There is nothing worse than arriving at a luxury hotel or resort feeling drab and unpolished. Seriously, this is the stuff our nightmares are made of. Angela Beitz gives you some easy tips to make sure you are looking and feeling fabulous for your next staycation.
Step 1 – Body scrub
Shed all those dry, dead skin cells and leave your skin silky smooth and glowing for your trip. Zen the Spa at the Beach Rotana offer amazing body scrubs and wraps which start with an all over body exfoliation (which buffs and polishes the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth), which is rinsed off in a warm shower and then followed by an application of gels, serums, oils and creams to moisturise, hydrate and
nourish the skin. The two to choose from are the Rose Hydrating body treatment which includes damask rose, evening primrose oil and neroli, and the Enriching body treatment with vanilla, Murumuru butter and ylang-ylang. Once the body is gently enveloped, attention is given to the scalp, face or foot reflexes to complement the specific effects of each treatment giving you a great sense of relaxation. Absolute bliss and highly recommended.
Zen the Spa, Beach Rotana, Enrich Body Scrub and Wrap, Dhs375 for 60mins (02 697 9000).
Step 2 – Get a tan (the good kind)
If you live in the sunny city of Abu Dhabi, it’s almost expected that you’ll boast a golden glow all year round. But it’s not healthy to spend too much time basking in the scorching sun, which can lead to premature ageing and skin cancer. Fake tanning has come a long way from the days of uneven and orange results with a not-so-great smell. Spray tanning is a very popular option these days and it’s great to book one in when you have a holiday or an event coming up. Bellacure Nails offers great spray tanning using SunFX, all you need to do is turn up (freshly exfoliated of course from your body scrub) in light loose clothing and be sprayed with the tan. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the shower the next day. This tan will have you looking sun kissed with a natural glow, ready to hit the beach or pool on your staycation. Dhs175,
Bellacure Nails, Al Mumoura, Golden Tower A, Shop 3, (02 658 4100).
Step 3 – Get a summery manicure and pedicure
It is nearly summer and since your feet will be on show, why not treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure before you get going on your staycation. Bellacure Nails is now offering the amazing Bio Sculpture Everlasting Nail Polish which is a no-chip gel and promises to last for two weeks. This great polish comes in different colours and there is a French option as well. Perfect for avoiding those annoying chips while you are on your holiday. Prices range from Dhs130 to Dhs170 for a manicure or pedicure.
Bellacure Nails, Al Mumoura, Golden Tower A, Shop 3 (02 654 4100).
