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Urban Blog | Home care

Go glam with a full set of long, thick and bold semi-permanent lashes.

Single lash extensions – full set

Get natural-looking length and volume with synthetic, mink lashes or a mix of both, applied to every other lash.

Single lash extensions – half set

A top up appointment for existing lash extensions (full set).

Single lash extensions – infills

Soft and fluffy volume, created by adding fans of two to three synthetic extensions to each of your natural lashes.

Russian Volume – 2D-3D full set

A top-up appointment for existing Russian Volume 2D-3D extensions.

Russian Volume – 2D-3D infills

Over the course of nine months, a pregnant person's body adapts in incredible ways to support growing life. Here are some of the less talked about transformations and how specialist pregnancy treatments can help.

Six surprising ways your body changes during pregnancy

20 non-baby things your new mum friend will love (and actually use), suggested by another mum.

The best gifts for new mums

From pregnancy self-care and postnatal recovery, to the first few years for new mums, we look at six simple ways to look after yourself while navigating the ups and downs of motherhood.

Maternal mental health tips

TikTok health advice can be a bit of a Wild West. We asked our in-house massage expert to take us for a scroll to debunk the most common myths.

3 spine health myths, debunked

Discover the top 10 benefits of sports massage in this detailed guide from Urban. We discuss blood flow, sleep, stress levels and much more.

The top 10 benefits of sports massage

Can massage really make you less stressed? In this detailed guide we look at the science behind it.

The benefits of a stress relief massage

Climbing is a highly-demanding sport that calls for your whole body to be used, so it’s likely to take its toll. How can a massage help? Let's find out.

Four of the best massages for climbing enthusiasts

Let's chat all things back pain. Because a whopping 80% of us will feel it at some point in our lives – here's the best massages to tackle it.

The four best massages for back pain

If you dread that time of the month, one of these massages might be able to help ease your symptoms

Can massage ease period pain?

An exploration of why cleaning genuinely lifts mood—drawing on the psychology of task feedback loops, a Florida State study on mindful dishwashing, and the sense of control it offers during stressful periods. Also draws an honest line between cleaning as therapeutic ritual and cleaning as avoidance, and makes the case for when it's healthiest to just book a pro instead.

Why Cleaning Can Actually Be Therapeutic (And When It's OK to Hand It Over)

A look at how a cluttered home office quietly undermines focus and cognitive performance—drawing on Princeton attention research and the cortisol-clutter link—for anyone working from home. Reframes cleaning your workspace as performance maintenance rather than housekeeping, with practical daily, monthly and biannual habits.

Why a Messy Home Office Is Quietly Draining You

A practical, room-by-room breakdown of realistic cleaning frequencies—kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room and home office—based on how quickly each space actually gets dirty. Replaces vague "clean when it needs it" advice with a concrete daily/weekly/monthly schedule, plus the honest case for consistency over ambition.

How Often Should You Actually Clean Each Room? A Room-by-Room Guide

A seasonal case for cleaning as a genuine mental reset, not just tidying. Covers why transition points like end-of-summer are the natural moment to reset your space, the cortisol research linking clutter to stress, and how to treat a deep clean as a purposeful ritual rather than another chore—plus when it's worth bringing in help to make sure it actually happens.

The End-of-Summer Reset: Why a Deep Clean Is Good for Your Head, Not Just Your Home

A look at how bedroom clutter and dust quietly undermine sleep quality—from the neuroscience of visual clutter keeping your brain "on alert," to the dust and allergen buildup in bedding and carpets. Includes practical fixes, from wash temperatures to when a professional deep clean is worth the investment.

Why Your Bedroom Being Clean Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Sleep

UK survey data on why cleaning causes more relationship friction than most couples expect—including the striking perception gap between partners on who does more—paired with Harvard research showing that outsourcing chores together, not dividing them differently, is the more reliable fix.

Why Cleaning Is One of the Most Common Things Couples Fight About

A tidy up around the bikini line, without removing too much.

Bikini line wax

Removal of hair from the bikini area, leaving a neat strip at the front.

Brazilian wax

Half leg wax

Bid farewell to unwanted underarm hair with a fuss-free wax.

Underarm wax

Eyebrow wax

Bid farewell to arm hair, say hello to silky skin.

Full arm wax

Meditation is now mainstream and we all know the importance of mindfulness and being present. But how often do we put our meditation techniques into practise during everyday activities?

Five ways meditation can aid a mindful massage

The Cleaning Products Worth Choosing Carefully — And What to Avoid

The Deep-Clean Jobs Everyone Puts Off — And How to Actually Do Them Well

The Real Amount of Time Cleaning Takes — And What Buying It Back Is Worth

What Professional Cleaners Do That's Hard to Replicate Yourself

How a Clean Home Quietly Decreases Anxiety

Reformer Pilates: trend or training essential? A physio’s take

The best handmade gift ideas

Gel, shellac, OPI Vinylux – what does it all mean?

