2025 We’re Ready For You!

Emma Lockett-Smith • March 11, 2025

Hello lovelies, it's Vee & Em here—and we're over the moon to welcome 2025! This is going to be a year bursting with beauty, wellness, and a host of thrilling new experiences. We've got bespoke treatments, expert-led sessions, and brilliant new partnerships lined up to take your self-care routine to dazzling new heights. Keep your peepers peeled, because we've got some cheeky surprises in store just for you. But before we get carried away, let's kick things off by answering some of your burning questions about our absolute favourite nail brand, Bio Sculpture.

Why We Love Bio Sculpture Gel

We simply have to spill the tea on why we're head over heels for Bio Sculpture Gel! Our clients often ask us, "Why choose Bio Sculpture?" and we always reply with a cheeky grin: it's all about treatments that not only leave your nails looking gorgeous but also care for them in the long run. Bio Sculpture Gel isn’t just any gel—it’s a premium, treatment-first system crafted to strengthen, protect, and nourish your natural nails while delivering a flawless, long-lasting finish. We’re absolutely smitten, and we know you will be too!

What Makes Bio Sculpture Gel Different?

Unlike other builder gels that focus solely on strength and durability, Bio Sculpture Gel puts your nail health front and centre. It's the only medical-grade gel on the market—and here’s a fun fact: they created the very first soak-off gel back in 1988! With years of perfecting their formula, they've truly raised the bar in nail care. And for all you savvy beauties, you'll be delighted to know that Bio Sculpture pots have always been Hema Free. Trust us, once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

Key Benefits of Bio Sculpture Gel:

✔ Nail Health First – Unlike some builder gels that can dehydrate or weaken nails, Biosculpture’s formula is 5-star safety rated, free from harsh chemicals, and actually works to improve the health of your nails.

✔ Lightweight & Flexible – It moves with the natural nail, reducing breakage and damage.

✔ Vegan & Cruelty-Free – A conscious beauty choice without compromise.

✔ Long-Lasting & Chip-Resistant – Provides up to three weeks of beautiful, glossy wear.

✔ Easy, Damage-Free Removal – No harsh filing required, keeping your nails strong.

Bio Sculpture Gel vs. Builder Gel – What’s the Difference?

Feature Bio Sculpture Gel Traditional Builder Gel
Nail Health Focus Yes ✅ No ❌
Strength & Durability High High
Flexibility High Low (More rigid)
Vegan & Cruelty-Free Yes ✅ Not always ❌
Soak-Off Removal Yes ✅ Often requires heavy filing ❌
5-Star Safety Rating Yes ✅ No ❌

While builder gels are designed purely for structure, Bio Sculpture Gel offers the same durability while promoting healthy, flexible nails. This makes it an ideal choice for those who want long-lasting, strong nails without compromising their natural nail health.

Why Choose Bio Sculpture Over Other Builder Gels?

When it comes to your nails, why settle for anything less than a treatment that does it all? With Bio Sculpture, you don’t just get a pretty finish—you score healthier, happier nails with every single treatment. It’s the perfect mix of strength, flexibility, and care, making it the ultimate must-have for anyone who adores high-performance nail products that don’t compromise on nail health. Trust us, your nails will be over the moon!

Your Sanctuary Awaits

We love welcoming you to your very own me time haven at Take Time London! Forget the daily chaos and embrace a little self-indulgence crafted just for you—whether that's a cheeky pamper session or a full day devoted to unwinding. We're all about sharing plenty of chats and laughs, a generous touch of luxury, and heaps of care to help you rediscover what ‘me time’ truly means (however you define it!). Swing by our Instagram @taketimelondonuk for a behind-the-scenes peek at our antics and a sneak preview of what we've got brewing for 2025. And don’t be shy—drop us your beauty or wellness queries (or even a witty remark) and you might just see your question featured in our next blog. Sending love always,

Vee & Em x

Invest In You!

