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n the New Zealand beauty industry, you have to be pretty good to stay in business, as the audience can be a harsh critic. With one bad treatment, the crowd may vote with their feet pretty quickly as they have so many options to choose from. There are 1000’s of beauty salons in New Zealand from home-based options to beauty spas. So with that said, I take my hat off to Buoy Salon in Wellington for achieving 30 years in business with their bustling hair and beauty salon. A huge salute from all of us at The Beauty Book on reaching that ripe age! Michelle Locke is one of the country’s top female surgeons and her work comes highly recommended – read about two of her patients on page 62 to 63. Cosmetic surgery is not always about appearance, as it is often chosen because of pain or disease. Choosing a surgeon you trust and who listens to your needs is important. Always go and see more than one before you make your decision. Each issue we try and find you all the latest treatments, products, and health options. There is a plethora of information and options in this issue for your pleasure. The latest ‘thing’ is not always the best ‘thing’ so we try to select and bring you the best tried and tested products. Kryolan is one of our new finds – it is not a new product, in fact, it was invented in the 1940’s, but it is reasonably new to New Zealand buyers. Kryolan has stunning colours, is one of the world’s first professional makeup brands and is the number one choice for makeup artists worldwide. Pop in and see them in their Newmarket store at 222 Broadway, Newmarket. One of the biggest beauty tips you can learn is to protect your face from the sun. Choose good quality sunscreen like DMK Soleil Defence 50+ UVA & UVB, or Pure Shade by NZ Sunscreen Company found on page 192. Both are excellent quality and have SPF 50+. Layer it on and grow old with beautiful skin!

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Threads of Gold Warwick Fabrics celebrates 50 years

reative ingenuity and youthful enthusiasm is what wove the pathway to success for Warwick Fabrics, which just last year commemorated its 30th year in New Zealand. With global presence from here to London, Dubai to Mumbai and everywhere in between, this November, the multi-award winning furnishing fabrics company is celebrating the mothership; an incredible 50 years in business around the world. A far cry from the prosperous brand it is today, Australian Tom Warwick started his company in a tiny, dark corner of a friend’s Melbourne office back in 1966. He’d noticed how well plasticcoated fabrics were selling in a business he was working for at the time, and he wanted in. It was no mean feat getting it off the ground; Tom, a sprightly 24-year-old at the time, worked nights in a hotel to keep his family afloat, and put off the dream of buying a home as he pursued his ambitious venture in textiles during the day. He’d even bought multiple phone lines to create the illusion of the successful company he’d dreamed of one day creating – he’d answer the mainline pretending to be the receptionist who did not yet exist, who’d then ‘put you through to the director, Mr. Warwick!’

But perseverance paid off. His thrifty tactics had managed to secure relationships with some of the world’s top fabric production mills. Tom’s brother, Max Warwick would come on board shortly after and thanks to their knack for picking trends and their covetable manufacturing contacts, the duo soon enough found themselves supplying fabrics to Australia’s entire furniture industry. In a natural progression the team next set their sights across the Tasman. Warwick New Zealand Managing Director, Martin Irvine, remembers the day he bought the rights like it was yesterday - “August 22nd, 1985’, he says. “You don’t forget these things.” “I was already working in upholstery sales when Tom reached out me,” says Martin. “I had always wanted to run my own business and I knew the industry, so I jumped at the opportunity.” The Auckland-based office opened just a few months later, born of humble beginnings that parallel Tom’s own journey. Martin fondly remembers the first container of Belgian velvet delivered to his home garage in Devonport; where the then makeshift office was built. “We had to have half of the container sold before it even arrived, otherwise it wouldn’t fit!” he laughs. But sure enough as it did in Australia, business took off over

here. Within six months the Auckland team had to find a new premise; an exercise they got used to as they continued to grow over the next decade. They finally settled in the North Shore’s Mairangi Bay, where Warwick Fabric’s headquarters have now been based for 20 years. They also have additional showrooms in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch which were established as the years went on. There are 46 people on the New Zealand payroll – and with five new hires in the past 12 months, the number is only rising. “It’s funny because it’s very subjective, what we do,” muses Martin. “Design is a total matter of personal taste. So to make that work as a business model, we need to be very orientated towards providing great quality and great value.” “Everything that we create is independently tested for its quality, whether it be colour fastness, the grade of upholstery, or seam slippage,” he says. “Extensive testing is an expensive exercise for us, but that’s the standard we hold ourselves to - it’s the reason we can so confidently stand behind our product.” Talented designers work full-time in the Melbourne office to develop each of their fabric collections. Martin and Cam Warwick, Tom’s son and Managing Director of Warwick Australia, go on buying trips to get inspiration. They then bring their ideas back and brief the design studio to develop prototypes. Once the final designs and overall collection are decided on, the fabrics are produced by mills around the world; each one picked according to its niche expertise. Design, development and testing can take up to two years for any one fabric. It’s a thorough process to ensure everything is perfect before producing it to head to market across Australasia, which helps maintain attractive pricing. Warwick also supplements their own offerings with fabrics by coveted international designers, enabling them to cater to the many discerning clients who are after more exclusive options. Martin’s daughter, Hannah is the International Brands Manager in New Zealand, in charge of bringing the highly sought-after designer pieces to local clients. Hannah showcases fabrics by prestigious brands Mulberry, GP&J Baker, Kravet and Elliott Clarke alongside Warwick designs in their upscale Parnell, Wellington and Christchurch showrooms. “It makes sense to house all of the collections under one roof,” says Hannah. “It makes us a bit of a one-stop-shop. Whether it be velvets, sheers or a particular tone of silk, we offer a diversity of options and price points. Having the broad range that we do enables us to cater to almost any client who comes through the door.” With the many threads that make up this successful, familydriven company, it’s not hard to see why Warwick Fabrics has become such a respected name throughout the world in its 50 years of existence. “We are constantly looking for ways to adapt; to move forward; to inspire,” says Martin. “It’s all founded by Tom Warwick’s entrepreneurial spirit, which lives on today in those who have followed.”

GP&J Baker Historic Royal Palaces Collection A Collection Fit for a Queen: Exclusively in New Zealand via Warwick Fabrics

arwick Fabrics has already seen immeasurable success throughout its 50 years in business, but 2017 will be a veritably regal cause for celebration. The industry stalwart has secured exclusive rights to bring one of the most covetable fabric collections in the world to New Zealand this coming January. Distinguished London-based GP&J Baker is the crème de la crème of fabric design and next year they will release their highly anticipated, multi award winning Historic Royal Palaces Collection in the Southern Hemisphere, for which Warwick New Zealand has been named the exclusive distributor. As the proud holder of Her Majesty the Queen’s Royal Warrant since 1982, GP&J Baker’s creations have been officially deigned fit for use in the royal residences; an award of the highest honour.

With these noble connections in observance it was only a matter of time before they’d commemorate the relationship with a regally inspired collection, and what better time to produce it than during the year of the Queen’s 90th birthday. The collaboration with London’s Historic Royal Palaces includes The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Kensington Palace. Each location has provided a wealth of inspiration for this very special collection. Elements of their spectacular architecture, gardens and interiors have been assembled to create the dazzling designs. Spanning nearly a thousand years of history, these iconic buildings are owned by the Queen on behalf of the nation. Details from each magnificent residence have been brilliantly interpreted by GP&J Baker with this superb collection of decorative prints and embroideries, shimmering silks, supple velvets and a very special range of stunning weaves. Warwick NZ International Brands Manager, Hannah Irvine and her father, Managing Director Martin Irvine had the privilege of being invited by GP&J Baker to do a full day tour of Hampton Palace earlier this year, in anticipation of the launch. “Seeing the vision behind each of the fabrics in the collection was just so inspiring,” says Hannah. “You could see exactly how the gorgeous embroideries replicate the walls, and how the silks were inspired by gowns and hunting jackets that the women and men used to wear all those centuries ago.” Founded by brothers George Percival and James Baker in 1884, GP&J baker is renowned for its exotic prints woven with only the highest quality thread. “The design studio had to really get to know what each special location represented in order to respectfully pay homage within each of the fabrics,” says Hannah. The collection is a curation of 32 sumptuous fabrics spanning velvets, linens and raw silks; each taking inspiration from various corners of within and around the myriad of royal locations. Darkly romantic, the Royal Garden print honours the glorious gardens of Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. Queen’s Garden is inspired by the exquisite embroidery of an 18th century courtier’s coat sourced from The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. The embroidery design has been sensitively adapted into a delicate, all-over floral print, then placed onto a luxurious velvet. The richly textured threads in the Royal Weaves fabric echo the intricate brickwork of Hampton Court Palace and its decorative Tudor chimneys; the earliest of their type in England a clear indication of exceptional wealth and status. Tactile and relaxed with a subtle colour palette, Royal Weaves pairs perfectly with any other design in the collection. The past has been frozen in time on gorgeous linens for the home in the Palace Maps print. The print is a finely detailed montage of antique plans and maps which were sourced from archived drawings at the Tower of London, and depicts generations of architectural work across each of the Royal buildings, reminiscing on the structures that were. Royal Damask is a printed velvet which comes in two lustrous colours, and was inspired by a Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection dating from the 18th century. Choose Bronze or Sapphire and work it into furnishings large or small, with equally majestic impact. Ostriches, polar bears and elephants were among many exotic animals residing at the Tower of London during the 13th century. An

established attraction in Elizabethan times, it was the inspiration behind the hand-illustrated Royal Beasts print. Set against a graphic outline of the Tower, this charming design is printed onto a pale bronze velvet and ivory and sapphire linens. “I met with one of the designers at GP&J who worked on this particular fabric,” says Hannah. “She had hand drawn three thousand different beast illustrations before any were chosen to be put together on the final cloth.” The painstakingly detailed prints took many months to create due to the intricacies in each fabric. The due diligence required to create such an authentic product pays respect to the long standing tapestries and architecture that inspired it. The collection has already been awarded twice; the UK Home and Garden’s 2016 Fabric Awards calling it this year’s Best Fabric Collection out of 500 other entries. The Queen’s Sampler fabric won Best Embroidered Fabric at the same Awards, also out of 500 entries. “We are proud to be the exclusive distributor in New Zealand of this gorgeous collection. It is a real privilege to be able to offer something to our clients that has had so much care and consideration put into to every piece,” Says Hannah. Sample books of GP&J Baker’s Historic Royal Palaces Collection will be in all of the showrooms by January for designers and other approved trade to offer to their clients for consideration. “Anyone who has the pleasure of including this collection as part of their décor will notice any area is instantly elevated the moment it is introduced,” says Hannah. “After all, it’s fabric that’s fit for a queen.”

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Always a lady

A life in the limelight has prepared this zen goddess from Christchurch on becoming a household name. Known in the world of fashion, style and racing, Angela Stone now becomes one of New Zealand's hottest stars from Auckland's Real Housewives.

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Angela Stone Opens Up About Mental Health Awareness

Angela Stone is well-known across the country through her work in styling, racing, and working with women. Her life is portrayed as one filled with modelling, shopping trips, and styling courses.

he has made a career out of empowering others through positive change. This brought with it many incredible opportunities, including a starring role in New Zealand’s latest reality series - The Real Housewives of Auckland. However, very few know about the hardships Angela has endured in her life that are less than glamourous. After suffering from schizophrenia and anxiety, Angela’s mother took her own life. This had a profound effect on both Angela and her twin brother. Speaking to Woman’s Day, Angela describes her mum as “beautiful in every way” and can still remember every minute detail on the day of her death as if it was only yesterday. “It was the coldest, greyest day of my life,” she tells Woman’s Day. “For as long as I live I will never forget how it felt.” Angela’s difficult past has led to mental health awareness becoming a cause that is very close to Angela’s heart. Depression and anxiety do not discriminate, affecting those in the limelight as equally as it does those who are not. Unfortunately, these issues are still very difficult to talk about openly. Angela wishes to help cross this bridge and bring increased awareness to the growing problem of mental health in New Zealand. She is proud to stand up as a Champion for The Mental Health Foundation and the work they do to educate and combat mental illness in New Zealand. She has always admired the work The Mental Health Foundation does and wants to help raise money and awareness for the charitable trust. She says she’s reached a place in her life where she’s ready to give back.

“I have this fabulous opportunity to reach out and say, ‘What can I do to help’? I’ve been waiting to raise my profile to be able to help promote the MHF,” she explains on their website. “They provide fantastic support and resources for people, and the families of people who are experiencing mental health challenges. It’s really important for people to know where to go if they need help.” Angela believes it’s important to talk about mental health and to reach out for help. “I think a lot of people are suffering in silence and I know myself that when my mum took her own life, I needed to reach out for help and work through it. When you’ve had to do that yourself, it’s time to encourage people to do the same. “It’s extremely important to be able to reach out for support and to know there’s a community or organisation like The Mental Health Foundation waiting to support you. You can get through tough times.” If you are worried about yourself or someone you care about, please call Lifeline or visit the Mental Health Foundation website.

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Aggressive on Cancer, Soft on Skin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Skin Centre Having a cancer on your face removed can be a nerve-wracking process, but the Skin Centre is committed to easing the exercise with the most efficient and effective technique in facial cancer removal in the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Treatment.

ts specialised clinics in Remuera, Auckland and Tauranga are home to world-class facilities and one of New Zealand’s most experienced dermatologist and skin cancer surgeons, Dr Paul Salmon, who leads a respected and technically excellent team in each location. Dr Salmon is passionate about helping patients with the advance Mohs technique because it has the greatest potential for a cure, as well as optimal cosmetic results. “I firmly believe that people should not suffer from skin cancer surgery. Particularly, they should not suffer disfigurement from skin cancer surgery. In this day and age it’s unnecessary,” he says. With Mohs, the entire tumour is removed in surgery and it is examined through a special microscopic technique to ensure the whole skin cancer is traced with great accuracy, unsuspected cancer roots included. Even cancers that have been unsuccessfully treated by other methods before are often eradicated by this method. “The technique that we use enables us to examine the edges and underside of the cancers so that we can be absolutely sure the cancer is removed rather than just sampling it,” explains Dr Salmon. With such a precise technique the surgeon only needs to take skin a fraction of a millimetre from the cancer, as opposed to a more common 4-5 millimetres. It is a very narrow margin that spares precious, healthy skin tissue but still ensures necessary skin removal takes place. Although the technique is aggressive on the cancer it is careful on your skin. This is most important in intricate areas such as the eyelid, lip, nose and ears, or for patients that may have numerous cancers on their face. By sparing as much skin as possible much less scarring occurs. Dr Salmon prides himself on making it very difficult for even a patient’s closest relatives and friends to know that they have had skin cancer on their face after the surgery. After each removal the wound is delicately reconstructed with plastic surgery techniques. Patients can expect a one-off surgery after initial examination and consultation. As the Skin Centre’s patients can be understandably anxious about the cancer, the team do their utmost to make the experience as easy as possible. “We’re very, very focused on patient delivered experience, so that is very big for us.” Patients can rest easy at the Skin Centre knowing it is run by an industry leading team. Dr Salmon and colleague Dr Neil Mortimer have completed training by the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr Salmon has earned such experience and respect in this area that he is the only doctor in New Zealand able to train other doctors in Mohs. There are around five other Mohs clinics only outside of mainland America able to train others. And training is rigorous to ensure only the most fastidious doctors perform the surgery.

“The technique is quite easy to perform badly but it takes a lot of skill to perform properly and you’re only going to get that skill after doing many, many cases,” says Salmon. A study at the American college has found it takes trainees around 1,000 cases before they achieve the highest levels of accuracy. The Skin Centre stresses that this technique is not for all skin cancers but it is a powerful tool to enable the complete eradication of skin cancer of the face and neck. It is often used to treat two common types of skin cancer, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. However it may also treat melanoma and rare types of skin cancer. As well as the two Mohs clinics, the Skin Centre offers skin treatments centres across the North Island, in Rotorua, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Hawkes bay and Matamata. These sites offer medical, surgical and cosmetic solutions such as treatments for skin conditions and cosmetic surgery. Consultations, diagnosis and procedures are all performed in the clinics. If you want to be sure you are getting the best care possible in the removal of your skin cancer the Skin Centre has the best-ofthe-best with the industry leading Mohs technique and a highly regarded treatment team.

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There are eons of different skin treatments and procedures out there; so many that the choice can be confounding and overwhelming.

our skin which is your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier between your insides and the rest of the world and is one of the main factors in your appearance, so where can you go to procure unbiased solutions and recommendations on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right for you? At Laser Skin Technologies, they are serious about skin. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they know. Established in 2001, the Ponsonby based clinic provides an unparalleled diagnostic and treatment service in appearance medicine. More procedural than pampering and equipped with the very latest state-of-the-art Cutera Coolglide

laser, the experienced team are continually innovating to find new treatments that are safe, fast and effective to suit the needs of today’s busy lifestyles. Specialising in anti-aging techniques, vein removal and permanent hair removal, they are steadfast about providing professional service and quality appearance medicine options. Laser Skin Technologies promise to give an initial free consultation to establish your skin concerns. From there, a personalised bespoke treatment is created just for you to achieve maximum results for you and your skin, because the clinicians at Laser Skin Technologies do not believe in a ‘one size fits all’ policy within appearance medicine. They strive to achieve a natural, refreshed look while addressing your concerns to only give back and enhance what you once had – or remedy what you may be lacking. They offer a variety of treatments, many of which complement one another, from volume loss within the aging face through to profound techniques to combat skin tone and texture. Specialists in treating typically difficult areas such as the neck and décolletage, the team are also experienced in working on active acne and acne scarring as well as residual pigmentation from historical injuries to the skin. And with all procedures administered by experienced Registered Nurses, you can trust you are in safe hands that are committed to the highest standard of care. There are options to suit all your needs and desires, and you will be carefully assessed and advised on how to bring about your long term appearance goals. Your comfort and privacy is of utmost importance. The idea of laser therapy and appearance medicine can be daunting, so they are dedicated to ensuring you feel relaxed in comfortable and soothing surroundings. And the clinicians strive to accommodate you in all aspects, with convenient appointment availability, two late nights a week and being open on Saturdays. Laser Skin Technologies are serious about skin. Your skin.

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Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre

As the aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery field constantly develops, Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre remains the gold standard for both medical expertise and post-operative care.

uckland Plastic Surgical Centre was founded twenty years ago by Martin Rees, who is still one of the two cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeons in the practice, together with Tristan de Chalain. With over fifty years’ surgical experience and numerous awards between them, Martin and Tristan are two of New Zealand’s most experienced and comprehensively trained plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons. Beyond even their experience, we discovered the many reasons why Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre is at the ‘cutting edge’ of the industry both medically and in its five-star care facility. Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre is part of a standalone establishment at 122 Remuera Road - a fully accredited private hospital with state of the art operating theatres. Patients are made to feel like welcomed guests, where they receive much more than expert advice on surgery and appearance medicine, but also constant and personal attention from the team of caring medical professionals.

Tristan de Chalain

Martin Rees

Your stay Those seeking a ‘plastic surgery holiday’ need not risk undertaking life-changing procedures overseas, as guests are treated to a five-star hotel experience right here in Auckland’s leafy suburb of Remuera. Gourmet meals, entertainment, en-suite bathrooms and caring staff available twenty four hours a day mean there is nowhere more comfortable to recover, while there is still a focus on the importance of the best in hospital care. The luxury surroundings are the perfect home-away-from-home for as long as you need for recovery, healing and relaxation. After a peek inside the facility, it’s hard to imagine wanting to leave.

