Years Younger Challenge

Years Younger Challenge for Gillian

Earlier this year, Gillian, friend and client Lesley of Chaelis Advanced Aesthetics in Lowick agreed to under-go some non-surgical treatments, followed by a hair and makeover by friend, Kim of Excel Hair and Beauty Academy in Corby for a ‘Years Younger’ challenge.

Some before photos were taken of Gillian and we asked members of the Chaelis Coterie group on Facebook to guess her and the average age from photos posted came up as 54 yrs.

Between the end March and May, Gillian visited the Chaelis clinic several times and underwent a number of non-surgical treatments including:

  • Jawline and Cheekbone augmentation using threads to enhance facial structure
  • RF micro-needling prior to threads to stimulate fibroblast action (new collagen and elastin growth)
  • Full facial anti wrinkle injections where needed
  • Skinboosters including HA plasma showers treatments to tighten, brighten and plump up skin
  • Under eye threads to remove dark circles
  • Under chin threads to tighten loose skin
  • Filler to cheek and jawline to support threads
  • Special under eye skin booster injections to reduce lines and wrinkles

Once the swelling and bruising settled (which is normal), Gillian visited Kim at Excel Hair and Beauty Academy last month for the final part of this challenge.

And here are the results! Gillian’s average is is now….43.5 years old

With an initial average age given as 54 yrs and new average age of 43.5 yrs….Gillian now looks over 10 years younger

“Thank you so much Lesley and Kim. It’s amazing how some skin treatments followed by a hair and makeover can make you feel ‘a million dollars’. The experience, expertise and quality of Lesley and Kim’s work is truly outstanding. Both ladies explained the process and I felt totally safe in their hands at all times. I cannot recommend Lesley and Kim enough and it’s been a pleasure to work with them for this ‘Years Younger’ challenge.” Gillian, Kettering.

AND MY REAL AGE IS… 52.5yrs…thank you for shedding nearly 10 years off my true age ladies xx

During the non-surgical treatments

During the hair and make-over

More about

Lesley Spencer, owner and Clinical Director of Chaelis Advanced Aesthetics has worked in the field of aesthetics since the 1990s. She is qualified and experienced in over 40 different procedures using a range of treatment equipment to make you feel, look and be even more amazing. The clinic is situated in the beautiful village of Lowick, nestle in the Northamptonshire countryside which is ideal for those preferring discretion.

For the ‘Years Younger’ challenge, Gillian had a consultation with Lesley, where procedures and expectations were discussed in-depth.

Words from Lesley on the challenge

“When my dear friend agreed to be a make-over model, I was delighted as this was my initial challenge…getting her to agree in the first place! Gillian is a bit of a ‘wuss’ when it comes to needles and during the face mapping consultation I could see the worry grow on her face as I explained some of the procedures she would be having. But of course, I reassured her that Lidocaine injections will be offered and this coupled with numbing cream will remove any pain concerns (phew 2nd challenge-tick…she is still up for it).

Over an eight week period, Gillian had a range of treatments and yes there was the occasional squeak, squeal, moan, groan, head jerk and leg jerk, but all in all she did very well and I’m very proud of her. She never quit, followed all the aftercare guidelines (including wearing a wimple at night) and come back for the next set of treatments time and time again.

Gillian wearing her pink wimple

There is still a little way to go as some of the treatments still haven’t come into their own; threads and skin boosters can take a couple of months more to reach optimisation.

I’m delighted to have been involved in this challenge. I thank Kim for doing the final hair and make-over and of course Gillian for saying ‘yes’ and sticking with it all the way to the end!

And I’m sure you will agree the results are amazing!!”

Lesley xx

More about

Excel Hair And Beauty Academy, founded by Kim Anouska Seal in 2018 and was created to ensure, a professional approach to education in the hair, barbering and beauty industry.

Whether you’re looking to advance your career or start a brand new one, you have come to the right place.

Words from Kim on the challenge

“To begin Gillian and I had a consultation to chat about what her expectations were regarding her make over.
This went very well we established the hair and make up procedure which the followed a skin test for the colour.
I cut a classic graduated Bob with plenty of texture with the razor and scissor skills.
I did scattered bleach foils on top with a rich chocolate root tint to cover the faded existing brown and grey areas.
The blow dry was with a large radical brush to gain root lift and volume. This can also be achieved  with finger drying a texture lotion.
Gillian had a beautiful hair and make up transformation with me with wonderful results.
I’m sure you will agree a stunning finish was achieved!”
Kim xx

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If you would like a one-to-one consultation with Lesley to discuss treatments and procedures to improve your skin.

Please click here or call the clinic on 01832 733 811