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Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Ayrshire College student takes short course to success at award winning spa
Gracie Wilson secured a spa attendant role at the Gailes Hotel's spa. A combination of industry training, hard work and enthusiasm is paying off for spa attendant Gracie Wilson who has taken her love for skincare into an exciting career in the beauty industry. Gracie is a valued member of the Si! Spa at The Gailes team, where she was recognised as Outstanding Performer of the Year at this year's SimpsInns 'Oscars', a celebration of excellence across the SimpsInns group. The ambitious 18-year-old from Saltcoats began working as a member of The Gailes Hotel & Spa's events team on a part-time basis after leaving Auchenharvie Academy. She was interested in the beauty industry and a career advisor suggested signing up for Ayrshire College's accredited short beauty courses. This appealed to Gracie as the courses offer industry standard practical training, combining studying on campus and online. The 18-week full-time courses are accredited by the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) and most students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive full funding. Gracie decided to begin with the Body Massage Technician short course and this helped her to secure a spa attendant role at The Gailes Hotel's award-winning Si! Spa. As part of her in-house training programme, she then went on to complete a Facial Therapy Technician short course, also at Ayrshire College, alongside bespoke training on ishga and ESPA treatments. The spa attendant's role involves practical tasks like clearing lockers, laundry and assisting therapists with room turn-arounds, all of which are geared to teach junior members of the team about the operations of the spa from the ground up. Attendants also assist at reception and with show-arounds, which allows them to gain a working knowledge of products and treatment lists by answering enquiries from customers. Gracie said: "I moved from the hotel to working at Si! Spa last April and I've already completed all my ishga training - including advanced treatments like pre-natal and deep tissue massage - as well as my ESPA Essentials training. "The courses I did at Ayrshire College were a great way to learn the basics and helped a lot with what I was doing at the spa. I also got introduced to Abbie [Malone, who began working as a spa attendant in March 2024] when we were at college and we became friends when we both started working here. "I love working in the spa and getting to personalise each guest's experience when they come here. My sisters live in Melbourne in Australia and I've been lucky enough to visit them a few times. I would like to follow them out there one day and work in a spa there." Angela Sheridan, Head of Learning & Skills: Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up Artistry, said: "At Ayrshire College, we are constantly evaluating and evolving the type of courses we offer to best meet our students' needs. Recently we've been seeing learners move away from traditional, longer HNC/HND courses, towards more flexible, skills-focused hair and beauty short courses. "We have a great relationship with Si! Spa and this partnership has been integral to the success of our short courses programme, which bridges the gap between education and employment. These courses give learners the chance to earn while they learn and build real-world industry experience, in this case, at one of the top spas in Ayrshire. "Gracie's journey illustrates how well our students develop job-ready skills to meet their own career aspirations alongside the recruitment needs of the spa industry." Alyson Shaw, Spa Manager at Si! Spa, oversees Spa therapist and team development and is a certified Train the Trainer for ishga, ESPA, The Light Salon and Mii. She said: "There is so much to learn due to the wide range of treatments that we offer at Si! Spa, where we are continuously upskilling our team on new techniques and protocols. We deliver training for all levels of experience within the industry. "For our trainee therapists, I offer a mentorship style training, allowing us to drip-feed product information alongside their spa attendant role and their treatment training. I deliver the training in bite-sized chunks, catered to each employee's learning style and at a pace that suit them. Doing this way creates a more inclusive learning environment for our trainees." Si! Spa, which currently employs 23 therapists and 2 senior therapists, works closely with Ayrshire College to support its ongoing recruitment needs, this includes attending events, facilitating work placements and student visits. Recruitment will also commence soon for the new Si! Spa at The Waterside, a luxury seafront spa opening at The Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride later this year. Rebecca Simpson, Spa & Leisure Manager at Si! Spa, added: "We have a great working relationship with Ayrshire College and some of our most recent recruits have come from connections we have made there. We participated in the Beyond the Surface recruitment event at their Kilmarnock campus, which was showcasing the different pathways their courses can lead to. The students were keen and engaged which led to two new recruits and three joining us on a student work placement. "Abbie was recruited from student placement the previous year, and another recruit Lauren Lynch had already qualified in facials via a short course at Ayrshire College and was due to start the massage course when we took her on. We gained funding through Ayrshire Growth Deal to support Lauren with the massage technician course. "Gracie is keen, willing to learn and has a genuine passion for the industry. She's the perfect example of what we look for in Si! Spa therapists. We are lucky to have her as part of our team and we can't wait to see her progression in the industry."