5 benefits of a post-flight massage

Should a massage ever hurt?

Try a shoulder massage with these at-home techniques

Can a massage affect your epilepsy?

Everything you need to know about Bowen therapy

The benefits of a 90-minute massage

From photography to people: How I found creativity in helping others

What type of massage is best for treating fibromyalgia?

How massage can help with hip and knee pain

Stretches to show your lower back some TLC

How does massage boost energy?

10 yoga moves to relax, rejuvenate and reawaken

From Shakespeare to spreadsheets: My journey to financial controller

Finding calm among city chaos: Hinna’s story

Meet the pro: Martin

I was too shy to serve customers – now I’ve built a 25-year career supporting them

The science of touch: Why massage feels so comforting

If your brain’s still at the beach – read this

Here’s what sitting at a desk all day is doing to your posture

The productivity of rest: How one hour can change your whole day

Climbing the ladder differently: My path to head of marketing

Waxing 101: A pro's guide to smooth results 

I’m a qualified physio – here’s everything I would (and wouldn’t) do when training for the Euros

Meet Rozalia: Longtime Urban pro, music lover and crochet queen

I started painting miniatures after work, and my mental health has never felt better

I thought working a 9-5 would hinder my creativity – turns out, it actually helps

Life after amputation – photographer Sonny on adapting to a new normal with Urban

The best massage for each phase of your menstrual cycle

I wanted to be a bus driver - now I'm COO

Feel-good health and fitness upgrades to power your 2025 routine

Meet the women leading Urban

How our team keeps burnout at bay

Safe at home: A guide to booking mobile services safely

How we’d spend a relaxing weekend in Birmingham

13 indoor things you’ll actually want to do when it’s raining in Birmingham (again)

Our favourite wellbeing activities in Birmingham

Where to go for a relaxing walk in Birmingham

From training to the table: Why sports massage has become a non-negotiable in my routine 

How a TMJ massage can help you smile again

The essential apps for city life

Our favourite hidden gems in Manchester

Where to go for a relaxing walk in Manchester

Our guide to a relaxing weekend in Manchester

The best things to do in Glasgow to relax

The best places to walk in Edinburgh

Hidden gems in Edinburgh: A wellness-seeker's guide

Unique things to do in Edinburgh – our 14 top picks

How to spend a relaxing weekend in Edinburgh

The best hidden gems in Glasgow – our 11 favourites

10 unique things to do in Glasgow

Unique things to do in Manchester for a trip with a twist

From Amna to Shiatsu: What is Japanese massage?

Mental benefits of massage: How it can boost your wellbeing

From affordable gym gear to chef-cooked meal prep, a fitness app that'll keep them on track and even the luxury of a sports massage at home, you’ll be able to tick their Christmas gift off your list in no time.

Christmas fitness gift ideas

Sore legs? A massage could be exactly what you need

Give your sore calves a treat with a leg massage

So you've hit the gym hard, conquered those weights, and now? Ah, the dreaded aches – also known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The badge of honour worn by many fitness enthusiasts. But should it be?

How to reduce DOMS

Get a better understanding of how massage can help treat knee pain when cycling.

How to reduce knee pain when cycling with massage

The massage equivalent of a strong espresso.

Energising massage

Discover your deepest stretch ever as an expert does the hard work for you.

Assisted stretching

Strong pressure, deep relief – ease aches without leaving home.

Deep tissue massage

Advanced massage techniques designed to ease pain and support recovery – at your pace, in your space.

Injury/pain management

London's best deep tissue massages are plentiful and can be found near you in London's best spas, at iconic hotels and even delivered to you in the comfort of your home. Here are our five favourite places to book a deep tissue massage in London.

The best deep tissue massages in London

Focused support to help reduce swelling and aid recovery after cosmetic surgery.

Brazilian lymphatic drainage

Ease aches, whether you run marathons or for the bus.

Sports massage

There’s nothing better than playing football on a proper pitch, so if you’re planning a kickabout in London be sure to make use of one of the city’s many parks. Most of these green spaces have their own pitches inside them, so you can practise your skills in a professional size playing field.

Best London parks to play football in

Can getting a massage before or after the marathon really make a difference to your marathon performance? Our go-to massage expert has the answers.

Why massage should be part of your London marathon training plan

Whether your skin’s looking a tad dull and needs a bit of rejuvenation, or you have a skin concern that’s been bothering you for years, a targeted facial can help. London is home to lots of professionals who are passionate about skincare and skin health. Here's our top picks.