Your surgeons Martin Rees (MB, ChB FRACS) has been in private practice since 1988 and is currently the President of the New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, among numerous other memberships. Advance specialty training in Britain and Australia saw him develop and publish new techniques for studying vascular anatomy and superspecialising in cleft/ cranio-facial/ head and neck surgery and microvascular free scalp reconstructive surgery, and his pioneering work with facial and jawbone distraction technology has enabled him to effectively treat previously untreatable conditions. Tristan de Chalain (MSc. MB ChB. FCSSA. FRCSC. FRACS) has lived and worked in South Africa, Europe, USA and Canada, before settling in New Zealand in the mid 1990’s. After previously acting as senior consultant surgeon at Middlemore Hospital and visiting specialist at Starship Children’s, National Women’s and Auckland Public hospitals, Tristan went into private practice in 1997 and later joined Martin Rees. Tristan has received numerous respected awards and scholarships and has more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters to his credit. Martin’s areas of expertise encompass cosmetic facial and abdominal surgeries, liposculpture, skin cancer treatment, cleft lip and palate, cranio maxillo facial, and microvascular surgery, while Tristan particularly specialises in facial restoration, body contouring, complex reconstructions and paediatric plastic surgery. Both also offer a comprehensive range of breast and hand surgeries.

For those looking to prolong youthful looks without going under the knife, Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre also encompasses a complete range of non-surgical procedures including cosmedicine, wrinkle reduction treatments (botox and fillers), non-surgical facial restoration and enhancement including Platelet-Rich-Plasma, vital hydration and dermal needling, light treatments, AIPL photo facial and hair reduction, as well as offering prescription cosmetics. These non-invasive treatments are surging in popularity and availability, but it is still of the utmost importance to choose your clinic as carefully as you would for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Outside of the private practice, each also undertakes annual surgical missions pro bono. Martin is dedicated to helping children born with facial deformities and provides free reconstructive treatment to underprivileged children with facial clefts, burns and hand abnormalities in Asia and the Pacific. Tristan travels annually to the Philippines to treat children with cleft lip and palate conditions pro bono for Operation Restore Hope NZ, and offers his time and expertise for free at the Auckland Regional Charitable Hospital. This caring and considerate nature is evident in all aspects of the Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre, from the moment you sit down with Martin or Tristan, through all experiences with the medical and administrative team at the practice, right through all post-operative and at-home care. They clearly understand each person’s individual needs, and have the utmost care for every one of their patients. It’s little wonder Drs Martin and Tristan enjoy plenty of repeat business. Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre is truly a specialized boutique service dedicated to the best in surgical expertise, going beyond every expectation in customer service and experience. They will make your personal transformation as stress-free as possible. If you’d like to speak to either of the surgeons or explore the many procedures on offer, visit their website.

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Summer Wang Cosmedicine Nurse & Registered Nurse

Summer Wang

“Summer also has a particular skill in vital hydration, a popular treatment in Asian countries where a hyaluronic acid (HA) based product is injected into the skin to hydrate, brighten and rejuvenate skin.”

he cosmetic procedures industry has grown five-fold in a decade, most notably in nonsurgical treatments like dermal fillers and Botox injectables. Whether the result of the “selfie generation”, pervading “celebrity culture” or something else entirely, we all want to look better and there’s been a huge surge in young women seeking the assistance of appearance medicine to do so. More affordable and accessible than ever, it’s critical your choice of clinic is given as much attention as your frown lines. Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre’s Summer Wang is an experienced and professional Cosmedicine practitioner. A registered nurse in both New Zealand and Australia, with a Bachelor of nursing and postgraduate Certificte of Health Science in Advanced Nursing puts her patients in very capable hands. Performing wrinkle reduction treatments, nonsurgical facial restoration and enhancements, excessive sweating and calf muscle reductions, dermal needling and Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) treatments are just some of the strings to her bow. Summer explains that PRP is an excellent rejuvenation technique where patients’ own blood is used, making it a non-allergenic treatment suitable for face and body. Summer also has a particular skill in vital hydration, a popular treatment in Asian countries where a hyaluronic acid (HA) based product is injected into the skin to hydrate, brighten and rejuvenate skin. Summer is an expert in this treatment, achieving even, balanced results for both face and body. Under the professional eye of surgeons Martin Rees and Tristan de Chalain, Summer has treated thousands of patients, and has been injecting for seven years. Summer Wang is bilingual in Chinese and English, which assists her to provide personally tailored treatments for her patients. If you’d like to speak to Summer Wang and explore the many treatments available, visit the website.

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Rhinoplasty involves the reshaping of the bone and cartilage to restore or improve symmetry and functionality of the nose. It can be a life changing procedure in many ways. A shared understanding between patient and surgeon is essential for successful rhinoplasty surgery, with your optimal outcomes being taken into consideration. Talk with Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, Mr Brandon Adams to learn more about this procedure and the outcomes you can expect.

MR BRANDON ADAMS Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon MBChB, FRACS (Plastics)

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Restoring beauty: A surgeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey

A Q&A about the latest news in breast reconstruction, with one of Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeons, her passion for the work and her top tips for anyone thinking about getting plastic surgery.

r Michelle Locke knew she’d found her calling from the moment she first laid a foot in an operating theatre. “I fell in love with the intricacy and artistry of the surgeons’ work,” she says; a medical student at the time. “I loved seeing the difference they made to their patients’ lives and I knew then that I wanted to be able to do the same in my own career.” Many years later, Dr Locke now performs a wide range of general plastic surgeries including microsurgery, skin cancer surgery and acute on-call work at Middlemore Hospital. She also consults through St Marks Breast Centre and performs all forms of breast reconstruction in the private sector. Available to most women who are faced with the physical effects of breast cancer, breast reconstruction is an optional surgery, but comes highly recommended thanks to its practical and psychological benefits. Although her public role involves a broader range of work, supporting fellow women via this elective surgical offering is where Dr Locke’s real passion lies. “Being a woman myself, I understand how important a woman’s breasts can be to her sense of self and identity,” she says. “This kind of surgery can really help a woman recover from the physical and emotional scars of breast cancer.” As one of New Zealand’s few female Plastic Surgeons (the current ratio of men to women in the field is about 5:1), Dr Locke is acutely aware of her patients’ needs and is dedicated to helping them achieve the best possible outcome from their surgery. “I love working through the many techniques available for breast reconstruction, and the decision making that goes into choosing the right technique for each woman. Every patient is unique so there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution; I love being able to find the best outcome for every individual.” She is also one of only a handful of surgeons in the private sector in New Zealand who choose to perform a reputed reconstruction technique named the ‘deep inferior epigastric perforator’ (DIEP) flap. “The DIEP flap is a microsurgical technique which, unlike traditional methods, spares the tummy muscles, meaning a woman can maintain her core strength after surgery,” says Dr Locke. “Many of my patients are relieved to hear that there is a surgical option which takes an active person’s life into consideration. As a working mother myself, I understand how physically demanding it can be to raise a family and balance a career, and many of my patients choose the DIEP flap for it’s long term physical advantages.” The method is also one of a few techniques available which use your own body’s tissue to reconstruct the breast, rather than using an external implant. Going down this route guarantees zero risk of your body rejecting the tissue - because it’s already yours - whilst simultaneously providing a more natural feel than a silicone implant would. Dr Locke perfected the DIEP flap technique in Toronto, during an additional two years of intensive Fellowship study abroad. It’s considered the ‘gold standard’ - the most superior of the many breast reconstruction techniques available – but is only available

in a few locations due to its complex nature, and the years of specialised study that a surgeon must go through to be able to perform it well. Dr Locke has undertaken almost 20 years of study but her university days are not yet behind her. As well as her work in the operating room, Dr Locke spends time as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland’s Medical School, where she educates and nurtures juniors on the path to becoming the next generation of top doctors. She also conducts research on campus which is directly related to her surgical work. Always trying to find improvements in technique and recovery for the betterment of her patients’ experiences, Dr Locke collaborates with a whole team of lab-based researchers at the School of Biological Sciences to translate lab research into improved clinical outcomes. “Plastic surgery is often thought of as ‘only’ cosmetic surgery but it is so much more than that,” she says. “Whether it’s improving someone’s quality of life, restoring their natural beauty or helping them to regain that lost feeling of femininity, the genuine difference that surgery can make to my patients’ lives is something I am so passionate about.” If you or someone you know is looking to go ahead with breast reconstruction, Dr Michelle Locke has a wealth of knowledge to call on and would love to discuss your options with you. Always thorough, conscientious and empathic in her assessment of patients, Dr Locke guides every patient with a tailored understanding of their needs, desires and personal situation for the most positive outcome possible.

“I cannot thank Dr Locke enough for everything: from my wonderful results, down to her pre and post surgery guidance.”

Breast reconstruction

A patient’s experience with breast reduction surgery

uckland woman, Samantha*, underwent a breast reduction this year, to alleviate her symptoms of neck and back pain. We spoke with Samantha about her experience and how she went about finding the right surgeon for the job.

1) What was the key reason for your operation? I had been suffering from back and neck pain for a very long time, so I booked in to have a breast reduction to alleviate the pain.

2) How did you decide on your surgeon? I was referred to Dr Michelle Locke by my GP. Dr Locke is a very caring, warm doctor who gave me all the information about the procedure, I highly recommend her as a surgeon. Dr Locke was extremely professional with no information spared. She left nothing out, even telling me about potential things that could go wrong (as can happen in any surgery). I felt very comfortable with her and was very happy to put myself in her hands, along with her all female team.

3) Was your recovery period what you expected? I was told that two weeks’ recovery was the minimum amount of time required; I healed very well with the help of daily massage to my breasts which was recommended to me, to help diminish the appearance of any scars. 62

I would rate the level of pain at a six out of ten (however I believe I do have a high threshold to pain). Pain killers were prescribed so I slept a great deal during those first two weeks.

4) Did anything surprise you about the process? Dr Locke and her team were very thorough. I had to repeat my name and the operation I was about to go in for several times to all of the different staff involved, from the pre op nurse to the anaesthetist, right up to being on the operating table until the anaesthetic kicked in.

5) What were your final results - were you satisfied with the benefits and result? I absolutely love my new breasts. They are now perky, symmetrical in size, and the scars have virtually disappeared. And thankfully, my back and neck pain have diminished. I cannot thank Dr Locke enough for everything from my wonderful results, down to her pre and post surgery guidance. She had the most fabulous bedside manner and I really appreciated her warmth, care and concern during my time as her patient.

*Name changed to protect privacy.

Anna Jobsz

Anna Jobsz is a do-it-all kind of girl with a boutique PR & Events business, a series of ladies networking lunches, a mineral cosmetics business and a 3-year-old son.

n January this year Anna learned that she had the mutant cancer BRCA gene that significantly increased her odds of having Breast Cancer and other cancers. This busy single mum wasted no time in acting, and in April this year, at age 36, Anna underwent a double mastectomy with nipple sparing. This lifesaving procedure reduced her lifetime chance of Breast cancer from over 80% to just 1%. We talk to Anna about her decision to have her breasts removed, how she dealt with the surgery, and also her journey through to reconstruction.

Was it difficult deciding to have a Double Mastectomy? No it was a very straight forward decision. I knew immediately that I was not comfortable with my extremely high cancer odds. With the BRCA gene from my dad’s side I had around a 60% chance of Breast Cancer but with my mum’s history of invasive Breast Cancer in both breasts – it raised my odds even higher. I wasn’t prepared to play the waiting game and inevitably end up with a life threatening cancer. I watched my dad die at 39 from a BRCA cancer and one of my best friends died last year from Breast Cancer at age 38, so I wanted to be proactive.

What was the hardest part of having a your big operation? The single hardest thing for me was being away from my son every time I went to hospital. Not just because I missed him, but because he was too young to properly understand that I hadn’t just abandoned him. I think by the third hospital stay he was starting to understand that mummy was going somewhere to get better. Physically it was hard going, as I was in a good deal of pain the first two weeks and unable to do even simple things. I had moderate to mild pain for 5 weeks after that. At no point did I regret my decision. I knew having a mastectomy would come with significant challenges and I was prepared to deal with whatever came my way. I also suffered a bad infection after my operation that put me back into hospital. It was a truly challenging time but the team at Auckland Hospital were amazing.

Tell us about your reconstruction and your cosmetic result? After the removal of my breasts they pumped my expanders up each week with saline until I reached my pre-operation C cup size. Then you wait about 6 weeks for the skin to settle before having the reconstructive surgery to put in the silicone implants. I had an amazing team with Dr Vanessa Blair from St Marks Breast Clinic removing my breasts and Dr Michelle Locke doing all of the reconstructive surgery work. When I started this process at the beginning of the year I had no idea what my breasts would end up looking like, so to have such an amazing result has really been

the silver lining on this bittersweet journey. I still have my original nipples and my size and shape is really quite incredible. I was told that BRCA operations are very tricky because they remove over 95% of the breast tissue which makes it hard to get an even result. So I’m very lucky to have such a great outcome.

What is your biggest learning from having BRCA and these procedures? Firstly - I have had to accept that I am not always going to be in control. In the beginning I really struggled to accept the help, but once I gave in to my close friends life became much easier. They quite literally had a roster of pick ups, drop offs, sleepovers, washing, food, nursing and emotional support. I was blown away! I’ve also learned that it’s not about ‘the right decision’ it’s about ‘your right decision’. I can’t keep trying to do what is right in life; I can only do what is right for me. That’s a biggie.

How have your surgeries affected your view on beauty? Being beautiful isn’t just skin deep, it’s soul deep. If you feel beautiful in yourself people will feel it simply by being around you. When I first had my breasts removed it was an interesting process to go through. I had been worried pre-op that being ’breast less’ for several weeks would make me want to hide away. But it wasn’t the case at all, I felt brave! I rocked my A cup bras, it was surprisingly liberating. Now that I have my reconstruction complete I feel every bit the beautiful woman I was with my original breasts. Ultimately I think if you can’t be happy without your breasts then you have no chance of being happy with them! For more information, go to thereallife.co.nz.

Dr Michelle Locke’s Top 10 Pre-Surgery Tips When it comes to deciding on any kind of plastic or reconstructive surgery, there is an overwhelming amount of information…Dr Locke has put together 10 of her top tips to guide you on the journey. 1. Check your surgeon’s credentials – fully trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons will have the letters FRACS (Plastics) after their name, meaning they are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. A ‘cosmetic surgeon’ is not the same thing as a Plastic Surgeon! 2. Choose a surgeon with whom you feel comfortable. This helps ensure that you can talk openly to your surgeon about your desires and expectations, so you and your surgeon will have the same goals in mind. 3. Don’t hesitate to book a second pre-operative appointment if you still have questions about your surgery, or see another surgeon for a second opinion if you aren’t entirely happy with your original surgeon. While this might incur a second consultation fee, it’s worth the investment for your peace of mind . 4. Stop smoking at least six weeks before your surgery. This will decrease your complication rate and improve your wound healing, helping to ensure the best possible outcome for you (as well as all the other benefits to your body which will come from not smoking!). 5. Ensure any medical conditions are under control. This includes high blood pressure and diabetes.

6. Try to get as fit and healthy as possible before your surgery. There is good evidence that the closer your weight is towards the healthy weight range, the fewer complications you will have from your surgery. 7. Be honest about any over-the-counter vitamins, supplements and medications you take. Different supplements contain ingredients and additives which can potentially interact with medications you may need after surgery, such as antibiotics, or increase your risk of bleeding. Your doctor may ask you to stop all supplements prior to your surgery to prevent any interactions. 8. Plan your recovery time. Don’t try to do too much while recovering from surgery, as rest is important for your recovery. You can help yourself by doing such things as preparing meals in advance and freeze them down to save cooking afterwards. 9. Be realistic in your expectations, both short and long term. Things sometimes look worse before they look better, with bruising and post-operative swelling. Accept that, despite your surgeon’s best efforts, perfection is unachievable! 10. As my mentor once told me, “Forget the word ‘cosmetic’, remember the word ‘surgery’.” All surgery carries risks, be sure that you understand them before you go under the knife.

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Surgical Price Guide Browlift

Breast Augmentation

A browlift procedure gives the patient a more refreshed look by decreasing the drooping and wrinkling around the forehead and eye area. The end result minimizes the signs of ageing and restores a more youthful appearance. The cost of a browlift ranges between $11,000 and 13,000.

Breast augmentation, possibly one of the most popular surgical procedures, is sought by women who want to increase the size of the natural breast. This procedure makes the breasts larger and fuller. The cost of a breast augmentation ranges between $11,000 to $14,000.

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Ear surgery or otoplasty reshapes or remodels large or protruding ears. By undergoing this procedure a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance can be changed dramatically as it gives the ears symmetry and positions them closer to the head. The cost of otoplasty ranges between $7,000 to $9,000.

The breast lift, or mastopexy procedure moves the nipples into a higher position and lifts the breasts to obtain a more firm and shapely appearance. The cost of a breast lift ranges between $12,000 to $15,000.

Eye Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Breast reduction surgery, or mammoplasty, reshapes and lifts the breasts by removing excess breast tissue. This procedure relieves the weight of large breasts and creates smaller, more proportioned breasts. The cost of breast reduction surgery ranges between $12,000 to $15,000.

Eye Lid Surgery or blepharoplasty gives the eyes a more youthful appearance. This procedure removes loose skin and drooping around the eyelids to reduce the look of tiredness and puffiness. The cost of a combined upper and lower blepharoplasty ranges between $9,000 to $12,000.

Facelift (Rhytidectomy) A facelift or rhytidectomy gives the face an overall refreshed appearance by tightening and firming the skin of the face and neck. The cost of a basic lower face, facelift ranges between $17,000 to $20,000.

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Nose Surgery or rhinoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the nose. This procedure remodels the shape of the nose and achieves a more desirable look by eliminating bumps and correcting both the frontal and profile view. This surgery is also used to improve the function of the nose so is not always for aesthetic purposes. The end result is a more symmetrical and balanced nose that complements the other facial features. The cost of a rhinoplasty ranges between $10,000 to $13,000.

Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty)

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty removes excess fat and skin around the abdomen area and tightens the muscles to achieve a smoother, flatter appearance. The cost of abdominoplasty ranges between $14,000 to $17,000.

Mole and Skin Cancer Removal Mole and skin cancer removal is a procedure in which high risk moles or skin cancers are removed from the body that have developed due to high levels of sun exposure. The cost of mole removal ranges between $500 to $1,300.

Liposculpture Liposculpture is used to reshape the body by removing bulges and fatty deposits that are hard to lose through diet and exercise. It is commonly performed on the thighs, hips, abdomen and buttocks. The overall result gives the body a slimmer look and creates natural rounded curves. The cost of Liposculpture ranges depending on the amount of fat removed. The average cost is around $9,000.

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Paul Salmon is a Specialist Dermatologist with over 20 years experience in the management and treatment of skin cancer. He is an expert Mohs surgeon, the gold standard technique to remove and repair facial skin cancers. Dr Salmon founded the Skin Centre in 1997 providing clinics in Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Tauranga, Rotorua and Hamilton, New Plymouth.

Mr Janek Januszkiewicz is founding co-director of the New Zealand Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. Throughout my career I have regarded effective communication and compassion as the cornerstones of good medicine. In my practice you will find the emphasis is on providing personalized care tailored to the individual in a safe and professional environment. The most modern surgical advances are incorporated into well established methods including minimal incision or short-scar techniques.

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Mr Adam Bialostocki Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon. MBChB, FRACS

Mr Brandon Adams Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon MBChB FRACS (Plastics)

As a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, with a full Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), Mr Bialostocki provides a comprehensive range of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He is New Zealand-trained & experienced in the safest, & latest techniques available. With a special interest in breast surgery, Mr Bialostocki uses state of the art 3D computer imaging to assist patients in visualising themselves, post-surgery.

New Zealand trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Mr Brandon Adams, divides his time between his private practice, and as a consultant Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon at Waikato DHB and a visiting Plastic Surgeon at Tauranga Hospital. In 2012, he was awarded the ASAPS Advanced Aesthetic Fellowship and undertook a six-month fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery at the prestigious New Zealand Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. During his fellowship, he gained invaluable knowledge about all aspects of cosmetic surgery. Mr Adams’ believes that surgery is a partnership between patient and doctor.