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
ESPA's 'hydrating' eye masks that 'reduce deep lines' now 24% off
ESPA's Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks are a quick and convenient way to refresh the eye area after excessive screen time, jet lag and late nights - and they boast anti-ageing benefits For those battling the signs of ageing, such as tired eyes and puffy bags, wellness brand ESPA has a new trick up its sleeve. The ESPA Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks promise a wealth of anti-ageing benefits to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. Currently, there's an opportunity to bag these eye treatment at 24% off on Amazon, with the price slashed to £34.96. Inside each pack, you'll discover 30 pairs of masks, equating to merely £1.16 a pop for each treatment. Ideal for combatting the effects of endless screen time, relentless jet lag, or simply too many late nights, this product is set to be a game-changer for refreshing your gaze. Composed of an impressive 98% natural ingredients, these masks boast Snow Mushrooms, teeming with polysaccharides for that additional protective layer and a boost of hydration, leaving skin radiant. They also contain vegetable taurine to amp up skin hydration and diminish the look of weariness. Incorporating Spirulina Platensis Extract with its antioxidant prowess, the masks work to enhance skin elasticity feeling and smooth out those tell-tale dehydration lines. These eye masks aren't just effective; they're visually interesting with their blue hue, promising to be the perfect quick fix, reports the Express. Following a swift 10-20 minute session, 97% of users reported feeling "instantly hydrated", while 94% noted the masks had "left fine dehydration lines around eyes appearing softened". In addition to ESPA, shoppers can explore alternative eye gel masks from other reputable brands. For instance, Rodial's Bee Venom Jelly Eye Patches are available on Amazon, priced at £20.99 for four pairs, while Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks can be found at Boots for £52. The ESPA product comes accompanied by a pair of plastic tweezers, enabling a sanitary application process. The eye patches are lauded for their rapid efficacy, delivering 'a surge of nutrient-rich super serum'. One satisfied customer shared: "It absorbs easily without tackiness. I'm convinced they reduced the deeper lines under my eyes which just means, I'm going to have to keep buying it." Another individual sang its praises after testing the eye patches, stating: "My skin felt nicely hydrated and looked fresh. At my age I need all the help I can get." Some customers did note that the eye masks may slide downwards during use, suggesting that it is ideal to apply them while reclining. However, another customer mentioned: "I haven't noticed any other visible differences but I would use again for the hydrating benefits as I do suffer from dry skin." Shoppers can also find the ESPA Isotonic Eye Gel Masks at LookFantastic, where they are currently available at a discounted price of £36.80 with 20% off.
The Courier
28-05-2025
- The Courier
10 top luxury spa days in Dundee, Perth and Fife
There's no better way to treat yourself or someone you love than with a relaxing spa day in either Dundee, Perth or Fife. Whether it's for a full day or just a couple of hours, a trip to the spa can be rejuvenating and help us take some time out from busy routines. If you're searching for a spa day experience in Dundee, Perth and Fife, there are several options to choose from. Here are 10 luxury spas where you can swim, soak and steam your worries, aches and pains away. Why not enjoy a spa day in Dundee at the Yu Spa based at the Apex City Quay Hotel? The spa has had an upgrade over the past two years with a new hot tub, sauna and state of the art gym equipped with Technogym equipment installed. It also recently added a new steam room. Yu Spa offers various body, face and wellbeing treatments, as well as day packages. The 'Essentially for Yu' spa day includes a back massage using various aromatherapy oils, a facial involving cleansing, exfoliation and massage using Cryo Globes) and a reviving scalp massage. You can also enjoy enjoy two hours of access to the spa facilities and two mini plates in the hotel restaurant. It costs £99 (Mon to Thurs) or £120 (Fri to Sun). The Yu ESPA Signature Treatment lasts 55 minutes. It costs £80 (Mon to Thurs) or £85 (Fri to Sun). It includes a relaxing aromatherapy back massage, a facial (cleansing, exfoliation and massage using Cryo Globes) and a reviving scalp massage. You can also experience the ESPA Inner Calm Massage. This features a full body aromatherapy massage, calming rose quartz crystal massage and a scalp massage. You can choose from a 55-minute treatment – £85 (Mon to Thurs), £90 (Fri to Sun). Or 80-minute treatment – £110 (Mon to Thurs), £115 (Fri to Sun). Address: 1 W Victoria Dock Rd, Dundee DD1 3JP If you are looking for a Dundee spa day offering