Healthy hair, healthy you: Hairmantra
Much like visiting the dentist, periodic check-ups for your hair and scalp health could benefit you long term. Why wait until visible signs of hair loss, baldness, or alopecia emerge? Metropol caught up with Dr Padmaja Redekar of Hairmantra to find out more about how to keep on top of your up […]
Work out your workout
They say the early bird gets the worm… but sometimes it can be hard to leave the nest in the morning. Maybe you’re struggling to find the motivation to go to the gym – again – this week. It’s all about working out the workout that best fits you. SPLASH! Swimming is […]
Ringing in autumn
For better or worse, we’re waving goodbye to summer. But don’t fret, we’re ringing in autumn with a look at what we can expect to see adorning fingers in 2021. Yes, we’ve got clarity on all the latest ring trends. GOOD AS GOLD We might have been looking at gold […]
Leather weather
Leather is back (again) – but not as you know it. The fashionable regular is making itself known as a wardrobe must-have, but this time around on the trend cycle it is reinvented as statement separates. Trendsetters tipped leather separates to be one of the defining looks of 2021, and […]
The skinny skincare tools
Regular visits to the beauty salon sounds like a fabulous idea, and is a fantastic way to not only look after your skin but doubles as a relaxing selfcare ritual. With so many salon treatments available, it can be tricky choosing which to invest in, but luckily, it’s becoming easier to take […]
Fancy footwear for fall: Rangiora Shoe Lines
It’s a sizzling summer at Rangiora Shoe Lines as customers up and down the country (yes, both South and North Islands) are snapping up sandals, shoes and sneakers in the end-of-season sale. But that’s not all that’s happening at the “best little independent shoe store in North Canterbury” – owner Rebecca Barker […]
The Fiji treatment at Le Plaisir
Renowned beauty brand Pure Fiji is now at Le Plaisir, a must-visit hair, beauty and skincare destination in Silverstream. Known for its nourishing, moisturising and beautifying natural ingredients, Pure Fiji’s beauty products are used in top salons the world over. Taking traditional blends used by South Pacific and Fiji islanders for […]
Autumn Essentials: Belleza Boutique
Loved Lincoln local, Belleza has been providing women with gorgeous garments from top quality brands for years. Owner Anna Green recently opened her second store at The Crossing in the heart of Christchurch CBD, opposite Country Road. The boutique brings a thoughtfully curated collection to the city, with plans to blend clothing […]
Beautiful haar lives here: Haar Design
The German word for hair is Haar, so for Caroline Haar naming her own salon Haar Design was an apt decision. After 20 years in the industry and multiple awards, including being a five-time winner of the Canterbury Westland Hairstylist and Colourist of the Year, it was time for Caroline to […]
In trenched
A transitional trench for autumn is hardly revolutionary, but the appeal of these not-too-hot, not-too-cold salves endures for a reason. Timeless coverups, trenches are wardrobe chameleons which can adapt to any dress code. This autumn, trenches come in classic beige as well as a seasonal palette of terracottas and yellows sure […]
