Fake It Like A Man
I hate to be the harbinger of doom’n’gloom, but no matter how much wishful thinking we collectively do, chances are our summer is unlikely to be ceaseless Mediterranean sunshine, primarily because we live a good few thousand miles north of there. So, if you still want a tan but haven’t got the funds to fly to sunnier climes, then faking it is the next best option. It’s also the safest. However, DIY tanning, much like DIY-ing our homes, is something of a hit’n’miss affair. But if you don’t fancy the indignity of standing in front of a stranger whilst wearing paper pants, then glöden – who have branches all over south Wales and the South-West – have launched a self-service tanning booth in their Albany Road, Cardiff, outpost where you can bronze yourself in complete privacy. Just don’t do what Ross from Friends did when he tried it otherwise things will go very wrong indeed. There’s a £15 introductory offer on right now!

Spa Gazing
Ken Picton, Cardiff Bay
Signature treatment: The DeStress, which includes a facial, a neck, shoulder and back massage as well as a pedicure does what it says on the tin and comes in at an impressive £90.
Prices: Considering the quality, they’re on the budget-side with most treatments hovering around the 50 quid mark. Service: Friendly and approachable, all members of staff know their stuff. They’ve all worked there for years too, which speaks volumes for this family-run business.
The X Factor: The fact that it’s such a multitasking all-rounder because as well as offering top-drawer spa treatments, it’s also an award-winning unisex hair salon, currently holding the title of UK Salon Of The Year. Also available: teeth whitening, Botox and chemical facial peels. My own personal USP, though, is the fact that while you’re getting pampered you can order in some scran from the brilliant adjoining restaurant Mimosa (www.mimosakitchen.co.uk) as well as enjoying a beer from the salon’s very own fully-licensed bar so you can retox while you detox.
Score: 9 out of 10, for sure. Everything here screams class. Actually, it doesn’t scream anything because it’s far too understated to resort to look-at-me flashiness. A prolific plaudit-winner for a reason.
www.kenpicton.co.uk

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