serenity, rejuvenation and an escape from the daily grind, look no further than the Admire Spa at Piperdam. There are various spa day packages available which start from £60. All the spa experiences include time to spend in the heated swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Or you can work out in the fully equipped gym. After your treatment, you can relax relax in the Zen Den with a chilled water and a cup of herbal tea. The Bijou day spa experience includes an Elemis back, neck and shoulder massage. It costs £60 per person on a weekday and £80 per person on a weekend. While the Lush Day spa experience includes an Elemis express facial, hand and arm, foot and leg treatments. Afterwards you can enjoy afternoon tea in Howie's Bar or Room with a View Restaurant. It costs £130 per person on a weekday and £150 per person at the weekend. There are various other spa day experiences on offer at Admire Spa. Address: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Fowlis, Dundee, DD2 5LP. Just outside Dundee you can enjoy a luxury spa day at the spa based in Carnoustie Golf Hotel which re-opened in February this year. The newly refurbished spa which previously had three rooms now has eight luxurious rooms. The facility offers a wide variety of treatments, including manicures/pedicures, facials and massages. It also offers an oncology massage, specifically designed to suit the individual needs of each client. Current offers include a spa day for one or two people available until June 30. You can indulge in a 25-minute massage, followed by a 25- minute facial, with access to the leisure facilities and relax room available throughout your day. Optional soup and sandwich menu add on available. It costs £80 per person or £150 for two people. A golfers tonic massage is also on offer. It is designed to target a weary body after a challenging round. This treatment provides a refreshing scrub, coupled with a massage to sooth aching muscles. Normally it costs £95, but now it is £66.50. Other treatments include: Hot stone massage and the spa's signature Ebb and flow 90 minute massage. Address: Links Parade, Carnoustie DD7 7JE The Gleneagles Hotel spa near Auchterarder in Perth promises a luxury spa day from the second you step in the door. There are various spa day packages, which begin at £180, entitling you to a two course lunch and access to the spa and health club for the duration of your visit, as well as at least 45 minutes of treatment time. The mud and steam ritual spa day involves a 45 minute self-application restorative ritual that treats the whole body. It uses Himalayan and Scottish sea salts to cleanse and exfoliate; a mud application to purify and refine and you can then relax in the private steam room before washing away all the mud to reveal silky-soft skin. The experience is then completed by applying calming body balm. A two course lunch and access to The Spa and Health Club facilities is included. It costs £180 for one or £290 for two. There is also the Gleneagles spa day and afternoon tea. You can enjoy your choice of a 50-minute spa treatment followed by afternoon tea. It costs £295. Address: Auchterarder, Perthshire Scotland PH3 1NF Crieff Hydro isn't just a place for family fun or afternoon tea with a view – it's also perfect for a spa day in Perth. Spa treatments include facials from £45, nail treatments from £30 as well as a range of bespoke hydro full body massage treatments. Victorian baths sessions are also available for two hours and cost £30 per person. There are also spa packages available. The Tranquillity spa package includes a two-hour Victorian baths session, facial and foot treatment and two-course lunch. It is available Monday to Friday and costs £130 per person. Hen Party – This package includes a manicure or pedicure, facial and a glass of fizz. It's available Monday – Friday and costs £110 per person. One or two night spa breaks are also on offer from £150 per person. Address: Strathearn House, Ferntower Rd, Crieff PH7 3LQ If you are looking for a five-star luxury Perth spa day look no further than Fonab Castle. At this spa hotel in Perth you are invited to enjoy the ambience while indulging in soothing massages, revitalising facials, and calming body treatments – all while enjoying access to the spa facilities, including hot tubs and a tranquil aroma steam room. There are various spa day packages available starting from £55. The Woodland Spa experience includes access to a 15-metre swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, aroma relax room, thermal suite, steam room and outdoor hot tubs. Packages include a spa day with afternoon tea. It offers full access to spa facilities and afternoon tea for £89.50. Various separate spa treatments are also available. Address: Foss Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5ND The Coach House has cottage-style treatment rooms where you can relax and try various facial and body treatments. The spa facilities include a hydrotherapy pool and