New Zealand Fashion Week, wrapped!
From her base out of Auckland’s Shed 10, the main stage for New Zealand Fashion Week 2026, Head Dresser and Metropol’s correspondent Mima Lewis Gourdie wraps her favourite moments from the six-day schedule.
Local fashion student a triple threat
Ara’s Alex O’Hagan won three major awards at this year’s Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore, where amateur fashion designers showcase their work to industry leaders. In conversation with Metropol editor Nina Tucker, the third-year student talks about exploring control and spontaneity, and working with velvet to honour his grandma. Tell me about […]
Seasonal haircare hacks: Savvy Hair
Award-winning hairstylist Sarah McGuigan reveals the three things everyone in the industry is talking about this season: the spring frizz, how to control the curl, and what enhancing your natural colour truly means. Here’s her team’s savviest tips for spring. Spring frizz: How do I manage dry, frizzy hair in heat and humidity? […]
The difference a good denture makes: VD Studio
Don’t put up with lower denture movement when you eat, says local specialist Jimmy Chao. Well fitted dentures make a world of difference. Unlike upper dentures, which can create suction against the palate, lower dentures sit on a smaller foundation and must work against movement in tongue, cheek, and jaw, says Jimmy Chao, […]
Beauty insider: Tessa Taylor
Makeup artist Tessa Taylor takes you inside the tips, tricks and trends of the wedding day trade. What should brides consider when planning their wedding day hair and makeup? My number one tip is to find a makeup artist or hairstylist whose portfolio genuinely reflects what you’re after. We all have our own […]
The Crossing instant style
Spring, please! I hate to be one of those people who talks about the weather, but after what has felt like a very long end to winter, between the rain and those negative-degree Christchurch mornings… I am more than ready for some milder days and a little more colour. I’ve spent the past […]
Tricks of the trade
What’s the secret to lush lashes and defined lips? The technology in tubing mascara, and deep, defined lips are on every beauty lover’s radar; here’s why they should be in your rotation. Goodbye, panda eyes You don’t need waterproof or water-resistant mascara to avoid smudging anymore – tubing mascara technology wraps each individual […]
Wake up looking your best: The Beauty Parlour Fendalton
As we age, our lips and brows lose colour and definition. Semi-permanent cosmetic treatments such as ombré brows and lip blush help restore a more youthful appearance while simplifying your daily beauty routine. “People often worry about having eyebrows that are too dark,” says Angela McCarthy-Coffin, owner of The Beauty Parlour in Fendalton. […]
Instant glow-up! Oral Design
Can a pair of bespoke, handcrafted dentures recreate the smile you had almost 20 years ago? Satisfied customer Carol Bradfield says the answer is ‘yes’ when you work with renowned clinical dental technician Richard Greenlees. Carol, how did you first connect with Richard at Oral Design? Richard was recommended to me by a […]
Scar camouflage tattooing: KM Surgical
From surgical scars to skin grafts, scar camouflage tattooing offers a long-lasting solution for helping people feel more comfortable in their skin. Visible scars can be a lasting reminder of surgery, injury or illness, but a new service from Angela Millar of KM Surgical is helping clients feel more comfortable in their skin. […]
