While signing a receipt at a very fancy store I noticed the sales assistant stare at my chipped and chewed nails with a look of complete disgust. Just minutes before I'd been feeling great about myself (brand new haircut) but when it comes to basic grooming, I really need to pick up my game.

If you're like me you'd do well to take notice of today's deal with Le Chocolat Hair and Beauty Salon:

• €14 (normally €30) for a Shellac manicure.
• €10 (normally €22) for an eyebrow wax with eyebrow and eyelash tint.
• €15 (normally €35) for an eyebrow thread with eyebrow and eyelash tint.

One of Munster's leading beauty therapists, Brenda Wall, leads the team at Le Chocolat - the go-to spot for Limerick ladies in need of expert pampering.

It's a tad confusing for us mere mortals to keep on top of the latest nail and brow trends (they're constantly changing) but lucky for us the creative team at Le Chocolat have their perfectly manicured fingers on the pulse of all the latest trends.

They'll dress up your digits with a long-lasting Shellac manicure in your shade of choice and if you opt for an eyebrow shape by threading or waxing, they'll be sure to give you an appealing set of striking arches.