sauna. Current spa day treatments on offer are: Summer Serenity and Summer Refresh and Revive. Summer Serenity includes: 30-minute use of the hydrotherapy pool and sauna facilities followed by either a 30-minute back, neck, and shoulder massage or a 30-minute express facial. It is available Tuesday to Thursday only, lasts 60-minutes and costs £50. Summer Refresh and Revive includes: A back exfoliation, 30-minute full body massage, citrus hand and arm massage, foot mast with double cleanse, mini-facial, full body moisturise and scalp massage. The 90-minute treatment costs £110. Address: The Avenue Kinross House Estate, Kinross KY13 8ES This iconic hotel in St Andrews is the pinnacle of luxury and is the perfect place for a Fife spa day. Kohler Waters Spa offers a relaxation pool paired with a hydrotherapy suite and a second pool to help your cares float away. There is also a sauna, steam room, experience showers, cold plunge pool, and special bathing treatment rooms. Kohler Waters Spa is currently undergoing a refurbishment and is due to re-open late summer 2025. The upgrade will include a revitalised spa café, upgraded male changing rooms and the addition of an innovative snow and sauna cabin, which will deliver the ultimate contrast therapy experience. Meantime a selection of Treatments are still available including stress-busting massages and rejuvenating facials. Treatments include The Kohler Waters Signature Massage which is a full body massage lasting 80 minutes. It costs £150. Also offered is a Golfer's Recovery Massage. This is a personalised massage designed especially for golfers, using passive stretches and golf balls for more intensive pressure where needed. It lasts 80 minutes and is priced £150. Address: Old Station Rd, St Andrews KY16 9SP The Fairmont Spa is open to non-residents every day of the week and is the perfect place to unwind. There are 10 treatment rooms, a relaxation room, 16 metre swimming pool and poolside lounge, a jacuzzi, aromatherapy steam room and sauna. The spa provides signature treatments including the bespoke 'Escape to the Hebrides' treatment, which promises to quieten the mind and relax the senses through guided breathing and therapeutic massage. The Beside The Sea Sleep Ritual helps clear the mind and switch-off. It includes a foot ritual, breathing and visualization exercises, a full body massage with hot stones and a therapeutic scalp massage. New to the offering is also Ishga's 'Tides of Change' ritual, a restorative treatment that promotes hormonal balance through abdominal massage and energy work. Day spa packages with the option to include afternoon tea are available from £110, as well as massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Address: St Andrews, KY16 8PN The spa at Kinnettles Hotel in St Andrews offers you the chance to step into a serene sanctuary and relax. There are a number of facial and body treatments available and you get private use of the spa facilities which can be reserved when you book a treatment. The spa facilities include a jacuzzi, infrared sauna and steam room. Treatments include a full body bespoke massage, available for either 60 or 90 minutes, using Gaia oils. It costs £120 (60 mins) or £180 for 90 minutes. You can also try a Crytogenic facial which aims to firm the skin and refine the skin surface leaving it smooth, soft and rejuvenated. It lasts 60 minutes and costs £125. The full list of spa treatments for a relaxing Fife spa day is available here. Address: 127 North Street,St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AG
Metro
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Get over £150 of beauty products for just £45 with this LOOKFANTASTIC summer edit
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Holiday season is here, and LOOKFANTASTIC are treating us to yet another bountiful beauty box to help us get us geared up for the sunny season. The Summer Heroes Edit, a new curated beauty box from LOOKFANTASTIC, features all the skin and haircare goodies your next getaway needs, boasting the perfect mix of product sizes to enjoy. Worth over £150 but yours for just £45, this limited-edition edit is the perfect way to stock up on cult-favourite products for your next sun-soaked getaway, with four full-size and two deluxe-size heroes across skincare, sun care and haircare. Worth over £150 but yours for just £45, this limited-edition edit is the perfect way to stock up on cult-favourite products for your next sun-soaked getaway, with four full-size and two deluxe-size heroes across skincare, suncare and haircare. shop £45 (Worth Over £150) From Color Wow to Caudalie, this curated edit is chocka with labels you know and love – truly one that's not to be missed. A standout product for us is the ESPA Optimal Skin Pro Serum 30ml – a full-sized product that's ideal for bringing hydration and glow to dry, lacklustre skin. Priced at £55 alone (£10 more than the entire box), this ESPA must-have makes the Summer Heroes Edit more than a total steal. The