By Peter Bell • December 28, 2019
Now that Christmas is done and dusted for another year, January is about investing in yourself. Come on you’ve earned it… read on for 31 days of happiness and wellbeing… It is well-known the benefits of mindfulness, relaxation and generally taking time to switch off and simply be. But in our packed lives, we feel guilty for taking that time. And it comes at a price, not only for our own wellbeing but also for those around us – as the air steward always says, you need to put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others! Our ethos at Take Time London is to offer a little sanctuary from the stresses of daily life. Our Wimbledon Village boutique creates a spa-like ambience where you can chill – sip on lemon-infused water, herbal tea, or a glass of sparkly – your call – while listening to a podcast, and some calming or energising music, depending on your mood. Or just sit back, turn off your phone and breathe. Treatments are more than just a beauty necessity but restorative, too. Every aspect is designed to work on an holistic level from the moment you step into the boutique to when you leave – feeling lighter, brighter and revitalised. So, if you’re ready for your January me-time makeover, then we’ll begin…head to toe…. Wow brows Your brows can make a huge difference to your overall facial features. A good brow shape and colour tailored to you will frame the face and lift the eye area. Our treatments include quick tints and shaping, and if your brows are a long way from being what you want them to be, we can start the journey with a complete brow ‘road trip’, working with you over the next six months to get the perfect look for you. For long-term colour, consider micro-blading. PhiBrows is a semi-permanent technique that will give natural results for longer. Don’t battle with lashes Lash lifts are proving hugely popular, enhancing what nature gave you in an astoundingly effective way. We gently lift then tint the lashes, give you a fuller-looking set. As an alternative, false lashes can be used to give you a naturally-looking flutter or something altogether more dramatic with sweeping length and fullness. The power of a good massage Most of us are guilty of spending far too long poring over screens, resulting in knotted necks and shoulders. Our head, neck and shoulder massage is 10 minutes of pure heaven, relaxing tense muscles and leaving you feeling lighter and looser. Hand sanctuary Looking after your nails is an instant way to boost your mood, and signals to yourself and others that you really are worth it! You could start with a paraffin wax treatment – this is incredible in the colder months when hands are in need of some TLC. We have a range of options for the perfect manicure but they all include cuticle work, shaping, and buffing. Our luxury Salt of the Earth manicure uses hand-harvested salt from the Great Lake in Utah to exfoliate and includes a hand mask and massage. Then choose a colour from over 70 in the Glossy Bio Gemini polish range, which are 100% vegan and free from toxic chemicals. Our gel manis, meanwhile, include the Evo Oxygenating Gel, designed to allow the nail to breathe. Pedi…cures If you have uncomfortable feet, you’re not going to feel good. A Footlogix pedicure can set your feet back on the path to health and ultimate comfort. This 10-step process will target problem areas and includes an after-care prescription. We also offer a Salt of the Earth pedicure, which includes exfoliation and mask, and our Me-Time pedi includes a blissful calf and foot massage. Beauty boosters Choose from one of our fabulous boosting treatments as an add-on to your treatment. We have a thermal powder, which warms up on the skin to release muscle tension, a hydration booster with Hyaluronic Acid which helps achieve hydration by attracting 1000 times its weight in water from the humidity in the air, or we have an anti-ageing booster to revitalise skin. Whatever you choose, from simple 15-minute fixes to an afternoon of pampering, this is all about looking after you. And that is one New Year resolution worth keeping. #yourtimeisnow