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Dr Amy Stanway Dermatologist MBChB FRACP Dr Stanway performs skin cancer checks, skin cancer surgery and specialises in paediatric dermatology and acne in patients of all age, ensuring her patients enjoy the benefits of the latest treatments available. She graduated from Otago Medical School in 1997 and went on to complete her four year post graduate Dermatology training at Waikato Hospital and Queens Medical Centre in the United Kingdom. Dr Stanway is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal College of Physician, Edinburgh and both the New Zealand and British Society of Dermatology. +64 7 578 5350 | davinciclinic.co.nz

Martin Rees Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, MB ChB FRACS Martin keeps updated with the latest development by going to international cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Conferences each year. His special interests are in all aspects of Face-lifting & facial reconstruction, Breast reduction, augmentation and reconstruction. He also does a lot of facial skin cancer & hand surgery. +64 9 522 0652 | plassurg.co.nz

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Tristan de Chalain Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, MSc. MB ChB. FCSSA. FRCSC. FRACS Tristan is one of New Zealand’s most experienced and widely trained Plastic Surgeons. He has worked in South Africa, Canada, USA and the UK. He regularly attends international courses and is therefore able to offer his patients a broad range of procedures solidly grounded in experience. Craftsmanship and dedication are hallmarks of his work and with a particular interest in facial reconstruction and rejuvenation he, quite rightly, enjoys a reputation as one of the country’s leading exponents of the art and science of Plastic Surgery. +64 9 522 0652 | plassurg.co.nz

Mr Ahmed Alkadhi Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon. MBChB FRACS

Stuart McNicoLL Plastic, reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, MBChB FRACS (plastics)

Mr Ahmed Alkadhi is a highly qualified, experienced and talented Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He has special interests in head and neck reconstruction, lower limb trauma, advanced skin cancer surgery including melanoma, and breast surgery with reconstruction often requiring microsurgery and free tissue transfer. Some procedures may involve a simple excision performed under local anaesthetic, or a more complex procedure that needs to be done in a major operating theatre. Most patients go home the same day (day cases).

Mr Stuart McNicoLL is a highly qualified, experienced and talented Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. With plastic and reconstructive surgery Stuart believes that there is no substitute for experience that can only be gained with years of post qualification surgery. Stuart has gained this valuable experience both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. With a very real interest in maintaining excellence in his specialist fields of cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, reconstructive surgery and hand surgery.aesthetic facial surgery and breast surgery.

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Sonya Ferguson Aesthetic Nurse , RCompN Sonya Ferguson has extensive experience with a wide range of dermal fillers; using dermal fillers to augment lips and also for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles in the face, hands, neck and décolletage. Sonya believes that a safe, scientifically proven product and a natural result are important. Sonya has been a dermal filler trainer in New Zealand, training doctors and nurses on the most correct and up to date techniques in treatments with dermal fillers. Sonya has a special interest in the augmentation of lips and in volumising the ageing face. +64 7 838 1035 | tristramclinic.co.nz

Mr Michael Woodfield Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, BSc, MBChB, Dip PAED, FRACS Michael Woodfield is a qualified Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon with training from world renowned surgeons in microvascular surgery, paediatric plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery, is currently on the Council of the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons, and is a member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Michael works as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Waikato Hospital and is a member of Multidisciplinary Working Groups on Melanoma Skin Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Vascular Anomalies, Non-melanotic Skin Cancer, and Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery. +64 7 838 1035 | tristramclinic.co.nz

Megan Lyons Laser Technician

Stella Wilkins Aesthetic Nurse , RCompN

Megan Lyons is part of the Tristram Clinic Appearance Medicine team specialising in medical grade laser and IPL procedures . With many years of experience in this field and some of the latest technology available at Tristram Clinic, Megan is able to offer a wide range of treatment options. These include Laser and IPL hair reduction, laser facial and leg vein treatments including rosacea, photo rejuvenation also with a laser or an IPL option. Megan updates her skills and knowledge regularly with national and international conferences and workshops ensuring to keep up with the latest technique and procedures available.

Stella Wilkins has been involved in the Appearance Medicine industry for over 12 years specialising in skin treatments with various modalities. In the last 5 years her passion has seen her focus mainly on injectable enhancements. She feels privileged to have appeared on ‘10 years younger in 10 days’ when she was National Trainer for an Australian based chain of clinics in New Zealand. Stella likes to achieve natural, soft and subtle results with the best products available. She is excited to be part of the amazing professional team at Tristram Clinic and welcomes the opportunity to be part of your ongoing enhancement journey.

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Dr Julian Lofts In 1997 Julian Lofts became one of the first surgeon’s in New Zealand to introduce the technique of ultrasonic liposuction. This year he’s added further refinements with the technique of liposelection by Vaser™. Julian regularly goes to advanced training courses and seminars in America, Australia and Europe to learn the latest techniques of breast surgery, body contouring and aesthetic facial surgery and also presents and reviews developments in breast enlargement, lifting and reconstruction. +64 9 520 3906 | plasticsurgeon.co.nz

Stephen Gilbert Plastic Surgeon FRCS, FRACS Mr Stephen Gilbert is founding co-director of the New Zealand Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. He is also Visiting Plastic Surgeon to Chelsea Hospital, Gisborne and Honorary Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Middlemore Hospital, South Auckland where he worked for 18 years before resigning to concentrate on his private practice. Stephen is proud to continue the traditions and surgical excellent that were established by three New Zealand-born knights of plastic surgery, Sir Harold Gillies and Sir Archibald McIndoe who trained the third, Sir William Manchester. +64 9 529 5782 | plasticsurgeons.nz

Appearance Medicine appearance medicine n. Appearance Medicine or Cosmetic Medicine as its known covers all of the cosmetic medical treatments that do not involve surgery.

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Dermal needling

The Beauty Book talked to Dale Chandler about Dermal needling and how this treatment is able to correct many skin conditions, becoming so popular with clinics in New Zealand.

ale shows a great passion for the industry and has travelled internationally to work with experts in dermal needling to spread best practice in New Zealand. Dermal needling has been around for years and continues to evolve with results getting better as we explore combination treatment, ingredients in skincare that work through enhanced penetration into the skin through channels opened on the surface of the skin. The treatment is well tolerated as the Dermapen enters the skin vertically with very little pressure applied to the skin. Amazing results are experienced when well formulated skincare is used to introduce the correct ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin, with the aim being to nourish, strengthen, tighten and rebuild the skin, correcting damage done through the years. For those suffering with acne or acne scarring, needling is an excellent treatment option as it helps to reduce the acne and soften the scars considerably. Skincare ingredients can then be used to reduce the hyperpigmentation resulting from the scars. Dermal needling is also used very successfully to treat fine lines around the eyes and lip lines, pigmentation and stretchmarks. As with all treatments, it is so important to only do these

treatments in clinics that have experience in dermal needling and have been properly trained â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ask how much experience they have and whether they have been trained specifically in dermal needling as protocols, products and techniques are constantly being updated. Like with all treatments, hygiene is extremely important and clinics should be following sterile procedures at all times. Dermapen are adding exciting new products to the range and will be launching their Tattoo Removal system, Tattoff, in New Zealand early 2017. Another excellent range of products to treat scarring is distributed by House Of Aesthetics in New Zealand and manufactured by Stratpharma in Switzerland. These products are used to protect the skin against abnormal scarring and can be used immediately after surgical procedures, needling or laser treatments to allow faster wound healing and recovery. Strataderm can be used for the treatment of existing scars, old and new. Stratamark is a novel formulation for the prevention and treatment of stretchmarks and is safe for use during pregnancy. These products are available from Dermatologists, skin cancer clinics and skin specialists or contact House Of Aesthetics for your nearest stockist.

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New Zealand’s most beautiful business. Caci are New Zealand’s skin and appearance experts with 37 clinics nationwide, and over 21 years’ experience. Jane King has worked at Caci for over 14 years, with the past 6 of those as the owner of both Caci Albany and Milford. Jane shares with us what it’s like to be part of the Caci franchise. What are the challenges of owning more than 1 clinic? The biggest challenge I have is trying to be in 2, sometimes 3 places at once (2 clinics, plus children!). I am very fortunate to have an amazing team, which has meant that I have been able to delegate a number of daily operations to them so that I can achieve the best balance of work and family life. Having a support network in place is a must!

What inspired you to own your own Caci clinic, and become a franchisee? Owning my own clinic has been a dream of mine since I first trained as a Beauty Therapist. My husband Jon inspired me to buy Caci Albany; he had the confidence in me, that I could be a successful business owner. Also, I have great support from my mum- she helps care for my children. When Milford was available, Jon and I decided to go for it! What do you enjoy most about owning a Caci clinic? I love coming to work each day even after 14 years due to the wonderful people I work with. We all have such a passion for what we do! Caci’s core purpose is to give women the confidence to look and feel their best and I strongly believe that. I love seeing the confidence that our clients have.

Having a strong team is essential, how do you instill a sense of confidence in them? Training is key, you need to have the knowledge and confidence in what you are doing. I also think it’s really important for the team to experience Caci treatments, we can relate to our clients more and see great results too. I’m also really proud of my staff retention, we have well over 30 years of experience within our team. This allows our confidence to grow very quickly as there’s a strong support network. What’s best about the business being focused on women’s confidence? For me, it’s about seeing a change in women from when they first come in to see us, to the way they look and feel afterwards. It’s really special knowing that we’ve been able to contribute to this, it’s something we get a buzz from - we’re part of something special.

If you would like to more about owning a Caci franchise contact Caci’s Franchise Development Manager, 0800 588 533, franchisesales@fabgroup.co.nz or visit caci.co.nz/franchise

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Non-Invasive Laser Facelifting with Fotona 4D

Cosmetic procedures are constantly evolving, with new treatments emerging that take advantage of the latest technology, particularly in the field of laser treatments.

his allows surgeons to offer a wide range of noninvasive treatments that utilise lasers for resultsdriven procedures. An example of this technology is the Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser that is new to New Zealand from European company Fotona. Fotona was founded over 50 years ago and is a worldleading medical laser company recognised for its innovative, award-winning laser systems for applications in aesthetics & dermatology, dentistry, surgery and gynecology The company manufactures and tests all of its laser systems in-house, ensuring that each system is of the highest quality, reliability, ease-of-use and durability, in compliance with all applicable international standards. Through the Dynamis Pro Laser, there is the Fotona 4D procedure. This is a series of synergistic, non-invasive laser treatments of both the exterior face and interior oral cavity, enabling full thickness contraction of collagen for persistent tightening and volumisation (wrinkle reduction) without injectables.

How does it work? Fotona 4D is a non-invasive intraoral method that has no downtime and no adverse effects observed. The research has shown it is very effective for those seeking to reduce perioral wrinkles - the fine lines around your lip - and deep nasolabial folds, more commonly known as frown lines.

Two laser wavelengths (Er:YAG and Nd:YAG) combined with four treatments results in a comprehensive and effective antiageing procedure. It works in four dimensions to reduce fine lines and wrinkles: SmoothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial. This allows the wavelengths to work on deeper, medial and superficial connective structures of the skin, while simultaneously targeting different skin imperfections.

SmoothLiftin This is aimed at providing tightening within the mouth. The first step involves a pain free treatment which targets volume through a process called collagen induction. The effects are an overall improvement of tightness and elasticity of the skin along with a plumping effect, much like a filler.

FRAC3 The second step involves rejuvenating the skin. This is achieved through the targeted treatment of specific, deeper imperfections in the skin like spots and vascular components. This is fast, effective and will help restore youthful texture.

PIANO The third stage of Fotona 4D involves tightening the skin. This is done by healing the skin safely and rapidly from the outside in by concentrating energy delivery subcutaneously (under the skin). This is done using a brushing technique and provides an outstanding tightening effect for areas experiencing skin laxity.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The company manufactures and tests all of its laser systems in-house, ensuring that each system is of the highest quality, reliability, ease-of-use and durability, in compliance with all applicable international standards.â&#x20AC;? SupErficial The final stage is a light peel providing a polishing effect for your skin. The treatment removes dead skin cells to reveal the brighter, healthier tissue below and provides a noticeable glow to your skin. Moreover, the operator can easily adjust the laser to an extremely controlled light peel, without thermal effects, for a no-down time, precise treatment. The Dynamis Pro Laser can also be used for sculpting and skin tightening all over the body.

Laser Body Sculpting This non-invasive, dual -wavelength process is also used for sculpting and skin tightening on all body areas. The exclusive delivery modes are used together for hyperthermic adipocyte destruction and collagen remodeling with exceptional results. The procedure is a fast, safe and effective non-invasive alternative to laser lipolysis, with no consumables or downtime required for the patient. It utilises the SmoothLiftin and PIANO procedures mentioned earlier to deliver safe and quick results. With companies such as Fotona, the most cutting edge and high-end technology can be applied to offer clients the most effective non-invasive services that offer fast results and no downtime for patients.

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FaceWorks Appearance Medicine and Skincare A centre of excellence for appearance medicine and skincare.

“The experts at FaceWorks offer a more elegant way of keeping skin healthy and managing the signs of premature ageing and sun damage.” — Dr Teresa Cattin

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r Cattin regularly attends conferences and workshops in Europe to keep abreast of the latest non-surgical rejuvenation techniques and has worked with some of France’s top cosmetic surgeons. This issue The Beauty Book caught up with Dr Teresa Cattin to learn a little more about her clinic.

Why do you prefer “la French touche” at FaceWorks? Dr Teresa Cattin of FaceWorks Appearance Medicine Clinic is one of New Zealand’s most experienced cosmetic physicians, a renowned expert in appearance medicine and the doctor behind the FaceWorks skincare range. FaceWorks is one of the most established and prestigious appearance medicine clinics in the country, where clients are given the most subtle and natural looking results with Botox* and dermal fillers. Clients leave looking fantastic, without anyone knowing why! It is because of this dedication and fervor for natural beauty that FaceWorks is widely regarded as a centre of excellence for appearance medicine and skin rejuvenation treatments. Teresa and her team of cosmetic practitioners have passionately embraced the French philosophy of appearance medicine, “la French touche”. Here, the focus is on enhancing a client’s natural beauty with an individually tailored management plan. For the French, beauty is not about looking wrinkle free and smooth, instead they aim to soften selected lines while leaving others alone so the face still has character and believably natural movement. At FaceWorks, true beauty is about harmony and balance, not about attempting to look younger. Their commitment to “La French touche” involves using very small amounts of injectable products to naturally and discreetly enhance the face, delivering beautifully natural results. The skin rejuvenation treatments used at FaceWorks are much kinder to the skin than some other more aggressive skin procedures which can involve painful treatments, expensive machines and require time off work. Instead, the experts at FaceWorks offer a more elegant way of keeping skin healthy and managing the signs of premature ageing and sun damage. As we mature, we may start to look more tired than we actually feel. Our lips and cheeks are often the first to show the initial signs of ageing, as they start to lose volume and deflate; much like a balloon. The French believe that this volume loss has more effect on our appearance than the developments of lines and wrinkles, so their approach is to replace this volume in the areas it has been depleted, rather than attempting to eradicate lines.

What services do the FaceWorks clinic provide? At FaceWorks an expert team of nurses and beauty therapists cater to their client’s individual needs for facial rejuvenation and skincare in an elegant and relaxing clinic. FaceWorks offer a range of treatments including organic microdermabrasion, derma planning, IPL and facial hair removal. Their skin rejuvenation treatments include fruit acid peels and antioxidant infusions using the latest hyaluronic acid and antioxidant microinjections to hydrate the skin and gently stimulate your own collagen production. The facial enhancement treatments on offer are all leading edge, safe yet effective nonsurgical procedures.

How do FaceWorks ensure they use the latest, most up-todate treatments? Dr Cattin has 16 years of experience in cosmetic medicine and has been instrumental in the development of physician training courses and publishing new techniques. Dr Cattin is a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Botox & Juvederm Advisory Board and is a former President of New Zealand’s College of Appearance Medicine. She is a national trainer for Allergan – the company which produces Botox and Juvederm, teaching other doctors how to use it throughout NZ, Australia and Asia-Pacific. As part of Faceworks’ commitment to “la French touche”, Dr Cattin and her cosmetic nurses regularly attend international conferences, including those held in Paris annually.

Why choose FaceWorks Skincare range? FaceWorks is an intelligent skincare range which is highly effective, affordable and easy to use. The products combine trusted botanicals with scientifically proven ingredients which nourish, treat and protect the skin from our harsh environment. What makes this skincare range stand out is that it is cosmeceutical, both cosmetic and pharmaceutical. These products are part of a new generation of skin care which uses high concentrations of active ingredients known by doctors to have a real effect on our skin. The FaceWorks range of cosmeceutical products is testament to Cattin’s extensive medical background and scientific knowledge. 16 years ago, Dr Cattin went ‘back to basics’ and developed a unique range of skincare products which combined trusted botanicals with scientifically proven ingredients that really work. This comprehensive range utilises proven, cutting edge ingredients designed especially for the harsh climatic conditions of New Zealand and Australia. FaceWorks range of skincare products has amassed a loyal following for those wanting affordable and effective cosmeceutical skincare products and remains a firm favourite with Beauty Editors nationwide.

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DISCLAIMER

A charge applies. You will need to pay for treatment. Botox® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, crows feet and horizontal forehead lines. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Cautions: people with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure or if you have concerns or side effects. Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Auckland.

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Sensitive Skin? What it means for skin care... Dr Travis Badenhorst, Chief Scientist for Snowberry explains.

f you’re one of those unlucky people who suffer from sensitive skin, the only consolation is that it’s a rather large club! According to research carried out in the USA, around 40% of women have sensitive skin; and a UK study showed that in any year, around 23% of women will react badly to at least one skin care product. You may think that it’s all about genes, and in part you would be right. But it’s not that simple. Yes, ‘good’ genes lead to troublefree skin, but even where genes cause skin to be inherently sensitive, there is much we can do to counter those effects. In this regard, it is very helpful to start by clearly knowing what type of skin you have and in this, simply describing skin as oily, normal or dry is not really adequate. Noted US dermatologist Dr Leslie Baumann, characterises skin types along four different parameters. The first of these is the one that tells us most – resistant skin (R) versus sensitive skin (S). As the name implies, resistant skin is ‘tough’ and is seldom affected by environmental pollutants, weather or 80

allergies. Sensitive skin on the other hand, is almost always adversely affected by just about everything! It hardly seems fair, does it? Whether or not, if you have sensitive skin you simply must take greater care – but more of that shortly. The remaining three parameters used to characterise skin type are: dry (D) v. oily (O); pigmented (P) v. non-pigmented (N); and tight (T) v. wrinkled (W). Once you have identified your skin type you have a powerful tool for determining which skin care products will suit you best and which ones you should avoid. Let’s assume that your skin type is DSPW, which is really pretty desperate. Unfortunately, this skin is both dry and sensitive and the common characteristic of sensitive skin is inflammation, and we see this in acne and breakouts, stinging and/or burning, the itching and flaking that go with dermatitis or allergic responses; and the flushing and redness that accompanies rosacea. And if left unchecked that inflammatory response can trigger brown spots, which are even more difficult to reduce or remove.

Quick Reference Around 40% of women have sensitive skin Sensitive skin is prone to acne, breakouts, rashes, allergies and rosacea and the common factor is inflammation. The Number One strategy for sensitive skin is to reduce inflammation. Avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight is crucial. Avoiding use of facial cleansers that will damage the lipid barrier is equally important.

Dr Badenhorst suggests that Snowberry’s Gentle Cleanse & Tone is one of the best things you can do for sensitive skin.

Choose skin care that includes anti-inflammatory ingredients as well as lipid-building ceramides and fatty acids.

