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YOUR FACE

Some facials really are worth the money. Just make sure you choose one that does more than pack on a facemask…

Microdermabrasion - An intense course of exfoliation to fade pigmentation marks and leave skin glowing. You’ll need four to eight treatments, a week apart.

Try: Skin Health Spas nationwide, £85, or Crystal Clear salons, from £40, 0870 593 4934

Massage - A good facialist can leave you glowing – and puff free - with a circulation-boosting massage…

Try: Darphin Haute Couture Facial, from £85 for three toning and relaxing massages in one hour and 45 minutes, 0870 034 2566

Top tip: For a double beauty whammy, book a Decleor Aromassage, from £45 with a choice of six to choose from, with facialist-to-the-stars Vaishaly Patel in London (020 7224 6088) who’s also the best brow-shaper in the business.

YOUR HANDS AND FEET

What with all that ring flashing, plus those sandals you’ve bought for your honeymoon, it pays to give your fingers and toes some extra TLC…

Feet treat - Get ready to be buffed, trimmed, clipped and painted to perfection.

Try: Bliss Spa’s Rosy Toes Pedicure, £65 for an hour’s treatment starting with a rose scented, skin-softening milk foot bath

Top Tip: Book in with a podiatrist before your pedicure to banish calluses and rough skin

Long-lasting polish - Worried the look won’t last all honeymoon long? Never fear…

Try: Calgel Everlasting Gel Manicure and Pedicure, from £45 for a coloured gel overlay treatment, bonded under a UV lamp, which lasts for up to two months, 0845 2301087

Top tip: Pick a beach bright shade for your honeymoon, then paint a nude shade over it for the big day. You can then remove the nude with an acetone free polish remover to reveal your original colour.

YOUR BODY

Get wedding-day beautiful, and honeymoon buff, with one of these firming, smoothing or just plain relaxing body treatments…

Fat chance - Beware of big promise inch-loss treatments involving yards of cling-film. Instead…

Try: Elemis’ new Body Sculpting Treament, from £50 for a relaxing alternative, 01278 727830

Silky smooth - Pick a treatment to address a specific skin concern for the best results

Try: Dermalogica Thermal Body Therapy Treatments, from £20 for a treatment to tackle ‘bacne’ (back blemishes), dryness or flaking, 0800 591 818

Knead away knots - There’s a relaxing treatment out there for even the biggest bridezilla…

Try: Bliss Spa Hot off the Stresses, £?? For a 75-minute massage with foot-softening pack, 020 7590 6146

Top tip: Relax with your groom, too, with a couples massage, like the Ashtaang Treatment, £540 for a two and a half hour massage with chocolates, champagne and a private steam room, at the Spa at Chancery Court, 020 7829 7058.

YOUR HAIR

Head for a salon to give those pre-wedding tresses an extra treat…

Hair repair - These treatments don’t have to be expensive. Just make sure you book in a few days before your wedding…

Try: Kerastase Luxury Rituals, from £15 for a treatment to tackle a specific problem such as dandruff or dry hair, 0800 316 4400

Top Tip: To even out tones in coloured hair, book a Kerastase Pixelist treatment that adds shine, too.

Ditch the dryer - Our prayers have been answered: the permanent blowdry has arrived!

Try: Daniel Hersheson Permanent Blowdry, £200 for results lasting up to four months (yes, really!), 020 7434 1747


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