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New Year, New You Health, Fitness & Beauty ‘N Top-to-toe


For those looking to enter the new year with a fresh frame of mind (and body), these treatments provide the perfect roadmap to a 2026 wellness reset. Words: Anna Evdokimou


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ew year, new me’ is a tried and tested phrase and, quite frankly, it’s as cliched as they come. But


it’s difficult to refute that the month of January tends to ignite a ravenous appetite for transformation in me — both on the outside and inside. For the former, I maintain that


less is always more — and that you needn’t initiate a full-blown aesthetic overhaul in order to feel refreshed for the year ahead. Instead, small, subtle therapies and treatments can go a long way in lifting your spirits — and your look — without setting your bank account back too far. If you’re looking for a self-care pick-me-up or two to ring in the new era, here are my top recommendations.


Keratin treatment Tis semi-permanent smoothing treatment is one that I return to often. If you have unruly curls like mine, this service will work the wonders that you’ve long searched for in a hair appointment — transforming your strands into smooth, heat-sealed locks. I recommend paying a visit to


Orel Hair and Beauty, which offers a standout smoothing service, as well as a stunning salon environment in the luxurious Knightsbridge. Te treatment sees a vegan keratin blend infused into your hair and sealed with a blow-dry before a final style. It should last two to four months — depending on hair type — and you can follow up the treatment with a restorative ‘ hair Botox’. £275. orelhairandbeauty.com


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Professional teeth whitening A dental revamp can make a world of difference to your overall self-esteem


A new standard in wellbeing


As health and longevity take centre stage in 2026, many people are no longer satisfied with generic advice or a patchwork of disconnected treatments. Instead, they’re seeking clarity, direc- tion and a single, intelligent plan for their long-term wellbeing. With clin- ics in Birmingham & Solihull, Achieve Health has created precisely this: a fully integrated, future focused system that brings every element of health un- der one roof. Achieve Health’s model is built on


the principle that meaningful, lasting health requires more than one interven- tion. Expert physiotherapy and rehabil- itation, comprehensive blood testing, genetic analysis, VO2 max assessments, strength and conditioning, nutrition and dietetics, performance psychology and science-led longevity programmes are all delivered as part of one coordi- nated ecosystem. Each specialist works from the same information, enabling clients to receive a unified, personalised roadmap rather than conflicting opin- ions or isolated treatments. Physiotherapists and rehabilita-


tion experts employ evidence based techniques to reduce pain, restore movement and improve biomechanics — often resolving long standing issues that


traditional care has struggled


to address. Yet this forms only the starting point of a far wider, intercon- nected approach. Advanced blood testing and genetic


insights give clients a level of personal understanding few have ever accessed. From hormone function to metabolic health and nutrient status, this data provides a clear scientific foundation


on which medical professionals, phys- iotherapists, coaches and nutrition experts design precise, effective strate- gies for long-term improvement. VO2 max testing adds another vital


layer. VO2 max offers a clinically accu- rate measure of cardiovascular fitness and informs highly targeted condition- ing programmes. Strength and conditioning special-


ists then build on this foundation, enhancing the key pillars of healthy ageing: muscle mass, bone density, mobility and functional movement. Tese elements are central to protect- ing independence, performance and quality of life well into later years. To complete the picture, Achieve Health’s performance psychology service helps clients develop the mindset and behav- ioural consistency needed to sustain progress. By addressing motivation, resilience and stress, psychological coaching ensures physical gains trans- late into long-term habits. Tis depth of collaboration is ex-


ceptionally rare. Instead of navigating multiple providers or piecing togeth- er conflicting plans, clients receive a seamless, team-driven system de- signed to improve movement, perfor- mance and lifelong vitality. By uniting medical


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If you have unruly curls, this keratin treatment will work wonders


— especially if you’ve spent the festive season indulging in all things bad- for-teeth. While there are quite a few teeth-whitening kits on the market these days, I’d recommend going the extra mile and booking yourself in for an appointment at Bespoke Smile in London or Marlow, where you’ll be given a full dental health check (including an X-ray), as well as bespoke trays for you to take home and use along with high-quality whitening gels. Results can be seen in as little as two weeks — and you can book in a deep clean before treatment to remove surface stains. From £350. bespokesmile.co.uk


HydraFacial If there’s one facial that delivers almost immediate results, it’s the Hydra. Developed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the face, it’s the optimum treatment to add to your new year rejuvenation agenda. At Update Aesthetics on Harley


Street and Bristol and Truro, leading skin expert Nina Prisk uses advanced vortex technology to create a brighter complexion via ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and copper peptides — leaving you with a youthful, glowing look. However, the pièce de résistance


of this treatment is the extraction process that removes debris from pores: it’ll feel as though all the stressors of 2025 are being physically removed from you. From £80. update-aesthetics.co.uk


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