Consequently, the Number One skin care strategy and most especially for sensitive skin, is to reduce inflammation. What to do? The first step is to avoid the oxidative damage caused by sunlight. Contrary to popular belief, more sun exposure will exacerbate rather than reduce conditions like acne, and there is evidence that it is also a trigger for rosacea. This means covering up and using a suitable sunscreen. The second step, and perhaps surprisingly, is to ensure that there is nothing in your skin care regime that will damage the natural barrier. Think of the natural barrier principally as the lipids that fill the spaces between the tough keratinocytes. In exactly the way the mortar in a brick wall is essential to the integrity of the wall, so too are the lipids in the epidermis. If you want your garden wall to remain intact, the last thing you would do is to take to the mortar with a hammer and chisel! And yet this is what many aggressive facial cleansers do. By using cheap industrial ingredients called anionic surfactants and volatile alcohols, these cleansers will strip lipids from your skin every single day. So, if

you are using a foaming cleanser, look out for ingredients such as sodium laureth sulphate, and discard. If you are using a toner containing ‘refreshing’ volatile alcohols – discard. Find a cleanser that will not harm the barrier function in any way. Snowberry’s Gentle Cleanse & Tone, and the Snowberry Instant Deep Cleanser are good examples. For many women with sensitive skin, this change alone is a major step towards improving their skin’s resilience and its appearance. Beyond that, choose moisturising creams that contain ceramides and a wide range of essential fatty acids that are the constituents of the lipid barrier; and expect them to contain antiinflammatory ingredients also. Snowberry’s Nourishing Rich Day Cream is an example of a cream fortified in this way. When we are formulating Snowberry skin care, it is these benefits for your skin with which we are most concerned.

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Palm Clinic

Bringing Out Your Natural Beauty

Lynette Alack and Karen Eady

BEAUTY THERAPY Beauty therapy treatments are proving very popular these days. Have you noticed any of your beauty treatments being more prevalent than the others? Absolutely, at the moment we are seeing many women seeking rejuvenating therapies to reduce or even remove things like sun damage, pigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. I’m recommending what we call ‘Condition Specific Skin Facials’. These treatments are carefully tailored to the client and are designed to regenerate the skin around the face which effects a kind of skin renewal and encourages new fresh and radiant skin cells – it’s very effective.

What are the beauty services on offer at Palm Clinic? We always begin with a friendly chat and thorough skin consultation as the treatment needs to be bespoke to the client in order to really get to the bottom of their individual skin concerns. We don’t do ‘one size fits all’ here! An ongoing treatment plan can then be tailored to achieve maximum results and clinically proven homecare will ensure the results are maintained. 82

Fine lines and wrinkles, lack of firmness/tone, pigmentation, acne and irritated skin will be treated with specifically designed, combined therapy packages.

What are the benefits of opting for less invasive treatments? It is a common misconception that professional treatments must always be aggressive and results are achieved through excessive visible peeling, scabbing and downtime. Although appropriate for specific conditions, a progressive, but not aggressive approach to professional treatments is usually the best. Creating a less invasive treatment plan designed to achieve a consistent outcome, in combination with active homecare products will help combat the visible changes that come with aging. Over time the result is brighter, smoother, more evenlooking skin without the downtime.

Lynette Alack | Skin Therapist

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LASERS What are the benefits of laser treatments for skin conditions such as acne scarring? Using FRAXEL Restore, for acne scarring, we aim to achieve a lovely improved skin texture and a more even skin tone for smoother, fresher and younger looking skin with reduced pigmentation. The follow on benefits of this treatment include things that all women will appreciate such as less make-up required, reduced pore size and a significant number of new skin cells with each treatment. We can achieve up to 50 per cent new skin cells, depending on skin type and condition being treated, so I’m a big fan of FRAXEL. ELOS Medical Grade IPL with Radio Frequency is superb for facial spider veins, and general redness and rosacea. It can do wonders to reduce pigmentation to face, neck, chest and hands. It also provides mild skin rejuvenation.

What are the common laser treatments? With state of the art equipment and second to none skill and

experience, the staff at Palm Clinic will ensure you receive the best possible treatment for your skin condition. At Palm Clinic we only use Medical Grade Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment with Radio Frequency, which will be far more effective than standard ‘IPLs’ you might find elsewhere. The outstanding results on the majority of facial pigmentation, facial redness and facial veins is also consistent and hugely appreciated by so many of our patients.

How have laser treatments evolved? In the past 15 years there have been huge advances in the efficacy and safety of IPL’s and laser treatments for cosmetic purposes. Lasers are now far safer and more accurate than in the past - as long as they are in qualified hands. The essentials you should be looking for are top quality, medical grade equipment, together with quality training, and experienced practitioners.

Clare Gallie RN | Cosmetic Nurse

Dr Sam Dunn, Bonnie Morrow and Clare Gallie

COSMETIC MEDICINE What treatments in particular do you find are most effective?

In terms of the face, what are the most common procedures?

I’m a big fan of the use of dermal fillers for revitalising the face. In skilled hands, they can be an incredibly useful tool. The bonus of dermal fillers is they look natural, are long lasting, and don’t affect movement of the face. If you look around at what you might consider an ‘aged’ face, you might notice things like lost fullness and firmness which speak of youth. While it’s never a good idea to overfill, giving a beachball appearance, a subtle top up of volume in the right places can do wonders in freshening up a face.

Botox and dermal fillers are the most common procedures. We’re doing those on a daily basis. People usually start with a little Botox, then might try having some very subtle filler. Laser treatments (IPL and Fraxel) are common over the winter months. Lynette and Karen our Skin Care Therapists are always kept busy with peels and skin care advice.

What are some of the new services on offer?

I think for the new generation it’s becoming more culturally acceptable for people to have cosmetic treatments in New Zealand, and even to discuss them. I also think there’s an understanding out there from people who have it done, that you don’t have to look like the bad examples of treatment that are portrayed in the media. Most people’s biggest fear, Is looking ‘done’, and that’s what I think we at Palm Clinic are really good at understanding.

Resurfacing of the skin to improve acne scarring, open pores and crepey skin has been around for a while, but at Palm Clinic we now have alternative approaches which can favour a busy lifestyle. Historically we have treated acne scarring and crepey skin with Fraxel laser. While this is still an incredible treatment, there is significant downtime of a week or so where your face can appear a bit worse for wear. Newer techniques of rolling the skin with very small needles (with anaesthetic applied first!) can dramatically help to improve the smoothness of the skin, with downtime of more like three or four days, which can be shortened further by wearing make-up.

What is your favourite part of working in appearance medicine? Easy question - the people. I started life as a Trauma Doctor in the Emergency Department. While I thrived on the hustle and bustle, I found it hard to connect with many of my patients, as the focus is always to diagnose, treat, and move them on. At Palm Clinic, the time pressure isn’t there, so there is more time to connect and engage with people. They trust me and my expertise and so the partnership we form works really well. I see some pretty impressive personalities from all walks of life, so I’ve learnt a lot along the way. I also really like the team I work with. We’re bursting with positive, supportive and most of all talented people at Palm Clinic, which makes it a pleasure to come to work each day.

Why are people more comfortable than ever before to undergo cosmetic treatments?

What do your patients like about Palm Clinic? I get feedback on a weekly basis from clients about what a warm, welcoming place Palm Clinic is to come to. We are blessed to have incredible front desk staff who go the extra mile to ensure that you feel at home while you’re with us. We’re also known for our professional, highly trained clinicians. We are incredibly good at what we do. I think our patients know that when they come here they can rely on a tailored, caring approach. We pride ourselves on staying at the top of the game when it comes to training to provide a result to enhance the individual face, rather than a standard approach that may or may not suit the face. It’s kind of akin to having a tailor design your dress/suit versus buying one off the rack. Dr. John Barrett, who owned the clinic for 20 years prided himself on picking the right people for the job, and making it an attractive place to keep working. Because of this, we have very happy, long-standing staff who provide a top-end service.

Dr. Sam Dunn | Medical Director Palm Clinic Cosmetic Medicine Physician and Phlebology Physician 0800 472 562 palmclinic.co.nz

Dianna Morgan & Cosmetic Solutions

Cosmetic procedures are becoming more and more common for New Zealand women. However, it is still a decision that requires research and the right professional. At the end of the day, it comes down to trust.

his is something that Dianna Morgan of Cosmetic Solutions understands and has in abundance, along with experience. Dianna has worked in the cosmetic industry for almost a decade, within Australia and New Zealand. As a Cosmetic Nurse, she began her career in Dermatology, and combined skin studies with intense pulsed light and lasers. Dianna then worked with Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm, for over six years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great place to learn injecting techniques from some of the best injectors globally, right at the source,â&#x20AC;? explains Dianna. Training and advising was an important part of her Business Development role, with Dianna training doctors and nurses in the art of injecting Botox and dermal fillers. Her boutique cosmetic medical service, Cosmetic Solutions, builds open her wealth of experience and knowledge. Dianna specialises in developing a tailored anti-ageing plan, in order to ensure clients are receiving the results they want. In particular, Dianna has become known for producing natural results that subtly and effectively delay the ageing process and reduce the appearance of ageing for her clients. This is achieved through non-surgical procedures including Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, and Emervel. Dianna is strict on her products, only using those that are clinically proven and that she has been extensively trained to administer. Passionate about offering the best service to her clients, Dianna is available at several Clinics throughout Auckland. Dianna is committed to obtaining natural, undetectable results and dedicated to offering the very best service and outcomes for her clients.

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LOVE HOW YOU LOOK

Jeunesse MedSpa is Hamilton’s first medical spa and only doctor led clinic to have successfully conducted a variety of cosmetic procedures for over 10 years. We’ve helped 1,000’s of clients feel beautiful and love how they look.

hen you are putting your appearance and body in the trust of a cosmetic practitioner, you want to be sure you are in the safest hands possible – and getting the best treatment and care. We are Hamilton’s only cosmetic clinic that is fully accredited by the NZ Society of Cosmetic Medicine. At Jeunesse MedSpa we make positive changes in your appearance in a very natural way without changing who you are… Our philosophy is… everyone will notice, no one will know. Choose Jeunesse MedSpa because you deserve the best. We guarantee you a bespoke experience carried out by highly competent practitioners. You’ll leave our clinic loving who you are and how you look.

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Wrinkle fillers Dermal Filler IPLI hair reduction Collagen Induction therapy Radio Wave surgery ( no suture ) PRP Therapy • Vampire Facial • Vampire Facelife • Vampire Breast life • Vampire O shot • Vampire Priapus shot • Vampire Hair Restoration • Dermaplaning • Medifacials and Rezenerate • Medical grade skincare

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Acne Fine lines and wrinkles Lip enhancements Facial volume loss Facial shaping – jawline slimming Nose shape Migraine Unwanted hair Excessive Sweating Teeth grinding Rosacea Red veins Pigmentation – melasma Skin tag and cosmetic mole removal Neck & hand rejuvenation Scar reduction Breast enhancement Stress incontinence Improving sexual potential Erectile dysfunction Peyronnies disease Lichen sclerosis Hair loss

Dr Kirshni Appanna Medical Director

The Vampire Demystified

elebrities around the world are signing up for and benefiting from a range of Vampire-inspired treatments. Photographs of Kim Kardashian undergoing The Vampire Facial® soared around the internet recently. Celebrity guests at the Oscars were wowed when their goody bags revealed gifts of the Vampire O-Shot® and Priapus Shot®. Intrigue surrounds this new rejuvenation innovation, dubbed ‘the secret blood method to revive youth and restore beauty’. Hamilton’s exclusive practitioner of the Vampire treatment range, Dr Kirshni Appanna from Jeunesse MedSpa, is well-qualified to de mystify this new-age treatment which is proving highly successful.

What is a Vampire treatment? “The ‘Vampire’ name, although a little spooky sounding, simply means that the treatments use your own blood,” explains Kirshni. A trained specialist draws a small sample of 2-4 teaspoons of blood (just like a standard blood test) into a special tube which is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and red cells. The clear yellow plasma - “the liquid gold,” emphasises Dr Appanna - contains concentrated platelets that release growth factors. These are vital to activate the stem cells to repair and restore tissues using the body’s own natural healing processes. “Platelet rich plasma, known as PRP in our industry, is a simple way of harnessing the body’s incredible ability to ‘fix’ itself. Dr Charles Runels invented The Vampire Facial®, Vampire Facelift®, Vampire Breast Lift®, O-Shot® and Priapus Shot® to rejuvenate the face, breast and genital area. They form a series of trademarked treatments administered by trained specialists throughout the world. “The procedures are appealing because they are simple, safe and very effective with almost no downtime,” says Dr Appanna. “The Vampire Facial® and Vampire Facelift® are the most widely known treatments. However, the Vampire Breast Lift®, O-Shot® and Priapus Shot® are becoming increasingly popular in NZ.”

The Vampire Facial® and Vampire Facelift® The facial includes the application of PRP which is worked into your skin using dermal needling. The facelift, combines PRP with natural, reversible Hyaluronic Acid fillers to gently and naturally restore youthful volume and shape.

The Vampire Breast Lift® The breast lift uses the same combination of fillers and PRP as the facelift to enhance the cleavage area of the breasts. It is a non-surgical breast lift and does not replace breast implants. It can also be used to improve nipple sensation and has been successfully used to ‘pop out’ inverted nipples.

The O-Shot® Research indicates that more than 40% of women experience symptoms of sexual dysfunction including painful sex, inability to orgasm and loss of sensation; especially after having babies. The O-Shot® - a revolutionary non-surgical treatment – is one of the most successful tools used to enhance sexual function. The process involves just two tiny injections of PRP into extremely specific areas of the female anatomy. Patients find this treatment to be relatively painless. An improvement in sensation may be immediate but it can take between three weeks to three months. Another groundbreaking use for this treatment is in minimising urinary stress incontinence. Most women who suffer from this (leaking with coughing, sneezing , running , skipping etc) and who undergo the O-Shot® experience an improvement almost immediately.

The Priapus Shot® The Priapus Shot®, administered by injecting PRP into specific areas of the penis, rejuvenates and repairs damaged tissue and is also used to improve sexual function. Kirshni concludes “It is a remarkable treatment that can help men experience a healthier, more fulfilled sex life - especially when used as part of a tailored sexual treatment plan.” Dr. Appanna is one of only two doctors to introduce the Vampire treatment range to New Zealand. She also lectures and trains other practitioners across Australasia in these certified and licensed procedures.

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MOISTURISERS

Clarins Paris Multi-Active Nuit $87.00

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Sukin Purely Ageless Replenishing Night Cream $32.50

ULTRACEUTICALS Ultra Red-Action Moisturiser $89.00

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Sothys Instant Energising Corrector $85.00

Obagi Hydrate Facial Moistuizer $49.95

AVEENO® Positively Radiant® Intensive Night Cream $20.99

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The Benefits of Permanent Makeup

In today’s fast-paced world, time is money. For many, permanent makeup is growing in popularity due to the time-saving nature of the results.

hen it comes to this industry, one company stands out above the crowd. Clients continue to love the high level of service from Wake Up With Make Up, putting them at the forefront of permanent cosmetics in New Zealand. They also refuse to rest on their laurels, insisting on continually advancing their education, their knowledge on current technology and the present fashion trends. Director, Technician and Trainer Michelle O’Byrne is the principal therapist, with over 26 years experience in the beauty business.She trained as a permanent cosmetics technician 16 years ago and is now regarded as a leader in the field here in New Zealand, her daughter Kirsty also following suit.

Michelle and Kirsty are able to provide clients with the most aesthetically flawless cosmetic procedures, in a professional environment with each service and procedure is personalised for the individual. They are always meeting and exceeding government regulations to ensure clients are receiving the best care possible in a relaxing environment.

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KERIS Aesthetics Centre • • • • • •

Established in year 2002, ultimate holistic skin and body care clinic with over 14 years of trust and satisfaction of clients Over 40 FDA and CE approved medical aesthetic equipment Highly trained and qualified professional team Gathering the best products across the world Providing customized treatment plan to suit individual needs Give your one stop beauty experience

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Appearance Medicine

Little something about our injector: Kath Fenning, 20 years’ experience in the field, also works in plastic surgery, both in the operating theatre and in appearance medicine. She also works as an educator providing training for both new and experienced injecting clinicians.

Botulinum toxin type A in aesthetic medicine, it treats wrinkles. The muscles will be relaxed, wrinkles and fine lines formed by their contractions will be mitigated, after injection, the results are apparent within a few days. Also, correction of excessive sweating in the case of sweating or hyperhidrosis, the toxin is injected onto the surface of the armpits, Botulinum toxin will act directly on the sweat glands erasing all the disadvantages of perspiration.

PRP :Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an innovative treatment that uses blood plasma containing high concentrations of platelets which help rejuvenate and revitalize skin. Injecting the skin with PRP helps accelerate the process of tissue regeneration and repair. This new-age procedure has beneficial effects on acne scars, wrinkles, facial folds, crow’s feet and fine lines.

Filler: Also called hyaluronic acid used to correct the lack of volume and draw the face up and really do a facelift. It is a highly effective way to fill some unsightly wrinkles or give volume. The results are visible immediately.

PRP contains fundamental growth factors released by activated platelets to help initiate the tissue regeneration process by: • Stimulation of new collagen production. • Induction of mesenchymal stem cell division and differentiation. • Stimulation of blood vessel formation.

Skin Solution

Body Shaping

ULtherapy uses safety, time-tested ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally-without surgery or downtime. It is the ONLY FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the neck, chin and brow and improves lines and wrinkles on the chest.

Liposonix is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure that can get rid of targeted fat. It zones in on fat cells using high-intensity ultrasound energy. You will experience renewed confidence and look great in that dress size you have only ever dreamed of fitting into-all without the need for surgery. FDA-Cleared.

Thermage is a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency cosmetic procedure thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour your skin for an overall younger looking appearance in a single treatment without surgery or injection. FDA-cleared.

CoolSculpting technology safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin while leaving the skin itself unaffected. The treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), then die. Over time, your body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells leaving a more sculpted you. No surgery, no anesthesia, no downtime. FDA-Cleared, safe and effective.

Lumenis M22 is a modular multi-application platform for the treatment of over 30 skin conditions. The platform including the IPL (Intense Pulse Light) technology and the ResurFX fractional module. ResurFX is the only true fractional non-ablative, with CoolScan scanner for skin resurfacing, to treat pigmentation, acne/surgical scar, striae, fine lines and wrinkles etc. The IPL has the unique Optimal Pulse Technology for skin treatments, it is proven to minimize the appearance of pigmented lesions, rosacea, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles. FDA-Cleared. Skin needling is also called micro-needling therapy or collagen induction therapy. As each fine needle punctures the skin, it creates a channel or micro-wound. The controlled injury triggers the body to fill these micro-wounds by producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis. In addition, new capillaries are formed. This neovascularisation and neocollagenesis following treatment leads to reduction of scars and skin rejuvenation, i.e., improved skin texture, firmness and hydration. Vital Injection is an intradermal injection treatment using hyaluronic acid and other nourishing ingredient which is widely used to provide liquid like, healthier skin complexion and tone. Due to liquid like appearance after the treatment, it is also known as water-shine injection. 1.

1. ULtherapy 2. Thermage 3. Lumenis M22 4. Skin needling 5. Vital Injection

Thermage for body, tummies, knees, legs, arms and hands can be areas that show signs of ageing, Thermage has developed procedures that are designed especially to help smooth and tighten wrinkled, crepey and sagging skin on these body areas. Lumenis M22 ResurFX for striae, is the latest in non-ablative, fractional laser technology to improve skin discoloration, stretch marks, acne scars, wrinkles and more. The benefit of the ResurFX is that it can get great results with minimal recovery time unlike the CO2 laser, which has several days or more of peeling, crusting and possible swelling after the procedure. Alma Hair Reduction, is a revolutionary diode laser system for hair removal. It is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first laser hair removal that is virtually painless. Help you get rid of unwanted hair.

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Baby & Pregnancy fer•til•ity n. The quality of being fertile; productiveness. preg•nan•cy n. The state, condition, or quality of being pregnant. ba•by n. A very young child.

