Embracing Grey: V For Hair and Beauty

‘Embracing grey’ doesn’t mean letting yourself go. The V For Hair and Beauty team has all the latest techniques and products to make embracing your grey easy, Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee says.     “You don’t need or want flat, dull grey hair. We can give you a shimmering sexy blonde or […]

Where everyone feels at home: The Brickworks

Local publicans in the classic mould are becoming scarce, but Genaea and Dean Calvert are doing their best to reverse that trend. They are thrilled to have added The Brickworks to Christchurch favourite The Valley Inn, which Dean has owned for 14 years, and Protocol Bar and Restaurant, owned since 2017.   […]

New look for spring: Studio 295

The talented team at Studio 295 knows that with a great haircut, you can look good at any age. “A good stylish cut can make a huge difference, whether worn natural or coloured,” says owner Noeleen Bonner, who runs the business from her peaceful at-home studio.     Skilled senior stylists Noeleen […]

An event to remember: The George

What makes an event or meeting so special that staff, colleagues, clients and guests remember the occasion vividly?     It is in how you are greeted, exceptional service with a bespoke menu and attention to detail, which the staff at The George take seriously because they want your meeting or event […]

Empowering through style: Bibi Maber

As a personal stylist, Bibi Maber’s goal is to empower clients by helping them get in touch with their authentic self and develop their own unique style. This allows them to shift their focus to target their life goals and dreams.     She speaks from experience. While going through her own […]

Gown Guidance

The sentiment behind your wedding day is undoubtedly the most important aspect, but let’s be honest here, the bride’s entry is the moment that all in attendance are waiting for with baited breath. Whether you’re a bride-to-be or simply dreaming of your big day, finding the perfect dress is perhaps the biggest […]

Designed together to last forever: Via Sollertia

Planning a surprise marriage proposal but unsure of what style of engagement ring to choose? The team at Via Sollertia Jewellery have created a way to keep the proposal a surprise, but also ensure the ring is exactly what your partner wanted – The Nu Proposal.     Nu – French for […]

Mind & body wellbeing: Beauty Progress

If the mind is willing to frolic into spring like a Canterbury lamb but the body is tiptoeing along like a tuatara, then a visit to Beauty Progress for a Thai Massage will see body reunited with mind in as little as 15 minutes.     Authentic Thai massage treats the body […]

Luxe Lashes: Lash Kandy

It’s long been said our eyes are the windows to the soul and if this is true, then lashes certainly make the most beautiful of window dressings. When it comes to enhancing them and making them ‘pop’, then Lash Kandy’s Rangiora premises is where you want to be.     Headed by […]

Benefits of a healthy spine: Muscle People

Ensuring you have a healthy spine makes sense, when you think about it, because your spine is the key to holding your entire body together. We look after our hair and teeth and get check ups at the doctors for all sorts of things, but what about our trusty spine? Your spine […]