Kindred Beauty Therapy

Kindred Beauty Therapy 📲 Book online: https://bookings.gettimely.com/kindredbeautytherapy/bb/book
📍 428 Whitmore Way Basildon SS14 2HB
🏆️ Basildon's Multi-Award-Winning Beauty Salon

Kindred Beauty Therapy was originally opened in August 2000 (as Ladies & Gentlemen Salon), and some of our staff members have been here from day one! For the last 20+ years the salon has been evolving, adapting to the ever changing trends and needs of our clients. Our lovely little team are more like a family, and we have a great bond with our clients too. Our brand philosophy is based on providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with a personal touch baked right in :-)

👀✨ SKIN SCHOOL: How Do I Get Rid Of Puffy Eye Bags?“I always look tired… even when I’m not 😩”Puffy under-eyes are one of...
16/08/2026

👀✨ SKIN SCHOOL: How Do I Get Rid Of Puffy Eye Bags?
“I always look tired… even when I’m not 😩”
Puffy under-eyes are one of the most common concerns we see — and they can be caused by a few different things:
• Fluid retention
• Poor circulation
• Thinning or weakened skin
• Lack of sleep
• Stress 😵‍💫
• Natural ageing
So the key isn’t just “hydration” — it’s supporting the entire eye area properly 💗
Here’s what actually helps 👇
✨ Reducing puffiness & fluid build-up:
Ingredients like caffeine help to gently constrict blood vessels and reduce that swollen, puffy look — especially first thing in the morning.
✨ Strengthening & firming the skin:
As the skin under the eyes becomes thinner, bags can look more obvious. Peptides help support collagen production, making the area feel firmer and more supported over time.
✨ Deep hydration (without heaviness):
Lightweight hydration (like hyaluronic acid) plumps the skin and smooths the area — without causing congestion or milia.
✨ Brightening & evening out tone:
Ingredients like licorice root and antioxidants help reduce the appearance of dark circles and dullness, so the whole eye area looks fresher and more awake ✨
✨ Protecting & calming the skin:
Antioxidants (like green tea and pomegranate) help defend against environmental stress and soothe irritation — which can make tired eyes look worse.
In the salon we use a lightweight peptide-based eye serum that combines these types of ingredients to support the eye area in a really gentle but effective way 💗
And for deeper or more stubborn under-eye concerns, treatments like skin boosters can help improve hydration and skin quality from within 👀✨
✨ KEEP SENDING in your questions! Drop it in the comments or send us a message!
Let's help each other feel skin confident 💖

15/08/2026

✨ Kindred Beauty Weekly Wellness: Your Weekly Schedule Reset 🗓️ ✨

Hello everyone! 💗 This week I’m sharing a simple but powerful tip I started using when I became a salon owner — and it’s made me feel so much less chaotic while actually getting more done in less time.

📖 The magic? Writing out a weekly schedule.

It sounds basic (and it is), but that’s exactly why it works — it’s super easy to implement.

Here’s how:
🗓️ Start by mapping out what your week currently looks like. It doesn’t have to be super detailed, just a mostly-accurate picture of your commitments.

📅 If you use a diary or phone calendar, you can go a step further and update your schedule each week to add irregular appointments and plans for a clear view of what’s ahead.

📱 And if you’re feeling extra nerdy like me, pin it to your phone homescreen so you can see your week at a glance 😃

💡 The goal isn’t to cram in more work — it’s to spot those little gaps of time you do have and use them intentionally… whether it’s for life admin, hobbies, or more of the things you actually enjoy.

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Here’s something that really opened my eyes:
My phone showed me I was spending 5–6 hours a week scrolling on social media 😳 That’s enough time for a week’s worth of workouts, meal prepping, or even learning a new skill!