The best facials in London

From Thai to deep tissue, different kinds of massages impact the body in unique ways. The right type for you will depend on your health, needs and preferences.

15 different kinds of massage

My name's Dr Ella Woods, I consider myself an expert in perimenopause for two reasons: I’m a clinical psychologist who specialises in the topic; and I’m going through it myself. I’m working with Urban to answer some of the most common questions I get, and how you can best manage your symptoms.

Perimenopause: Everything you need to know and how massage can help

Our signature all-rounder, where relaxation and relief meet.

Urban classic

An ancient healing practice blending movement, pressure and breath – performed on a traditional Thai floor mattress.

Thai yoga massage

The massage equivalent of noise cancelling headphones.

Relaxing massage

A calming, holistic foot massage that’ll leave you feeling lighter from head to toe.

Reflexology foot massage

A gentle, soothing prenatal massage for tired mums-to-be. 

Pregnancy massage

Alongside helping hands glide over skin, some massage oils offer plenty of health benefits you might find surprising. Try these five oils to get some extra goodness out of your treatment. 

The five best massage oils to try

Get a better understanding of tennis elbow, how to treat it and why it’s so important to get treatment as early as possible.

Tennis elbow and massage: The ultimate guide

19 of the best handmade gifts and experiences they’ll actually want.

We’ve done the scrolling for you to bring together our favourite unique Dad gifts – from cooking to coffee, grooming to gadgets.

Christmas gifts for Dad 

We’ve pulled together a few unique Christmas gift ideas to suit every kind of mum. You’re especially in luck if she happens to be doing Dry Jan, prefers experiences over products or has a sweet tooth.

Unique Christmas gifts for Mums

Whether it’s simple skincare, tailored haircare or unique at-home beauty treatments, you can unwrap the magic of beauty and choose products they’ll love (and actually use) this festive season.

Best beauty gifts for Christmas

We caught up with some of the guys from the Urban team to find out about their beauty regimes, what types of products they like to use and if there’s any Urban treatments they love or really want to try, but haven’t yet…

Skincare the Urban team is loving

Whether you think you’d give Michael Phelps a run for his money, or just pace up the pool for some damn good exercise, it’s still super important to take care of your muscles if you’re a swimmer.

Up your swimming game outside the pool

A relaxing massage can be a great way to set the tone for a better night's sleep, but which is best? From classic Swedish to new-age CBD, we explore the pros and cons.

The best massage for a good night's sleep

Massage has been a central part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years, with records stretching back as far as the 2nd century BCE. Unlike deep tissue or sports massage, which focus on releasing tight muscular knots by targeting blood flow to the area, Chinese massage techniques also aim to promote overall health by easing the flow of energy, or “qi”, around the body.

What is Chinese massage?

Discover what a Thai massage is in this detailed guide where we discuss everything from the history of this ancient practice, to the various benefits of this type of massage.

What is a Thai massage?

Let's de-bunk the benefits of lymphatic drainage to see if it's right for you.

What is a lymphatic drainage massage or detox massage?

Foot massage combines techniques from different traditions to help relax and improve health by pressing on foot nerves. It can make you feel better, boost blood flow, and lower stress

What is foot massage?

From face yoga to gua sha tools, you’ve probably seen the benefits of facial massage touted all over Tiktok and Instagram. But what’s it actually all about?


To dive deeper, we spoke to Urban facial pro Alice Croeser. She told us all about different facial massage techniques and their benefits and strangest facial massage trends she’s heard of.

How to give yourself a face massage

No matter what TikTok tells you, steaming, cold-water bathing and pore-stripping isn’t the answer for opening or closing your pores. In fact, nothing is.  Let's find out more.

Do pores open and close? Let’s put this beauty myth to bed

Reflexology is more than a glorified foot rub – it can help release tensions that can have an effect on the whole of your body. Here’s how…

Five things a reflexology massage therapist can tell

Discover how often you should get a massage in this guide where we discuss a range of massage treatments, including deep tissue and sports massage.

How often should you get a massage? The ultimate guide

Taking time out isn’t indulgent – it’s essential. This blog explores the power of rest, and how it helps you keep going before your body forces you to stop. 

From a 60-minute massage to a walk without your phone, it’s about finding what fills your cup – and making space to do more of it.

Urban pro Sev talks all things posture – from her go-to daily stretches, to tips for improving your work setup.

Discover how menstrual health coach Destiny uses Urban massages and creative self-care to live intentionally, blending wellness and joy into her everyday.

When monthly massage is a non-negotiable: the menstrual coach doing city life her way

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The best gifts for busy people

Burnout can creep up silently. Our team reflects on the warning signs and the things that help ward it off.

A long-lasting mani including cut and file, cuticle work and gel polish.