Glow getter
Five ways to wake up with skin that glows. Double cleanse: You wouldn’t shower with your clothes on, right? Start with an oil-based makeup remover to dissolve and remove makeup. Follow this with a water-based face cleanser to wash off all the dirt, sweat, and oil build-up. The double cleanse method means your […]
Grey blending to turn heads: V for Hair
Grey hair isn’t a trend, it’s a movement, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “When done right, it’s one of the most elegant, stylish, and empowering looks you can wear.” Widely recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading grey hair blending specialists, Vicki helps women across the country transition gracefully and confidently at V […]
Where beautiful hair meets heart: Balayage Hair
Step inside this light-filled salon in the heart of Christchurch and you’ll instantly feel at ease. Balayage is a welcoming space founded on creativity, kindness, and connection. Husband-and-wife duo Tom and Sharon Ujihara have built it up from a boutique salon into one of the city’s most trusted names in hair. Their passion […]
Dressed in love: Brides of Merivale
You’re getting married – the date is set, venue booked, and it’s time to turn your energy to your wedding gown. “Brides usually fall into two categories: the ones who have been dreaming about dresses for months and know exactly what they want, and the ones who have no idea and are dreading […]
Countdown to a perfect smile: Smooch
Seeking that pearly white wedding-ready smile? Follow this six-month wedding dental plan. Every bride and groom wants to shine on their wedding day, and that includes flashing a confident, dazzling smile. At Smooch Dental Spa, The Polish by Smooch is a carefully timed dental hygiene plan for wedding-ready teeth in six months, offering […]
Contour your jaw: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
A strong, defined jawline suggests youth and vitality – it’s the scaffolding for the entire face. All the fuss over full, bee-stung lips and plump cheeks in recent years has now been replaced by the ‘snatched’ jawline. “I call the jawline the ‘new cheeks’, because in previous years everyone wanted their cheeks filled,” […]
Shades of the season
Deep berry and ‘jam’ tones are a favourite for the winter season and beyond. Bonus points for a gloss or shine finish. Pistachio and matcha are taking over more than the food industry – the muted green colour is making its way into makeup. Enlist an eyeliner for a pop of the […]
Lunchtime facelift: Mojo Beauty
Minimise the signs of ageing in the same time it takes you to eat your sandwiches at midday. It happens to everyone at some point. That morning when you wake up and the mirror reflects evolving wrinkles and saggy skin back at you… the good news is that an anti-ageing miracle is on […]
Serious about skin: The Villa Retreat
Step into true serenity with a beauty therapy moment, designed just for you. Winter weather toys with our skin – making personalised treatments even more pertinent. At The Villa Retreat in Spreydon, owner Leeanne Whiting has created a welcoming and relaxing space for her growing clientele, who often tell her that they leave […]
Aligning growing smiles: OrthodontiX
Take advantage of your child’s growing years by addressing misalignment and setting their teeth and smile on the right track. Guiding correct teeth alignment and facial growth, new technology from Invisalign redefines how malocclusion, the imperfect alignment of teeth, is treated. Reducing the need for multiple dental appliances, the Invisalign System with mandibular […]
