏾‍♀️ • so excited to be utilising our gorgeous manicure room again now we have installed these fab screens! • we have received lots of compliments on how safe our clients have felt coming into our salon (when they have been able to!). we pride ourselves on offering the best in customer service and ensuring you enjoy every aspect of your time with us in the salon. • #4daystogo!

it was the news we had all been waiting for 🥰... • 12th april: confirmed! • we are going to be super busy getting in touch with you all this week. please bare with us 💗 • we are so excited to see you all and to be back in our beautiful salon!

🌠 W I N 🌠 • To countdown to our re-opening, we are treating you to a raffle that is simply too good to be missed 😉 • There are 2 prizes: ☆ An Alumier Skincare Starter Pack worth £140.00!!! ( cleanser, serum & sunscreen) ☆Ultimate Nail Care; A Gel or Normal Mani, Hydracreme hand lotion and a Phenomen Oil for your cuticles. How to enter: ▪︎ send us a private msg OR email us contact@theabsolutelyfabulousbeautysalon.co.uk to request your tickets ▪︎ state which raffle prize you are entering to win - nails, skin or both! ▪︎ tickets cost £5.00 and you can buy as many as you like. the more you buy, the more chance of winning! ▪︎we will send you BACS details to pay for your tickets- you will then be entered in our draw. ▪︎ winners announced Sunday 11th April 🤩 🤞🤞🤞 And don't forget to share this with all your friends 🤩 GOOD LUCK 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

how do you relax?💆🏼‍♀️ yoga? baking? a nice walk in the countryside? a sumptuous facial at @abfabbeautysalon ? thankfully its not long now until we re-open, but until then, why not try these tips to help you to relax? • cleanse your skin and treat yourself to a self-facial-massage using a face oil of your choice. • ask us about our relaxing eye mask ( pictured ) to soothe tired eyes and pump some well needed hydration into the delicate eye contour area. • spend some time stretching and elongated your muscles to temporarily replace your regular salon massage. take deep breaths to work deeper into a stretch. • apply a face mask & a foot mask. leave them on for 10-15 minutes and use this to take some time out to have a rest. what are you looking forward to booking in for for optimum relaxation when we re-open? 🤍🖤💕

happy international women's day to all of the amazing women we meet everyday! • you show us the strengths that we women have and we are proud to look after women who are entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, mumma's, those enjoying retirement,those who are going through tough times but coming back stronger - you all inspire us! • so here's to all of you, and also to this fantastic team of women who are trusted professional therapists with extensive knowledge of their trade, always striving to educate themselves further in order to provide you all with simply the best service in the beauty industry. • " may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them" 💗

mother's day is one week today... do you need some inspo on how best to treat your mum next Sunday? read on ⬇️💗 • 1️⃣ give the gift of home luxury with a skin care set. our fave is the matis authentik beauty box ( product pictured) which comes with a free full sized exfoliator. the face cream is suitable for almost all skin types & the pretty packaging makes it a perfect gift. 2️⃣ pre-book an appointment for her for when we re-open! we now offer express treatments which are a perfect gift... team up an express facial and massage for some real TLC. 3️⃣ give her the tools to a home mani. we recommend our spongelle hand cream to deeply nourish, a jessica basecoat & topcoat, a set of nail care emery boards & some nail oil or cream. 4️⃣ for a more bespoke package, send us a message and we will create something as unique as she is. 💗 🤩 all products available on our online store! see link in bio or visit our website 🤩 #mothersday #skincare #homecare #nailsofinsta #nailcare #matis #stroud #treather

counting down the days until we can look after your nails again 🥳 #nailsofinsta #nailart #nails #manioftheweek #manicures #lecente #jessicanailsuk #nailcare

day 5... hello shedding! 🐍 • this was the worst it got to for me! at this stage, the key is to keep reapplying recovery balm ( part of the post peel pack you receive after your treatment) and to avoid picking the peeling skin. • its very satisfying to see the dead skin cells shedding away & the new healthy skin appear below. ♡

we are thrilled that we will * hopefully * be able to re-open on 12th April 2021. ☆ as you are aware this is not a definite opening date. we will not be opening our online booking system yet, but if you would like to be prioritised for an appointment please do get in touch. ☆ we cannot wait to see you all ❤

3 days post peel... and oh i see a chaaaange 🥳 *sound on* • say hello to the start of the shed! after a couple of days, the skin starts to feel a little tight and as you can see in this video it will look tight, too. this is totally normal, and it is also normal to see signs of dry skin appearing. • whats going on? 🤔 - the Glow peel lowers the PH level of skin, forcing an acidic enviroment over the skin which encourages dead skin cells to remove themselves from the skin. - By lowering the PH level, we cut the keratin bonds which keep the dead cells attached so that they can shed in the days following the peel. • remember, this is a superficial chemical peel & nowadays these are so good that that is all you should really need. 👍🏻💗 no redness, no sore exposed skin, just a little tight & flakey!

