Plan your pamper break
Staying home can have advantages such as providing an ideal opportunity to relax and indulge in pampering yourself, far from the madding crowd. Treat yourself to a home spa day. Run a nice bath, relax with a face mask, a calming cup of tea (or a bottle of bubbly), and a good book. […]
A symbol of love: Ricoh
As beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside, local Christchurch business LOVE IN A JEWEL®, creates special keepsakes with a difference. The idea was born when Tracy van Oostrum asked her jeweller husband Joachim to craft a special pendant that would keep her mother’s memory close. Finding a thoughtful solution […]
Ageless makeup for over 50s
Wear the makeup, don’t have it wear you. That’s the advice from many beauticians, who are full of great, subtle tips for natural-looking makeup for women aged over 50. Instead of trying to hide flaws, enhance what you’ve got. Here are some tips from Metropol. Create a glowing base Following a dedicated skin-care […]
Something special: Via Sollertia
There is a reason jewellery is so cherished; so much skill, time and care go into creating the beautiful pieces that then get to be enjoyed, passed down and loved forever. Via Sollertia are the local experts in jewellery making. They offer bespoke, one-of-a-kind designs created especially for their clients, as well as […]
Old style charm and barbering: Pride Barbers
We don’t hear as much as we should about pampering for men, but it’s deserved, it’s here, and it should be part of your routine. The traditional barber’s shop was always more than a stopover for a tidy-up. It was a centre of friendship and news, personal service and relaxation, and that’s exactly […]
Skin shield on
The more we learn about the importance of everyday sun protection, the more wonderful products are being created to keep our precious skin shielded from harmful rays. It is recommended you wear face sunscreen every day, even the gloomy ones or days you are mostly indoors. Why? Because even behind the clouds and […]
Holistic approach to beauty: My Beauty Clinic
Acupuncture is an ancient healing tool that reaches back thousands of years and is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. Facial acupuncture is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. Principal Practitioner at My Beauty Clinic, Sophie Lau, is a […]
Facial like no other: All About You
Global lockdowns introduced us to Zoom, the essential tool for face-to-face connection, but alongside its benefits came an increasing awareness of our physical appearance onscreen. This spiked an increasing interest in beauty treatments, but beauty treatments that were non-invasive, less painful and more natural. Beauty company Environ got on board and developed the […]
Long and luscious: Hair Art & Beauty
If you’re after some extra length or volume for your next big event, why not think about Great Lengths tape in extensions? Quick and relatively low maintenance, tape-in extensions are perfect for short-to-medium term use. Tape-in extensions are installed by sandwiching thin sections of hair between two extension pieces, using a medical-grade adhesive […]
Tightening, the gentle way: Face Value
Trending procedures in cosmetic medicine are minimally invasive treatments that stimulate collagen production. One of the newest of these are mono threads; smooth, non-barbed threads that tighten the skin when lifting is not required. Ideal for rejuvenating the skin without adding volume or ‘bulk’ to the treatment area, mono threads are a complement […]
