With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa's Brenna Cust is no stranger to the ins and outs of skin. She shared with Cityscape her favourite treatment and clued us in on her fave self-love treatment. 

Specialty/favourite facial treatment: Ooh, that’s a hard one. I have two favourites, our Dermapen microneedling treatment and the O Cosmedics Peel.

How and when did you get into the beauty business? I had bad acne when I was younger and sought helped from a facialist. She helped clear up my acne and made my skin glow, giving me the confidence to love my skin. I wanted to help others feel the same way so I trained as an advanced skin/beauty therapist. Nothing makes my day more than empowering someone to feel confident and beautiful in their skin.

What’s the best thing about working for Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa? I’ve worked at Nicola Quinn for just over three years and love that we offer world-leading treatments with the best technology available. This paired with a great team and gorgeous customers makes my job a dream!

What makes you a great facialist? With over 10 years’ experience paired with world-leading technology here at the spa, I am able to analyse exactly what your skin needs. No two skins are identical, therefore everyone needs a bespoke treatment. I love working one on one with customers to create a treatment plan that is results driven.

One quirky tip for great skin that most people won’t know about? Sunblock, sunblock, sunblock – rain, hail or shine! UV rays are actually stronger on an overcast day, making it even more important to wear an SPF during the winter months. Sunblock is the best way to prevent ageing, so make sure this is an integral part of your morning beauty regime, all year round. My fav is the O Cosmedics Mineral Pro SPF 30+.

Top tip for someone who’s never been to a facialist: Advanced skin treatments such as Dermapen microneedling aren’t as scary as they sound! And I would also definitely recommend booking a consultation if you have a particular skin concern such as acne. We can then build a treatment plan that will achieve the best results for you.

Fave simple self-love treatment: A Saturday night at-home facial. I start by using my dermal roller, applying my serums and finishing with my new favourite mask – the O Cosmedics Hydra Plus Sleep-in Mask. Then I park up on the couch with a glass of red and a good movie. Bliss!

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