G L O W ✨ • follow me on my glow peel journey for the next week! i will be sharing pictures of my skin to give you an idea of what your skin might do after your glow peel & to show you how little the down time is for this incredible facial. • im beginning with a before ( left). my skin is prone to dehydration & dehydration lines. i suffer with a few hormonal blemishes and it is sensitive so can often appear 'rashy' if i don't use my products well. My after ( right) is the morning after my (self) peel with not a scrap of make up on my face- just my skin loving the process ❤ • stay tuned for updates & more info on our amazing glow peel ✨ • #glowpeel #skinpeel #skincare #skincarejourney #alumierpeel #recoverybalm #sensicalm #sunscreen #facial #homefacial

hands up if you miss your regular manicure appointment? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ ▪︎ @jessicacosmetics @lovelecente #manicure #mani #nailsoftheday #nails💅 #naildesigns #nailfoil #rosegoldnails #nailart #jessicageleration #lecenteuk #lecenteglitter

skin care myths: DEBUNKED 🙂😯 • just a few we hear reguarly! we love educating our clients on the importance of great skincare. swipe 👉 to learn more! • #skincaremyths #skincare #skincarejourney #hydration #moisturise #skincaremythsdebunked #skin

♡ happy valentines day loves ♡ • we are sending our love to you whether you are sharing your love with others, missing or grieving your loved one, or trying to simply ♡ love yourself first ♡ • whatever your situation, don't forget to take some time for you today- do an hour of yoga, give your skin a good facial or maybe eat your favourite delicious food today. do something to remind yourself that self love is so important. 💗

💗 calling all Matis Original Delicate Moisturising cream Queens 💗 • We have TWO sets LEFT! Set includes a full size Delicate Moisturising Cream with a FREE travel size Delicate Peeling Cream ( exfoliator ). Set cost £58.40 • These MUST go! They aren't available on our store so message us directly to purchase 💗

full face mii make up 😍 products used; (ALL mii make up) •foundation: flawless facebase in Honey VEGAN •concealer; complete cream concealer •illusionist translucent setting powder •perfect brow pencil in reveal • brow mascara; medium brow builder VEGAN •mascara; feature length lash lover in ambition •colourplay eye palette in spicy chic •forever eye colour Crayon in sorbet VEGAN •gel liner in velvet •bronzing face finish in jewel •skin shimmer in coral haze VEGAN •light love illuminator in leading lady VEGAN •lip crayon in pinot Blush VEGAN •lip gloss in club soda VEGAN Paletted are 25% OFF on our store! Follow the link in our bio ❤🙌 LIKE SHARE SAVE 🥰🥰🥰

• feeling the ❤ • ♡ which nail design would you choose if you were having your valentines day mani with us? - Queen of Hearts Red ❤ Or "Dove" Hearts & Gold💛 ♡ save, share, like & comment to support us 🥰 thank you beauties ❤

this isn't *just* skincare... 😉 ☆ this morning line-up is giving us all the feels! how many serums do you include in your morning routine? 🌠🤔 comment below! ☆ #AlumierMD

*when you forget to take a before shot so cling film chic takes its place 🙄🤭* • browsculpt looking insane, even for those who just want a natural, more defined look. where did those brows come from? 😯 • like & share on your story to get a VIP browsculpt appointment when we re-open 😉 • #hdbrows #hdbrowsculpt #browsonfleek #browgoals #browlamination #beauty

• moisturiser • this is usually a staple for most people. it's the one thing we can guarantee people are using when we are consulting - which is great! • moisturisers come in many forms and can be prescribed based on your individual concerns; if your skin is dry you'll be looking for something more nourishing whereas if you are oily you will want something light weight and non greasy. • most moisturisers won't offer you more than just hydration- but alumier md moisturisers do... the beautiful HydraSmooth moisturiser uses salicylic acid to remove debris from the pores & help control acne, whilst Vit E balances moisture and protects the skin barrier. • each moisturiser holds a unique formula to care for your skin in a individual way. and that is why we love alumier md 🤍

