Thank goodness there's a beauty outpost air side, otherwise I simply would have no place to take…read morethese ragged cuticles and dull skin. At Nail & Beauty Lounge in Dublin's The Loop shopping zone, there's a pampering treatment for everyone: from 15 minute Jessica manicures at €25 to 25 minute pre-flight facials at €30, to manscaping or a revealing Brazillian (€50 for 50 depilatory minutes). Prices are surprising, as Nail & Beauty Lounge works to keep their rates competitive with Dublin salons rather than extorting trapped and hairy browed customers with no other option than a flourescent-lit ladies room mirror and a clothespin (remember, no sharp objects are allowed in carry-on). Bookings are available, but you're just as likely to get a walk in appointment given the long waits required these days between check in and boarding.

Are you meeting a man that you met over the internet at your destination? Did you send him that…read morephoto of you from five years ago, where the lighting was ultra flattering and you had just come off the cabbage soup diet? Get thee to the Nail and Beauty Bar! As well as giving you perfect talons (ask for Jungle Red) it also offers all the buffing treatments that you could ask for, including waxing, tanning, massage and facial and body treatments. All treatment times are under 55 minutes, so you won't miss your flight and two or more therapists can work on you at the same time, like that scene from the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy is getting a makeover.

Made a booking for 7pm to get a pedicure, at 7:45 and still no sign of them being ready to take me…read morein although I stepped up several times in the 45 minutes to let them know I was still in waiting. With dinner reservations at 8:30, I had to leave at 7:55 when they had to take me in. What a waste; I will not be giving them another chance.