“Promise me you’ll always remember, you’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” - A.A. Milne

The FULL Picture

At the Ponsonby Ultrasound Clinic, you can be completely confident you are getting the full picture.

pened at the beginning of 2016, the Ponsonby Ultrasound Clinic provides world class obstetric and diagnostic ultrasound services. The villa has been beautifully renovated, with the large and spacious rooms and non-clinical but professional décor providing a serene and calm space for you to feel relaxed. The team strive to ensure your visit is as stress free and supportive as possible with plenty of room to bring loved ones along and longer appointment times scheduled so you are not rushed through your procedure. “Special” and “extra” care is the aim of the team, and they will do their utmost to assure you are comfortable and unperturbed the whole way through. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the lovely receptionist who will enter you into the system. The team strive to be on time with each and every patient, but should a slight delay occur you will be offered a selection of teas, coffee or filtered water. When your appointment begins the highly trained and experienced sonographer will come and collect you from the waiting room and explain the procedure for which you have been referred. At the Ponsonby Ultrasound Clinic, questions are encouraged. The sonographer will talk you through the entire process showing you exactly what is being cast onto the viewing screen from the live scan. With a state of the art Samsung Ultrasound machine, amazing 3D and 4D images of your baby are achieved, as the sonographer confidently examines the diagnostic, medical aspects of the scan. You will be able to clearly see if your baby smiles, moves, or sucks its toes, and you will be able to observe the changes from scan to scan as a tiny human develops– your tiny human. Continuity of care is key, and together you can watch your baby grow. Should a distressing aspect occur, involving serious issues, the team are there to support you the whole way through. The findings will be clearly explained so you understand the situation, and your midwife or referrer will be called to inform them for follow ups. As well as premium obstetric and diagnostic ultrasound scanning, the Ponsonby Ultrasound Clinic offer a range of obstetric services, including a comprehensive range of noninvasive antenatal DNA screening tests, ultrasound guided injections and fine-needle aspiration. The team are committed to an extremely high standard of examination, so you can be sure that both you and your baby are in safe hands. And conveniently located on Ponsonby Road, there is plenty of free client parking available at the back of the villa. At the Ponsonby Ultrasound Clinic you are a person, not a number. And you will always receive the full picture.

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OBSTETRIC SCANS GYNAECOLOGY SCANS MUSCULOSKELETAL ACC SCANS ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTIONS WWW.PONSONBYULTRASOUND.CO.NZ 211 PONSONBY ROAD, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL: 0800 272 346

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Pregnant? Give your skin a helping hand with Bio-Oil Having a baby is one of life’s most beautiful gifts

aving a baby is one of life’s most beautiful gifts. But with the wonders of pregnancy comes many changes, including to your schedule, your sleep patterns, and, of course, your body. Stretch marks are one of the most common of the physical effects of being pregnant, an estimated 70-90% of women will get them at some stage during pregnancy. A result of your body growing faster than your skin can keep up, stretch marks are caused by the breaking of elastic fibers under the skin’s surface when your skin is stretched past its usual limit. Sometimes called mummy-stripes, stretch marks are a completely natural occurrence that many women are fine with; in fact, some even see them as a badge of honour, and rightfully so. But if the thought of their appearance is bothersome to you, your best bet against their appearance is to prep your skin before they become visible. Keeping your skin moisturised and nourished with a hydrating body oil will ensure it maintains its maximum elasticity as baby grows, minimising the potential for stretch marks to form.

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Suitable for all skin types, Bio-Oil’s special plant-blend formula improves skin’s overall texture and tone whist helping to keep stretch marks at bay. Calendula, Rosemary and Lavender oils nourish the skin, making it soft and smooth, whilst Vitamin A promotes the formation of new collagen to assist with skin renewal and suppleness. The award winning formula also includes Chamomile extract and Vitamin E to soothe, calm and help reduce any itching or discomfort of skin stretching, a common experience for those with a growing belly. Bio-Oil has been trusted as a safe and effective skincare accompaniment for more than 25 years. The tried and true formula hasn’t changed since it was first created back in 1987 and has since won more than 200 skincare awards, so it is no surprise a bottle is sold, somewhere around the world, every few seconds. Experience the all-over nourishing effects of this much-loved must-have throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Available now at all good pharmacies, supermarkets and department stores.

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All About Enjoyment

hrough pregnancy and the early stages of childhood, it is so easy for a new mum to put the baby first in every situation and forget to look after herself. But studies prove that if mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not happy, then more often than not neither will the little one be. Mammy Village, founded in 1997 in Taiwan, makes new or soon-to-be mothers just as important on the priority list, providing them with products that look after themselves during and after pregnancy. It is important that mums treat themselves with love and care to stay in the happy state of mind. Items such as their maternity bras and briefs, are useful for pregnancy and nursing, making everyday tasks easier and more comfortable. The range also includes a double layer support belt for pregnancy as well as body shaping products after pregnancy. Product materials are mostly imported from Japan, and all products are semi handmade to ensure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sewed correctly and will be long lasting. The brand has its own research and development team which after much testing arrived at maternity products bested suited for pregnant mums, along with complete dressing guidelines for the new generation of pregnant mothers. Wawamama online is the only New Zealand stockist and like Mammy Village are focused on providing care for parents too. +64 9 280 1573 wawamama.co.nz

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Pregnancy Care KERIS Aesthetics Centre: • Established in year 2002, ultimate holistic skin and body care clinic with over 14 years of trust and satisfaction of clients • Over 40 FDA and CE approved medical aesthetic equipment • Highly trained and qualified professional team • Gathering the best products across the world • Providing customized treatment plan to suit individual needs • Give your one stop beauty experience Thermage CPT, many women after pregnancy or weight loss find it difficult to get back their shapes and want to tighten sagging skin and unwanted bulges. Thermage helps tighten, firm and shape arms, thighs, buttocks and tummies. LPG M6 Integral, the latest generation LPG CELLU M6 delivers the most advanced LIPOMASSAGE techniques for precision body treatments. Created in 1986 by LPG, the 100% natural cellular stimulation technique called ENDERMOLOGIE treats connective tissue transformations for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes. LPG

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lipomassage is used for slimming activation and has four beauty goals: slim down fat cells, smooth cellulite, firm the skin and resculpt the figure. It may be used before, during and after the pregnancy. Breast Care, use machine or manual to give a special massage to firm the skin of breast and help to increasing breast milk production.

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Skin & Body skincare n. Care for the skin. The work of providing treatment or care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams.

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LIVE LIFE

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r Des Fernandes the founder of Environ is one of the world’s most respected plastic surgeons and a world pioneer in the use of vitamin A in skincare, establishing the brand in 1991. 26 years on, Environ Skin Care is still breaking new ground. Science. Beauty. Care. This approach has established Environ in over 70 countries with 140 products and has seen a brand that’s loved by consumers, trusted by professionals and preferred by international film stars and supermodels alike. Anti-ageing skincare isn’t just for the over 40 age bracket. In fact, most skin damage occurs in your early twenties. And as they say, prevention is better than cure – so the sooner you start taking care of your skin, the better you’ll look when you’re older. You’ve probably heard the standard advice that suggests you eat a balanced diet, drink enough water and apply sunscreen daily. While this does help to a certain degree, there’s also a whole host of anti-ageing skincare products, that coupled with a healthy lifestyle, help to achieve more favourable results. Not sure where to start? Take a look at Environ’s list of antiageing tips that will ensure your skin retains its youthful look.

1.Restore that youthful glow For a youthful glow, incorporate an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) exfoliant into your daily skincare routine. It’s known to work on reviving your complexion and reducing the appearance of discolorations by slowly and gently removing built-up skin layers. Prolonged usage can also help with the production of collagen, keeping skin looking firmer for longer. AHAs are ideal for dry, sundamaged skin. So look for a lightweight product containing AHAs that will assist in moisturising your skin and give you a more evenly radiant complexion. Try Environ’s Hydrating Esfoliant Masque.

2.Revive the skin around your eyes The periocular area (the skin around your eyes) is significantly thinner than the skin anywhere else on your face. As such, it is the first place to show signs of ageing, particularly if it’s continuously

dry or flaky. Sun damage is the most common cause of wrinkles and lines in the periocular area – and it even tends to exacerbate dark circles. To counteract the effects of ageing, use an eye product that has moisturising properties and is rich in vitamins (such as vitamin A, C and E), antioxidants and peptides, such as Environ’s Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide Eye Gel. To help prevent further damage, ensure you apply sunscreen daily. Additionally, if you’re using any AHA exfoliants on the area, ensure you choose a mild option as the periocular area is incredibly delicate.

3.Build firmer skin When skin ages it begins to lose its firmness. This is caused by a breakdown in collagen. Many things can cause this to happen prematurely, such as smoking, sun damage or products that irritate the skin. The solution is to use products that contain retinol, a derivative of vitamin A. Retinol is famous for its multiple anti-ageing properties. Its main function is to communicate with cell receptors and instruct them to behave like younger, healthier skin cells. Added to that retinol acts as an antioxidant, reducing the amount of damage that free radicals can inflict on skin, such as wrinkles, lines and sagging skin. Retinol is also known to increase the production of collagen, helping to firm the appearance of fine lines and normalise the production of melanin which in turn neutralises discolorations. Environ Skin Care offers a unique range of skincare products that make use of many of these anti-ageing ingredients to keep your skin looking younger and firmer. Environ’s industry leading vitamin Step-Up System is designed to help skin become gradually more comfortable with increased levels of vitamin A and other ingredients that keep skin looking healthy and beautiful for life.

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Kati Kasza, Evolu founder, qualified facial therapist.

Balance for beautiful skin… and healthy living

Evolu founder Kati Kasza’s first steps into skincare arose from her frustration at not being able to find a product to resolve the problems that plagued her skin.

he success of her products may well have taken root in Kati’s childhood. Her parents were Hungarian emigrés to New Zealand, whose appreciation of fine ingredients and the power of nature was passed on to Kati at a young age. She gained her understanding of the health benefits of plants from her mother, a trained botanist and herbalist. From her father, one of New Zealand’s winemaking pioneers, she acquired her knowledge of well-chosen ingredients and the power of blending them successfully. On this foundation, Kati created her products specifically to nourish and restore balance to the skin’s natural mechanisms. Working with expert cosmetologists, Kati maintains her hands-on approach to developing her formulations, customising each to specific requirements and harnessing expanding scientific research that shows the natural components of botanicals are also the essential elements in keeping your skin healthy and radiant. 112

Evolu products also demonstrate Kati’s deep understanding of how plant extracts work when blended together. A lengthy list of ingredients isn’t necessarily a guide to an effective product. When the formulation is kept simple, using only the most effective and essential actives chosen for a specific job, then the concentrations can be higher to create a potent solution for your skin. Since day one, Evolu has prided itself on an ethical and ecoconscious culture. The company is a CarboNZero™ certified organisation, it avoids animal testing and its products are vegetarian friendly and completely free of unnecessary synthetics. Above all, the Evolu philosophy is that skincare should not only be effective but also a pleasure to use. The range is designed to turn your everyday beauty routine into a satisfying treat.

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Suzy H Skin Nutrition

In 2014, well known television personality Suzy Heazlewood was driving with her husband Dean, talking about how much she loved connecting with women and helping to boost their confidence and self esteem as part of her promotional role at a nationwide pharmacy chain.

he was also lamenting the fact that so many of the skincare brands she was promoting seemed to be very expensive but with hardly any decent ingredients in them. ‘I felt that women were being exploited, that they were spending money on clever marketing and packaging but receiving not much of anything in return. I would pick up the jars and read the list of ingredients and know that most of them were in such miniscule amounts that they were doing very little to improve the state of the skin, despite all the claims that were being made. ‘It was really starting to get to me. I made this comment and my husband turned to me and said, ‘Why don’t you start your own range?’ So at that very moment I phoned the compound scientist I’d been working with on behalf of other brands and asked him if he could make me an affordable, medical grade skincare range, one that worked but wasn’t priced above the average women’s reach. He said yes and we were on our way! ‘At the same time I decided to develop a Sistahood which would be an anti-bullying community so that I could use my voice and what I’d been through to get the message out to women that we can rise above any hardships we encounter. ‘ Suzy has certainly been through a lot. Once the face of a well known women’s beauty and health brand, she knows all too well how lack of confidence and self esteem can pull you down. She appeared regularly on our TV screens until an online bullying campaign came out of nowhere and escalated to the point

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that it spun into the public arena as well. ‘I was being seriously pummelled from every angle, both online and in public and found myself sinking into depression and anxiety, completely losing my confidence. It got so bad that I didn’t want to go out in public at all. After taking some time out to recover I realised that I could actually use what I’d been through to help other women. That’s how Bringing Back the Sistahood was born, a platform for women to share their voice to raise other women up, rather than tear them down. ‘It was important to me to build a community of women helping each other and also to produce honest products with good ingredients that would allow women to appreciate what they see in the mirror. So many women would come up to me at the pharmacy, look in the mirror and immediately point out their flaws. I wanted to help women feel good about themselves without having to spend a fortune doing it. And we have achieved that. – we don’t have fancy packaging or marketing but we do have a very good product. ‘I’m very proud of Suzy H Skin Nutrition – it’s medical grade skincare, full of topical peptides, vitamins and glycolics but without the hefty price tag.. And it works! (Along with the Sisatahood, Suzy has also recently launched the Suzy H Child Advocate Antibullying Foundation. All proceeds of her coconut oil go to reputable charities and she is also involved with a number of other charities against bullying, suicide, depression and homelessness.)

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The Beauty Clinic now open in Meadowbank and Botany Become a member of The Beauty Clinic’s Beauty Club and enjoy a bounty of benefits.

fter years spent dreaming about starting her own business, Lisa Travis proudly opened the doors to The Beauty Clinic brand in April of this year - and she hasn’t looked back since. With more than a quarter century worth of experience in the beauty business, launching her own company was only a natural progression for Lisa. The result is two lovingly curated spaces which perfectly blend her expertise and ethos on all things cosmetic. With a clinic based in Botany and another in Meadowbank, each premise offers everything from appearance medicine, advanced skin treatments and hair removal to facials, massages and manicures. The Beauty Clinics are results-driven medispas, which promise treatment efficacy, transparency and bespoke, personalised care. Housing a team of Auckland’s top beauty buffs, Lisa has created a one-stop shop for all of your beauty needs in each handy location. “I am passionate about helping people to feel more confident in their skin,” says Lisa. “Whether it be a fabulous set of brows, reduction of pigmentation or lines, or reducing the effects of acne.” “When amazing results are achieved it can truly transform someone’s confidence and positively affect how they feel about themselves on a daily basis,” she says. “That’s life changing in its own little way. It’s the reason I got into this business and it’s a passion that I see mirrored across my whole team.” Lisa has personally hired every beauty expert at each Clinic. She also hand-selects the state-of-the-art technology for maximum performance and comfort. Among the top-of-the-line equipment at The Beauty Clinic is the EFB beauté Adéna IPL. It’s the benchmark in hair removal technology and the only IPL machine in the world which is capable of treating white, blonde and red hairs as well as darker hair and skin types. Another key inclusion on their menu is one of the world’s most effective tools for skin rejuvenation; the Derma CIT (Collagen

Induction Therapy) Pen. Delivering cutting edge technology and uncompromising safety, the pen reprograms the function of your skin, increasing collagen formation to create a healthier, firmer and more smoothly textured visage. Something Lisa was adamant about including as a service at The Beauty Clinic was their complimentary consultation service. “Many of the treatments we provide can offer drastically positive results,” says Lisa. “But we understand that going ahead with any kind of procedure can be a big decision for some.” “I want clients to feel 100% comfortable about what they are going ahead with, and exactly what any given procedure will involve. We would never pressure anyone into booking in for something they’re not sure about, even after they’ve had an initial meeting, which is why we do not work to the ‘consultation refund on purchase only’ booking model that many others do.” The one-on-one consultation service also enables Lisa’s team to create a bespoke treatment plan timeline for every client. Officially called ‘The Beauty Plan’, it’s a core strategy for the business as it ensures every client’s treatment journey is as rewarding and stress-free as possible. Whether your aim is to achieve body hair reduction, acne scarring reduction, or a generally more youthful appearance, the team can tailor a plan to suit. Or if you simply want a ‘maintenance’ plan – say a massage, a lash tint and a brow shape each month - this can easily be packaged, too. Signing up to a plan brings with it many benefits on top of the actual treatment results, including long-term payment options and upfront payment discounts, as well as ongoing rewards and benefits. Every client who signs up for The Beauty Plan is automatically enrolled into The Beauty Clinic’s ‘Beauty Club’. Earning you 1 point for every $10 spent, each point can be redeemed at cash value for any treatment, product or service on offer at the Clinic. While on the Plan, Club members also generously receive a complimentary lash or brow tint every month, a complimentary 30-minute facial or massage every 12 months, 10 percent off all products and additional treatment as well as invitations to The Beauty Clinic’s exclusive events, VIP days and new product launches. Rewarding loyal clients with her generosity is one of the things Lisa loves most about her job. Her biggest passion is caring for people; her clients and her staff are her top priority, so being able to thank them in a way she knows they’ll appreciate is important to her. Finally able to live her lifelong dream of doing business in beauty the way she believes is best, The Beauty Clinic founder revels in her newfound capacity to impart decades worth of knowledge to her staff and her clients. “After all,” says Lisa. “Results is my favourite word.” Book in for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation at The Beauty Clinic today.

Botany: +64 9 271 5294 botany@thebeautyclinic.co.nz Meadowbank: +64 9 524 7486 meadowbank@thebeautyclinic.co.nz thebeautyclinic.co.nz

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Beauty Therapy beauty therapist n. (Business / professions) A person whose job is to carry out treatments to improve a person’s appearance, such as facials, manicures, removal of unwanted hair, etc.

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White Spa

In this day and age our bodies and skin need our help.

ay to day stresses and pressures mean our support is needed now more than ever. White Spa is paving the way holistically, recognising the link between the skin and the body. In White’s mission and passion they promise to support the body to enable the skin to function as it was always meant to. Now with two Auckland sanctuaries in both Herne Bay and the Department Store in Takapuna, White Spa is deeply passionate about offering its unique concept of mindful beauty. Specialising in facials, massage, brows and lashes, nails, tanning and waxing, White leads the way in a number of tailored treatments while providing chemical and toxin free products. The environment at White is conducive to restoration and relaxation, a haven where you can pamper, unwind and renew. Looking your best makes you feel better within yourself and the team are on hand to fulfil your every covet. But White’s service are eons from being skin deep; true beauty comes from being in harmony with who you are, enhancing what you have - and the beauty therapists are truly talented at rising yours to shine through. After years of looking into and learning about skin the team have concocted a menu free from over the top adjectives and jargon to offer simple time based facials to suit all schedules and budgets. The results, however, are far from simple, with the idea being “leave it to us, we will do the thinking”. The gifted therapists analyse your skin and lifestyle you lead to create a treatment solely for you, reflecting what your skin says and sings out for. Whatever your treatment and however intensive they make sure it is also heavenly relaxing, from treating skin concerns to healing your soul in either a one off treatment or tailored programme. The corrective and curative therapy will not just maximise the condition of your skin, but also greatly give to your confidence and - most importantly - your wellbeing as a whole. 124

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The mindful and holistic approach to beauty at White is indeed on every level. All products and tools utilised are selected for their proficiency to accomplish ultimate results, without causing trauma to the skin. With the help of our state of the art non trauma tools such as the DF2 (for 4000 per cent vitamin penetration), rezenerate dermal needlings (the best option for relaxing and smoothing out scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and unusual pigmentation by promoting your body’s natural collagen production), LED lighting and non-acid peels (which have an infusion that holds in the skin for up to 30 days), White ensure to they use the purest and most effective products that are world class and achieve results while supporting your skin’s natural functions. And this extends to the inner you too. White offers harmonised waters from Osmosis to affect corrective change in your cell vibration with ingredients that your skin receptors recognise and naturally use in their chirally correct form. Their latest internal support is PXP, a whole food that works on cell mitochondria – your cells’ powerhouse – with the good green stuff alkalising your body so disease cannot thrive. White pride themselves on saying a firm NO to any products that have used animal testing, ensuring that all they do use is as clean and pure as can be so you can trust you are contributing both wholly and ethically to your wellbeing. From premium toxic free nail care to keep your hands and feet lovely-looking, top notch and streak-free natural and organic tanning, time efficient and thorough waxing and stress releasing massages, there is no beauty therapy or relaxation experience quite like White. Now doing Feather Touch and Shadow Brow micro blading! Creating beautifully sculpted brows that are semi permanent lasting 18 months to 2 years. This is exclusively available with Anya or Lani. White is a new way of mindful beauty. A new beginning.

