Facial fake tans...less orange streaks and more sun kissed glow. But with so many offering impeccable results which one do you chose? Its like being a child in a sweetshop isn't it...do you go for the pretty packaging, the notorious name, the "best" brand, a delectable discount or if you're anything like me you do a whole host of reading and then still essentially pull out the 'eeny meany minie mo' tactic when in-store. Well, I've tried and tested many but here are my top thr

Five local. female fashion and lifestyle businesses are getting together for a social and shopping evening on July 7th in Central Marlow. It's free to attend, you will need to email angela@the-style-stories.co.uk to reserve your place and get further details. Who you will meet on the night. Emilia & Grace was born from a simple passion: to create fragrances and home experiences that feel intimate, comforting, and timeless. I believe that fragrance should delight the senses wi

PDRN is undeniably the hot topic that seemed to appear out of thin air and has got us all captivated and marginally obsessed. But, what actually is it? And is it worth all the hype? PDRN, which is abbreviated for a rather spectacular sounding word which would leave most of us totally tongue tied, are fragments of DNA which stimulate the recovery and rejuvenation process within the skin. Sounds amazing right? And something the majority of us are always looking for 🫶It's a go-

In this episode of Monte Carlo to Marlow, host Krista Madden speaks to expert aesthetic practitioner Melanie Paul to explore her fascinating career transition from history enthusiast to medical-grade skin health expert. Melanie has a very loyal client base, once you go to Melanie you know you are in safe hands, especially for some of the treatments like micro-needling and facial peels which she specialises in for optimum results. Melanie breaks down why she prioritises target

I am the -go to- Aesthetic practitioner for those who wanting to refrain from Botox and fillers ,embracing skin brightening peels and medical micro needling to prevent aging and archiving natural glowing skin. My most important message is that I achieve outstanding results without injectables, banking my clients own collagen and working with high potency medical grade skincare which are only available in clinic,and treatments with minimal downtime and maximum results,support

Working in health and skincare I became increasingly aware of the benefits of polynucleotides, both from dermatologists and friends. I needed to give them a go! For my Polynucleotide facial I chose Pippa, at the Sechi Skin Clinic. Pippa is based at her clinics both in Marlow and Basingstoke. She is super knowledgeable and highly experienced in skincare, as well as aesthetic treatments. I have visited Pippa for some years now, and trust her clinical expertise and underst

Hi, I’m Monika Then, a Nail Artist and Educator with over 20 years of experience in the nail industry. I run a private nail salon and training academy in Marlow, based upstairs at My Beauty Doctor Clinic on Chapel Street. I trained in both Poland and the UK with international nail educators and have taken part in many competitions over the years, where I’ve been lucky enough to win multiple awards. I also live in Marlow, so being part of the local community means a lot to

A spotlight on skincare, make up must haves, trending treatments and all things self care... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say but with constant shifts and evolving treatments are we looking after our skin health as much as what we're layering on the surface.Let's try and fix the fiction and fables...Even as a mere mortal who's worked within the beauty industry for nearly two decades it can be a minefield deciphering fact and fiction so here is our safe space t

Joe Price tells us how to get the "Runway" look at home—from Miranda’s silver shimmer to Andy’s glossy glow-up. With The Devil Wears Prada 2 on the horizon, we sat down with Marlow’s much loved hairdresser Joe Price, to talk power hair, iconic transitions, and why your hair is just as important as your designer wardrobe. Miranda Priestly and the Power of that short silver haircut. Miranda doesn’t just walk into a room; she commands it. Joe notes that her hair is "very telling

If you’ve been thinking about changing your hair, now is the moment! Spring has brought a wave of fresh inspiration, and here’s what everyone is asking for… If there’s one theme running through every cutting appointment at the moment, it’s movement, layers, face-framing, and fringes. Whether you’re after something short and sassy, a classic shape with a modern twist, or long hair with a new lease of life, there’s a version of this season’s trends with your name on it. The S