☆ client reviews ☆ we love to hear about your experience with us! • copy & paste the link below or find it on the link in our bio, and leave us a review of your time at abfab ♡ https://g.page/r/CbJjh_SpYna5EBE/review ♡

let's talk about sunscreen... this one is pretty big- stick with me on this post- but so many people are still not including this in their daily regime, yet it is the one product you shouldn't be ignoring! • so, why sunscreen? the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes skin cancer and premature skin aging. a 2011 study from Australia reported that daily sunscreen use reduces melanoma risk by 50% and reduces the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 39% 😯 see how the importance of sun protection is indisputable?! • but i live in the UK?! surely i only use sunscreen when im in a warm climate? 🤔 ✖ wrong. it doesn't matter what season it is or what the weather is like, UV ays are abundant. when you are outside, you are constantly being exposed to UV radiation. even when it's overcast, up to 80% of the sun's rays are still being absorbed by your skin- and the presence of snow can nearly double the amount of ultraviolet radiation that bombards your skin. without the use of a daily sunscreen, you are accumulating damage to your skin which can lead to cancerous lesions & premature ageing. • ok, ok, you get it now right? but surely your SPF foundation is doing the trick? 🤔 ✖ wrong again! we advise that you need to be using a broad spectrum sunscreen which protects against UVB (burning) & UVA (ageing) rays, of at LEAST a factor 30. an SPF of 30 blocks 96.7% of UV rays so that only 3.3% will get through- twice as much as an SPF15 which lets 6.7% through! • we off a selection of alumiermd sunscreens- hydrating, tinted, matte and oil free. they are light, comfortable and high protection at a minimum SPF 40. they offer a physical protection in that they sit on the skin as a block of protection, unlike a chemical sunscreen which will be absorbed into your body- studies have found chemical sunscreen in womens breast milk within 2 hours of application 😯 • use it EVERY DAY after all those gorgeous treatment serums we talked about before. • go choose yours over on our online store- we've got you covered 😘

do you love this ultra feminine manicure as much as we do? 😍 • 📸 soho in love - @jessicanailsuk geleration #gelmanicure #jessicanailsuk #sohoinlove #jessicageleration #instamani #beauty #nailinspo

🤔🤔 thought moisturiser was the mainstay of a good skincare routine? 🤔🤔 • while moisturisers offer hydration and nourishment for the skin, serums are formulated to have a lighter consistency and often have a higher concentration of active ingredients, which are able to penetrate deeper into the skin. • you can also layer serums - start with the lightest consistency and the vitamins first. apply vitamin C (everactive c&e) in the morning and vitamin A (retinol) in the evening, followed by a peptide or pigment control serum ( ask for an online consultation with us to choose the best one for you) and a moisturiser. • we offer a great range of serums, targetting ageing, pigmentation, acne, dehydration and brightening. which are you concerned about? • #serum #medicalgradeskincare #alumiermd #guinot #matisparis #professionalbeauty #skincare #skin

PROGRESS 🤍 ☆ Our client decided to commit to a full Alumier MD home care regime to regain control of blemishes & skin texture. ☆ 11 weeks later, and WOW! her results are amazing so far. Redness has disappeared, the skin is calmer and smoother. ☆ Products used; ▪︎ Alumier Purifying Gel Cleanser ( to clear blemishes) ▪︎Alumier Ultimate Boost Serum ( to keep the skin hydrated) ▪︎ Alumier Retinol 0.25 ( to increase to cell turnover & improve texture) ▪︎ Alumier EverActive C&E ( for that Vitamin boost- brightening, anti-ageing, protect against UV & free radical damage) ▪︎ Alumier Clear Shield Suncreen and Sheer Hydration ( alternating) ( to protect) ▪︎ Alumier Hydralight ( to soften without feeling too heavy on the skin) ☆ Lockdown's are the perfect time to start taking care of your skin & taking some progress selfies is an amazing way to see the changes! • Send us a message for an online consultation and join the journey today 😘 #alumiermd #skincarejourney #skin #retinol #sunscreen