Emma Bryce Hair

The talent, expertise and passion at Emma Bryce Hair is not just hair-say.

Emma Bryce

aving only recently opened its doors in the heart of Takapuna, Emma Bryce Hair is quickly becoming one of the leading lights for high quality hairdressing. Emma first forayed into the chop and change world of hair in 2007, working amongst the dream team of talent at Nyumba Salon in Mayfair, London – the UK’s most exclusive salon. Under the direction of Michael Charalambous, Emma laid the base for her future in the hair industry with the globally diverse clientele exposing her to different hair types, cultures and demands. (As well as the prestigious and famous, with those at her basin ranging from rock stars to royalty, high end magazine editors, celebrities and loyal regulars). In 2010 Emma made the move to New Zealand. After a few spells with a handful of salons, she settled at Stephen Marr at the Department Store where she underwent one of the best learning experiences of her career. Working on shows and shoots for a number of high end designers, from Karen Walker to Kate Sylvester to Zambesi and Helen Cherry at Workshop, Emma relished the high pressure environments and worked her way up to Salon Director – with her passion for hair growing to a great length. And now Emma has her very own creative environment, with her self-named personalised salon – lying within White Spa -

offering a quality, highly professional service. Her self-professed “baby” is an intimate space where Emma works with what you want with a professional eye; your satisfaction is her priority, and she goes to all endeavours to accommodate all your needs in an atmosphere of innovation and excellence. Her main mission? To make you look and feel fabulous. In keeping your hair healthy and getting the very best out of what you already have, Emma is ardent about making you leave feeling uplifted and better than you ever thought possible. An in depth consultation takes place, where Emma makes sure to find out about you as a client; your likes, preferences, and what you need from her to make your life easier on the hair front. She looks into all the technicalities, from your hair’s texture, its growth patterns and – in the face of colouring – what works with your skin tone and eye colour, providing new and exciting ideas keeping in with fashion and trends. Honesty is a foremost factor in the way Emma operates and she will say when something won’t work– but will always have suggestions ready to go for a winning alternative. Because building a relationship with you is of utmost importance; all involved feeling comfortable and at ease is the aim of her game. From weddings to events to the customary condition and cut, Emma Bryce Hair uses only the best. All products are high end and chemical free, from Oribe (extremely high performance treatment-based products) to the Original and Mineral (O&M) colour range (sourced from various geographical locations from the desert to the ocean to nourish and protect your hair). Only the top drawer is used on your locks; scrimping and skimping is not the Emma Bryce way. Her shear skill is getting all elements of your hair as healthy as can be. Emma Bryce Hair has an atmosphere of friendliness, care, creativity and drive and she passionately cares about how you look and feel. With a good diverse decade in the business, Emma Bryce is the optimum choice for your tresses. Love is in the hair. 125

Floating

Everyday life is hectic. Dealing with daily doings in work, home and the wider world means your mind and body are constantly inundated with stressful sensory intake that can leave you feeling tense, frazzled and overwrought.

loating at White Spa and Float Lounge provides you with a much needed space for blissful relief and reflection. It allows you to escape from the chaotic, saturated world into deep mental and physical relaxation. You are given an interlude to recharge, rest and emerge with a renewed perspective and strength. Tensions are eased, the mind is refreshed and you leave feeling optimistic and balanced. Based on a revolutionary scientific approach to deep relaxation, aptly termed REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) flotation therapy is increasingly being backed by a number of studies in its ability to offer immense potential for personal growth and recuperation. Inside the flotation pod you lie in a warm concentration of 500kg Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate), untouched by gravity. The dissolved salts fully support your body meaning you expend no physical energy maintaining your position in the silky water. And with no pressure points running along your body or tactile input on your skin, your nervous, skeletal and muscular systems can totally surrender in the safe haven. A single hour in the pod is equal to eight hours of deep, restorative sleep. The ultra-deep relaxation resets your body’s balance; with no commands needing to be sent out or adhered to, the logical side of the brain slows activity to synchronise with the creative side. The brain is free from the vast bulk of its processing duties, prompting the production of theta waves in tranquillity, creativity and very deep relaxation. Your brain releases vast amounts of endorphins to be in the state-of-mind that Buddhist monks aim to reach through hours of meditation and years of training. You are weightless, calm, meditative – and free. And where the head goes, the body follows. Your body feels the opportunity to reset and realign itself as it enters its natural state of rest, with blood pressure reduced as physical tension is eased. Your body absorbs in magnesium from the salt-infused water, facilitating 126

the flushing of lactic acid from tired muscles. A growing number of Olympic athletes and professional sports people include float therapy in their training and rehabilitation regimes, speeding up the recovery process and enhancing sports performance. From pain management – back and neck aches, migraines, muscle and joint soreness – to stress management, athletic recovery and performance visualisation to spiritual discovery and meditation, and enhanced creativity and learning capabilities to aiding in overcoming a number of disorders, floating is curative for the mind, body and soul. The multi-faceted benefits and feeling of the post-float glow is something that needs to be experienced to be understood. The mental clarity, the insight and focus, the inner peace and harmony, the sense of lightness, happiness and peace; it is the disconnect that allows you to reconnect, to recover at a rapid rate, undergo profound healing and to clear your mind of clutter. Be liberated. The time to float is now.

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Finally, a non-injectable Hyaluron Filler that lasts! This is a fantastic treatment to have prior to a special event like a wedding. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited to be able to offer this treatment in New Zealand, especially as it has been available in Australia for two years now. This amazing treatment will maintain the youthful volume, glow and hydration of your skin. - Sue Crake, Finesse Manager

With specially formulated hyaluron products, a unique massage technique and a low level cold laser, the particles are activated to create a Lego-like structure around the cells and therefore survive much longer. The result is impressive and an immediately visible effect is observed.

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The SkinCoach Non-Injectable Filler Facial is a totally painless, calming and relaxing treatment, very much like a well-being facial. A Finesse Face and Body therapist will first apply a gentle peel to the treatment to increase the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to bond with the hyaluronic acid.

inesse Face and Body Clinic is delighted to lead the way in a brand new skin treatment that plumps and hydrates the skin. The popular Remuera clinic is the first in Auckland to introduce SkinCoach Hyaluron non-injectable facial filler. Developed in Germany, this anti-aging treatment has been extremely popular in Europe for the past six years, promising instant results that can last up to three months.

Hyaluronic acid is the clear nonallergenic liquid polysaccharide (a natural sugar compound) found in connective, epithelial and neural tissues, reported to be capable of storing up to a thousand times its own weight in water. Hyaluron is widely found between skin cells in the dermal tissue. The more hyaluron that culmination of research and development in consultation with Dr. Hasert, a member of the International Association for Aesthetic Medicine and Hungarian cosmetic surgeon and anti-aging specialist, Krisztina Kecskemeti, the SkinCoach programme solves this problem.

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The Treatment

Cost and time The Non-Injectable Filler Facial performed by a professionally trained Finesse Face and Body therapist takes one hour, and costs $220.00. Top-up treatments costing $185.00 are recommended.

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NEW Non Injectable Hydrating Treatment from Germany SkinCoach Hyaluron Facial Lasts 6-8 Weeks Lasts 6-8 Weeks Instant, Visible Results Instant, Visible Results No Injections No Injectons No Pain No Pain No Downtime No Downtime Hydrates and Plumps Hydrates and Plumps Affordable

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Escape Spa

Above the fashion boutiques and cafes on Hurstmere Road sits Escape Day Spa. Just a stroll to the beach, its light and spacious décor reflects a true Takapuna oasis.

or over 20 years this salon has offered a wide range of services from essential maintenance to luxurious relaxation packages and advanced anti-aging treatments. The Spa Packages are popular corporate or personal gifts and range from a 90 minute Bliss Package to the Time Out 3-hour retreat, which includes a Tropical Relaxation Massage, Spa Facial and Indulgent Pedicure. At Escape Day Spa you will find a dedicated team of down-to –earth and highly experienced therapists who are trained in the best of beauty, massage and wellness. Advanced anti-aging treatments include Skin Needling (Collagen Induction Therapy), Omnilux Light Therapy, Peels, Microdermabrasion and Sono- and Iontophoresis for the infusion of anti-ageing serums such as colostrum, vitamins and peptides. Treatments are based on sound scientific evidence and support the skin’s natural process of rejuvenation for healthy long-lasting results. In addition, the team are well versed in IPL hair removal as well as IPL rejuvenation, such as red vein treatment and pigmentation removal.

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Each client is treated with an individualised approach after a thorough consultation. All the professional and home skin care products at Escape Day Spa are of the highest quality. These include award-winning cosmeceutical brands ENVIRON and Ultraceuticals which have been developed by leading dermatologists and contain proven effective ingredients to treat a variety of skin problems. Escape Day Spa also stock and use THALGO, a leading French skincare range with over 50 years of experience as an innovator in the use of active marine ingredients. Combining scientific knowledge about the rejuvenating properties of marine ingredients with the luxurious feel and smell of a true French cosmetic range, THALGO skin care and facials are at the forefront of modern beauty care. If you are looking for the experience of a highly competent team in a luxurious and friendly environment, book your next beauty appointment at Escape Day Spa. We look forward to meeting you!

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The Truly Educated Never Graduate

“Don’t let your massage practice wilt on the vine” is the advice of talented massage therapist and owner of Massage Supply NZ, Melanie Rambo. With over two decades worth of experience under her belt, Melanie has dedicated her time to developing her skills and qualifications in massage techniques. As a dedicated business woman, she attends four continuing education classes every year and has done for the past twenty years. Melanie continues to broaden her remedial horizons today and reaps the rewards by sharing her wealth of knowledge with other massage practitioners.

f you’re a Swedish Massage Queen or a Shiatsu Master, you’ll know a thing or ten about current trends in massage therapy and its increasing popularity. As every dedicated massage practitioner will already know, discerning clients are always seeking help and advice with complex pain problems and are happy to compensate therapists who have the right tools and skill-set. This is where Massage Supply NZ steps in to offer a helping, healing hand. After transitioning from her private studio practice to her online store and classes, Melanie is proud of her achievements as Massage Supply NZ celebrates its first birthday. From humble beginnings, Massage Supply NZ has seized a gap in the market and specialises in providing innovative products to help therapists excel in their treatments. Massage Supply NZ are pioneers of new products; meeting the needs of leading-edge treatments that capture the intrigue of generation X and generation Y alike. Their ambition is to ensure these sought-after products are readily available to purchase online, so massage practitioners can utilise them to help their business thrive.

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From soothing lotions, creams and gels to massage stones and crystals, one-stop-shop Massage Supply NZ has got you, and your clients, covered. Melanie speaks to massage practitioners from experience; she knows the depth of passion and dedication that goes into each and every bodywork session and has centralised her business around making it easier for her fellow practitioners; helping them to revolutionise the way they work with their clients.

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Since September 2010, Behnaz has utilised her vast experiences and skills at her own boutique practice, Mermaid Health & Beauty Clinic. The clinic provides a wide range of treatments to clients with a specialisation in skin treatments and makeup. Behnaz has studied in Iran, Japan, Australia and New Zealand to bring the best treatments to her clients.

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Behnaz first obtained a Bachelor of Medical Imaging, with a major in radiology, from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. After completing her undergraduate studies, Behnaz completed her apprenticeship and worked as a radiographer in different hospitals in Tehran. While working for the Iranian Society of Radiology, Behnaz studied Japanese and travelled to Japan for a radiology training course. She also completed her training in radiology, ultrasound, radioisotope, radiotherapy, MRI and CT scanning in Japan. After that, Behnaz moved to New Zealand and supplemented her international qualifications with a wide range of New Zealand diplomas and certificates. This included Diplomas in Beauty Therapy, and in Electrolysis, Make Up, Body Therapy and Aesthetics. Behnaz also completed Certificates in the following: Dermal Needling, Skin Peels, Sleek Brows 3D Eyebrow Extension, Permanent Makeup Micropigmentation, Paramedical / Camouflage Micro Pigmentation, and Clinical Skin Clear for the removal of minor skin irregularities. Behnaz looks forward to welcoming new clients to Mermaid Health & Beauty Clinic to experience the services available.

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BEFORE & AFTER MICROBLADING

The secret’s out… Discover The Chuan Spa Health Club Membership at The Langham, Auckland.

he holiday season is fast approaching and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be feeling in need of a little TLC before the onslaught of inevitable festive functions arrive. But while a one-off spa day is always welcome, it’s certainly not enough to restore the equilibrium after a full-on working year. In longing to find a more permanent retreat, I’ve discovered an exclusive, sparkling oasis in the CBD, and it’s a secret that’s too good to keep. The Langham’s Chuan Spa Facility Membership provides the key to an elite spa and fitness sanctuary. Quietly hiding within the walls of Auckland’s most opulent hotel is my new reason to get up in the morning, and I’m sure you will agree. Offering access to the hideaway haven that is their health club studio, endless use of their serene spa facilities, and 15 percent off all spa treatments booked on weekdays, it’s everything you need to bring the balance back into your life. With 24-hour gym access, work out whenever the mood strikes at the safest place in the city. Equipped with all the essentials; the fitness studio comes complete with Italian-designed Techno Gym machinery throughout. A bounty of free-weights and machine weights are on hand, as is a dedicated stretch station to ensure you’re feeling limber before you leave. Follow up your training session with a dip in the Jacuzzi and heated rooftop pool. If you have the time, make use of the revered Chuan Tri-Bathing Ritual, complete with snail showers, an ice experience and aromatic herbal steam room. For something more decadent, plump for a treatment like a Chuan Eternity Escape - a whole body experience that includes a herbal salt scrub, Harmony massage, indulgent Thalgo Classical Facial and mini manicure or pedicure. Members also receive 10 percent off products stocked within the spa, as well as each of the Langham’s distinguished dining experiences. Twelve-month members additionally receive guest passes, a complimentary 60-minute massage and a back, neck and shoulder massage to redeem at your leisure. Try a Chuan Spa Health Club Membership and enjoy all the benefits of a five-star holiday, without even having to leave the city. Treat yourself to a little decadence everyday, if only for an hour or two and I promise, come Christmas time next year you’ll be good as new.

Chuan Spa Health Club Membership: Joining fee: $100 6-month membership: $1,000 12-month membership: $1,920

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A Super Skincare Solution

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re expected to be able to do everything.

his is particularly true for women, with many struggling to reach the balance between building a career, making time for friends and family and living a healthy life. In a sense, we’re expected to be superheroes, capable of eating a healthy meal, exercising, and looking after our skin, all while working a full day and avoiding stress. To lead a super-filled life, many are turning to super foods. This is not new, with the inclusion of kale salads, spirulina smoothies and goji berry juice becoming a staple in many modern households. Sukin has taken this superfoods trend to a new level, by encompassing these ingredients into skincare. The Sukin Super Greens range consists of four face products that are bursting with goodness, including a Detoxifying Clay Masque, Detoxifying Facial Scrub, Facial Recovery Serum and Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser. “We want Sukin to be understood as a lifestyle choice, not just a beauty brand,” explains Sukin’s Brand Manager, Lisamarie. “These products allow Sukin to truly merge their expertise in natural skincare with the health and wellness industries.”

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Sukin have developed the products in such a way that makes it easier for customers to extend their approach to health into their skincare regime. After all, glowing skin is more than what we put in our bodies, but what we put on as well. They’ve made sure to include all the best superfoods. This includes kale, with vitamins A and K to fight free radicals and brighten the complexion, spirulina which contains proteins, minerals and fatty acids to give a youthful glow, chlorella to promote collagen production, and parsley with Vitamins C, K and Beta Carotene to maintain even skin tone. Known for their popular natural formulations and high quality ingredients Sukin have combined these actives with a range of other antioxidant and vitamin-rich goodies, such as acai berry, goji berry, liquorice extract and baobab, to brighten, plump and boost the health of your skin. With many people taking greater care with the food they eat, why not the same for your skincare routine? Sukin’s Super Greens range makes it easy, so you can have your kale salad, and eat it too.

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Sue Ismiel

Behind the Scenes of Nads In the early 1990’s Sue Ismiel was frustrated with the lack of natural, effective hair removal products available for her teenage daughter. Undeterred, Sue sought her own solution, creating her business, Nad’s Hair Removal, in the process.

ue talks to us about her own difficulties as a teenager, how Nad’s began and gives some advice for working mums in the pursuit for that elusive work/life balance.

Tell us a little about yourself and where the idea for Nad’s came from? In 1974, aged just 15 and not able to speak any English, I migrated from Syria to Australia with my family. Working as a medical record’s officer in a private Sydney hospital in the early 90’s, I created the Nad’s Hair Removal Gel as I was determined to help my middle daughter Natalie with her unwanted hair problem. Unable to find a suitable product which was gentle, natural and effective, I created my own hair removal product from ingredients found in my own kitchen and Nad’s was born. What has been the hardest part of your journey to success? Having migrated from Syria to Sydney at the age of 15, one of my earliest memories was being assaulted by a group of girls on a school bus for not being able to speak English. This experience was a pivotal moment in my life that strengthened my determination and belief that where there are no struggles, there is no strength. Fortunately, I became the type of person that thrives on challenges, and my motto in life is that there is always a way. If someone tells me that something can’t be done, I have to prove them wrong. I had no formal qualifications or tertiary education before Nad’s and had never sold a product before in my life, so I really had to learn from the ground up. In the early stages of building my business, having a lack of capital and dealing with naysayers were the two biggest obstacles I faced. What is your favourite beauty trend of the moment? Exfoliation has always been such an important part of our skincare routine, especially when it comes time to wax. However it can be a step we easily skip as it’s quite time consuming and often involves messy scrubs and rough loofas. Nad’s is committed to enhancing quality of life with problem solving solutions and so, we developed the world first 2-in-1 Exfoliating Wax Strips which allows you to exfoliate and wax with the one easy to use, gentle wax strip. Nad’s prides itself on being market leading innovators that both anticipates and responds to its consumers’ needs. What would be your one piece of advice for women who have a big dream for their careers? Follow your dream, hold on to the exciting thought in your head and never let go of the wonderful tickle in your belly about your dream! This is how you will manifest it in your world. Stay away 138

from the dream killers and get started in a small way. One thing will lead to another and before you know it, you’re on a roll. It is like a snowballing effect. Growing your business at the same time as bringing up your family must have presented you with some challenges. How did you go about making sure you dedicated enough time to each of your roles? Work/life balance is something that women in business talk about a great deal; because our first and foremost role in life is to give birth, nurture, love and lead. And when the responsibility of starting and sustaining a business disrupts our daily routine, we panic, guilt kicks in as we start associating the time we spend on the business with neglecting our family. However, it doesn’t have to be this way at all. And all we need to do is be open, discuss the plan of action with our family members, agree to the strategy moving forward and adhere to it. How can other working mums start to believe that they are setting such a great example rather than worrying that they may be in some way disadvantaging their children? My three daughters hardly remember life before Nad’s and involving them from a young age gave each one of them the opportunity to build their own dreams and desires around our family business needs. They each chose their own career path and I’ve supported them in their decisions. It is very exciting and rewarding for me to be able to create critical roles within our business for all of them. Watching them grow and become extraordinary women is the greatest achievement of my life.