So I started shuffling my schedule, moving things like chores and errands into the week — and suddenly my weekends felt so much freer. ✨

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📝 Want to try it?
I’ve made a free Weekly Schedule Template you can download and personalise.
Grab it here 👉 https://bit.ly/kindred-beauty-weekly-schedule
And if you’re watching on Instagram, you’ll find it in our Wellness Library (link in bio) 💗

👀 Last Thursday was an EXCITING day for Kindred Beauty Therapy! 🤩After setting up our online shop just  recently... we m...
11/08/2026

👀 Last Thursday was an EXCITING day for Kindred Beauty Therapy! 🤩

After setting up our online shop just recently... we made our first ever online sale! 🍾🥳🥂

A total stranger all the way in Cambridge ordered our silky, soft-scented, "botox-in-a-bottle"... dreamy retinol night cream! 👇😍

Here's hoping she loves it as much as we do! 📬💌

Check out the shop here and give us a shout if you'd like a recommendation! 🤩

https://kindredbeautytherapy.myshopify.com/

Insta: comment SHOP

👩‍🎓 Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy Apprenticeships — Fully Funded For 16-24 Year Olds — Basildon🗓️ Enrol NOW for apprentices...
04/08/2026

👩‍🎓 Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy Apprenticeships — Fully Funded For 16-24 Year Olds — Basildon

🗓️ Enrol NOW for apprenticeship training starting this October at Kindred Beauty School.

Why train with Kindred Beauty School?

💗 Learn in a real, award-winning beauty salon.
💗 Small group training - max. 6 learners
💗 Individual support & guidance
💗 Gain real salon knowledge and industry expectations.
💗 Build confidence alongside practical skills.
💗 Learn the professionalism, organisation and client care that employers (and clients!) really value.

My goal isn't just to help you gain a qualification...

✔️ It's to help you become the kind of therapist that clients trust, salons want to employ, and who has the confidence to build a long and successful career.

YOU WILL NEED TO BE EMPLOYED IN A BEAUTY SALON / SPA (which we can help you with!)

This opportunity is for your day-release funded beauty therapy training.

📩 Send me a message or an email for more info!

[email protected]

Leah 💗

📍428 Whitmore Way | Basildon | SS14 2HB

👀✨ SKIN SCHOOL: What Can I Do About Open Pores?If you've ever looked in the mirror and wished your pores looked smaller....
02/08/2026

👀✨ SKIN SCHOOL: What Can I Do About Open Pores?
If you've ever looked in the mirror and wished your pores looked smaller... you're definitely not alone! 💗
The first thing to know is that you can't permanently change the size of your pores — genetics play a big part.
BUT... you absolutely can make them look much less noticeable. ✨
Pores often appear larger when they're:
• Filled with oil and dead skin cells
• Congested with blackheads
• Surrounded by skin that's losing firmness with age
So instead of trying to "shrink" your pores, the goal is to keep them as clean and healthy as possible.
💡 This means:

✨ Cleansing thoroughly every day
✨ Exfoliating regularly (without overdoing it!)
✨ Using a clay mask occasionally to absorb excess oil and help keep pores clear
✨ Keeping your skin well hydrated
✨ Using ingredients like retinol to encourage healthy skin renewal
✨ Wearing SPF every day to protect collagen and help maintain skin firmness
As collagen naturally declines with age, the skin around our pores becomes less supportive, making them appear larger. Looking after your skin now can make a real difference in the years to come. 💗
Remember... beautiful skin isn't poreless skin. Everyone has pores! Healthy, balanced skin will always look better than skin that's been scrubbed, stripped and over-treated.
✨ KEEP SENDING in your questions! Drop it in the comments or send us a message!
Let's help each other feel skin confident 💖

01/08/2026

✨ Kindred Beauty Weekly Wellness: The Power of Affirmations ✨

Did you know your mind doesn’t know the difference between what’s real and what’s imagined? 🧠💗

That’s why affirmations are so powerful.

An affirmation is simply a positive statement you repeat to yourself again and again — to gently rewire your beliefs, shift your energy, and (over time) shape the reality you experience.

Here’s why they work 👇
Your subconscious mind is like a sponge. It’s always listening to your self-talk — whether it’s positive or negative.

If you’ve spent years thinking:
❌ “I’m not good enough.”
❌ “I never stick to anything.”
❌ “I’m just not confident.”

…your subconscious has accepted those as truths.

Affirmations help you rewrite that narrative and create new patterns.

