Whether you're planning to look Glam for your Christmas party or family gathering, there are some great local businesses for you to discover.
From beauty, nails and fashion, here's our guide to what's on offer in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Arkova offers the signature Glow-up experience. An exclusive triple collaboration between Parris Shapley Hair Expertise, Francesca Griffin and Dr Bevan Aesthetics. Hosted at Arkova Beauty House, the experience offers bespoke hair styling, brow and lash treatment, and expert skin rejuvenation.
The Box Edit Boutique is housed in a converted train carriage in Goodsheds, offering an alternative to chain store shopping. Their passion for supporting independent businesses is what motivates Helen and Ashley to curate a strong collection of women's clothing and has a great selection of Christmas gifting ideas this festive season.
With nine years of experience in all things browns, Mollie Williams Brows is a lash-expert working from her home salon, offering everything from Brows, Facials, Waxing, Lashes and more.
RR Aesthetics is a Barry-based beauty salon with fully qualified, insured beauty aestheticians and injectors. Experts in microblading, lip fillers and anti-ageing injections and medical facials, coupled with professional advice and consultations.
Zen Botanica is a holistic and beauty clinic, based in the Stables on Castleland Street in Barry. Offering a wide range of massage, healing and beauty treatments, including its Wellness for Winter Package, an opportunity to rebalance the body, mind and soul in a 2.15-hour session.

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