Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa

Beauty Beckons: Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa

Ascending the stairs at Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa is to rise physically and metaphorically above the hurly burly, arriving at an elevated feeling of wellbeing. Ascending the stairs at Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa is to rise physically and metaphorically above the hurly burly, arriving at an elevated feeling of wellbeing. […]

Elegance with Edge: Repertoire

With its first store opening in 2006, Repertoire has now grown to eight stores throughout New Zealand. In Christchurch, we’re very fortunate to have two boutiques, one in the BNZ Centre and one in The Colombo.     Co-owner, Meghan Maher, says its business concept, right from the beginning, has been to […]

Fashion’s Rising Star: Georgia Hensley-Smith

From a classroom at the Hagley College School of Fashion to the fashion catwalks of New York and Milan, Christchurch fashion designer Georgia Hensley-Smith is proving you can do anything you set your mind to – even at 18 years of age. “I believe if you have a goal, you can achieve […]

Seafoam Supreme

Seafoam Supreme

The hottest hue to hit the consumer conscience ahead of summer has had many former incarnations.     But the colour formerly known as turquoise, mint, aqua or even pale blue or green is back with a cool new name and a new hip attitude. A soothing blue-green colour reminiscent of crashing […]

V for Hair and Beauty

Luscious smooth locks: V for Hair and Beauty

Salon staff at V for Hair and Beauty, Merivale, are adept at administering increasingly popular keratin smoothing treatments. Some clients find these keratin interventions life-changing.     Owner, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee describes her keratin smoothing treatment as distinguishable from a chemical straightening process that’s found in some countries, in that the former doesn’t […]

Flirt & flutter: H&B Hair Art & Beauty

The H&B Hair Art & Beauty team is on hand to help you flirt and flutter your way through one of the most eagerly anticipated fashion and social events of the year.     H&B offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and make-up services to meet your every need. Complimentary consultations […]

Treasure Box

All the best Treasures: Treasure Box

Combining quality with everyday luxury, finding a stunning Cup Day outfit amongst the beautiful, handpicked collection at Treasure Box by Biani is easy.     From glamourous garments to stylish shoes and accessories, the welcoming and experienced staff can dress you from head to toe, says owner Andrea Bailey. “The girls will […]

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Now’s the time to give your hair a little consideration. We’re often told gorgeous hair is a matter of health and good diet, which makes sense.   So foods high in good fats and proteins are the way forward. Salmon, chicken, cheeses, olive oil, avocados, nuts… all feed hair volume and gloss […]

Eyes on

Eyes on: Elegant Eyebrows

Elegant Eyebrows is an expert in the fine art of threading and can transform your eyebrows, creating a defined beautiful and sophisticated look.     An ancient hair removal technique, threading is a popular alternative to plucking and waxing and effectively deals to unwanted facial hair. Using a thin cotton thread, threading […]

Jolie Femme Beauty

Beauty with Conscience: Jolie Femme Beauty

Treading gently on the Earth through the use of sustainable natural products is a fundamental ethical consideration for Amanda Taylor, salon owner at Jolie Femme Beauty in Amberley.     “It is now possible, even in the beauty industry, to have a global social conscience and to look after the environment. For […]