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💡 How to make it stick:
✔️ Start small: Repeat affirmations that feel gentle & believable
✔️ Say them out loud (even if you feel a bit silly at first — I used to!)
✔️ Put them where you’ll see them daily (mine are on my wardrobe door!)
✔️ Anchor them to habits — say them in the car, while brushing your teeth, or getting ready

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🌸 The takeaway?
You can use the power of your mind to support the version of you that you’re becoming.
Start feeding your subconscious with kind, uplifting thoughts — and watch how your actions and energy begin to shift.

✨ I’ve created a free Affirmation Prompts Sheet to help you write your own powerful, personalised affirmations.

✍️ Comment LIBRARY to download it from the Wellness Library on the Kindred Beauty Therapy website 💗

💗✨ WEEKLY WIN WEDNESDAY! ✨💗Time for this week's big question... 👀👇 If you had to give up EVERY beauty treatment except O...
29/07/2026

💗✨ WEEKLY WIN WEDNESDAY! ✨💗

Time for this week's big question... 👀

👇 If you had to give up EVERY beauty treatment except ONE... which would you keep forever? 👇

💆‍♀️ Massage
✨ Facials
💅 Nails
👁️ Lashes & Brows
🦶 Pedicures
🌞 Sunbeds
💖 Or something else?

You can only choose ONE! 😱

Tell us your answer in the comments and, if you like, let us know why! We'd love to see which treatment comes out on top. 😍

🎁 One lucky commenter will be randomly selected to receive a little self-care surprise from us!

Good luck... and let the debate begin! 👇😂

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💄 SKIN SCHOOL: Why Does My Makeup Sit So Badly On My Skin?!You know the feeling…Your makeup goes on looking great — and ...
26/07/2026

💄 SKIN SCHOOL: Why Does My Makeup Sit So Badly On My Skin?!
You know the feeling…
Your makeup goes on looking great — and then suddenly it’s:
• separating
• clinging to dry patches
• sliding off your nose
• settling into lines
• or just looking… a bit weird 😅
Most of the time, it’s not the makeup causing the problem — it’s the skin underneath.
Here are some of the most common reasons 👇
✨ Dehydrated skin
When skin lacks water, makeup can cling to flaky patches or look uneven.
✨ Too much exfoliation
Overusing acids or scrubs can disrupt the skin barrier, making makeup sit patchy or textured.
✨ Too much oil
If your skin produces excess oil, makeup can start sliding or separating throughout the day.
✨ Product layering issues
Sometimes skincare and makeup formulas just don’t play nicely together — especially if you’re mixing lots of different textures.
✨ Your skin barrier needs support
When the barrier is compromised, skin can become rough, irritated or uneven, which makes makeup harder to apply smoothly.
The fix usually isn’t better makeup — it’s better skin preparation 💗
Think:
💧 Hydration
🧴 Barrier-supporting skincare
☀️ Daily SPF
✨ Gentle, consistent routines
When your skin is healthy and balanced, makeup tends to behave much better too 🧖‍♀️
✨ KEEP SENDING in your questions! Drop it in the comments or send us a message!
Let's help each other feel skin confident 💖

25/07/2026

✨ Morning vs Evening Routines ✨

You don’t need a Pinterest-Perfect morning and evening routine to be productive or well-balanced…
You just need one that works with your natural energy rhythms 💗

For me personally:
☀️ Morning = Physical Energy:
This is my window for workouts. If I don’t do it first thing, it’s not happening later! 😅
I have total respect for people who can hit the gym after work at 6pm… that’s not me 😂

🧠 Evening = Mental Clarity & Creativity:
Mornings? I’m indecisive and easily stuck in decision fatigue (yes… even over which trainers to wear 🙈).
Evenings? That’s when my ideas flow. It’s my prime time for planning, journaling, and organising.

⏰ Middle of the day = Action Mode:
This is when I get stuck into my tasks — the things I’ve already planned out the night before.

But your rhythm might be totally different…
Maybe your lunch break is your best thinking time.
Maybe your evening is for complete switch-off.

💡 The takeaway?
Listen to your mind + body.
Notice when you’re naturally energised… and when you slow down.
Then build your wellness habits around that ✨

And if you want a little help mapping it out, I’ve created a Morning vs Evening Routine Planner so you can sketch out what works for you 💗

📲 Comment LIBRARY to download the planner! 💗

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428 Whitmore Way
Basildon
SS142HB

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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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