It’s that time of year again! Spider Season!

I totally get it—spiders can be quite the unwelcome guests in our homes. Luckily, there are some natural ways to keep them at bay. Here are a few tips that have worked wonders for me. 

Eyebrows have long been a defining feature of beauty and expression. Over the past 40 years, we’ve seen a change in the way people shape, style & wear their brows. Lets explore the trends that have shaped our arches from the 1980's to today. 

Every wondered about Reiki? Not sure what it is, what's involved and if you would benefit from Reiki? Let me help. I've been giving and receiving Reiki now since 2006 and sometimes to me it feels like magic, but is it? It is a treatment that helps you to keep you closer to your own center, focusing attention and directing healing energy.

Sleep is not something you can afford to skimp on. It affects every aspect of your life, from your physical health to your mental performance. By getting enough sleep, you can improve your well-being and achieve your goals. So, how can you sleep better?  

April is National Stress Awareness Month. I think we are all aware of stress. It seems that most of us have felt stressed at some point over the last 3 years. So let’s look at what is stress and how can we deal with it and how can we prevent or reduce it? 

I received such a lovely surprise gift from a special friend in January - a Floatation Therapy Session. 

A what session? 

I’d heard about them but didn’t know very much. So I took to the internet to find out more.  

Why we need masks in a skin care routine? 

If you're like most people, you probably think that applying a mask after an exfoliator is just an extra step that you don't really need to bother with. However, there are actually some very good reasons to do this. 

You may have noticed that my nails are almost always polished. Usually with a bold blue, turquoise or orange (love those colours). 

I generally redo them each week, but did you know I can get three weeks out of my manicures?  Want to find out how? Read on…

Yup, you did read that right…3 weeks. I bet you don’t believe me! 

Summer has finally arrived after what feels like a very dull June. Suddenly the temperatures have rocketed. Yesterday a weather app on my phoned showed it to be 32°C. How can we keep cool in the heat?? Fear not. I’m here to help! 

If I ask you “what’s your skin care routine?” does it send you into a panic. Is Joanne judging me? Do I have a skin care routine? What should I be doing? Fear not. I’m here to help! 

For those of you who haven’t tried a facial with me yet I use BeautyLab, London products for all facials and skin care, but how and why did I decided to use BeautyLab over and above the 100’s of other brands that are available?  Read on to find out.

As daylight hours are getting shorter so many of us suffer with low mood and generally feeling a bit glum. So, what can we do to make us feel brighter? 

How many times have we all seen the post on social media that asks "Would you leave the house without make-up on?" Most people reply that they never wear make-up anyway but is that the real question? Surely everyone leaves the house at some point au natural.

What is a lash lift? What is LVL? If you’re wondering read further for a brief overview.

So here we are 2018. Happy New Year to you all. I hope your Christmas was spent with those you love. So what about New Year? What does it mean to you? Friends & Family? Parties? Food & Drink? New Starts? New Ambitions? Time for a New You? Let me help.... 

So you've decided you would like a massage and after a whizz round Google you're not sure which is for you. Does this sound familiar? What's the difference? What can I expect? How long will I need? What should I wear? Shall I wax? Does it hurt/tickle? These are all valid questions that I get asked a lot, so hopefully I can shed some light on this for you.

 I hope you read part 1 and are now happy with your nail shape, how best to file them and care for your cuticles. So time to move on to Part 2. Lets make them look pretty.  

It's time to sort out my nails and at the moment that's not going to be easy. I've been lacking in the hand and nail care since Christmas and my nails are far from their usual standard so my best option for the moment is short and neat.  

Welcome to something new from Novy Health & Beauty. Having worked in the industry for over 17 years now, it has occurred to me that not everyone can have a full understanding of everything I do and so I decided that I would take away some of the mystery of my industry by sharing some of my knowledge, hints and tips with you.