box also contains a full-size Color Wow Pop & Lock High Gloss Finish, a top-rated product that you'll want in your holiday haircare kit. This high-gloss hair serum adds mirror-like shine to your style while providing conditioning benefits and radiance-reviving properties. More Trending Looking for the perfect hand-luggage hydration hero for beach days and beyond? The affordable edit features a deluxe-size of the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, perfect for slipping in your bag and delivering lift and hydration when you need it. ESPA Optimal Skin Pro Serum 30ml (Full-Size) – Worth £55 Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF 50 50ml (Full-Size) – Worth £24 Iconic London Instant Sunshine Bronzing Drops 13ml(Full-Size) – Worth £22 Color Wow Pop & Lock High Gloss Finish 55ml (Full-Size)- Worth Over £22 Caudalie Beauty Elixir 30ml (Deluxe-Size) – Worth £18 Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 25ml (Deluxe-Size) – Worth £10 Despite being a new release, shoppers are already obsessed with the LOOKFANTASTIC summer edit, calling it 'such a bargain' and the 'perfect selection'. 'I love the ESPA and Caudalie in this box,' raved one five-star reviewer. 'Both smell divine. The ESPA I used overnight and awoke to beautifully soft skin which still feels great hours later. Box is totally worth it for these 2 products and the colour wow!' Another added: 'LookFantastic, you've smashed it again! Where else will you get these well-known brands & high-quality items for such a bargain price?! Over the moon with it all!' Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: These 7 travel buys made my economy long-haul flights feel bearable MORE: From spicy margs to dirty martinis – Abercrombie's new graphic tees are a summer vibe and start at just £22 MORE: Damson Madder's cult reversible trench is finally back – but it won't stay in stock for long
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Love a luxury candle deal? These candles usually cost £37 each - here's how to get TWO for £50 before the deal ends
ESPA's soy wax candles are the go-to for the seasoned hostess, thanks to the smokeless, clean burn. And now you can shop the iconic scents for less with our exclusive offer. Described as 'blissful' by shoppers, you shop both the brand's Soothing and Restorative candles for just £50. Worth £37 each, this deal will save you £24 whilst making your home smell completely luxurious. ESPA Soothing Candle 200g You can now shop two bestselling 200g ESPA Candles for £50 (worth £37 each, saving £24) with the code ESPACANDLES. Both candles are hand-poured and made with aromatherapy oils and a soy wax to soothe and relax both the home and the mind. You have until May 28 2025 to take advantage of the offer - perfect time to shop ahead of the busy social summer season. £50 (save £24) Shop ESPA candles have long been touted as a hosting hack, filling the room with soothing scents that will impress even the trickiest of guests. Now, for a limited time only, you can snap up two ESPA candles, worth £37 each, for £50; just enter the code ESPACANDLES to redeem. But there's a catch, you have only until May 28 2025, to take advantage of the offer - perfect time to shop ahead of the busy social summer season. Offering a sense of calm and warmth in any season, candles are an inexpensive interior trick to elevating your space. And ESPA has long been regarded as offering some of the best around. Famous for their hand-poured aromatherapy soy candles, the candles are made with essential oil aromatherapy to bring the soothing scent of a luxury spa into your home. The ESPA Soothing Candle is one of the brand's bestsellers, composed with mellow Myrrh, Rose Geranium, and warm Frankincense that is a treat for the mind as much as it is for the home. Better still, as the wax originates from soybeans unlike a lot of other cheaper candles, they are free from the potentially toxic chemicals found in paraffin and have a smokeless burn. And shoppers can smell the difference, with one writing: 'The fragrance from this candle is so soothing. It provides a strong but not overwhelming smell. Creates a lovely atmosphere as part of my sleep routine.' And if you prefer more floral scents then you're going to love the ESPA Restorative Signature Blend. Filling your space with the comforting aroma of Rose Geranium, Sweet Orange and Lavender is the perfect scent to light when entertaining. One rave review wrote: 'Blissful. Smells wonderful, everyone coming into my home asks what the nice smell is.' Another agreed, adding: 'The lasting restorative enveloping scent of this candle is very comforting. Excellent quality, looks elegant in design. Would highly recommend.' You can now shop both of the ESPA bestselling candles for £50, worth £37 each, saving you a generous £24 with the code ESPACANDLES. And that's not all. ESPA has a not-to-be-missed ban holiday offer with up to 25 per cent off spring essentials plus free standard delivery with the code - FREEDEL25.
