Breast reduction alternative: Encoré Cosmetic Clinic

Although a large bra size can be portrayed as desirable, the reality for many women is that large breasts can cause physical and emotional discomfort. Carrying the extra weight can result in back, neck or shoulder pain and can limit physical activities. Some women also experience feelings of self-consciousness and struggle to […]

Love the skin you’re in: Bespoke Cosmetic

Bespoke Cosmetic owner Nicky Blue has had a fascinating career, touring with some of the biggest names in music as a wardrobe mistress.     Watching makeup artists work their magic built the foundation for a love of makeup and great skin that has proved a common theme throughout her career and […]

The Importance of Cosmeceuticals for your skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

    What is a cosmeceutical? Cosmeceutical is the word to describe the amalgamation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, products that have active pharmaceutical grade ingredients to make visible differences to the skin, all backed by clinical evidence. The skin is the body’s largest organ and its primary function is to act […]

A fresh new look: V for Hair and Beauty

The talented team at V for Hair and Beauty, Merivale are, as ever, focused on looking after clients with the best possible customer service experience.     So, it’s not surprising that this exceptional customer experience is at the heart of the salon’s latest technological innovation. Significant investment has gone into improving […]

Be the best you: NZ Nutritionals

If, like Winston Churchill, you are easily satisfied with the very best, then you will be thrilled with Qt Belle, Beau and Encore. These Internal Cosmetics were tested by participants in the ‘30-day challenge’ and the results are outstanding.   Participants had ‘before’ photos taken, received products and stated their improvement goals […]

Love the skin you’re in: H&B

H&B is now offering Medical Dermal Needling in-salon today. Dermal needling serves two main functions; firstly, it stimulates epidermal growth to provide stronger and healthier skin; secondly, it stimulates the production of collagen, making skin tighter and firmer.     Dermal needling uses a specialised instrument that contains incredibly fine medical needles […]

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Love the skin you’re in: Hair Art & Beauty

H&B is now offering Medical Dermal Needling in salon today. Dermal needling serves two main functions; firstly, it stimulates epidermal growth to provide stronger and healthier skin; secondly, it stimulates the production of collagen, making skin tighter and firmer.     Dermal needling uses a specialised instrument that contains incredibly fine medical […]

The heart of happiness: Beauty Progress

“How did it get late so soon?” said Dr Seuss, a relatable sentiment as we operate on fast forward through busy days. Tasks on the to-do lists multiply and the most important job of all – looking after ourselves – can get left behind. When busy days become frantic weeks, we can […]

Back to beautiful basics: Bespoke Cosmetic

When Nicky Blue of Bespoke Cosmetic came across natural deodorant Freedom, she knew it was the perfect product to add to her business. “I noticed a gap in the market for a natural, aluminium-free deodorant that actually works,” she says.     “This luxury product smells amazing and is easy and pleasant […]

Non-surgical facelift: Face Value

The choice of treatments offered for skin aging can be baffling. Dr Philip Frost at Face Value is finding his clients are seeing great results from two specialist treatments in particular.     The new kid on the block is the MINT Thread Lift®. Unlike the invasive permanent threads of the past, […]