Show them they’re special
Commercialism aside, Valentine’s Day is about giving. Here are some ideas: For her For him
Embrace sexy silver: V for hair
Many who are going grey are choosing V for Hair and Beauty Merivale. Thinking ahead to hair goals 2023? Let our expert team of stylists, with over 60 years of combined experience, and the maturity and knowledge, look after you. It’s important to have a style that suits your hair, face shape, and […]
Sorting out skin tone
Few pleasures eclipse basking in the sun and feeling its warm glow on our skin, however if not treated with the utmost care beforehand, uneven skin tone may result. Uneven skin tone is characterised by both skin discoloration and a change in skin texture, caused in turn by an overproduction of melanin, the […]
Native plant products
With the world becoming aware of sustainability and climate change, an Auckland skincare company has added a kawakawa range to reduce its carbon footprint. Honest Skincare company chief executive Janna Jansen has also added a range of raw ingredients such as New Zealand beeswax and flax seed oil to the company line-up. Māori […]
2023 refresh: Haar Design
The new year is in full swing, and the time is ripe to freshen up your luscious locks. Haar Design is ready to take care of all your hair needs. The new year, new me cliche often comes with the desire for a new look. Colour change can range from a rich velvety […]
New salon on the block: PB Hair Spa
In mid-January, a luxurious new salon in St Albans officially opened its doors to the public Although P.B. Hair Spa has a new name and location an abundance of existing clients came to celebrate the change with the team. “It’s nice to know that the neighbourhood is so supportive of small businesses, and […]
Sustainable fashion
An international study across 15 European Union countries found more than 57 percent of fashion waste ended up as landfill, much of it trendy “fast fashion”, and in good condition. From shopping less to buying preloved labels, and reinventing clothes, fashionistas can embrace sustainable fashion, especially now that more and more brands are […]
Sustainable salon award
Christchurch-based salon Hair Art & Beauty is its industry’s top sustainable salon for 2022. The Industry Awards recognise the best business, training and creative talent in New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering industries, celebrating both individual and team success. The awards, held recently at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, also recognise business success, […]
Marvellous magenta
Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Viva Magenta. Usually a pinkish-purplish-red, magenta is the concentrated form of pink or purple, a vibrant colour that pulsates with panache. Pantone describes it as a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength, “a pulsating colour whose […]
Swim guilt free
Sustainable swimwear is the choice to make this summer and in the future. Made using eco-friendly materials and production methods, sustainably produced swimwear helps to minimise environmental impact. Soft and comfortable, sustainable swimwear is often made from recycled plastics or natural materials such as organic cotton, a better alternative to the standard polyester […]
