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 […]

Honey supple

Rich with natural enzymes, antibacterial properties, and anti-inflammatories, the sweet offering by bees doubles as a fabulous formula for the skin. It’s long been known for moisture retention and complexion smoothing properties, yet honey is just returning to the beauty sphere for its skin-healing abilities. Tightening, brightening, and regenerating, honey can be a […]

Established & experienced: Blush Beauty and Skin

With skin being the largest organ of the human body, people want to know their skin is in the safest hands when problems arise. Fully qualified beauty therapist Tracey Keefe began her training aged 17, and eventually opened her salon Blush Beauty from her home in Avonside in 2002. Twenty-two years later, Blush […]

Seasonal refresh: Haar Design

The change in weather brings more change with it, the desire for an autumnal hair refresh. Warm reds, copper, auburn and brunette shades are the trend this year, as we head into the cooler months. Such wonderfully tonal colours complement those layered, cold weather looks, and offer easy maintenance. As we leave the […]

Editor’s picks: with Lynda Papesch

Here at Metropol, our team is lucky enough to receive some of the latest beauty and fashion products to try, so we thought we’d share some with our readers. This issue, I’m suggesting you try a couple of new and exciting offerings, one to improve those fine lines and wrinkles, and the other […]