Retinol AKA the skin care product of the gods... but are you using it? And if not, WHY!? • Retinol does fall in the category of exfoliation- but its so special it deserves its own 101. Alongside sunscreen, there are two gold standard ingredients everyone should have in their skin routine; vit C & retinol. • So why is it so great & when should you start using it? 🤔 ▪︎it boosts skin cell turnover for glowing skin ▪︎it increases your collagen production ▪︎ it improves your skin texture, tone, blemishes & reduces the appearance and development of wrinkles ▪︎ doctors of skin believe that alongside sunscreen, it is the single most anti-ageing product you can use on your skin. ▪︎ you should be using it... NOW ( well, as soon as you're 25, every one needs to be slapping this on each evening) • The best thing? Alumier's Retinol is microencapsulated which allows the retinol to release into your skin gradually over night. Alumier have added soothing, hydrating ingredients into their retinol for maximum comfort with retinol usage. • Ps... its never too late to begin your retinol journey. We are here to advise you on the best retinol for you 🤍 #alumiermd #retinol #skincare #exfoliation #antiageing

3 WEEKS ON ---> BRAND NEW ❤ ☆ If you look after your nails, wear your gloves, use your oils and hand creams and avoid picking, your manicure will stay looking great 3 weeks later. ☆ Come back & have a new set applied to maintain your nail care & to keep those nails looking gorgeous all year round. ☆ We are missing our nail clients! 😑🥰 are you planning to start looking after your nails more in 2021?

| this is a biggie because it's another one that so many are missing from their skin regime... exfoliation! did you know that a babys epidermis ( top layer of skin) renews every 3-5 days? by the time you reach 30 the renewal cycle increases to 28-45 days, by age 40 it's taking 45-60 days and for over 50's you are looking at a whopping 60-90+ days for those skin cells to shed! • but why is this bad news? well, because: ▪︎ dead cells are accumulating on the skin causing sagging and a collapse of the structure of the skin. the skin appears dull, dry and the appearance of lines, wrinkles and folds become apparent. ▪︎ pores enlarge and expand as they become clogged with dead skin cells and excess oil. bacteria then gets trapped in the pores and can be the cause of adult acne or breakouts. ▪︎ beyond these visible signs, skin issues likes eczema and dermatitis can become more troublesome. • if you use an exfoliator 3x per week, you will help your skin's cell renewal and your cells will turn over closer to every 28 days. that is an amazing result for such a small price to pay! your skin will appear smoother, more radiant, rejuvenated and your lines will reduce. • AND better yet, time doesn't come into it, as you can now use serum exfoliators ( such as Alumier MD AHA Renewal Serum) which you apply beneath your night cream and let the serum get to work whilst you sleep... ▪︎ for more information on the best exfoliator for your skin, get in touch via our website or send us a message here. ☆ #newyearbetterskin #exfoliate #cellturnover #alumiermd #guinot #matisskincare #professionalbeauty

| hello brows 😮 finally, i have some time to sort my own brows! i never feel that my brows are desperate UNTIL i've tended to them! • today i treated myself to a DIY browsculpt and whoa- what a difference some self- care makes 🤭 • i have been doing brows for 10 years now and i truly feel that browsculpt is a game changer. we can finally fill gaps by redirecting the hair, make the brows seem fuller by brushing the brows up, create a better arch by resetting the way the hairs lie naturally. • personally, i don't want a brushed up-bushy- brow, just for the hairs to look more uniform and to fill gaps that i have... but we can work it to your desired style! • why not add yourself to our priority Browsculpt list for re-opening? or for more info on this amazing treatment, send us a msg! 🥰 •

| lockdown 3.0 • we are closed yet again, and after a week of adapting to these new measures, we are back with a series of skincare 101's. • new year, new skin care regime? got a nice ring to it, right? 😉 • we thought we'd start at the beginning. that first, VITAL, skincare step; cleansing. we can't tell you how many people are still telling us they just wash their face with water or worse- with soap and water, or worse again- face wipes 😮 • FACT: did you know that soap,water and wipes are super dehydrating for your skin? they strip all the skins natural oils and leave it feeling tight and looking dehydrated! NOT a good start. • cleansing should leave your skin feeling smooth, supple and ready to take on your treatment products, as well as acting to remove make up, pollutants and debris which collect on the skin and cause unwanted breakouts and... yes- ageing! • for optimal skin care, you should be double cleansing every morning and evening. • the amazing HydraBoost cleanser ( pictured) removes impurities, rebalances the PH level in your skin whilst sunflower seed oil, argan oil and vit E give a surge of moisture. perfect for these cold winter months. • simply go to our online store and search Cleanser to find our range of Alumier MD, Guinot & Matis cleansers... & don't hesitate to get in touch for a bespoke skin care prescription. either click the link in our bio, or head to our website www.absolutelyfabulousbeautysalon.co.uk and follow the link to our online shop 😘 #cleansing #skincare #newyearbetterskin #alumiermd #guinot #matis #beauty

