What better way to treat Mum than to book her an indulgent pampering session at one of Streatham’s many award-winning local salons and spas?  Mother’s Day is Sunday 26th March, so book something special for the number one lady in your life!

Streatham has a vast array of wonderful salons catering for all budgets and tastes. For a full directory visit www.instreatham.com. We’ve selected a handful of favourites for you and yours to try this Mother’s Day.

Not only has Streatham got the longest High Street in Europe, it is also packed full of hidden treasurers and delights that are perfect for surprising a loved one this Valentine’s day. So, we have put together a selection of gifts that will help impress that special someone that can all be found on your doorstep... 

So why go anywhere else? Keep it local... shop in Streatham

By: Dr Nilu, Brigstock Skin and Laser

If you've had a bad night's sleep it's obvious, so obvious it's probably the first thing that your family and colleagues when they first meet you.Your general health,well-being and especially the health of your skin depends heavily upon you getting a good night's sleep. Without it your body will produce the stress hormone cortisol. As a result your body is subjected to increased stress and inflammation , which in turn damages and can prematurely age your skin.
 

It has been estimated that in the UK up to £612 million a year is wasted on cosmetic treatments where patients are simply not satisfied with the results they achieve. This is the latest findings from the combine research of Botox manufacturer Allergan, the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and the Houses of Parliament’s Office of Science & Technology.

Paul K Hair salon has been styling the hair of the people of Streatham for forty years, and is one of the area's hairdressing gems, with a loyal clientele that spans generations of families, men and women, boys and girls.

Several years ago Greyhound Lane awoke one day with a splash of colour that promised something new, fresh and exciting. A brightly coloured, hand-drawn sign announced Funky Medusa had come to Streatham. Urban motifs with luxury spa and top of the range beauty services were now here and bringing the best products and treatments from the City and the West End to our bit of south London.

By Dr Nilu

Running Brigstock Skin and Laser I’m often considering ways to enhance natural beauty. Interestingly one of the best ways is to simply put a smile on your face. Research suggests laughing and a positive attitude is actually good for your health. So don’t worry about laugh lines. In any case crease wrinkles on a furrowed brow are trickier to treat than laugh lines.

Shout Hair will be styling top international tennis stars at Wimbledon Fortnight later this month!

Shout is very proud to have been given the job of styling the ladies tennis stars for the fourth year running, and they'll be styling players including Ana Ivanovic, Petra Kwitova, Daniela Hantuchova, Sabine Lisicki, Agnieszkn Radwanska, Donna Vekic, Dominika Cibulkova, and even Evonne Goolagong! Owner Kelly McElmont moved to London at16 and started with an apprenticeship with Cobella, and went on to work in famous salons all over London.

Here at Heart Streatham towers we have come up with a scheme to provide the definitive guide to hair and beauty salons in the Streatham area. Streatham has long been a destination for one to prepare for the weekend, a special night out or just for looking fabulous on an every basis, and this for everything from ones hairdo, to skin and beauty to nails and more. We will be looking at things from a female as well as a male perspective and there's a really good reason for that.