The big questions you want to ask about *gulp* ageing…but don’t know who to ask? What are my options to reduce lines and wrinkles? Beyond 30 (just), what’s still triggering those acne spots? Is this hair shedding normal? Is it possible to banish dark under-eye circles? Who gives good botox? Who gives botox I can...
A perfume to bear your nameSo you want to be a test bunny? Oui, but only if it’s in Le Labo. Meaning “The Lab” in French, Le Labo has arrived in Australia; the ultimate laboratory for made-to-order perfumes. Founders Fabrice Penot and Edouard Roschi are all about fragrances for the mass-produced adverse. A perfume made...
Looking fabulously groomed takes some real effort. And whilst you’re keen to upkeep ‘the all feminine, all class’ image, you could do with a low(er) maintenance routine. Bio Sculpture is a nail gel that ticks many of your beauty boxes. Free from Parabens, Pthalates, and other nasties like Toluene and Formaldehyde, it dries quick enough...
Oh, the many times you’ve suppressed the yen to inject colour. Declared “I’m not going to buy anything black” and ended up with exactly just that. Make no apologies this time. M•A•C’s new Style Black make up collection lets your darker inhibitions run rife. It’s all about midnight escapades in black: for eyes, nails and...
Most men look at shaving as a task – whether using foam and a manual razor, or an electric shaver, it’s generally a case of wham, bam, thank you ma’am. But one place can be counted on to cultivate the art of shaving. Grand Royal Barbers, the brainchild of Maria Dillon and fourth-generation barber Steve...
For a seated big ‘Oh’ experience, it’s hard to beat Meg’s classic When Harry Met Sally effort. But, visit an Oscar Oscar salon and you’ll find a new hair spa-like treatment making a solid attempt for the title. The 30 minute Aveda Botanicals Hair & Scalp Therapy combines aromatherapy with a therapeutic scalp, shoulder and hand massage. Start to...
Gentleman overheard saying: “Go ahead darling, you deserve your facials … in fact, make them monthly.” It’s an endearing invitation being heard all over town now that The Facial Club’s taking new members. The Club’s free membership certainly has its privileges, and here it takes the form of indulgent, one hour-long facials for $29. Each...
Please, no more appointments. You have them during work days and lunches; with bosses, clients, doctors and dentists. Making another one with a beautician is not high on the priority list. With your spare (and rare) 15 minutes, just walk in to Benefit’s new Paddington-based Boutique. No appointment necessary. Founded by San Franciscan twin sisters Jean...
Mum used to say don’t date boys with tattoos – they’ll break your heart. Don’t wear make up – you’ll ruin your skin. Funny how they’re right about so many things. But even though they’ve got the whole ‘mum force and you’ll see’ thing going on, we’re not convinced about make up being bad. We’ve...
