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THE GLOW UP

News from the beauty aisle

LATHER UP

Who doesn’t love a professional shampoo and blow-out once in a while? Here are our top three spots for a truly extra hair wash.

BRUNEBLONDE

Tucked away in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, this salon features a barbershop, nail spa and even private styling rooms. We tried their wash and blow-dry and loved every aspect of the experience. Lighting is dimmed in their shampoo area, with soft music playing for ultimate relaxation. For someone with neck problems like us, their ultra-comfortable Yume shampoo chair is designed to support your neck and head during the wash. They even offer a warm blanket and luxurious head massage as you wait for the conditioner to take effect. A hot towel infused with lavender is wrapped around the hairline at the end, before blowing out your tresses so they're glossy, smooth and touchably soft.

Blow-dries start from $350 up to $1,100 depending on the stylist. Mezzanine, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2511-3988, bruneblonde.com

THE FIRM

Celebrating 33 years in Hong Kong, The Firm Hair and Beauty has two locations, one in Central and one in Repulse Bay. Famous for their relaxing head massages, the treatment starts with a hair and scalp analysis to choose the correct product for your type. Next, they use a gentle sulphate-free cleanser made from natural ingredients to shampoo the hair. The cleanse is followed by a conditioning stage, featuring a 10-minute head massage to stimulate blood flow to the follicles for a healthy hair and scalp.

$800. 7A Tung Yen Building, Chancery Lane, Central, 25256696, facebook.com/thefirmhk

BRUNEBLONDE

Zeva Hair Spa

ZEVA HAIR SPA

Zeva was founded by certified trichologist Brenda Leung, who sought treatment for hair-thinning after undergoing chemotherapy. An initial consultation involves a close-up look at your hair and scalp with a powerful camera, before deciding on a course of action. We had been suffering from postpartum hair-shedding, and were recommended a combination of microneedling and laser to help stimulate hair growth. We loved the treatment and felt that not only was there less hair-shedding, we could go longer between washes. There are also several hair spa packages to choose from, starting at $800 for 75 minutes. These include a hair mask, head massage, shampoo and blow dry.

302, Lee Garden 6, 111 Leighton Rd., Causeway Bay, 2146-3118, zevahair.com

SKINCARE

DA BALM

Vaccines may be making their way into the world’s population slowly but surely, but that’s no reason to skip the hygiene routine! To help keep your mitts squeaky clean AND supple, Aesop just launched this lovely hand sanitiser and moisturiser set. The Adventurer Roll-up Set ($460) is a collaboration with Christopher Raeburn, the fashion designer behind sustainable fashion brand RÆBURN, and comes in a portable pouch made from recycled fabrics. The kit comes with gel hand sanitiser and a tube of their cult favourite Aromatique hand balm, plus their new Rinse-Free Hand Mist, so you can spray on sanitiser instead of slathering. Everything is vegan and crueltyfree, like everything Aesop does, and did you know that once you finish the products, you can return the empties at any of their stores in Hong Kong for recycling? Bring ANY empty aluminum tubing as well as plastic and glass bottles - even if they’re from other brands - and they’ll happily accept it for repurposing!

aesop.com/hk

SPA

WORK IT

Want to kick-start your wellbeing? The Oriental Spa at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental is offering a 45-day tailor-made programme that’s actually a steal - by five-star hotel standards, at least! Their “New Year New You” package includes a personalised fitness programme designed by their team of certified personal trainers, including protocols and meal suggestions. Not only that, you get 10 PT sessions to keep you on task, $2,000 spending credit at the Spa Cafe, and access to the spa’s luxurious changing room and heat facilities. The whole package costs $10,280.

The Oriental Spa, 5/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 5 Queen’s Road Central, 2132-0011.