Boost your lymphatic system: Me Time Wellness

Draining the lymph system is believed to help improve blood flow, circulation, energy, and the immune system, to relieve stress, and speed up surgery recovery. It’s also credited with improving skin elasticity, digestion, weight loss, hormonal imbalances, and reducing cellulite, constipation, bloating, puffiness, and water retention. Lymphatic drainage massage involves bringing fluid stuck […]

Makeup without a mirror: Lucky Pinn

Waking up, stepping out of the pool, or finishing a session at the gym. All followed by a rigorous makeup routine to feel yourself again. Imagine if these daily activities required no more effort than one appointment at Lucky Pinn, to live every day with framed eyebrows, plump, pigmented lips, and smudge-proof eyeliner. […]

Sustainable hair care: Holistic Hair

An eco-savvy Auckland-based haircare company is minimising its ecological footprint, one recyclable bottle, and hair treatment at a time. Inspiring other businesses to exemplify consumer needs with environmental responsibility, Holistic Hair co-owners Nicky and Jodene, pictured, have since 2015 aligned their brand focus to establish a sustainability-based company ethos. In recent years, the […]

Dedicated to skin safety: Colour Me Safe

What began as a start-up is now a recognised beacon of innovation in the heart of Canterbury. W ithin a year, it has evolved into an essential safety solution for hair and beauty salons and their valued clientele. Beyond its patented packaging, Colour Me Safe has pioneered a technology platform dedicated to ensuring […]

Esteem your team: Beauty Progress

Wise is the employer who understands that a robust company grows from a cohesive and happy workplace. A s Virgin founder Richard Branson once said, “Take care of your employees and they will take care of your business”. Beauty Progress Thai Massage Spa offers a wide range of relaxing and pampering treatments in […]

Fab feet

In summer, feet can become a liability. On show each day, in your favourite new sandals, or hidden away out of fear. If you follow Metropol’s quick, easy tips, your feet can be fabulous all season. Scrub and moisturise Keep dryness, cracking, and dead skin at bay, a simple routine of exfoliating weekly […]

Shield your hair from the sun: Haar Design

The importance of SPF for protecting the skin is well known, but few know how to keep their hair healthy and hydrated, especially over the harshest time of the year, summer. Introducing System Professional’s Solar Line, a line designed to protect your precious locks from damage caused by sun exposure. The line has […]

Targeting acne-prone skin

Acne is a common skin condition, occurring when hair follicles under the skin become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, causing whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages, including menopausal women. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar […]

Match your show week makeup

We’ve all heard of the sandwich method, making sure the colours on your feet match the colours on your chest. At the races, the rules change. We swim in a sea of dresses and have to reach higher, to the face, to pull together a colourful look that works. When we think of […]

The summer glow: Transform Clinic Merivale

When summer arrives, we start to unwind and enjoy a lower maintenance lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean your skincare routine should too. In summer, it is crucial to protect and care for your skin due to intense sunlight and higher temperatures. Katie McIndoe of Transform Clinic Merivale recommends “tailored clinical treatments to help […]