Meet Slick Rick: Hair Candy
Introducing Christchurch hairstylist Tuscany Hamel’s solution to the viral ‘slick back’ hairstyle: a styling stick that comes with just as much practicality as it does purpose. Slick Rick is a compact, New Zealand sheep’s wool keratin-infused styling stick to tame flyaways, set brows in place, and craft sleek runway-ready up-do’s for busy lifestyles. […]
Solve your under-eye problems: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Maybe you have a cupboard full of eye creams. Maybe you’re considering dermal fillers. Maybe, you’ve even flirted with the idea of surgery. Cosmetic doctor Brigid Lee says the answer to brighter, younger-looking eyes needs none of that. “EmFace eye treatments are the first non-invasive, pain-free, zero-downtime treatments designed to tackle under-eye ageing […]
Stop the snore: Oral Tech
Sleep is restorative, and when you can’t get enough of it, your cognitive function, physical health, and emotional stability are severely compromised. So, Christchurch local Denise Lim sought a solution. “Most people take snoring as a sign of sound sleep, but instead it can disturb others and cause serious harm to your health,” […]
Understanding the Oral Lift: Oral Design
World-renowned clinical dental technician and master of the transformative ‘Oral Lift’, Christchurch’s Richard Greenlees sits down with Metropol to unpack the aesthetic artistry behind his work. Walk us through the Oral Lift treatment process… what can a patient expect in their journey? The Oral Design NZ experience is truly unique. I guide each […]
Stress, hormones and women’s hair loss: Hair Mantra
More younger women and girls are seeking answers to an issue once associated with later life – hair loss. “I’m seeing young women, even in puberty, experiencing noticeable hair loss,” says Dr Padmaja Redekar, certified trichologist and owner of Hairmantra in Christchurch. “Increasingly, it’s appearing much earlier. Hair is a reflection of what’s […]
No more denture pain: Village Denture Studio
Gone are the days when dentures were ill-fitting, outdated and worst of all, painful. Advanced digital technology means that dentures today are a world away from the dentures of old. Back in the day, traditional denture-making involved uncomfortable, messy impression material in the mouth. Today, though, all that is gone, says clinical dental […]
Rewind your skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Cosmetic doctor Brigid Lee reveals the benefits behind one of the world’s favourite aesthetic procedures. “Intense Pulsed light therapy, or IPL as it is popularly referred to, was invented in 1992 and approved by the FDA in 1995. That’s over 30 years of proven safety and efficacy,” says Dr Brigid Lee of Skin […]
Holistic skin Healed soul: Beauty Is
Can skincare be soul-soothing? Can it impact more than your appearance? Christchurch beauty therapist Julie Donohoe blends the latest (and safest) skin technology with a holistic approach to address skin from the inside out. “I became a beauty therapist because it meant I could make a difference in someone’s life and their skin,” […]
5 top tips for menopausal skin: 360 Skin Studio
Hormonal changes bring new skin challenges, but help is at hand. If you’re a woman who is entering, or well into, the menopausal years, you may have noticed changes to your skin’s texture, pigmentation and sensitivity. Founder of 360 Skin Studio and advanced skin therapist, Carol Geal, says that declining oestrogen and progesterone […]
Q. “I’m age 47 and I’ve been using eyeliner almost every day since I was 16. Should I change the way I use eyeliner as I get older?”
Short answer: yes, small tweaks may help. Eyeliner can need an update because, as we age, lashes can thin, lids can droop, and harsh lines can make eyes look smaller or heavier. Here are three tips for flattering, mature eyes. 1. Soften the colour Try charcoal, espresso, deep plum, or navy instead of […]
