Muted Beauty: Bringing a breath of fresh air to the palette in time for spring
If this season’s sartorial selections are teaching us anything, it’s that muted tones are far from boring. Effortlessly chic, they can hold their own from summer to winter. While beige, dusty pinks and pale yellows have been in our fashionable consciousness for some time now, powder blues and soft greens are now making […]
Is there a Doctor in the House? – Face Value
The field of cosmetic medicine is rapidly expanding in New Zealand as the demand grows for safe, effective and affordable cosmetic procedures. In general, techniques are becoming more complex, requiring an increasing level of both skill and artistry by the practitioner. Before embarking on any cosmetic medicine procedure, make sure you are in […]
Fashionable feminine locks: V For Hair and Beauty Merivale
V For Hair and Beauty Merivale has specialists in the team for whom balayage and ombre is their passion; creating beautiful fashionable, feminine looks for their clients. The free-hand application allows them to achieve a more natural and modern effect with subtle transitions between the chosen hues, whether blonde, brunette, red or the […]
The power to change: Transform Clinic
Some things in life are below-surface niggles. All manner of body and appearance issues can quietly eat away at our wellbeing and confidence. In the recent past, problems like persistent pimples, wrinkles, skin tags, unwanted neck fat or unsightly veins have been viewed as unchangeable destinies. That’s where lives can take a turn […]
Perfecting the total look: Exciting times for Hair Art & Beauty
The past six months have been a whirlwind of fabulous experiences and exciting changes at Hair Art & Beauty, Cranford Street. A whirlwind of fabulous experiences and exciting changes In October, salon owner Carla travelled to New York to work at Bridal Fashion Week, before jet-setting to Europe to assist Sharon Blain (2018 […]
Beauty’s better half: KM Surgical
When something about looking in the mirror isn’t quite right, it’s easy to be needlessly fatalistic. However, age and sun-related problems like sagging, lines and facial deflation can be reversed in a medically sound way. At KM Surgical, an experienced team of doctors and six registered nurses practice safe and effective facial rejuvenation. […]
Indulgent beauty and relaxation: Beauty Progress
Clients stepping into Waltham Road’s Beauty Progress Thai Massage Spa are assailed by wonderful aromas and gentle music in a cocoon of warmth. This haven of calm is where beauty treatments by leading therapists Wendy Barker and Fiona Edwards are administered. Both Wendy and Fiona have extensive beauty and spa experience. Wendy established […]
Going nude: the minimalist colour that goes with everything
It seems bare is the new beautiful because, although it would be rather irresponsible of us to suggest you take this in a literal sense, everyone is going nude right now. Whether you’re filling the bathroom cabinet or the wardrobe, going nude is all about a less is more approach. Like the skin […]
Action in the city’s heart: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is providing a fantastic range of services right in the centre of the CBD
Many Cantabrians have said that central cities come to life with essential services placed in top locations. That’s now happening. One great example is the new Unichem Cashel Pharmacy, right opposite Ballantynes. This year the retail heart of Christchurch is back to teeming with life. Cashel Mall, BNZ Square, and The Crossing have […]
Loving the skin you’re in: Louise Highet has dedicated her career to helping people feel better about their image
Aging naturally, yet gracefully is something we all aspire to achieve. Registered Cosmetic Nurse, Louise Highet will help you achieve both skin health and skin beauty. From a nursing career which has included both hospital and primary health care, Louise then pursued the field of dermatology and cosmetic medicine. Optimising skin health and […]












