New location, same values: Face Value
Walk in to Face Value’s new premises at 145 Innes Road and your immediate reaction is ‘wow’. It’s an atmosphere radiating style and professionalism with its crisp white décor and quirky finishing touches that reflect the personality of the Face Value team. “We wanted to create an environment for our […]
Time to replenish
We love summer… I mean, what’s not to love, right? While summer is the season to kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors, it’s not time to slack on your skincare routine. Even on the overcast Kiwi days, UV rays are harmful, but when you’re spending long days languishing on […]
Unwrap Glowing, Youthful Skin: Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa
If you’re not using active cosmeceutical skincare yet, you could be just a few steps (and weeks) away from glowing, nourished and more youthful looking skin. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start a new skincare routine with clean cosmeceuticals, full of active ingredients in high […]
Nailed it
After more than a month of fashion shows from the very best, there’s a whole crop of fresh spring/summer nail trends emerging for minimalists and maximalists alike. Texture is the name of the game this year; add oomph with polka dots, geometric patterns, rhinestone applique and glitter, or channel your […]
Stars in her eyes
A Christchurch Instagram star has just launched her e-book on how to become a successful social media influencer. Nikita Rindel has clocked up an impressive number of followers in her Instagram page ‘Nikitahhx’ – the ‘hhx’ standing for ‘hug, hug, kiss!’ Today she’s the oracle on everything to do with […]
Summer Skincare
Just as we modify our wardrobe for lighter clothing in summer, the same applies for our skincare regime due to the heat and humidity. We caught up with Natural Zest Skincare’s Amanda Grindrod about her top five tips for looking after your skin this summer. A no-brainer: use a broad-spectrum […]
Spa-tacular!: Moss Spa review
Melinda Collins checks out the central city’s new “cocoon of calm”. The world is whizzing past the windows of Moss Spa in the new Sudima Laneway, which is also home to the upscale 5-star Sudima Hotel and Vices & Virtues restaurant and bar, on the corner of Victoria and Salisbury […]
A bold new look
New Zealand Cup and Show Week is an iconic event that has been loved by the public since its beginnings in the late 90s. Fashion lovers have the opportunity to celebrate in style and showcase all of the latest trends. This year the springtime festival has had a revamp, with the Bloom […]
Super supplements: Hair Art & Beauty
For our hair and skin to be in the best condition possible, there are certain nutrients we need. Many factors in today’s modern lifestyle contribute to a nutritional deficiency – stress, environmental pollution, pregnancy hormones, poor sleep, lifestyle choices and diet all cause various nutrients to degrade quickly within our bodies. On […]
Make way for the groom boom: Face Value
While aesthetic medicine has traditionally been seen as female focused, there continues to be a considerable shift towards the male market. Those in the industry describe it as the ‘groom boom’ and adopt terms such as ‘brotox’ when describing male anti-wrinkle injections. Face Value’s Dr Phil Frost is seeing an increasing number […]