🌠🌠🌠 • Happy New Year to our clients & followers! ☆ Thank you for your continued support throughout what has been a challenging year for us all. ☆ You have adapted with us! We are eternally grateful for those who have booked appointments, purchased vouchers & products, sent messages of support, liked & shared posts! And we look forward to seeing all those who have yet to return, to new faces and to loyal clients... lets hope 2021 is brighter for us all. ☆ Jayne, Sara, Emma, Ali, Sally, Becky, Rosie, Martha, Sammy & Kate x

T I E R 4 💔 • This afternoon Gloucestershire has been moved into Tier 4 restrictions, which unfortunately means that we must close our doors for a third time. • If you had an appointment upcoming, you will be prioritised when we are advised that we can reopen. • Please continue to support us during this time by... ☆ sharing & liking our social media posts ☆ leaving us reviews or sending testimonials ☆ buy products through our online store instead of through large online retailers ☆ join our priority list and make an appointment for our reopening ☆ tell your friends to follow our pages! • All the support we have received this year allows us to keep re-opening our doors and for that we are so grateful 🖤

We hope you all had a fabulous Christmas! 🤩 • We are open tomorrow 29th and Wednesday 30th for appointments! • We are now almost fully booked except for two late cancellations we have had for tomorrow, with Becky & Katie. If you would like to book, click the link in our Bio or enquire via our website. • We will resume our normal hours as of Monday 4th Jan! 💅💆🏻‍♀️

Q U I C K ... ☆ We have had a 3 HOUR cancellation today with Rosie, from 2.30pm. ☆ Rosie is known for her amazing manicures & beautiful brow creations. She is able to provide a range of services, from facials, peels and massage, to waxing and nail treatments. ☆ We have a 3 hour slot today and a 90 min slot with Martha tomorrow. This is our only availability before christmas! Get in quick 🥰

And.... R E L A X 💤 • Are you guilty of forgetting yourself at this time of year? • It's a wonderful time, spent treating your loved ones and hosting too... but we usually forget to treat ourselves! • We are open Tue 29th and Wed 30th Dec to take care of... YOU! Why not treat yourself to a sumptuous massage, a relaxing facial, or a luxury manicure/pedicure? • Our doors will be open, and our therapists ready to have you floating away at the end of your treatment. ☆ Book online via the link in our profile, or through our website. You can also call 01453 766030.

Q U I C K 📧📞📱 • Due to last minute cancellations we now have 2 appointment slots available today! • Either 60mins with Martha at 11.35am, or 80mins with Katie at 11.10am... plenty of time for a full body massage, a facial, manicure or pedicure, or waxing of your choice. • To book either call us on 01453 766030, e-mail us at contact@theabsolutelyfabulousbeautysalon.co.uk or book online via our website. • Dont miss it!

W O W B R O W 🤩 • Have you booked in for your HD BrowSculpt treatment yet? • We still have a 1 or 2 alots available before Christmas! • The results are a-mazing! 🤩

A few more favourites from a very busy week back in the salon 🎄 • We'd like to say a big thank you to our loyal clients who made and kept appointments with us ready for our re-opening, a warm welcome to all the new clients who have started to come and see us, and a ' we cant wait to see you' to all those with upcoming appointments! •

Obsessed with this festive mani... holding out for those red sparkles! 🎄 • @jessicanailsuk sunset boulevard @lovelecente hunter • Contact us to book your appointment... we only have 2 appointments left this week due to cancellations! 🖤

W I N N E R 💕🥳 • To celebrate our re-opening, we ran an amazing giveaway and as promised we drew the winner this morning soooo... WELL DONE @sarahcollins.92 🥳💕🥳💕🥳 you are the lucky winner. Enjoy your gorgeous prize!!

