Rewind to just a month ago and you’d be hard pushed to get an appointment with any of London’s top facialists but now, with more time to dedicate to new clients and tech lending itself to virtual one-to-ones, many of these pros are accessible and available at the touch of a button. Through in-depth consultations and digital close-ups, they can talk you through your routine, advise on new rituals and offer up invaluable product recommendations for the ultimate in bespoke beauty. We’ve rounded up the best virtual facials on offer from the capital’s top specialists.
Nichola Joss
One of the beauty industry’s most revered skincare experts and the originator of the miraculous “Inner Facial’, in which she puts her hands inside your mouth to lift and tone, Joss has started hosting regular Instagram Live sessions during lockdown, as well as offering virtual facials via half hour massage tutorials and skin consultations on a one-to-one basis. Creating a personalised skincare plan just for you, she’ll also reveal some of her trade secrets so you can get the A-list glow she’s famed for.
£99, visit calendly.com to book
Abigail James
Famed for her holistic approach and high-tech equipment, Abigail is a veteran of helpful YouTube tutorials but now she’s offering up her expertise with a more personal approach. Promising to sort out your skincare regime, her virtual consultations are open to both new and existing clients and comprise of an initial meet and (virtual) greet followed by a follow up if needed. She can also send out replacement skincare products, if you happen to be running low.
From £60, visit abigailjames.com to book
Jasmina Vico
“Making the most of this uncertain time to reflect, reset and rethink your habits and daily routines is the mindset I believe will help us get through this,” is how Jasmina Vico revealed to her thousands of followers and clients (including Jodie Comer and Saoirse Ronan, who rave about her trademark ‘Vico Glow’) that she’d be starting to offer 30-minute virtual facials through online consultations. With costs fully redeemable against your first (or next) face-to-face treatment, she promises to share everything from general skincare guidance to honing in on specific skin concerns that might be getting you down.
£150, email [email protected] to book
Michaella Bolder
Facial massage maestro Bolder is always reporting back on the latest product launches as well as old favourites, so chances are you’ll already own something she recommends using in your at-home facial. Alongside her Insta stories she’s now offering virtual video consultations via Zoom. Once you’ve told her about your skin, she’ll quiz you on what you’re using and offer appropriate advice, whether that’s streamlining your steps or adding in new active ingredients. She’ll also show you how to expertly massage your face, mirroring the moves until you get it spot on.
£80, email [email protected] to book
Teresa Tarmey
Now you can get the woman behind Kate Moss and Sienna Miller’s glowy complexions streamed straight to your computer screen. All you have to do is purchase Teresa’s 12-week microneedling kit and, in return, you’ll receive her favourite retinol and SPF, as well as a complimentary FaceTime or Skype to ensure you’re using the kit correctly. Designed to rejuvenate skin in double quick time, the idea is that by the time you leave self-isolation you’ll have the springiest skin of your life. She’s also hosting Instagram Lives every Tuesday at 8pm with other industry experts, like Dr Wassim Taktouk and Rosemary Ferguson, to talk all things beauty.
£350, visit teresatarmey.com to book
Beata Aleksandrowicz
An advocate for the power of touch rather than an overload of products, Beata’s massage method (which she devised herself) is so renowned it’s used at top spas across the world. Now, via her virtual facials and therapies, she’s planning to pass her method on to you. And while it might not include her beloved gong baths, it will still target the practical, emotional and energetic aspects of your life that could be triggering everything from anxiety to tight facial muscles. The hour-long sessions take place over Skype or FaceTime, and you can choose from the Aleksandrowicz System Face Massage 101, the Emotional Facelift (focusing on the connection between mind and body) or Theta Healing (a bespoke energy session).
From £185, visit beata.website to book
Pfeffer Sal
At this renowned science-led, holistic clinic there’s no hierarchy of therapists, because they’re all equally expert at targeting problematic skin to achieve stellar results. With a reputation amongst those in-the-know for being the best in the business, they’re now offering four virtual treatments via their team of pros, including their founder, Andrea Pfeffer. Choose from the Online Skin MOT – a quick 30-minute intro to a healthier skin journey; the Massage Masterclass, which teaches you all the need-to-know techniques; the Spring Clean Your Routine, where your therapist will analyse and offer advice based on what you’re already using; and the Guided Home Facial, where product packs are delivered to your door prior to your skincare consultation. Then, once you dial in, you’ll be talked through every step of the facial, including when to use what. You’ll be a pro before you know it.
From £50, visit pfeffersal.com to book
Katie White
Holistic therapist, nutritionist and owner of Re:lax Skin Studio, Katie White takes into consideration your skin, lifestyle and nutritional wellbeing before she begins prescribing products and recommendations to suit you. Over an hour-long Skype session, you call the shots on whether you want a fully comprehensive MOT or a one-to-one lesson on how to give yourself a Gua’Sha facial. With regular hot topics such as rosacea and acne discussed on her Instagram feed, she’s also recently launched weekly workshops for followers to tune in to.
£70, visit relax-ldn.com to book
