The post-pandemic years have seen two major trends emerge in the beauty industry; On the one hand, we have all become much better educated in high-tech skin care and clinical treatments, and on the softer end of the spectrum, ancient remedies such as sound baths, cupping and reiki are booming. However, it would often be difficult to find both under one roof in London, but skin guru Andrea Pfeffer is on a mission to change that.
“I felt there was an accelerating shift in terms of what my clients are asking for during Covid,” says Pfeffer, who founded and newly opened cult Fitzrovia facial destination Pfeffer Sal in 2015 (whose fans include Carey Mulligan, Poppy Delevingne and Jack Guinness). His second clinic in Carnaby is Salon C. Stellar. “It’s no longer enough to just provide an experience for brands, we are now looking for transformation. We want to come out feeling quite different.”
His latest venture has been advertised as a sensory, experience-centered space where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Translation means that the clinic offers all kinds of high-tech treatments from radiofrequency, HIFU, microcurrent and micro needling, as well as activities such as sound baths, talks on astrology and specialist health workshops. “We certainly want these potent results from science-based treatments, but I think many elements of ancient wisdom – we seem to be getting more and more oriented as a society – help us heal, repair and manage ourselves internally. Former Melbourne who left his first job in March 2021. ‘lu,” he says.
Combining the old and the new can be complementary. “For example, a sound bath can help manage stress levels, and your stress levels affect your hormones, the way your skin responds, the way your gut responds, which in turn affects your internal inflammation.” The idea is that by combining the list of different practitioners under one roof, they can share notes (with your permission) and suggest a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to your skin health and overall well-being, from realigning your chakra before Mercury goes retrograde. to increase collagen production and reduce the size of your pores.
If you don’t care if your face falls at the full moon, that’s fine either. The treatments, many of which are administered by a former Pfeffer Sal team, are absolutely top notch and can be completely tailored to you. “Therapists each work for top clinics and doctors with at least ten years of hands-on experience,” says Pfeffer. “They have the knowledge to perform a truly bespoke treatment in the room.” The entry-level and completely bespoke “Best Facial” (£145) includes 10 different electrical devices for the therapist to choose from, depending on what your skin really needs. Playing your astrology reading while under LED light is optional.
The three-story venue sits on Beak Street adjacent to Somerset fragrance brand Fern and cool girl fashion brands Rejina Pro and Ganni (an increasingly trendy little corner of Carnaby) and features colorful interiors lined with artwork that looks more like a trendy cafe. owner. “I wanted to create a really refreshing, sensory space where you’ll feel your cup full when you visit,” says Pfeffer, who is planning a program of artists, florists, and brands to take over the space from one more clinic.
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In short, the only address that will make you look good and feel good. Sufism is very optional.