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Guides worth reading before you book

What each treatment actually involves, who it suits, and what it costs - written by the team that performs it.

What a Japanese Head Spa Actually Is (And Why It Works So Well on Holiday)
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What a Japanese Head Spa Actually Is (And Why It Works So Well on Holiday)

A Japanese head spa is a scalp treatment, not a haircut and not a hair wash. Here is what happens in the hour, who it suits, and why a Red Sea holiday is the best week of the year to try one.

Turkish Hammam vs Moroccan Hammam: Which One Should You Book?

Turkish Hammam vs Moroccan Hammam: Which One Should You Book?

Both are steam-and-scrub rituals and both leave you smoother than you arrived - but they are not the same treatment. Here is the honest difference, and which one to pick for your skin and your week.

What the Red Sea Does to Your Hair (And How to Undo It)

What the Red Sea Does to Your Hair (And How to Undo It)

Salt, chlorine, sun and dry air work on hair in four different ways. Here is what each one actually does, what to do about it while you are still here, and which treatment fixes which problem.

Your First Massage: What Actually Happens, Start to Finish

Your First Massage: What Actually Happens, Start to Finish

If you have never booked a massage, the unknowns are the awkward bits, not the massage. Here is exactly how the hour goes, what you keep on, what to say, and how to pick 60 or 90 minutes.

A One-Week Beauty Plan for a Hurghada Holiday

A One-Week Beauty Plan for a Hurghada Holiday

Which treatment to book on which day, so nothing clashes, nothing is wasted, and you fly home looking better than the photos from day one. A realistic seven-day plan with real prices.

Gel, Classic or Nail Art: Choosing a Manicure That Survives Your Holiday

Gel, Classic or Nail Art: Choosing a Manicure That Survives Your Holiday

Sand, salt water, sunscreen and pool chemicals are hard on nails. Here is which manicure actually lasts the week, which one is a waste on day one, and what each costs.