Where It Girls Go in London For Perfect Skin, Nails and Hair

The streets of SW6 are awash with perfectly preened women, you know that bouncy hair and those almond French tips. So what is the ‘It Girl’ secret, where are they going for that perfect skin, nails and hair? It turns out the answer is simple – Blush + Blow.

Voted the most ‘instagrammable’ salon in London, Blush + Blow was founded by Bridget O’Keefe, make up artist, entrepreneur and all round beauty guru. O’Keefe’s mantra is ‘Blow-dries are a girl’s best friend’, paired with her beauty experience, Blush + Blow was born to offer customers a friendly and affordable place to indulge in some self-care. With clientele including the likes of the Made in Chelsea cast and a list of sparkling services, what more could an It Girl need?

The service menu is designed to leave you feeling ready to take on the world. This includes, of course, manicures and pedicures, blow‑dries and also their newly launched specialist facials so that your skin’s needs are taken care of by Blush + Blow’s experienced skincare specialist. Facials are the perfect way to improve the skin’s tone and texture as well as counteracting the effects of air pollution, something all London women battle with. As well as facials tailored to you there is a plethora of classic facial treatments including; IPL, Microdermabrasion, Radio Frequency, Microneedling, Chemical Peels. Whatever you fancy to get that ‘Blush + Glow’.

Looking for more? Blush + Blow have their own in-residence, qualified cosmetic dental surgeon and facial aesthetician – Dr. Krystyna Wilczynski. Wilczynski offers Blush + Blow clients high quality enhancements in facial rejuvenation, delivering completely natural looking results through a unique and modern approach. As with everyone who works at Blush + Blow Wilczynski is extremely passionate and creates bespoke ‘tweakment’ aesthetic packages with her expert knowledge, ensuring that each individual receives the results they’re looking for.

Of course, it’s the blow dry that first inspired this salon, starting from as little as £30 for that dream hair you want to run your hands through, or someone else will. Treat yourself to a luxury blow dry, you can even arrange your monthly appointments at a discounted rate. It isn’t just the blow dry Blush + Blow offer to keep you locks looking luscious. Try an Olaplex, Keratin or Heatcure treatment if your hair is feeling a little unloved. For those of us who have fine hair, which has us feeling, well, not fine, there are tape extensions. These natural looking and safe hair extensions are the solution if you’re looking for fuller hair. Tape hair extensions last up to six weeks and put less strain on your hair than other types so are ultimately less damaging. If tape extensions aren’t your thing there are also Keratin Bonds, Micro Rings and Weave Application to help your tresses. 

Blush + Blow just get it right from their traditional hair and beauty treatments to fun and unique experiences. Blush + Boho is a mobile glitter and braid bar, the perfect stop off for festival goers, because who doesn’t need a little extra glam? They’ll even pop up at your wedding or party. Bridal stylists will look after you on the morning of your special day right at home. Blush + Blow believe every day is worth celebrating so even if you aren’t attending an event B+B on the Go will nip round to your house. For mums who want to share their love of pampering with their young ones, why not organise a children’s party right in the salon. Blush + Blow will provide everything to keep your little ones entertained from glitter and a braid bar to temporary tattoos and hair feathers.

This really is the salon that does it all – for the It Girl who deserves it all. Every customer is bound to find the ideal treatment for them, one which will make them feel ready for anything.

Hattie Cotmore

Hattie is a luxury PR executive and freelance blogger based in London. Passionate about fashion, beauty and travel and a croissant obsessive. Follow Hattie on social media @hattiecotmore