Welcome.

My name is Amber Sykes. I am a self employed, fully insured, fully qualified beauty therapist living in the heart of St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon. I have been a therapist for more than a decade, working in spas & salons around the country. Over the years, I have been fortunate to attend many beauty training courses, furthering my knowledge within the beauty industry. I provide a range of treatments within my treatment room such as massages, facials, all aspects of waxing, eye treatments and foot therapy treatments.  

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To check out my reviews please visit my Facebook page 'Carpe Diem Beauty' there you will find all my recent reviews as well as treatment availability. 

 

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Qualifications
2009- NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Training 2009-

. Dermalogica Face & Body Trained

 

2010- NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy

Training 2010-

. Decleor Face & Body

. Sienna  X Spray Tanning Trained

. Jessica Polish Trained

. Elemis Face & Body Trained

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Training 2011-

. Bare Minerals Makeup Trained

. Minx Nail Trained

. Parraffin wax treatment

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Training 2014-

. Temple Spa Trained 

. St Tropez Trained 

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Training 2017- 

. Thalgo Face & Body Trained

. Shellac Manicure & Pedicure Trained

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Training 2019- 

. Russian Eyelash Course - Starlash Academy

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2021-2023

Certificate of Higher Education in Children & Families (Distinction)

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September 2023 - January 2024

Level 3 Counselling & Psychotherapy course

(Completed)

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October 2024 

 Studying BA Honors degree in Health and Social Care

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Treatments

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   Massages 

Over 10years experience with massage. I have perfected my techniques in making sure this is the most relaxing, most beneficial massage you will ever receive. All massages include a heated blanket to give you that extra bit of comfort!

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Back Massage (30mins) - £24.00

Full Body Massage (1hr) - £32.00

Back Massage Inc. Hot Stones (30mins) -

£32.00

Full Body Massage Inc. Hot Stones (1hr) -

£40.00

Hot Oil Indian Head Massage (45mins) - £28.00*

Warm Grapeseed Oil is used in all massages & which ever essential oil you desire

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Facials

Slip into complete bliss with a rejuvenating facial using the wonderful, highly rated Temple Spa products. Tailored facials to suit your skin types whilst also addressing your skincare concerns. Leave your skin feeling hydrated, nourished and glowing.

 

Back massage with hot stones inc. mini facial (1hr)-

£49.00

Mini Facial (30mins) -

£24.00

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Waxing

 Providing you with a 'smooth touch'. Waxing can often be quite a nerve wrecking experience especially if its your first experience. I am an experienced therapist who guides you every step of the way so you can feel relaxed and at ease knowing you are in safe hands.

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Upper Lip Wax - £5.00

Eyebrow Wax - £8.00

Armpit Wax - £10.00

Forearm  Wax - £12.00

Full Leg Wax - £20.00

Half Leg Wax - £16.00

Back Wax - £18.00

Chest Wax - £15.00

Intimate Bikini Wax (Hollywood, Brazilian, French wax) - £27.00

*Soft Crème Hive Wax is used in all waxing treatments.

 

 Eye Treatments

 Eyebrow Tint - £8.00

Eyelash Tint - £10.00

Eyebrow Wax & Tint - £15.00 

*Any tinting will require a patch test 24hrs-48hrs before appointment 

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Feet Wax Therapy ​

We use our feet everyday so why are we not taking better care of them?

Paraffin Wax treatment is a skin softening treatment aimed to moisturise those hard to reach places with its beneficial mineral oils This heat therapy treatment is beneficial to people who suffer from the following:

- Painful and stiff joints.

- Muscle Soreness

- Poor Circulation 

- Eczema 

£17.00

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Reflexology 

Feel like your walking on cloud 9 after slipping away into a 1hr deep reflexology session 

One Saturday every month

- £28.00

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Opening Times

Monday - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Tuesday -  9:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday - 9:00am - 6:00pm 

 Thursday - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Friday - Closed

        Open one Saturday out of the month 10:30am - 5:00pm

Sunday - Closed 

 

*Times will vary when school holidays arise

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Cancellation Policy

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When you make an appointment with Amber Sykes at Carpe Diem, you accept a

cancellation policy. Carpe Diem requires 24hrs notice if you need to cancel

an appointment.  A no show will result in a full charge of the treatment cost, a late cancellation under 24hrs will result in 50% charge for the treatment. 

If you do not pay the cancellation charges all future appointments will be 

cancelled. 

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 Amber Sykes

 

07766722679

amberjadesykes12@hotmail.com

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