Hottest beauty treatments
A summer menu of beauty treatments is what we’re all craving. 1. Facials A treat and a necessity, facials do so much on so many levels. A thorough facial includes a skin analysis as skin changes with the seasons. It’s vital to know what your skin needs and what products to use or avoid over […]
Kind Beauty
Despite the saying, we don’t always have to be cruel to be kind. The idea that ‘beauty is pain’ shouldn’t have to refer to the testing processes on animals. While not every makeup and skincare company uses this form of testing, it is more common than you think. Therefore, using products that are […]
New location, same values: Face Value
Walk in to Face Value’s new premises at 145 Innes Road and your immediate reaction is ‘wow’. It’s an atmosphere radiating style and professionalism with its crisp white décor and quirky finishing touches that reflect the personality of the Face Value team. “We wanted to create an environment for our clients that reflects […]
Time to replenish
We love summer… I mean, what’s not to love, right? While summer is the season to kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors, it’s not time to slack on your skincare routine. Even on the overcast Kiwi days, UV rays are harmful, but when you’re spending long days languishing on the beach or […]
Unwrap Glowing, Youthful Skin: Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa
If you’re not using active cosmeceutical skincare yet, you could be just a few steps (and weeks) away from glowing, nourished and more youthful looking skin. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start a new skincare routine with clean cosmeceuticals, full of active ingredients in high enough percentages to […]
Good hair season: Kudos Hairdressing
All year we look forward to spring events and Christmas party time, so a good hair day simply isn’t enough – a good hair season is a must! Kudos Hairdressers, on the corner of Papanui Road and Mansfield Ave at 204 Papanui Road, offer the colour services, styling and haircare products that […]
Summer Skincare
Just as we modify our wardrobe for lighter clothing in summer, the same applies for our skincare regime due to the heat and humidity. We caught up with Natural Zest Skincare’s Amanda Grindrod about her top five tips for looking after your skin this summer. A no-brainer: use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF30 […]
Spa-tacular!: Moss Spa review
Melinda Collins checks out the central city’s new “cocoon of calm”. The world is whizzing past the windows of Moss Spa in the new Sudima Laneway, which is also home to the upscale 5-star Sudima Hotel and Vices & Virtues restaurant and bar, on the corner of Victoria and Salisbury Streets in the […]
A bold new look
New Zealand Cup and Show Week is an iconic event that has been loved by the public since its beginnings in the late 90s. Fashion lovers have the opportunity to celebrate in style and showcase all of the latest trends. This year the springtime festival has had a revamp, with the Bloom campaign created to […]
The personal touch: Earth Organic Hairdressing
Traci Aylmer of Earth Organic Hairdressing says the reason her clientele base is growing and remaining loyal is because clients appreciate a totally one-on-one service where they’re warmly welcomed and treated as if they’re the most important person in the room. “People are tired of feeling they’re on a conveyor belt, being shuffled from one […]
