A hair and beauty destination: Le Plaisir

Choosing just the right hair and beauty salon is so important. Whether it is for hair removal or hairdressing, micro-needling and dermaplaning, or injectables, you need to feel comfortable, relaxed and confident you are in safe hands. Le Plaisir is a relaxed, peaceful, happy environment that clients love. From regular beauty treatments to […]

Wonderful winter locks: Haar Design

Ready to take care of all your hair needs is the friendly, experienced team at Haar Design. Favourite product of the moment at Haar Design is the Colour Fresh Mask by Wella. The zero-damage temporary colour depositing masks help maintain or transform your colour with ease. Whether it is neutralising yellow tones, reviving […]

DIY beauty

A multitude of treatments can transform your look within minutes, especially relaxing in the comfort of your own home. One of these is treatment masks, which come in all types these days, for the face, hands, feet, and hair. For glowing skin: Try a proper peel mask to exfoliate, help reduce fine lines, […]

Out of the blue

Style away the winter blues by embracing all the beautiful hues of this adored colour, no matter what your age is. From royal to baby, navy to cobalt, the shades of blue are varied and vast. Be inspired by the different combinations of contrasting colours that work with blues. Pretty with neutrals such […]

Express yourself: Made in The Shade

The hottest rules around fashion this winter are there are no rules; this winter is all about dressing for nobody but you – it is the winter of self-expression. Never has the urge to celebrate our uniqueness been as strong as it is now, and there’s no better way to declare who we […]

A perfect, pretty and pink winter

Winter is usually the time for dark colour palettes and moody inspired hues, but 2022 trends are showing something quite different. Bright colours have been wildly popular in autumn and winter fashion shows this year, seeing Valentino famously go bold with an almost entirely pink collection. Colour has the ability to shift your […]

The secret to no makeup: Angela Millar

Cosmetic tattooing is now considered one of the most desired beauty treatments in appearance medicine, worldwide. The major appeal of this semi-permanent makeup is that it enhances the face yet looks natural. Angela Millar (pictured) has worked in the beauty industry for over 30 years and describes her career in micropigmentation as rewarding. […]

Our most visible asset: Facehaven

Confidence comes from healthy self-esteem and inner happiness, and when we feel confident, it can’t help but show in the way we present ourselves to the world. For most of us, being the best version of ourselves doesn’t happen overnight. Along with a good diet and exercise programme, we have to put the […]

Special gifts: Coco Gifts

Why travel long distances to locate the perfect gift when you’ll find endless choice, and exclusive, quality products, right on your doorstep? Situated in central St Albans, just a few blocks from Merivale Mall, Coco Gifts are the experts at streamlining your shopping experience, starting with stress-free car parking, and helpful staff. You’ll […]

Décor dream delivered: Thea’s Boutique

A jaunt to the country these days has a lot going for it; mostly because there’s no shortage of cafes or shops to rest up, replenish and have a browse. North Canterbury’s Oxford has grown to become a destination place, thanks to shops such as the well-known boutique store that showcases home décor […]