Warm winter tones: Haar Design

What’s on trend for winter hair? The team at one of Christchurch’s top salons reveal their predictions. Warm tones and statement hair lengths are set to take the season by storm, as seen on the salon floor and across international fashion weeks at large. Creamy golden blondes, rich chocolates and cocooning copper colours […]

The secret to younger-looking skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

A 1992 invention, 30 years of proven safety and efficacy culminates in the form of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy. Popularly referred to as IPL, this treatment is exactly that: popular. “Nowadays it is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures worldwide. However, there are far too many people still not benefiting […]

5 winter nail favourites

Your guide to this season’s ultimate manicure shades. Cocoa & caramel Pigmented or not-so-much, brown neutral shades are staple nail picks for winter. Marrying luxury and cosy vibes, cocoa or caramel hues pack a punch while embodying sweet treats. Tip: Light caramel or rich chocolate are on-trend, meeting the mocha mousse moment. Sultry […]

Is this a skincare skin cure?

Are you targeting multiple skin conditions – collagen production and elasticity, wrinkles, blemishes, fine lines, sun damage, pigmentation – with a long list of products? LED therapy and the subsequent viral LED masks are a trending alternative. The question is, can this technology tackle it all in one treatment? Light emitting diode (LED) […]

Pucker up

Considered the ‘frame’ of a smile, lips deserve the same attention as teeth, skin and other essential aspects of a face. By Nina Tucker. They say that the majority of people notice someone’s smile first. Trustworthiness, approachability, and positive energy manifest in our smiles. Healthy, hydrated lips make up one half of that […]

Radiant skin at any age: Face & Body Essentials

Summer may have been a no-show in Canterbury this year, yet according to those in the beauty business, that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. As any skincare professional will tell you, the sun’s rays are ageing, and skin requires protection from ultraviolet rays year-round – rain or shine. Lisa McGoldrick, owner of Face […]