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Our exceptional team of caring and professional therapists are trained to work with you to ensuring your every need is met during your time at Nava. We specialize in a range of treatments including Facials, Peels, Waxing, Permanent Makeup, Permanent Laser Hair Reductions, Spray Tanning, Manicures and Pedicures. We stock a full range of skin care products such as Environ, Sabore, & Jane Iredale. We are conveniently located on Shore Road, in the heart of Remuera above the famous Marilyns Hair Salon. Entrance is off Seaview Road beside Shore Road Cafe.

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The Secret to Skincare

The path to healthy skin.

got asked again â&#x20AC;&#x153;what is my favourite skincare brandâ&#x20AC;? and I have to say I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually have one particular brand. What I do like, are particular ingredients, that a healthy skin must have. These would be my favourite base of ingredients , then depending on what skin condition I am treating I will add further elements to them. Firstly, as our skin has Vitamin A ( which is actually a hormone) naturally occurring in it, this is a must. Vit A is necessary for repairing and maintenance working on the regeneration of cellular DNA. It is depleted with sun exposure. For new users Vit A creams should be a lower dose and gradually build up to a higher dose as it can aggravate the skin. Remembering Vit A degrades by exposure to light and air so high quality product is a must if you want results. Healthy food, good quality supplements and cosmeceutical creams and gels can give us Vit A. Secondly hyroulonic acid, this exists naturally in our skin and is what cells bath in giving us our hydration and suppleness. It plays a vital role in the aging process if natural levels are depleted. Cells function optimally when they have enough water. Hyroulonic Acid is useful in all climates, the cooler the weather, the worse the effects on the skin will be, along with air conditioning. The more hydrated the skin the better the skins protection. Hyroulonic acid can hold 1000 times its own weight in water, so plays a vital role in the ageing process if natural levels are depleted in the skin. Finally anti-oxidants , these are used to help counteract the effects caused by free radicals (which are continually being formed by our environment e.g sun exposure, computer screens , fluorescent light , even naturally from stress which are harmful to the skin health) Many ingredients such as peptides, tyrosinase inhibitors complement antioxidants to improve cellular function. Antioxidants are ingredients such as Vit C, Vit E And I cannot stress enough a sun protection that will have a chemical and physical and rich in antioxidants. For a healthy skin I would look at these ingredients initially , then move onto more specific ingredients targeting the concerns you have. Eat well... Drink well... Sleep Well ... Enjoy

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To infinity and beyond Achieving ultimate relaxation at Infinity Float, Botany

ack in the 1950s, a man named Dr John C. Lilly, a neuro-scientist, was researching the effects of sensory deprivation on the brain. To facilitate his research, he invented an isolation tank which housed a bath of water kept at body temperature, enough Epsom salt to ensure the body would float like a cork (more than 500 kilos if you’re wondering), along with silence, and utter darkness. The combination of effortless floating and the lukewarm water made it hard to feel where the water ends and your body begins, creating a surreal anti-gravity sensation. The body’s response to this kind of environment for a prolonged period of time, Dr Lilly found, was a relaxation so deep that one would drift into the elusive, hard-to-achieve state of rest, called ‘Theta’. Fast forward sixty-odd years and the concept of floating has since come a long way. It’s now seen not as a science experiment, but as a luxury spa-like service available across the globe for people to enjoy at their leisure.

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Being such a unique and isolate experience, it’s no surprise that in today’s fast-paced world, float tanks are popping up left right and centre for those in search of a retreat from their busy lives. Recently I was invited to try a one-hour float session with Infinity Float, the largest float centre in New Zealand which is based in Botany, Auckland. After looking through their Instagram page and seeing such a wide variety of people giving it a go - from professionals and expectant mothers to yoga instructors and well-known athletes - I was intrigued to see what floating would offer me. I read that during a float the brain releases dopamine and endorphins (the body’s ‘happiness’ neurotransmitters), whilst simultaneously reducing cortisol levels (the body’s stress hormone), and that sounded like an ideal combination. So I went along on a Saturday morning thinking it would be the perfect way to decompress after a busy work week and a dose of jet lag – and boy was it. It is very hard to describe apart from saying that it was a true dream-like experience which had me wanting to go back for more. I have never felt so relaxed in all my life.

Stress relief and rest was the key outtake for me as it is for many others, but there are many more benefits that floating can offer. Studies show that floating can provide noticeable relief for those suffering in physical pain, whether it be from an ongoing condition such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, or even a temporary sports injury. The incomparable effect of weightlessness improves healing time, giving tired muscles and bones a well-deserved break from daily use. Additional benefits can include relief from insomnia, improved mental clarity and inner strength. Many do it to achieve stillness and mindfulness; a lesson in self-discovery of sorts. Some have even gone as far to describe their experience as a ‘complete rebirth and purification of body and mind’. NBA star Steph Curry reportedly floats to renew and focus the mind, Elle Macpherson has been known to float in the past for its skincare and relaxation benefits, and it’s been said that John Lennon credited floating for helping him kick his drug addiction back in the 70s. The great thing about Infinity Float, Botany, is that they offer a myriad of floating options, to ensure whatever kind of experience you are after is nothing short of luxurious. If you are a first-timer like I was, and a little uneasy about locking yourself in a confined, dark space, try the float room for size. Equipped with your own roomy rain shower, organic beauty products, a hairdryer and more, it has everything you need for a pampering time-out session for one. For the more seasoned or adventurous, try the float pod. Similar in shape to that of an egg and complete with its own sunroof-style pull down door, it looks a bit like a space ship, and probably feels like you’re in one when paired with the antigravitational effects of the salt bath, I’d imagine. For two, try the couple’s float room. It’s similar to the single float room, just larger in size in both the bath and the shower. You can also buy gift vouchers - in my opinion it’s the perfect present for that person who ‘has it all’. The couple’s float would make for an original gift for newlyweds, stressed out parents or your own significant other. Or gift a session to a pregnant friend at their baby shower for some well-deserved time out. I have to admit I was a little nervous before I jumped into my first float. But the second my foot touched the warm water, I closed the door and felt comfortably cocooned by the soothing music and starry-eyed ceiling, and revelled in the fact that I had it all to myself for the next hour. No cell phones, no outside distractions, just my own peaceful paradise. Any fears I held melted away that instant. When I arose from the dead (or so it felt), I was blissfully relaxed but with senses that seemed noticeably sharper; I could hear more clearly, see more clearly, think more clearly, and I wondered why I’d waited so long to take the plunge.

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Let Forever Shine Weave Their Magic

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sing medical Ayurvedic treatments and organic, natural and chemical-free products, Forever Shine is built on the foundations of consistency, safety and dedication. The Mt Eden beauty clinic is rapidly becoming renowned for their expertise in eyebrow threading and waxing, with a vast range in clientele from TV personalities, students, models, actors and rugby players. With a mission to provide a holistic approach to caring for your skin, Forever Shine founder and chief executive Ronita Sharma is highly qualified and passionate about offering central Auckland a variety of organic beauty treatments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, weight loss management,waxing, threading and a new RF anti ageing treatment, Ronita lives and works totally centred from her heart with absolute integrity. More than a decade in both international and New Zealand industry experience means Ronita is devoted to providing a friendly, relaxing and rejuvenating environment with a trained and dedicated team of beauty professionals. And her way of love, care and safety has certainly been recognised, with Ronita being awarded the prestigious Best Businesswoman of the Year at the Indian Newslink Business Awards two years in a row in 2014 and 2015. Her professional approach has also won her favourable acclaim, with her salon reputations receiving rave reviews in the media and growing organically through word of mouth and recommendations among clients. Observing the high demand for well qualified beauty therapists with international standards inspired Ronita to encourage aspiring students and graduates to fulfil their ambitions. Forever Shine offers the highest calibre training in all aspects of spa and beauty therapy, giving wholehearted support and a wealth of opportunity to unearth your niche in the industry. Let Forever Shine weave their magic. Shine forever with Forever Shine.

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• Established in year 2002, ultimate holistic skin and body care clinic with over 14 years of trust and satisfaction of clients • Over 40 FDA and CE approved medical aesthetic equipment • Highly trained and qualified professional team • Gathering the best products across the world • Providing customized treatment plan to suit individual needs • Give your one stop beauty experience

LPG M6 Integral For Body, the latest generation LPG CELLU M6 delivers the most advanced LIPOMASSAGE techniques for precision body treatments. Created in 1986 by LPG, the 100% natural cellular stimulation technique called ENDERMOLOGIE treats connective tissue transformations for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes. LPG lipomassage is used for slimming activation and has four beauty goals: slim down fat cells, smooth cellulite, firm the skin and re-sculpt the figure.

Hydrafacial: 45mins facial. Deep cleaning, exfoliating, extraction and hydration treatment, give back your own healthier, brighter, younger looking skin.

SoUp Reloaded: an extraordinary combination of the newest technologies to fill, tone, firm, sculpt, cuddle, remodel, reshape, reduce, drain, detoxify and relax… for the beauty of face and body.

LPG M6 Integral For Face, 60mins facial, the latest generation LPG CELLU M6 delivers the most advanced ENDERMOLIFT (2013) techniques for precision facial treatments. ENDERMOLIFT technique is 100% natural, anti-aging for men and women of all ages. This technique replenishes the skin and attenuates the signs of aging, leaving your face looking radiant and rejuvenated. ENDERMOLIFT: the only technique in the world capable of stimulating the natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid (+80%). SoUp Reloaded: 60mins facial, an extraordinary combination of the newest technologies to fill, tone, firm, sculpt, cuddle, remodel, reshape, reduce, drain, detoxify and relax… for the beauty of face and body.

Cosmetic Tattoo: Professional microblading technique. Using Germany brand ink. Specialized on eyebrow and eyeliner. Nail Art, Hand &Foot Care: • Top Nail artist can ustomized your own design or simply just bring your own preference picture. • Top Gel color product including full range of USA brand: Colour Gloss and Shellac. • Top nail design product Germany made EMI full range. • Professional nailcare such as nail care, cuticle care treatments • Hand and Foot Care & Deluxe treatment available depends on personal needs.

SuperFacial: 90mins facial, deluxe facial which combining LPG and SoUp facial. Chemical Peeling: These peels are designed to produce a controlled wound to create change in the skin, that will result in renewal with the reduction or disappearance of sun damage, pigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. Eyelash Extension: are applied individually to a single lash. These semi-permanent lashes enhance the length, volume and thickness of your natural lash and instantly transform the eye into a flitter flutter of full lengthy lashes. 148

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Cosmetics cosmetic n. A preparation, such as powder or lipstick, designed to beauty the body by direct application. Serving to beautify the body, especially the face.

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Kryolan City Auckland

No. 54 in a Global Makeup Phenomenon

ituated in the hustle of Auckland’s Newmarket, Kryolan City appears to be just another makeup store in the fashion district. However, it is more, much more, than that. Kryolan City Auckland is part of an international legacy that started in Berlin and can be found in New York, Sydney, and Tokyo. Number 54 in this global phenomenon, Kryolan City Auckland follows proudly in the brand’s rich history. One step inside the sleek and polished shop and it’s clear that this isn’t just any makeup store. Foundations, concealers and powders of every shade imaginable fill the shelves, alongside a rainbow array of lipsticks. Kryolan CIty was founded in Berlin, by Arnold Langer in 1945 and is one of the world’s first professional makeup brands. While very much a global brand, it’s German roots still play a key role in the operations and every functions. For example, all the makeup is manufactured in Berlin while all the components are painstakingly researched to ensure only the best are being used. Originally created for use in film and on stage, the high quality of the products has always remained a priority. Due to the high demand from makeup artists, Kryolan has evolved into a universal makeup provider. From light coverage to high fashion, the quality of the products make Kryolan hard to top. It was an organic progression, with many makeup artists using Kryolan products for light coverage and requesting more products for everyday use. Experienced makeup artist who trained at the BBC in London, with Kryolan products, Midge Holding explains how easy Kryolan was to work with. “Kryolan always listens to makeup artists, which is why they have such high quality products. It’s no wonder they transitioned into a universal makeup product,” she says. Midge also adds that today, women are more informed and less likely to settle for an ineffective makeup product. With over 350 different foundation shades, Kryolan understands the diversity of the world, very much reflected in Auckland’s growing populace. Moreover, no lipstick shades are ever discontinued, ensuring you can buy your favourite for years to come. However, the true intelligence of the brand can be found in the way it works with science to continually innovate. To Kryolan, makeup is a science, and it’s a tagline that isn't taken lightly. “Kryolan teaches makeup artists to work against the colour wheel,” explains Midge. “Rather than simply cover up a tattoo, for example, this principle is put into play which is a much more effective form of coverage.”

The Kryolan cream foundation can also be easily turned into a liquid, with a product called “Makeup Blend”, which is economical and space saving for a travelling makeup artist. As per its German roots, Kryolan remains staunchly cruelty free. Since it’s creation in 1945, no Kryolan product has been tested on animals. For those looking for makeup that truly works, head into Kryolan City Auckland. The range of makeup combined with the use of cutting-edge technology leaves no surprise as to how it has thrived for the last 70 years.

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TOP MAKEUP TIPS WITH MIDGE HOLDING 1) Wear makeup that suits you. Do not buy makeup just because it is fashionable. For example, defined eyebrows are very popular at present but thick drawn on brows do not suit everyone. Wearing the wrong make-up can be very ageing or make a face look strange. and unbalanced. Always ask advice from a professional.

2) The foundation is the most important part of a good make-up. Always start with an appropriate Primer for your skin type. Seek advice from a Makeup Artist regarding the most suitable foundation for you and always get colour matched on your face, not your hand. The jawline is the best place to test. Check the colour in natural daylight.

3) Avoid shimmer if you are mature (and we know who we are). Shimmer eye shadows will highlight the fine lines and wrinkles on your eyelid and make you look older. Shimmery lipsticks are also very ageing. For the mature person, I would strongly recommend matt eye shadows and creamy textured lipsticks. Get colour matched for these items with a professional. Kryolan allow you to create your own eyeshadow and blush palette.

4) Always remove your makeup thoroughly at the end of each day (or night). A good skin care routine will help maintain a healthy looking skin, which makes makeup application easier. Makeup is blamed for clogging the skin but if it is applied correctly and removed properly this will not happen.

5) When applying mascara, always apply to the lower lashes first. This will avoid the dots on the upper lid which can occur if you do the top lashes first.

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Valeur Absolue Serenitude Parfum Elixir $159.00

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BELLA VI CO-DIRECTOR MELISSA FURZE

BELLA VI IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNISED AND TRUSTED LEADING CERTIFIED ORGANIC AND NATURALCEUTICAL COSMETICS BRAND IN THE NEW ZEALAND BEAUTY INDUSTRY. A natural makeup range that acts like skincare, Bella Vi is specifically formulated for all ages and skin types, dermatologically tested and designed for the health conscious consumer. Already not tested on animals and free of genetically modified ingredients, parabens or bismuth oxychloride, Bella Vi introduced Certified Organic products to their mineral cosmetic range in 2015. A product is allowed to call itself organic if it is formulated using all natural ingredients, free from parabens, sodium lauryl sulphates, genetic modification and petroleum derivatives. It must contain 95% of vegetal ingredients that come from organic farming that is inspected, controlled and regulated; the growth process must not include any chemical fertilizers or pesticides and the farm must not produce any products that use or have any toxins or hormones added.

“Our Liquid Foundation, Pressed Foundation and Concealer are now made in Italy and Certified Organic by international accreditation group Ecogruppo Italia,” says Bella Vi Co-Director Melissa Furze. Helping to beautify, hydrate and revitalise skin naturally, the brand has always been 100% open about all of the ingredients in their products, even down to listing them descriptively on their website.

But to gain certification by Ecogruppo Italia, Bella Vi cosmetics had to comply with very stringent international regulations and rules over the entire process of creating their Certified Organic range. “The process is very controlled and regulated to assure the consumer of quality in what they are purchasing,” says Melissa. “Every step must comply with international certification standards that start right back at the certified producer (grower) of the organic ingredients through to manufacture and packaging,” she says. The farmer must be certified and comply with strict governing regulations in growing, harvesting and transportation of organic ingredients. The manufacturers must be certified and audited to ensure the certified organic cosmetics adhere to the very stringent and controlled regulations in all aspects of the production process. The entire certification process is audited by an independent international Certification Control Body to assure consumers that the products they are purchasing meet and passed the very stringent auditing process to be able to be labelled as Certified Organic. “Our organic ingredients are not only certified by an independent international organic certification body but our finished products are too,” she says. “Bella Vi is proud to embrace this very high standard of quality and integrity.” Even the packaging through to this article must be approved by the accreditation board to ensure it

contains no incorrect or misleading information. “It has been a long journey to ensure we offer our clients only the finest Certified Organic and natural ingredients to deliver the most indulgent products ever,” says Melissa. “Our new products have created a real buzz in the beauty industry and are a phenomenal hit with our clients and with new outlets changing to Bella Vi.”

“Our careful selection of ingredients makes Bella Vi products at harmony with nature and your skin.” So what should Certified Organic mean to the Bella Vi consumer? It means guaranteed quality throughout the whole process with traceably, accountability and sustainability that offers assurance to customers purchasing certified organic cosmetics.

BELLA VI PRODUCTS EXHIBITED AT SANA the prestigious International Fair of Organic and Natural products held september 2015 in italy.

We are proud to say the Bella Vi Certified Organic product range was chosen to be part of a strict selection of organic cosmetics representing New Zealand. This is an important recognition for our brand that rewards our striving commitment to supply you with high quality cosmetics.

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Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Sunset Bronze Prismatic Bronzing Powder $69.00

Mellow Blush Powders $17.00

Revlon Sculpt + Highlight Contour KitTM $28.90

Environ RAD $56.00

Jane Iredale Foundation Liquid Minerals $92.00

Jane Iredale So-Bronze 3 $95.00

Chantecaille Protect the Lion Pride Cheek $63.00

Chantecaille Cheek Gelee Happy Blush $62.00

By Terry Blush Glace in MELBA $86.00

Rimmel Mono Blush Pink Rose $20.99

Rimmel Mono Blush Coral $20.99

Rimmel Natural Bronzer $20.99

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Our Mission is Amazingness Tattoos are so ingrained in so many different cultures and have immense value for individuals from every generation.

e all have an instinctual need to express ourselves and for many people the expression of self can take on an artistic form as a way to display who we are. In getting a tattoo we are extracting something unique within ourselves and boldly, or subtly, displaying our inner being to the world. Whether it is an expression of creativity, a rite of passage or simply an act of spontaneity, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a love affair with ink for thousands for years. Taking a vision and transforming it into a reality was achieved with masterful finesse by Otautahi Premier Tattoos when the studio was founded in Canterbury, the heart of New Zealand, back in 2008. Branching out from their roots, Otautahi have three studios nationwide and can now be found nestled on Karangahape Road, the fashion, art and nightlife hub of Auckland city centre at the top of Queen Street. The famous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;K Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the perfect location for Otautahi to feel right at home. With their relocation to Auckland the studio acquired some key artists who have pushed the artistic presence to new heights. For many, getting a tattoo can be a whirlwind of emotions; it can be exciting, nerve racking, sentimental, or all those and more, all at once. The team at Otautahi Premier Tattoos know this all too well and work hard to make the experience a memorable one for their clients. The artists at the studio believe that when dealing with skin art, the level of professionalism must be kept to a very high standard and this ethos is echoed in their work and reflected in their client reviews. Creating an inviting atmosphere is something that is

second nature to the crew, with the shop open seven days a week from 10am until late, pumping great music coupled with a friendly welcome when you walk through the doors. From start to finish, every aspect is tailored to their clients needs, ensuring every individual is in the chair with a suitable artist who understands exactly what they want. Entertainment is definitely not overlooked by the studios, which are equipped with wall mounted televisions for those longer sessions. New Zealand All Blacks stars Jerome Kaino, Luke McAlister, Neemia Tialata and Liam Messam as well as Joan Baez and Ali Campbell as among some of the stars to grace the chairs of Otautahi Premier Tattoos, which is a testament to their professionalism and well established reputation nationwide. The artists specialise in traditional, old school and lettering designs and they have a plethora of skills to offer their clients; creating bright and bold colour work, black and grey styles. As well as the traditional, the artists embrace a wide variety of different styles, taking inspiration in Japanese designs and other timeless tattoo styles to create something unique for every individual. If amazingness is your aim, Otautahi Premier Tattoos are your answer.

