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Sk:n Clinic

skincare,celebrity style Pearle Lowe and Meg Mathews

 

Beauty destination: Sk:n clinic, nationwide

 

The fans: Pearl Lowe, Meg Mathews (pictured left) and Kate Lawler regularly go for skin-brightening microdermabrasion (from £49)

 

Why they love it: Cool, modern and boutique-style clinics on the high street

 

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Hero treatments: Facial rejuvenation, including Botox, fillers and laser hair removal

 

Want the celeb treatment? There are 23 www.sknclinics.co.uk nationwide, with five in London, 0800 028 7222

Amanda Lacey

Gwyneth Paltrow,skincare Gwyneth Paltrow Star Spa

 

Beauty destination: Amanda Lacey, facialist

The fans: Gwyneth Paltrow (pictured left), George Clooney

Why they love her: Well-connected and caring, Amanda has a network of experts at the touch of a dial and her facials leave glowing results for days

Hero treatments:
Bespoke facials (from £130) created for each individual and adapted according to mood, health, hormones and lifestyle. No two treatments will ever be the same

Want the celeb treatment? Try her hero Cleansing Pomade, which melts into skin and nourishes with essential oils. For clinic information www.amandalacey.com or call 0207 584 0500

 

 

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John Frieda

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Beauty destination: John Frieda salon, London

 

The fans: Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett and Madonna (pictured left) have all had colour creations by Nicola

 

Why they love it: It\'s got creative stylists who create chic and understated hair flair

 

 

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Hero stylist: Nicola Clarke boasts colouring skills that bring the stars in. Her innovative style is personal to the client, whether celebrity or not

 

Want the celeb treatment? Take home Brilliant Brunette Shine Shock, £4.29, stockists: 020 7851 9800 or visit www.johnfrieda.co.uk for more information

Vaishaly Patel

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Beauty destination: Vaishaly Patel, facialist

 

The fans: Nigella Lawson, Sophie Dahl and Elle Macpherson (pictured left) have all been fans for years

 

Why they love her: She keeps her clients secret, achieves wonders with her simple skincare and massage techniques, and arches eyebrows like no other

 

Hero treatments: Holistic facial (£120) that includes deep pore cleansing, skin polishing and lymphatic drainage

 

Want the celeb treatment? Vaishaly Skincare range is available at Harvey Nichols. For the Vaishaly Facialist Clinic, visit www.vaishaly.com

 

 

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Neville Hair and Beauty

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Beauty destination: Neville Hair and Beauty Salon, London

 

The fans: Model Petra Nemcova recently sampled Neville\'s hair treatments and Charlotte Church (pictured left) was in there for pre-pregnancy pep-up

 

Why they love it: The unpretentious, easygoing atmosphere as well as rapport-building stylists

 

Hero treatments: The \'in thing\' at Neville\'s is hair rejuvenation through its exclusive \'hair facials\' (from £65), including detox, anti-ageing and sun-damaged treatments

 

Want the celeb treatment? Neville Hair and Beauty 020 7235 3654 www.nevillehairandbeauty.net

 

 

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Elemis Day Spa

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Beauty destination: Elemis Day Spa, London

 

The fans: Emma Bunton (pictured left), Anna Friel, Donna Air

 

Why they love it: This award-winning city day spa is a delight to the senses and boasts A-list star services and treatments

 

Hero treatments: Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial (60 minutes, from £70) for accelerated anti-ageing, and Exotic Frangipani Body Wrap (60 minutes, from £40) for super-luxe flotation

 

Want the celeb treatment: Try Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt, £29, or visit an Elemis Day Spa 0870 410 4210 www.elemis.com

 

 

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Star Spa

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Being prepped, polished and preened is the tough part of being a celeb (yeah, right!), so we\'ve dug deep to find the UK\'s most star-studded beauty hide-outs that help the celebs look nothing short of fabulous. These are the hotspots the darlings can\'t get enough of...

 

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Nicky Clarke

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Beauty destination: Nicky Clarke, London

 

The fans: Jemima Khan (pictured left) is a regular and Sienna Miller had her BAFTA \'do created by him

 

Why they love him: He\'s the hairdresser who doesn\'t believe in bad hair days and creates classic glamour

 

 

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Hero treatments: The keratin-infusing Tanagra hair treatment (from £75) is most popular for dried-out hair in need of repair

 

Want the celeb treatment? Nicky Clarke\'s Red Carpet Crème De Luxe is a personal favourite of his - he even uses it on his own hair! Stockists: 0800 0853848

The Grove

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Beauty destination: Sequoia spa at The Grove, Hertfordshire

 

The fans: Dannii Minogue (pictured left)

 

Why they love it: Beautiful, historic and close to London. The listed building has been restored and converted into a luxurious hotel and spa

 

Hero treatments: Sequoia Signature treatment (almost three hours, £260) includes foot ritual, ESPA salt and oil scrub, Balinese body massage, ESPA facial and Indian head massage

 

Want the celeb treatment?  Rub ESPA Relaxing Salt Scrub over body to stimulate and revitalise skin or visit Sequoia at The Grove, www.thegrove.co.uk 01923 807807

