Beauty

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

From weddings to fashion, beauty and commercial branding, step behind the lens of this Canterbury-based photographer. Whether capturing a wedding, creating branding imagery, or photographing professional portraits, Crystal Kerr of White Chiffon Photography is inspired by the beauty of storytelling. “My love for photography began at a young age because my father was […]

As temperatures drop, Christchurch women are adjusting skincare routines to tackle dry and dehydrated winter skin, writes Lucy Brewer. Canterbury’s crisp winter mornings can leave the skin feeling dry, but with ‘skinmalism’ making a comeback, it’s time to concentrate on the skin barrier this frosty season. According to appearance medicine nurse Katie McIndoe […]

All the hottest cheeks are wearing blush this winter – the big beauty trend of the season and must-have make-up. Metropol’s Lucy Brewer reports. Blush is back, baby. Thanks in part to Justin Bieber’s other half Hailey, and her viral pocket-sized blush sticks, warm cheeks are brightening up winter faces. Since Hailey’s Rhode, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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,” […]