Stay in and exercise
Regular exercise has been found to improve mental health, build-up fitness and help to stave off numerous medical conditions. Exercising during the colder winter months may not be as pleasant as jogging along the beach in summer, yet there are many forms of indoor workouts that can be embraced […]
Banish those beanies: Kudos Merivale
Too often we make winter our excuse to hide lack-lustre hair beneath a beanie when we would be far better off utilising the season with some much-needed hair repair and pampering sessions in readiness for spring. Kudos Hairdressers’ personalised treatments, such as the Express System Professional Emulsion Treatment and […]
Keeping abreast of cancer
A University of Canterbury (UC) student has developed a new computerised method of reading mammograms that could help radiologists detect warning signs of breast cancer. Haipeng Li is about to complete a PhD in Software Engineering at UC after spending the last three years working on computational algorithms that […]
New beginnings: Haar Design
Haar Design is delighted to introduce its newest team members! SENIOR STYLIST: AMANDA ELLIS Amanda has 17 years’ experience in the industry and holds dual qualifications in hairdressing and barbering. She loves to create beautiful soft colour, balayage and sharp bobs through to short textured shapes. Check out her […]
Collar me pretty
First used to represent status and class, from ruffles to the humble button down, the collar has had quite the fashion journey through history. In the cooler months, it is common to see fashion-goers opting for pieces that keep their necks warm. Why not do so in style? Who […]
Fall in love with gua sha
Wondering what these pretty pink jade stones are? Meet gua sha! This time-honoured tool is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and has been around for thousands of years, used to promote healing in the body and remove energy blockages. When used correctly on the face, gua sha can promote blood circulation […]
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