 

 

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Bliss Spa

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Beauty destination: Bliss London

 

The fans: Liv Tyler, Uma Thurman and Kylie Minogue (pictured left)

 

Why they love it: Quick fixes and quirky services that bring a fun twist to spa-going

 

 

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Hero treatments: Triple Oxygen Facials have been hugely popular since they launched last year (85 mins, £145)

 

Want the celeb treatment? Take home the Triple Oxygen Facial, £70 (available only online) or visit Bliss London for treatments, 0207 584 5888

Lockonego

David Beckham,Victoria Beckham,Ben Cooke,hair styling Victoria and David Beckham

Beauty destination: Lockonego hair salon, London

 

The fans: Victoria and David Beckham (pictured left) have been having the Cooke treatment for years, as well as Natasha Hamilton and Liz McLarnon

 

Why they love it: Two hot celeb stylists, Ben Cooke and Jonathan Long, make up this salon brand, giving it kudos and edge

 

Hero treatments: Koleston Perfect Special Blonde from Wella Professionals - aka the Beckham LA blonde - is hugely popular at the moment (price on consulation)

 

Want the celeb treatment? The Alterna hair range is a luxurious take-home treat. For salon enquiries, contact www.lockonego.com

 

 

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Hari\'s Salon

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Beauty destination: Hari\'s, London

 

The fans: Catherine Zeta Jones (pictured left) has been reported to have had the caviar hair treatment and Sienna Miller loves the Ole Henriksen facials

 

Why they love it: De-stressing and relaxing, this friendly salon leaves City pretensions at the door and is also the only UK salon to offer Ole Henriksen facials

 

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Hero treatments: Hari\'s is renowned for off-the-wall, innovative treatments such as the super-indulgent caviar hair treatment (from £100), and Scottish bull-semen hair mask - yes, you read right! - for over-processed, dry hair (£55)

 

Want the celeb treatment? Hari\'s Salon www.harissalon.com 020 7581 5211

Jo Malone

Sienna Miller,Lily Cole,Jo Malone Lily Cole Star Spa

 

Beauty destination: Jo Malone

 

The fans: Lily Cole (pictured left) has been spotted there, and Kim Cattrall and Sienna Miller are regulars too

 

Why they love it: The original facialist\'s \'hands-on and personal touch\' is still just as popular today as she was over 20 years ago

 

 

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Hero treatments: Jo Malone Facial Treatment (30 mins, £125)

 

Want the celeb treatment? Take home Jo Malone Vitamin E Gel (£62) to rehydrate tired and stressed skin or contact 020 7720 0202 for salon facials

Sheen Falls Lodge

Tom Cruise,Nicole Kidman,spa Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise Star Spa

Beauty destination: Sheen Falls Lodge, Ireland

 

The fans: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise (pictured left) have graced Sheen Falls\' grounds and, more recently, Richard and Judy

 

Why they love it: Secluded, luxury manor in the midst of Irish countryside, with an olde, vintage-esque feel to it

 

Hero services: Salmon fishing, clay-pigeon shooting, horse riding, croquet and classic cars for elegant picnics. The health club specialises in Yon-Ka treatments, where the circulation-boosting full body massage (one hour, 90 Euros) is the most popular

 

Want the celeb treatment? Clean up using Yon-Ka Lait Nettoyant cleanser (£22), stockists 020 7518 8370. For reservations www.sheenfallslodge.ie or call +353 (64)40006

 

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Whatley Manor

spa,jodie kidd Jodie Kidd Star Spa

Beauty destination: Whatley Manor, Wiltshire

 

The fans: A favourite hide-out for model Jodie Kidd (pictured left)

 

Why they love it: Beautiful and exclusive English-country manor with Michelin-star dining and spellbinding surroundings

 

Hero treatments: The Aquarias Spa boasts luxurious La Prairie treatments, where the La Prairie signature facial (£95) is popular. Incorporates caviar extracts, hot stone massage and Indian head massage

 

Want the celeb treatment? For super-luxe star treatment La Prairie Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold (£345) is a luxurious serum to brighten dull skin, available at House of Fraser, 0870 160 7270. For Whatley Manor www.whatleymanor.com or 01666 822 888

 

 

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Brooks&Brooks

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Beauty destination: Brooks&Brooks Hairdressing, London

 

The fans: Zoë Ball (pictured left), Saffron Burrows, Jade Jagger, Katherine Jenkins have all had their tresses tended by Sally Brooks and her team

 

Why they love it: The forward-thinking Brooks&Brooks team are award-winning, trusted and directional when it comes to colour, cut and style

 

Hero treatments: The SEAH backwash (complimentary with all appointments) is a hair-spa experience with heated towels, SEAH candles, head massage and SEAH hair treatment for specific hair needs

 

Want the celeb treatment? Work SEAH HAIRSPA Fango Mud (£15.15) into hair to de-pollute it, available from Schwarzkopf salons nationwide, 01296 314 000. For Brooks&Brooks www.brooksandbrooks.co.uk

 

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