Holistic beauty: My Beauty Clinic

Often the root cause of skin issues comes from within and needs to be worked on from the inside first. Holistic treatment, customised to each individual client and their needs can work wonders. With backgrounds in traditional Chinese medicine, the staff at My Beauty Clinic provide treatments that combine the very best of modern technology […]

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 the Express System […]

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 work on instagram […]

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 and encourage lymphatic […]

Creating lasting memories: Art By J Steel

Certain locations and buildings always hold a special place in our hearts. Artist Jonathan Steel captures those places and memories, beautifully, to be treasured for years.     “We form a particular emotional attachment to the family home. But the places we love can be just about anywhere… the location where we were married or […]

Gentle approach to skincare: Beauty Progress

  Dedicated to the selection of the most natural and highly competent formulations in skincare products, Beauty Progress has chosen GERnétic for the entire well-being of its clientele.     GERnétic was created in 1978 by Albert Laporte, a French cellular biologist and gerontologist, who specialised in the study of the biological aspects of ageing. […]

Wigs with wow: Georgies Wig Shop

  The loss of hair, for whatever reason, can be a traumatic experience, but a fabulous wig can go a long way in boosting a person’s confidence in their physical appearance. For many, it can become their most favourite fashion accessory!     But before investing in a wig or hair piece, Eleanor Burgess of […]

The personal touch: All About You

All About You is a leading, local beauty therapy salon that has been in operation for many years, long before its present owner, Tracy Cox, bought the business in 2016. Now, with two salons located in both South and North Christchurch, its visible presence is on the rise.     The main focus is skin […]

Paying lip service

  Harsh winter conditions aren’t always kind to lips, but there are a few tried and true remedies for keeping yours looking luscious.     Hydration is number one. People tend to hydrate less in winter, but it is essential to still drink plenty during the colder months. Dehydration will leave your lips dry and […]

Select with care: Face Value Clinic

Choosing the right cosmetic practitioner and clinic can be confusing. Here are some pointers from the team at The Face Value   Experience counts, especially when it comes to dermal fillers and other injectable treatments so make sure you are in safe hands. An extensive knowledge of facial anatomy is essential to deliver a natural, […]