StyleNest headed to London’s Chelsea Harbour for a signature Russie Blanche massage at five-star, luxury hotel the Wyndham Grand.
Russian beauty brand, Russie Blanche takes the natural goodness native to the Baltic region and blends it into beautiful, luxury beauty products. The brand was created by ex-model and the last Miss USSR, Julia Lemigova. And although blessed with fortunate genes, Julia is also a great poster girl for a good skincare regime.
This summer, luxury London spa Blue Harbour Club & Spa at the five-star Wyndham Grand has added Russie Blanche to its treatment portfolio, joining the likes of Aromatherapy Associates and Voya. The menu comprises four treatments exclusive to Blue Harbour; the Signature Massage, the Siberian Petals Facial, the Signature Ritual Treatment and a Hot Oil Massage.
StyleNest headed to the spa, which sits nestled away from city life in idyllic Chelsea Harbour, to try out the Russie Blanche Signature Massage.
Blending traditional Russian beauty traditions, expert French knowledge and 100% natural ingredients, such as Siberian Ginseng and Golden Root, the Signature Massage is a demonstration of the brand’s hard-earned knowledge and expertise.
After a rest in the spa’s peaceful relaxation room, we head to our treatment room where our therapist explains what’s to be in store and puts us at ease. Depending on your needs you can choose from one of three Signature Massages: one to tone, one to relax and one to invigorate.
With a busy week ahead we went for the invigorating massage. If you’re not sure however, the therapist can let you smell each of the three essential oils and whichever one you’re more drawn to is more than likely to be the one your body is crying out for.
Our therapist worked the oils into our skin through a series of refined Russian techniques. Unlike other massages we’ve had, the Russie Blanche is much more physical, with stretches to lengthen the body back out, and deep muscle massaging to work out those knots and pains.
Starting on the back, working down the legs, the tummy, arms and finally the neck and shoulders, it took a while to get used to the different techniques, but after a while we were in a blissful slumber. The essential Ginseng and Golden Root is also great for boosting your immune system – perfect if city life is taking its toll.
After the 60minute treatment, our knots and pains had gone, shoulders and spine felt straight and where they should be, and weeks of sitting at a desk were eased.
If you’re suffering from the dreaded ‘desk’ shoulders or just looking for a little immune boost to see you through the summer, this Russie Blanche’s Signature Massage is a must-try. It’ll also leave skin super smooth and looking radiant, perfect now that summer has finally appeared.
The Russie Blanche Signature Massage is priced at £75 for 60minutes or £95 for 90minutes.
The Blue Harbour Health Club & Spa, Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XG Tel. 020 7300 5011 www.wyndhamgrandlondon.co.uk
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