T O D A Y I S T H E D A Y 🥳 • We can't wait to see you all, but here is a gentle reminder of our salon guidelines. We pride ourselves on creating a COVID secure environment to allow you to relax and enjoy your time at Ab Fab. We need your help to ensure everyone stays safe 🥰 • Lets get Christmas ready guys and gals! 🥳

B E Q U I C K 🤩 • Due to cancellations, we now have 2 appointments available this week!!! • We have appointments big enough for a facial, massage, manicure, pedicure or waxing at either; 3pm Weds 2nd with Sammy Or 3pm Thur 3rd with Rosie • Please contact us asap to secure the bookings 😘

G I V E A W A Y 🥳🥳🥳 • We've already treated you to some amazing Black Friday Deals ( ends tomorrow, link in bio!) ... but we couldn't stop there!! 🖤 • This is our first EVER giveway- and it's too good to miss ! WIN: ▪︎£40 voucher towards a treatment of your choice!!! ▪︎Matis Authentik Moisturising Cream ( suitable for most skin types) & Authentik Scrub ▪︎ Guinot Eye Make Up Remover ▪︎ Matis Eye Cleanser & Lifting Eye Cream ▪︎Guinot's Luxurious Hand Cream THIS IS £250 WORTH OF GOODIES FOR FREE! All you need to do is... ☆ tag 5 friends who you think would like this ☆ make sure you all LIKE this post AND our page ☆ share it to your story by clicking the little arrow beneath the image and select ' add post to my story' . Winner announced 2nd Dec - our re-opening date 💕💕💕 DONT MISS OUT. Good Luck 🥳🥳🥳

What's your festive mani gonna be? 🎄💅 Its been a while since we've been able to post a mani pic, so we dug out a festive fave from last year. • We now only have 6 nail appointments left for Christmas week 😮 will one be yours? Booking link in bio 😘 can't find an appointment? Email us! • Ps. Time is ticking... get your Black friday bargains before Monday 10pm. 🥳

WE ARE LIVE 🥳 • Go to the link in our Bio & Click on Buy Products Online to access some amazing Black Friday Offers. • Enter " Black Friday" into the search bar to see all offers in one place! • Sale: 27.11.20-30.11.20.

ONE MORE SLEEP 💤 🥳 • Keep your eyes peeled... our Black Friday Sale goes LIVE on our Online Store from 9am tomorrow 😏 • ... and we've got one big surprise coming your way, too! 🤭

H O O R A Y 🥳 Christmas has come early ...We can open our doors (again) next week! • We are awaiting confirmation on whether this will be Weds 2nd or Thurs 3rd- there is currently some confusion in the industry. • Please email us contact@theabsolutelyfabulousbeautysalon.co.uk to make an enquiry. Online booking is available via our app for appts from the 7th Dec. • For those who missed appointments during the lockdown, we will be in touch to rebook you for next week. • We cannot wait to see you all again 🥰

B L A C K F R I D A Y 🖤🤍 We cant host our usual pre-Christmas event this year, so we are bringing it to you at home. • We have just opened a few extra VIP slots for our pre-sale event this Sunday 20.11.20. • To get involved, DM us ASAP 😘

FOR THE MEN.... 👨🏻👨🏼👨🏽👨🏿👨🏾 ☆ Happy International Men's Day! Show your man some appreciation with the gift of care.... ☆ Did you know we offer a full range of Male treatments at Ab Fab, and we have a wonderful clientele of male clients who already use the salon? ☆ Treat him to a voucher, why not? 😘 Simply go to our bio & hit the link...

T H E R E S M O R E... 🥳🙉 You can now buy vouchers in two different ways; Either go to App Store and down the Absolutely Fabulous Beauty App, and follow the link as seen on the video here. • Or • Find the link on our website, next to our Online Shop. • It couldnt be easier to treat your loved ones this Christmas. 💝

I T S H E R E 🥳🥳🥳 Our online shop has JUST launched. Head over to our website NOW! You will find a link to our Online Shop... Watch this video to see how easy it is to use... Cant wait to see what you choose... ❤❤❤ www.absolutelyfabulousbeautysalon.co.uk

S H O P O N L I N E 💝 Our online shop launches this SUNDAY! Christmas shopping starts here... 🥳 💝 Keep your eyes peeled for more information...