Holistic health and beauty: Me Time Wellness
Winter often sees fitness classes swapped for fireside sessions, and while cosying indoors feels great, unfortunately, lack of exercise can make us more susceptible to pain. Up to 80% of pain is caused by trigger points activated by factors such as emotional, or exogenous/endogenous related issues. Me Time Wellness offers a treatment that […]
A guide to mixing gold and silver jewellery
Labelled a ‘defining trend’ of 2024, blending silver and gold metals in the same look is everywhere at fashion weeks lately, and those embracing it haven’t done so lightly. Huge gold bangles stacked on silver ones, multiple rings of both metals worn on one hand, and chains layered upon chains — the aesthetic […]
New season style: Haar Design
Experimenting with hairstyles and cuts is all the rage right now. Precision and passion merge in the Haar Design salon, and those attributes are especially helpful when hunting for a new season hairstyle. Expertise is key, and having a stylist you trust makes all the difference in finding the correct cut and colour, […]
Editor’s picks
WITH LYNDA PAPESCH When the travel bug hits, and the suitcases emerge, it’s time to think small for carry-on luggage. Most airlines have requirements for carry-on bags, including having liquids in 100ml bottles or less, and separately sealed in a clear plastic bag. This includes items such as perfume, deodorant, foundation, sunscreen, and […]
Scintillating scents
Choosing a scent or perfume is not always easy, given the gorgeous array available. By Lynda Papesch. I’ve been known to pick a perfume because I love the bottle it’s in, and I’m not alone in that. Some people collect perfume bottles, simply to enjoy their packaging. Selecting a perfume to wear is […]
Eyebrows number one: Angela Millar
Recent studies on facial recognition and attractiveness confirm eyebrows are the most important facial feature. They are what frame the face. If the 1970s taught us anything, it was that overly plucked eyebrows did nobody any favours. Angela Millar has thirty years of experience within the beauty industry, with the last eight years […]
Is collagen the road to younger skin?
Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by collagen, and have done so for years. While no stranger to dermatologists, estheticians and beauty experts worldwide, the recent hype around collagen has truly put it on our radars. In 2023, the global collagen market was estimated to be worth US$5.1 billion. That figure is set […]
Natural lift, no needles needed: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
If you like to keep up to date with trends and treatments overseas, you will have heard of EmFace. While still a relatively new treatment, it already has a list of celebrity fans, including Rebel Wilson, Jenna Dewan, and Alicia Silverstone. No Botox, no fillers, no injectables and clinically proven to lift, EmFace […]
Revolutionising hair removal: KM Surgical
Gone are the days of messy, ineffective, and all too painful hair removal treatments. The Lumenis Splendor X™ is changing the way we achieve soft, smooth, and hairless skin. Designed to safely remove hair from any skin type or tone, the treatment, gaining fast popularity, is available at premium Christchurch dermatology facility KM […]
Proudly Christchurch made: ILS
In this era of mass-produced imports flooding the country, to have access to anything locally made is both special and unique. Take optical lenses for instance. There remains only one New Zealand manufacturer of these products, and that manufacturer is here in Christchurch. ILS (Independent Lens Specialists) was founded in 2006 by Glenn […]
