With wedding season on the horizon, take a tip from the bridal runways where sleek and chic was the order of the (big) day. One of the most requested styles from our Westrow Bridal Specialists is always a ponytail, it’s thoroughly modern, but the beauty of this style is that it can be as simple or as ‘look at me’ as you dare! 

If it’s a low tousled ponytail you’re after, ask your stylist to create textured waves in varying sizes, before pulling back into a low pony. The roots can be smoothed down for a sleek finish (add some shine spray for added chic), or worn wavy for a more relaxed, beach-wedding vibe. Accessorise with a giant white bow (gorgeous against a simple dress, or for a city wedding) or adorn with a few tiny flowers through the style, as we did in this relaxed waterfall braid. Small flowers, like Gypsophilia, were all over the catwalk this year, and make a romantic, but oh-so-on-trend, finish to a bridal braid or pony. 

Hair by the Westrow Bridal Specialist Team

Beyond reports on the arrival of Jacqui Mac Medispa in Ilkley and reveals how the state-of-the-art practice is bringing a glow back to the faces of locals.

Sixteen years after leaving Ilkley, Jackie McGarry has returned to her hometown with a new business venture that is lifting the mood, the appearance, the confidence and the skin of all who step through the doors of her stunning new clinic.

Located on The Grove in the famous old spa town, Jacqui Mac Medispa is a welcome arrival and has expanded its offerings to bring the people of Ilkley and beyond some of the most advanced clinical facial and skin treatments available on the market.

Jackie, a former NHS registered nurse specialising in aesthetic therapies, personally heads the only CQC-registered clinic in the area specialising in a wide range of life-enhancing aesthetic treatments, including unique ‘private hire’ for one-to-one and private group treatments and she is delighted to be back in Ilkley.

Talking about her new venture she said: “When I was looking to expand the business, Ilkley was always my first choice and I’m so pleased to be able to offer so many advanced and life-changing treatments to a bigger audience in such a beautiful town.

“Being happy, healthy and comfortable in your own skin is key to long-term confidence and well-being. There is no greater satisfaction than being able to change somebody’s life for the better with one of our many treatments and I love seeing people rediscovering joy, energy and self-assurance.

“Our ethos is all about improving self-esteem, providing a newfound love for yourself, and creating a treatment that helps you feel your best from the inside out. We have performed thousands of aesthetic transformations, which have helped people to look 10 years younger and we are so excited to bring these services to the people of Ilkley.”

Just weeks after opening, Jackie says she has been overwhelmed with the response from customers who have inundated her with bookings and enquiries, all eager to learn the secrets of her transformative treatments.

Offering safe, effective and advanced clinical techniques, Jackie has spent the past six years growing her knowledge, skills and treatments in her Silsden clinic and following huge demand she decided to take the leap and expand her business to the larger premises in Ilkley.

From advice on skin damage protection and rejuvenation to non-surgical face and neck lifts; hair restoring plasma therapy to anti-aging injectables and weight loss support to IV therapy, Jackie and her team are on hand to offer some of the most advanced treatments available for the restoration of skin, body, hair and wellness.

Jackie added: “Common conditions from redness, acne, pigmentation and rosacea to frown lines, sagging skin and thread veins can affect confidence and make us feel older, tired and unhappy. But when clients discover they can be easily, comfortably treated with the latest advanced, pain-free clinical treatments, it’s like showing them a magic mirror- except it’s their naturally-restored youthful reflection smiling back at them!”

Delivering a wealth of relaxing, permanently life-enhancing holistic treatments, including prescription-only anti-wrinkle, PDO thread lifts, skincare fillers, medical-grade injectables, microneedling and dietary treatments, clients who visit the practice can enjoy expert advice, the best clinical hygiene, equipment, and expect to see incredible results and aftercare from Jackie and her friendly team of highly trained medical nurses.

In addition, Jackie and the team also offer spa experiences, where parties of up to 10 people can book out the entire salon and enjoy an indulgent day of pampering with a range of treatments before enjoying a champagne afternoon tea.

Jackie said: “We want to make a visit to Jacqui Mac more than just a clinical experience, we want people to come and enjoy a truly indulgent day of pampering where you have the salon to yourself and you can switch off with friends in a beautiful setting and leave feeling rejuvenated, with a spring in your step and with a smile on your glowing face.”

Over the coming months, the clinic will also be holding demonstration days on the first Saturday of every month leading up to Christmas – including one planned for 7th September.

Tickets for the events can be booked through the website and all are welcome to pop in, meet the staff and see the type of treatments available.

For full treatments and booking details please visit: jacquimac.com

Jacqui Mac Aesthetics, 58 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9PA
T: 01943 618118
E: jacquimacaesthetics@gmail.com
W: jacquimac.com