In support of our nominated charity this year, Chamomile is inviting all of our clients to make a discretionary donation of £1 to Breakthrough Breast Cancer at check out during the month of May.

Please support this very worthy charity.

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee we shall be offering a complimentary glass of fizz with every Facial or Massage (both 55 mins) in May and until 5 June 2012.

Enjoy!

Chamomile Adopts Breakthrough Breast Cancer as Charity of the Year 2012

Chamomile launched its support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer for 2012 at a drinks reception at the Spa on 29 March 2012.

There was a great turnout from Chamomile’s clients as well as supporters of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.  Samantha Barber, Advisory Board Member of the Charity, joined us and shared her personal experience as well as explaining why the work of Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the support of Chamomile in this is so vital.

Thank you to everyone who donated on the night and well done to the winners of the lovely raffle prizes!

Chamomile will be hosting other events throughout the year to raise funds for this very worthy charity.

MENS’ EVENINGS AT CHAMOMILE SANCTUARY

According to the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, men are increasingly aware of their appearance and taking advantage of a wide range of beauty treatments designed especially for men. European men have embraced the spa and beauty treatment arena.

Chamomile Sanctuary, the award-winning luxury day spa at Edinburgh’s West End, is to introduce its own range of treatments for men from 9^th April – just in time for Spring!

The treatment menu will include facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, and selected waxing.

Jon Daly, Captain of Dundee United and David Wotherspoon of Hibs were the first to experience a treatment at Chamomile when they both enjoyed a pedicure ahead of this weekend’s match at Easter Road.

Jon Daly said: ‘Feeling good is not just a female domain!  After 90 minutes running around the pitch we feel stress just as others do.  Massage is a perfect treatment for a footballer.

‘All that training and playing football does mean that our feet do ache sometimes too and don’t always look very pretty!  A pedicure is a new experience for me!’

Jilly Kinsella, Director of Beauty at the spa, said: ‘With interest in men’s grooming growing and such a wide range of products available for men generally, it makes sense for us to increase our range to include specialist treatments.  How many of our husbands or partners have tried our products and really appreciated the results!

‘Just as we ladies always want to look and feel good ahead of an important meeting or event for example, and perhaps have a manicure, then so do men!  A professional manicure is sometimes offered at a barbershop as men embrace the pampering. Not only does a manicure feel good, it can be helpful in keeping a man well groomed and polished.’

Mens’ grooming evenings are Mondays only.  Treatments range in price and include £35 for a manicure; £45 for a pedicure; Swedish massage £60 and facial £65.

For further information or to book please call 0131-220 1000 or visit www.chamomilesanctuary.com.  Chamomile Sanctuary was a UK Beauty Salon of the Year finalist at the Professional Beauty Awards 2012.

Chamomile beat the Valentine’s Blues with our Flirting Masterclass on Tuesday 14 Feb!

About 15 ladies joined us for flirty cocktails from The Consulting Rooms at The Bonham and a flirting masterclass by Karen Barr of Beswitchedon.  Karen provided us with some great thoughts on the behaviour of the opposite sex as well as flirting tips.  There was also some hilarity thrown in too!

Finally our very own Leanne did some fabulous make overs!

Thank you to everyone who came along. It was a very enjoyable night.

To mark its nomination as a finalist in the 2012 UK Professional Beauty Awards, Chamomile Sanctuary has confirmed Breakthrough Breast Cancer as its charity partner for the year.

The luxury day spa, discreetly located in Edinburgh’s West End, will work with the charity in 2012 to raise the profile of breast cancer and highlight the importance of regular self-checking with their clients while aiming to raise much needed funds.

Managing Director, Justine Mitchell, said: ‘This charity is a perfect fit for our business and we’re delighted to be able to support the important work they do here in Scotland.

‘Regrettably, breast cancer has become more prevalent in recent years as the importance of checking regularly is paramount.  We’ll be highlighting Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s ‘TLC’ advice on our website.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Scotland.  In Scotland alone over 4400 women are diagnosed and 1000 women will die from the disease in Scotland every year.

‘We are planning to undertake a number of fund-raising initiatives throughout the year from serving pink cup cakes with our tea which many clients enjoy after their treatments to offering other corporate supporters of Breakthrough Breast Cancer a discount on exclusive use of Chamomile Sanctuary.’

Audrey Birt, Breakthrough’s Director in Scotland commented. “We are absolutely delighted to have the support of the Chamomile Sanctuary this year.  Breakthrough are working across Scotland to improve breast cancer detection, provide better diagnosis and find the best, tailored treatments and care for everyone.  We fund Scotland’s only dedicated breast cancer research unit, located here in Edinburgh, to ensure we can make real changes to families affected by breast cancer. The support of the Chamomile Sanctuary will make a real difference to our work here.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a charity registered in England & Wales (No.1062636) and Scotland (No.SC039058).

We are pleased to announce that Chamomile has been named as a finalist in the category of Beauty Salon of the Year in the UK Professional Beauty Awards 2012.

The Awards ceremony will take place on 4 March 2012.

We are delighted that we have made it to the Finals again and would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for all of their support in the short time we have been open and of course a huge thank you to our fantastic Team.

Chamomile Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Hamilton & Inches

We were delighted to celebrate our one year anniversary with Hamilton & Inches on 2 November 2011.

Over 80 of Chamomile’s clients joined us to celebrate with champagne, canapes, conversation and most importantly wonderful jewels including diamonds, Stephen Webster jewellery and much, much more.

We would just like to say thank you to all of our clients who came along to our Party and supported us and also to those who could not make it.

Thank you also to Stephen & Alice Paterson of Hamilton & Inches for bringing such beautiful jewellery.

Chamomile Sanctuary join with The Rutland Hotel

Edinburgh’s West End Village is home to a fascinating array of independent boutiques, award-winning retailers, buzzing bars and contemporary restaurants.  This network of vibrant Georgian streets provides the perfect location for locals and visitors to explore Edinburgh’s New Town.

The Rutland Hotel is a landmark in the West End; a 4* boutique hotel with popular bar, award winning restaurant and late lounge.

The Rutland has joined forces with award winning Spa, Chamomile Sanctuary, just a short walk from the hotel, to offer visitors a relaxing and renewing experience during their stay in Edinburgh.  The package consists of bed and breakfast for two people for two nights and a three course dinner in the restaurant.  In addition, choose two treatments to enjoy at the luxurious Day Spa; a mini facial and massage, one hour luxury pedicure or mini manicure and mini pedicure.

Package available for bookings between 1^st September 2011 and 31^st March 2012 (excludes December).  Prices for two people, including two spa treatment (one for each person or two treatments for one), bed and breakfast for two nights and a three course meal in our award winning restaurant on one night.

Appointments at Chamomile are subject to availability.

Prices start from £450.

For more information, or to make a booking with The Rutland contact Reception 0131 229 3402 or info@therutlandhotel.com.