The new wave of wellness treatments in Wimbledon

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The worlds of beauty and wellness are becoming increasingly intertwined. At a recent event at Gina Conway’s salon within Elys Wimbledon, guests were invited to explore some of the latest developments in skin health, hair restoration and relaxation therapies.

Alongside demonstrations of microneedling and hair regeneration treatments, visitors heard from nutrition experts about the role of collagen and supplements in supporting hair and skin health. The event also showcased several newer additions to the salon’s wellness offering, including an infrared sauna, a Wellness Pod massage chair and a vibroacoustic therapy table due to launch soon.

One of the themes running throughout the afternoon was the growing interest in supporting beauty from within. Representatives from GLOWWA, the hair wellness brand founded by nutritional therapist Suzanne Cooper, spoke about the importance of nutrition in hair, skin and overall health.

Cooper launched the brand after experiencing hair loss and struggling to find supplements that combined high-quality ingredients with a science-led approach. The result was GLOWWA’s Hair Food range, designed to support healthy hair growth while also addressing wider aspects of wellbeing.

The discussion also focused on collagen, and the potential benefits of supplements for skin, hair, nails and joints, and even gut health.

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The afternoon also looked at one of the salon’s newest offerings: Dermapen microneedling. Using a Dermapen device, the treatment creates microscopic injuries in the skin. These trigger the body’s natural healing response, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin while also improving the absorption of targeted skincare ingredients.

While microneedling is typically used to address age-associated skin concerns on the face, it is also proving popular for acne issues and pigmentation. Guests heard how it is being used for other areas of the body such as the hands and on the scalp to stimulate hair follicles.

Gina Conway’s latest offering is EXO-GROW, a treatment designed for men and women experiencing thinning hair. Drawing on exosome technology that has become increasingly popular within Korean beauty and aesthetics, the range aims to support healthier, fuller-looking hair. There are also products designed for brows and lashes.

EXO-GROW can be combined with microneedling treatments, allowing active ingredients to penetrate more effectively into the scalp while targeting the hair follicle.

Visitors were also given the opportunity to try the salon’s Wellness Pod massage chair. Combining massage, heat and relaxation programmes, it offers a brief but welcome escape from the pace of daily life.

The salon’s infrared sauna is another recent addition. Unlike traditional saunas, which heat the surrounding air, infrared saunas use radiant heat to warm the body directly. Users often report benefits such as relaxation, improved recovery after exercise and stress reduction.

Another wellness offering due to arrive soon is a vibroacoustic therapy table. The technology combines low-frequency sound vibrations with music delivered through a specialist treatment bed. Originally developed for therapeutic and rehabilitation settings, vibroacoustic therapy is increasingly finding its way into wellness spaces, where it is used to promote relaxation and create a calming sensory experience.

The event offered a snapshot of how beauty and wellness continue to overlap. Whether through nutritional supplements, regenerative skin treatments, hair restoration therapies or relaxation-focused experiences, many of the innovations now appearing in salons are centred on supporting long-term wellbeing alongside traditional beauty treatments.