What is the proper etiquette for tipping beauty professionals?
According to the South African Spa Association, tipping is not expected, but appreciated; 10-20% is sufficient. ‘A tip is yours to give voluntarily, much like a present. If you have a treatment that includes a number of therapists, a single tip may be left which will be split. If you’d like to leave a tip for a specific therapist, let the receptionist know.’ Q: Will my beauty products last longer if I store them in the fridge? A: ‘This isn’t necessary and may even cause problems with the products,’ says John Knowlton, technical director of Skin Nutrition. ‘This urban legend started in the 1990s when several companies launched ranges that were preservative- free. The idea was that having no preservative would make products less likely to cause allergic responses and that the absence of preservatives could be compensated for by storing products in the fridge. In reality, these products had a very short shelf-life even when stored in the fridge. Some products, particularly creams and loti
