Lymphatic drainage and sculpting facial review at Pelle by Nicolle, Whitley Bay

By Ania Askwith

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Meraki Hair and Beauty salon, at 103-107 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay NE26 2ET

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Best for: skincare, facials, beauty treatments, aesthetic treatments, sculpting facial Whitley Bay, lymphatic drainage facial, professional Gua Sha facial, facial massage for puffiness

Is lymphatic drainage and sculpting facial worth the hype? My experience.

I had this treatment at Pelle by Nicolle recently, and a few days on, my skin still feels glowing and super soft.

I opted for a sculpting facial as I’ve been using Gua Sha at home with some positive results, so I wanted to experience a professional facial that focuses on this – and maybe pick up some tips on how to use the tool better at home too.

And I was over the moon with the results!

Lymphatic drainage and sculpting facial – step by step

Here’s a full step by step of the lymphatic drainage and sculpting facial offered by at Pelle by Nicolle —perfect if you’re curious about what’s involved or looking to book one yourself!

• Cleanse with cleansing balm –  Nicolle uses the Elemis balm, and if you’ve ever used it before, you’ll know there just isn’t anything better than this. It’s like a mini aromatherapy moment to start the facial. I use it at home as the first step of my cleansing routine, and I love this product.

• Remove with hot mitts – Warm (and super soft) mitts were used to remove the balm.

• Brush with soft brushes – used to gently stimulate the skin, open up lymph nodes, and get circulation going.

• Second cleanse with foaming cleanser – A light, fresh scented foam left my skin feeling super clean without any tightness.

• Remove with green tea – A unique step – my skin was cleansed with green tea which felt really calming. I will be introducing green tea to my skincare routine after this visit.

• Lymphatic drainage massage (hands) – This was one of my favourite parts. The hands-on massage was deeply relaxing and really helped to reduce puffiness from my face. I could have easily fallen asleep at this point!

• Sculpting techniques (hands) – These movements were a little firmer and more targeted—like a mini workout for my face, but still totally relaxing.

• Gua Sha – The cool stone used to help define and lift, felt amazing on my face.

• Jade roller – Cooling and soothing

• Second round of Gua Sha – We went back in for more sculpting with the Gua Sha to really enhance the lifting effect.

• Closing massage – A gentle, calming massage to let the skin settle.

• Toner – Applied to rebalance the skin after all the massage work.

• LED mask – This felt surprisingly relaxing, and it’s perfect for boosting glow and promoting collagen from within. Nicole opted for the blue light for me to further boost the lymphatic drainage effect.

• Jelly mask with ice globes –There is a lot of masks to choose from and you also have an option of a sheet mask. Nicole used a 24k gold jelly mask (amazing for collagen and skin rejuvenation). Ice globes were used over the top to cool, soothe and depuff. It felt absolutely divine.

• Toner (again) – To refresh and prepare my skin for the final steps.

• Ice globes (again) – A second round for that spa-like, cooling sensation—my skin loved it.

• Moisturiser – Rich but lightweight, this sealed in all the goodness from the facial.

• SPF – The essential final step to protect my now glowing skin (a step I never skip – even on the dullest day, SPF is a non-negotiable for me, and the one Nicolle uses is super light and non-greasy).

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Benefits of the Lymphatic Drainage and Sculpting Facial

What I loved about the treatment

• Super relaxing – you will struggle not to have a little snooze!

• Some steps can be customised – for example, you get to choose which mask you prefer depending on your skin needs and concerns.

• Nicolle makes you feel welcome and relaxed, she is friendly and easy to chat to which makes the visit even nicer.

• The results! My skin still feels refreshed and sculpted. There’s a visible difference in how defined my face looks, and I can’t get over how soft and smooth my skin is.

• Every single product used smelt incredible—it honestly turned the whole experience into the most luxurious hour of pampering.

Location

Pelle by Nicole is based in Meraki Hair and Beauty salon, at 103-107 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay NE26 2ET.

There is a couple of parking spaces right in front of the building, but if they’re full, on street parking is free for an hour – which is perfect as it is the duration of the treatment.

Tips for visiting

• Book in advance – Nicole currently works on weekends – alternative Saturdays and Sundays – so booking in as much advance as possible is a good idea.  I booked mine a few weeks before the treatment to secure my preferred date, but if you follow her on her Instagram, she shares her availability regularly so you can easily check

• Check for special offers – Keep an eye on Nicolle’s insta for promotions and special offers on treatments.

• Try other treatments – Nicole offers a range of treatments, customisable to your skin needs, so have a browse of her offer. I will definitely be back to try some of her other facials.

If you love discovering things to do, places to go, and the best spots to eat and drink in the North East and beyond, be sure to follow my blog for more reviews, recommendations, travel tips, and hidden gems. And for a closer look at my day-to-day experiences, follow me on Instagram @ania.askwith for behind-the-scenes content and even more discoveries! Let’s explore together!

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