All that glitters… Christmas gift ideas yule love

By Peter Bell • December 7, 2019
Forget three French hens, two turtle doves, and partridges in pear trees… although we may well get at least nine ladies dancing with these great gift ideas. Here’s Take Time London’s ultimate guide to what those special people in your life really want for Christmas… On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… All About The Eyes Gift Set, £60, RRP £74 We’ve put together a simply gorgeous gift box that will really enhance the eyes with an HD Brows Colourfix brow gel, Browtec pencil, and a Nouveau Lashes Enhance mascara that works brilliantly on both natural and false lashes. We’ve also popped in a gentle eye make-up remover, and some strip lashes. Plus, there’s a voucher too for 30% of any service in January. Eyes, eyes, baby… On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Time To Get Lucky, £18 This nail varnish duo from Nails Inc offers two full-sized polishes at an incredible price. With brilliant shine, and chip-resistant, these polishes are a must for gorgeous nails on the go. And we just love the packaging – like your best bauble ever, hang several on your tree as party gifts to spoil your guests. On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Soul Candles Light up, light up with some gorgeous candles from this Shropshire-based company that specialises in 100% natural candles. With pure essential oils and no animal ingredients or paraffin, this is a greener candle choice, and they look and smell divine. On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Dadi Scrub This avocado and jojoba scrub can be used on hands, feet and body, leaving skin silky smooth and nourished. Based on the hugely popular Dadi Oil, it smells awesome and is super-efficient. It’s one of those products loved by men and women so keep one handy for when you’re in need of a gift for that unexpected guest. On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Time to Relax, the ultimate pampering gift box £100, RRP £141 A gift set packed with luxury – there is Soul’s hand and body wash and lotion, both paraben free and with a relaxing fragrance, a Rose Noir candle, a Salt of the Earth creamy scrub (this hand-harvested salt from the Great Salt Lake in Utah is a beautiful way to exfoliate and you can choose your own scent), three Bio Sculpture nail products including a conditioning Lavender Base, conditioning OxyCoat – a breathable top coat, plus a cuticle oil. And there’s a lovely lemon essential oil too from doTERRA: we love adding a drop to hot or cold water for a refreshing drink. On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. A Luxury Manicure and Pedicure This package is a definite winner for any beauty lover. We will buff and shape your nails, provide amazingly smooth cuticles, and top it off with a gorgeous choice of colour from our collection of 70 from the Bio Gemini range. And for perfect pampering, there’s a hand and foot massage too. Recipients will be walking in the air… sorry, we couldn’t resist… On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. A Lash and Brow Time Package, £100, RRP £110 With a brow shape and tint, and LVL Lash Lift, people we’ll be asking where did you get those eyes? Stunning peepers await the lucky recipient with an LVL Lash Lift enhancing what nature gave them – lashes are gently straightened and tinted, making them look fuller and thicker. And it lasts six to eight weeks. And we’ll shape and tint the eyebrows too. On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. A Mani, Pedi and a Paraffin Wax Treatment, £100, RRP £108 Immerse your hands and feet in a warming aromatic “PerfectSense” paraffin wax treatment. This is absolute bliss in the bleak mid-winter when hands are feeling parched from the cold weather and feet are encased in heavy boots. Add in a mani and pedi, and you’re good to go with hands and feet that look and feel beautiful. On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Evo Gel Mani and Brow Tidy, £60 RRP £66 Fixing brows and having well-kept nails is top of the beauty priority list for many so this voucher combo is sure to please. A brow tidy up can really make a difference, opening up the whole eye area. Meanwhile, our Evo Oxygenating Gel manicure allows nails to breath and lasts two to three weeks, plus, like all of our nail range, it is 100% vegan and free from toxic ingredients. On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. The Works! £190 RRP £220 With an LVL Lash Lift, brow tint and a gel manicure and pedicure, this really is our top-to-toe treat. Bought as a package, you’ll get £30 off, and it offers a fantastic pampering experience. So you’re also giving the gift of time too, where the recipient can spend an idyllic appointment in our spa-like boutique, simply switching off, with the offer of a glass of our complimentary sparkly, and leaving feeling gorgeous. On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Best Foot Forward Pedicure Need some menspiration? What do you buy the man in your life who has everything? Here’s betting his feet could use a little TLC. Our vouchers are valid for ** months, so just before hitting the beach, he can treat himself with toenail and cuticle work, hard skin removal and a blissful calf and foot massage. On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Go Bespoke There’s no limit to the packages we can put together for that special someone. We can tailor any gift set, where you can pick from all of our fabulous products, and you can add in vouchers for specific treatments or leave it open so they can choose for themselves. There’s some lovely add-ons too such as a head, neck and shoulder massage. So good it should come with an ‘elf warning! Pop in to our boutique in Wimbledon Village for stress-free eco-friendly shopping on your doorstep…
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