Haircare’s triple threat: Hair Candy

From one of Christchurch’s favourite names in hair, meet Tuscany Hamel’s latest innovation: a waterless shampoo whip and conditioner range that revolutionises what you would usually find on the shelf. Tuscany Hamel and brother Blue are pioneering a New Zealand first in haircare. Most shampoos on the market contain 80 to 90% water, […]

Strong looks different here: Freedom Health

Strength training is essential for women, especially in perimenopause and menopause, yet many women still don’t know where to start. You’ve heard it before: strength training is essential for women, especially as you age. Yet for many, that message can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know it’s safe? What […]

Fashion that’s evergreen

Growth and renewal. Life and harmony. Nature and calm. Stability and security. Wealth and prosperity. Green represents everything we want and nothing we don’t – just like these lavish local finds. In honour of the late Dr. Jane Goodall’s favourite colour, leave it to green for your staple pieces this season.

Red carpet ready hair: Haar Design

Volume! Length! Cohesion! Christchurch hair stylist Caro Haar shares the inside scoop ahead of spring event season. It’s that time of year,” Caro says, alluding to the pre-Christmas thrill of events from Cup Week and galas to weddings and formals, plus this year’s inaugural Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival. Caro explains how crucial it […]

Banish under-eye bags: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

The delicate skin around the eyes is often the first place to show ageing – revealing fine lines, puffiness, and under-eye bags. Traditional options can be invasive or offer only temporary results. EMFACE Eye is different, says Dr Brigid Lee of Skin Rejuvenation Clinic. This advanced, non-invasive treatment combines the power of radiofrequency […]

Cup Week starts here: The Crossing

Meet The Crossing – but not as you know it. Come New Zealand Cup Week, the city’s premier shopping destination blooms with the best for your style and spirit. The sartorial brief this year? Flirty yet refined, with a contemporary edge. It’s the real deal – right down to natural floral headdresses handcrafted […]