Feel good factor: The Electric Express Blow-Dry with mani/pedi

Deborah Collcutt tries and tests The Electric Express Blow-Dry with mani/pedi...

Beauty powers: Promising to be one of the fastest mani/pedis in London, with a blow-dry thrown in, this is the ultimate quick-fix if you have a chock-full diary.

The process: The treatment begins with a personal hair consultation from one of the Electric Hairdressing team. Then an express buff and polish on my toes was done while I had my hair washed (and my scalp luxuriously massaged). Back in the chair for the blow-dry, my fingernails were shaped and painted. I left with ready-to-go hair - and perfect nails to match.

Any surprises? The ultimate in pampering, having one's hair, hands and toes done at the same time. Very backstage, darling.

Cost/contact: The Electric Express Blow Dry, Electric Hairdressing, 29 Thayer Street, W1 (020 7935 001, electric-hair.com), salons also in Brighton and Reading. From £50.