Meet the Ibiza beauty therapists the celebs have on speed dial

A professional makeup artist for over two decades, Jo Mackay’s client roster includes ASOS, Alexandra Miro and Makeup Revolution, not to mention cover shoots with Grazia, Numero and a luminous Poppy Delevingne for L’OFFICIEL IBIZA. A self-confessed eyebrow obsessive, what she doesn’t know about brow care is arguably not worth knowing.  ‘Brows transform the face. You can do the most gorgeous makeup in the world, but if the brows aren’t right then the whole look will be off. Brows frame the eyes and they can really change the face shape.’ As far as techniques go, Mackay delivers the whole spectrum, from a regular shape and tint through to semi-permanent microblading. Lamination, however, is a new passion, using a professional solution to straighten brow hairs and place them in a more upright position, giving a full and fluffy appearance. ‘Clients love brow lamination because it gives real definition and requires very little upkeep other than a comb-through each morning’ says Mackay. ‘Even in Ibiza’s salt and sun environment it will last for weeks.’

Even if brows can withstand Ibiza’s harsh climate, it’s a different story for the skin. As Ibiza’s favourite facialist, skincare expect Frederika van Hagen has seen it all. ‘Sun, wind and seawater are super aggressive and can lead to pigmentation, fine lines and an overall weathered look’, she says. ‘My clients need deep hydration, facial massage and forward-thinking techniques to reverse these signs of skin aging.’ Van Hagen’s preferred technique is facial acupuncture - also known as cosmetic acupuncture – which uses traditional Chinese medicine methods of needling the epidermis to improve the health and appearance of the skin on the face, neck, and chest. 'Cosmetic acupuncture is nature’s answer to Botox, penetrating the skin with tiny needles in order to stimulate collagen production and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles,' says Van Hagen. ‘I love to combine facial acupuncture with LED light therapy and soundwave vitamin infusions - combining modern techniques with ancient wisdom. By looking at the root cause of your skin concerns we can really make a long-lasting change. This is a 360-degree approach to skincare rather than always just scuffing the surface.’

Facial acupuncture also aims to balance the body's energy, or Qi, which can positively affect various health issues such as digestive problems, hormonal imbalances and sleep disorders. The benefits haven’t escaped Ibiza’s celebrity visitors – Rita Ora was snapped on Van Hagen’s treatment couch in August, her face stuck full of micro needles, leading Van Hagen to dub Ora the ‘dream acu-babe’. ‘Often, we think of facials for lifting and tightening,’ says Van Hagen, ‘but beauty can also come from a calm face. The treatment is so deeply relaxing that the client leaves looking rested and centred, with wide clear eyes and a softer, more serene expression.’

Van Hagen wasn’t the only therapist to get the call from Rita Ora - Ibiza’s top nail artist Keely Cooper is the glam girls’ go-to for nail art and gave the pop icon a colourful mix’n’match look that went viral when Ora posted it on Instagram. ‘I went to art school, so nail art has really become my signature,’ says Cooper, who counts superstar DJ Peggy Gou, Charlotte Tilbury and Armani among her clients and uses non-toxic gel that is kinder to nails. ‘Nail art has become super popular in recent years because it’s a fantastic way to update your look without a huge amount of commitment.’ Cooper’s signature look for this season is the ‘lipgloss mani’ – a hyper-glossy nude nail that can be accentuated with tiny dots of colour. ‘Often influencers want something discreet as they want to keep the same nail for various looks. The lipgloss mani works with everything.’