I've lived in Carluke for years and normally head into Glasgow for anything beauty related, one short trip to the Beauty Clinic reminded me why.
The shop itself was fine, decorated on the cheap and looking a bit tired but clean and tidy. I was taken on my appointment time and the beautician was warm and friendly. Unfortunately, as I reclined for her to tidy up my eyebrows I realised that this wasn't going to be fun. Not that having the hairs above my eyes ripped out with warm wax is my idea of a fun afternoon but normally I don't mind it too much. This time was different because I was trying to endure this whilst holding my breath. The rank smell of stale cigarette smoke from the beautician was strong, overpowering and really not what you want getting a beauty treatment.
All I could do was to be very grateful that she was quick and efficient and that I wasn't having a facial. Needless to say I won't be rushing back. read more