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Discover the Difference

When you think of mineral makeup you automatically think of jane iredale – a trusted global brand and a pioneer in the mineral makeup revolution.

ane established her mineral makeup range in 1994 when she was a film and television producer and realised what the constant makeup changes and harsh lighting was doing to models’ skins. She wanted to create a makeup that was good for the skin, without any nasty chemicals or fillers, a product that allowed the skin to breathe and was so full of good ingredients that it became an extension of skincare. She certainly achieved that aim. The jane iredale brand is so effective it is now sold in 51 countries and recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and skin care professionals worldwide. It is truly a makeup that is good for the skin! Jane says, ‘When I first started nobody knew what mineral makeup was so it was a matter of educating people as to how beneficial minerals are for the skin. I started off with just one product - Amazing Base – our loose minerals foundation, which is made from minerals and antioxidants. Now we have a full line of mineral makeup, everything from a variety of global bases to suit each skin tone and colour to beautiful colour palettes for eyes, cheeks and lips. We are confident in the products we offer as know that our quality is second to none. We also perform tests on our makeup like comedogenicity, toxicity, photo-toxicity, sensitivity and heavy metal testing to make sure we are giving our customers the absolute best product they can possibly use. ‘ So what does make jane iredale so good? At jane iredale, each product is formulated to nourish and protect the skin with natural

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extracts and botanicals. Additionally, these innovative products are made with only the purest ingredients available in order to provide the high performance, maximum coverage, and ease of application that every woman wants. • High-quality natural and organic ingredients that perform at the highest level • Innovative formulas with healthy skin care and anti-aging benefits • On-trend colours for the most current looks • Made in your shade 4-in-1 foundations in a wide range of skin tones • We’ve got it covered camouflaging is easy when you have the right tools • The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends all of our SPF products as effective broad spectrum sunscreens. • Certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny Program and PETA • Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested formulas that don’t irritate the skin • Mandatory and voluntary product testing for domestic and international markets • Full colour and full coverage without compromising your skin’s natural health and beauty Discover makeup that’s good for the skin!

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discover the At jane iredale, each product is formulated to nourish and protect the skin with natural oils, extracts and botanicals. Additionally, these innovative products are made with only the purest ingredients available in order to provide the high performance, maximum coverage, and ease of application that every woman wants.

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LIPS & NAILS

Tom Ford Lip Contour Duo $86.00

Jane Iredale JustKissed Limp Plumper $55.00

Rimmel London Lipstick by Kate $15.99

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Elizabeth Arden Eight HourÂ® Cream Lip Protectant Palette $35.00

Jane Iredale Lip Crayons $42.00

Suzy H Peptide Lip Plump Serum $19.95

Essie In The Lobby $22.99

Morgan Taylor React Top Coat $29.00

Bella Vi Natural Earth Mineral Rich Lipstick $36.00

By Terry Hyaluronic Sheer Rouge Lipstick $57.00

Linden Leaves Lip Balm with Organic White Tea and Manuka Honey $14.99

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure $16.99

NARS La Main Bleue Velvet Lip Glide $41.00

Sacred Laser loves tattooing!

We don’t hate tattoos, we love them and appreciate the art, in fact we have been involved in the tattoo industry for 20 years. But we understand that people change, tastes change and more often it seems people’s experiences of getting the artwork they dreamed of can turn into a nightmare.

WE ONLY DO TATTOO REMOVAL AND LIGHTENING, IT'S OUR SPECIALTY AND PASSION. NO DISTRACTIONS JUST RESULTS.

ere at sacred laser tattoo removal and lightening we specialises in only tattoo removal services. We are not a beauty clinic that does tattoo removal on the side. It’s our sole purpose, passion and motivation. We are highly trained and excited to be able to help people remove an unwanted tattoo or more often now ‘lighten’ a tattoo, which is quick and effective, so that person is able to get the art that they connect to and reflect who they are. For this reason we have invested in the Gold standard of tattoo removal equipment from the USA, not because we saw it on a brochure, but because we talked to the very best in the industry and wanted to bring that level of service here. Unfortunately in New Zealand we have had a poor history of tattoo removal being done with poor equipment sometimes not even designed for the job. And time and time again we see scars from burns that are totally avoidable with the right techniques and proper tools. We have Two lasers at Sacred Laser, one for Blacks Browns Red Orange and Yellow and one that specialises in Blues and Greens. These two machines operate on 3 different wave lengths and we go into detail on our website about this. We want our clients to be informed and confident when choosing a removal specialist, it’s important to us that people have a real understanding of what’s involved and what we do and we always keep our galleries up to date with our latest clients so you can see REAL results from REAL people.

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SERUMS & EYE CREAMS

Atzen Balance DNA Repair Serum $172.00

Atzen Renew Vita C Serum $91.00

Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Complete Complex Serum $104.95

Obagi Professional C Serum $79.95

Obagi OBAGI360 Retinol 0.5 $74.95

Sukin Rosehip Oil $24.50

Sukin Purely Ageless Botanical Hydration Booster $35.95

Sukin Purely Ageless Intensive Firming Serum $37.99

Sukin Super Greens Nourishing Chia Seed Oil $19.95

Sukin Super Greens Facial Recovery Serum $20.99

Environ Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide Serum $249.50

Suzy H Proluronic Vitamin B3/B5 Hydrating Serum $61.55

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Hydrating Shield SPF 50 $110.00

Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin Renewal Booster $106.00

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil $83.00

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Ciara Choose’s Love as Revlon’s Newest Brand Ambassador 2016 has proven to be a life-changing year for Grammy Award winning singer and actress Ciara, she got engaged, married and recently annoucned she and her husband are expecting a baby.

n top of this, Revlon has revealed that Ciara is their latest brand ambassador and will support their Choose Love campaign. Her career has led her into signing, sognwriting, dancing, and producing with the best, and even earned her a Grammy Award. With over 23 million records sold and boasting 16 million singles worldwide, Ciara has a global career across a variety of platforms that many young women aspire to achieve. Along with her succesful career, Ciara is a devoted philanthropist, dedicated to improving the lives of children and empowering women across the globe. This message is synonmous with Revlon’s brand, further solidfying Ciara as the right ambassador. And if the choice was ever in doubt, Ciara revelaed to People Magazine her unique connection to Revlon and why this has been a lifelong dream of hers. “My mum was trying to figure out my name when my dad bought her a fragrance called Ciara by Revlon,” she explains. ‘That’s where my name comes from! Ever since then, my mind has been on it.” Throughout her career, Ciara has used her talents to empower women. She firmly believes that when you choose to love yourself first, you are more open to the love of others. With Revlon’s Choose Love campagin echoing a similar message, the iconic brand welcomes the fashion icon to their family.

Max Factor unveiled

as the official make-up partner of the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

ax Factor is delighted to announce its official make-up collaboration with the world-famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The partnership with today’s most iconic lingerie retailer will make history for Max Factor, as it will execute the make-up look for the highly anticipated 2016 runway show. With more than 100 years of heritage perfecting make-up artistry and diagnostics, Max Factor’s mission is to empower and transform women, allowing them to become more of the women they are. Victoria’s Secret will work with Max Factor’s team of make-up artists to create a flawless make-up look that brings to life the natural, yet glamorous and alluring beauty of the Victoria’s Secret models starring in the show. This will include creating a showstopping lash look using Max Factor Miracle Touch foundation – the official foundation of the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The models’ look will be complemented by the rest of the award-winning make-up range to create the iconic, fresh and sexy Victoria’s Secret look. 167

Family at the Heart

Settled in the heart of Meadowbank, CigiSii offers a range of luxurious treatments to pamper you from top to toe.

inda Leong dreamed of creating a space that was different to all the other beauty salons around Auckland. She wanted a place where busy mums (and dads) felt they could escape from the world, but where family held true. And in 2008, CigiSii was born. With the name stemming from the initials of her children (Christopher, Izabella, Gabrielle, Izadora, Samantha, Imogen and Izaac) family values permeate everything CigiSii is built upon. Linda understands what it’s like balancing being a mother while working hard and still finding the time to relax and look good, and was adamant a family atmosphere, along with warm and friendly service, would always be the number one priority. Therefore, CigiSii encourages parents to bring their kids into the salon as they receive their treatments. CigiSii is a place for all. CigiSii has flourished significantly over the last few years. Initially just handling hand and foot treatments, they have

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expanded into facial waxing, thermage skin tightening, threading and eyelash extensions. You can start with your feet and work your way up the body, with their qualified beauticians from all over the world bringing substantial expertise to every treatment they perform. And with products available to purchase in Snowberry, Moana, Savar, Maraca Candles, Curtis Collection makeup, Jbronze and Ellamila Nail Polish, there is choice for everyone. CigiSii promise to relax, indulge, beautify and spoil you. It’s your escape, your haven of calm where they create a more beautiful you. Whatever treatment you go in for, they promise to pamper you and give you a luxurious beauty experience. With family at the heart, you at the core and your children entertained in the waiting room, CigiSii offer it all. They’d love to share it with you.

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FOUNDATIONS

Revlon Nearly Naked Mineral Powder Foundation $36.95

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Elizabeth Arden PREVAGEÂ® Anti-Aging Foundation Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 $106.00

Max Factor Miracle Match Foundation $30.99

By Terry Light Expert Click Brush Foundation $102.00

HOURGLASS Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick $72.00

Mecca Cosmetica Soft Focus Smoothing Primer $44.00

RIMMEL Fresher Skin Foundation with SPF15 $22.50

Bodyograpghy Green Foundation $69.50

Colorescience Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 20 $82.80

Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals $92.50

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water $75.00

COMPLEXION PERFECTION

OUR ESSENTIALS FOR A FLAWLESS FACE

HALO HYDRATING PERFECTING POWDER Perfect and hydrate skin instantly with this award-winning powder.

SMASHBOX CAMERA READY CC CREAM SPF 30 DARK SPOT CORRECTING

BB CREAM EYES Our best-selling, game-changing BB Cream --now just for eyes!

The ultimate color-correcting cream proven to fade dark spots!

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Stay flawless for 24 hours with this hydrating and waterproof concealer.

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Stay flawless for 15 hours with this hydrating, medium-to-full coverage foundation.

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EYES, LASHES & BROWS

Antipodes® Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream $58.50

Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara $58.00

Bourjois Paris Eye Shadow $23.00

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Carousel Cosmetics Perfect Eyes Brush Combo $14.95

Carousel Cosmetics Everyday Brush Set $49.00

Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Sunset Bronze Prismatic Eye Shadow Palette $75.00

Bourjois Paris Volume Glamour Push Mascara $27.00

Smashbox Op Eye Shadow Singles Cruise $44.00

L’Oréal Paris False Lash Superstar $29.99

Bourjois Paris Volume Glamour Effet Push Up Black Serum $27.00

Bourjois Paris Brow Design Mascara $24.00

Smashbox Op Eye Shadow Singles Deco $44.00

Carousel Cosmetics Foundation Buffer $14.00

Carousel Cosmetics Natural Lash Combo $22.00

By Terry Line Designer Waterproof Eyeliner in BLEU $63.00

By Terry Sun Designer Palette in Tan $141.00

Tom Ford Extreme Mascara $80.00

Smashbox Colour Correcting Sticks $45.00

Flash Eyelash Serum $59.00

Clairns Intense Eye Collection Supra Volume Mascara, Khol Eye Pencil, Instant Eye Make-up Remover $50.00

Introducing Avon Life Live Life Beautifully

Avon is excited to announce a collaboration with internationally renowned designer Kenzo Takada for the launch of new fragrance collection, Avon Life.

von Life is a new fragrance designed by Mr. Kenzo Takada to reflect the creator’s philosophy to Live Life Beautifully. The fragrance’s star ingredient, violet, captures a sense of unwavering positivity which lies at the heart of Kenzo Takada’s designs and personality. The fragrance includes a scent for men and a scent for women Recognised as a leading designer across the globe, Kenzo Takada founded his eponymous luxury fashion house in Paris in 1970, becoming the first Japanese luxury brand based in the city. The designer is known for creating innovative styles that bring together the best elements from both the East and the West.

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Beauty Bliss:

Bringing Global Cosmetics to Kiwis

eauty Bliss first launched in January 2013 by Toni, who is a self-proclaimed “makeup geek.” Owned and operated in New Zealand’s beautiful capital, Wellington, this independently owned boutique stocks world renowned brands as well as cruelty free and vegan makeup. Their dedicated team prides itself on providing great customer service and rapid-fire shipping, with many orders arriving the very next business day. However, most of all, Beauty Bliss was created to help New Zealanders purchase stunning cosmetics at the best prices. From NYX, Bite, Hurraw, Maybelline and so much more.

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The Finishing Touch

Beauty at it’s Best

o many say “A women is only helpless when her nail polish is drying.” Yes it’s the year 2016 and women have been very much empowered over the last century but with our empowerment we have become very busy; often leaving little or no time to take care of ourselves. But let’s face it when we look good we feel great, and we should be feeling great all the time! 2016 marks the 10 year anniversary of The Finishing Touch’s Lambton Quay location; in Wellington’s “Golden Mile” and is one of many fabulous achievements owner Kathy Beswick can be proud of. Having owned the successful business for 26 years, Kathy is highly qualified in ensuring clients receive exceptional beauty services in a beautiful and relaxing environment that is second to none. The salon’s success and consequential expansion are ongoing evidence that the high expectations of clients at The Finishing Touch, are met to the highest degree. Prior to Lambton Quay, The Finishing Touch had been situated in various city locations. Initially, The Finishing Touch opened in Lambton Quay as a nail spa; however due to demand from satisfied clients wanting to experience Kathy and her team’s fantastic service in other areas of beauty; the business has expanded over time and now boasts two beauty rooms and a spray tanning room in their beauty spa area. The team of 176

therapists has also expanded and are now a team of nine, all of whom are passionate about beauty; together specialising in a wide variety of treatments, and boasting one of New Zealand’s top makeup artists. The Finishing Touch is a full beauty spa, offering facials, eyelash extensions, threading, IPL, waxing, and spray tanning, not to mention Wellington’s most upmarket nail spa. Makeup for day and evening wear is also available, as are makeup lessons for all women from young girls starting out with makeup to corporate ladies wanting a new look. The Finishing Touch’s expansion means clients are now able to access a full range of beauty services including Spa Parties or ‘Sparties’; a fantastic idea for group bookings. There are many reasons to book a ‘Spartie’; It may be that you are looking to get together for a bridal party, mother/daughter time, girlfriend gathering, pre-ball get together, graduation or it may be a “just because” occasion. Whatever the occasion, what’s better than having all your beauty requirements met by a specialist team, while you relax and enjoy, with a group of your nearest and dearest! BYO bubbles, nibbles, or even a high tea, and have them laid out by the team at The Finishing Touch, so you can create your own private party! Sparties are popular all year round, more so during the bridal season.

Renowned for their high quality services it is Kathy and her team who are called upon to pamper the stars when international celebrities are in Wellington; this often involves therapists travelling to a location to provide their services. Kathy herself is a passionate nail technician whose specialist services have been requested to transform the nails of celebrities including, Cate Blanchett, Miranda Kerr, Eddie Izzard; not to mention her nail artistry gracing international screens in both the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie series. The Finishing Touch, Wellington’s only upmarket nail spa, offers top quality service, from specialist staff resulting in top quality nails. Hygiene and the care of your natural nail are one of the biggest priorities for The Finishing Touch. Part of the quality service you receive from The Finishing Touch, includes knowing that you’re stepping into a salon that uses hospital grade disinfection where all metal implements are meticulously sterilised. The Finishing Touch also provides clients with custom files; new files are used on each client, the files are then placed in an envelope with the clients name on it. When you enter The Finishing Touch expect only the highest levels of hygiene and upon receiving your nail treatment expect your nail therapist to look after the integrity of your natural nails Gone are the nasty smells that one usually associates with getting their nails done as there is no acrylic products used in the salon. The Finishing touch was the first salon in the world to offer clients gel manicures even prior to product hitting the American market where it was made. As Kathy proudly states, “The initial launch for Shellac by CND; the first gel polish available; was in New Zealand, and we were lucky enough to buy the product immediately when no-one else had it.” The Finishing Touch has left behind inferior acrylic nails - once you’ve had your nails transformed at The Finishing Touch, so will you. The LCN and Artistic Rock Hard gel resin systems used for healthy overlays and nail extensions, look light and natural and are flexible, bending with the natural nail. This means longer lasting beautiful and natural looking nails treated in the most hygienic of environments! The Finishing Touch deliver services like no other; sensual and luxurious. From their gel nail extensions to Sparties, the experience one receives from The Finishing Touch is worth boasting about as you’re left feeling glamorous long after your visit. The fact of the matter is we women are worth it, so why not get services from the best of the best! Level 1, 222 Lambton Quay, Wellington +64 4 471 1469 info@thefinishingtouch.co.nz thefinishingtouch.co.nz 177

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Hair hairdresser n. A person whose business is cutting, curling, colouring and arranging hair.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hair is the richest ornament of women.â&#x20AC;? - Martin Luther

Twins,Tahni & Keicha’s tips for maintaining tantalising curls Introducing Buoy Salon and Spa’s Master Creative Hairstylist Tahni and her twin sister Keicha, Buoy’s Spa Manager.

ahni commenced her hairdressing career 7 years ago and has worked alongside some of the hairdressing industry’s renowned hairstylists, including; Toni and Sasha Mascalo (directors of “Toni & Guy”) and Alan White (Australia’s top editorial stylist). Keicha, also 7 years into her career, worked and trained within world leading clinics in Cambridge, London and Sydney, Australia. Alongside the twins highly commendable service, and stellar reputation we couldn’t help but notice these “girls’ luscious locks”, and asked if they would share their tips for keeping healthy curly hair.

Tip 1) Be gentle Tahni says “After a shower make sure to pat your hair lightly instead of giving it a vigorous towel dry, as this keeps the curls in and the cuticle smooth”.

Tip 2) Never use a brush Keicha says “Always comb your hair when it’s wet” Tahni continues “And never use a brush, always go for a wide tooth comb.” Tahni and Keicha Daniels

Tip 3) Conditioning masques are your best friend Tahni recommends the Pureology Hydrate masque - “This will eliminate frizz, split ends and create a soft bouncy curl. Curlier hair is naturally drier than straight hair so it will always need more moisture, protein and nutrients.” Keicha also recommends the Kerastase Elixir Ultime masque - “It is a really good conditioner. Be sure to follow up with really good quality oil, like Kerastase Elixir Ultime beautifying oil.”

Tip 4) Product is essential, there is no wash and go! Tahni recommends using an oil every day - “The Kerastase Elixir oil can be used on wet or dry hair.” Their recommended option for fine hair is Pureology Curl Complete range, perfect for those with finer curls. To tame those wild curls, the Pureology Smooth Perfection Range works amazingly to reduce the frizz and add shine.

Tip 5) Dry your hair correctly Tahni says “Diffuse your hair with the hairdryer and use the right product; the Pureology Curl Complete Taming Butter or Smooth Perfection Intense smoothing cream, are perfect choices and most hair dryers have diffuser attachments. Also, remember to include your Kerastase Elixir oil”. We asked the girls if they had any final tips they might like to include. Both Tahni and Keicha emphasised this one key point “Never try to brush your hair when it’s dry.”

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30 YEARS OF PHENOMENAL

If there’s one thing that stays consistent in our journey then it’s the idea of creating the sensational. Whether it’s the way you look or the way you feel, we’ve been crafting both for over 30 years. Buoy continues to sit at the leading edge of style; evident by the multitude of accolades, awards and praise we’ve enjoyed. Come and rediscover your edge with us at Buoy, the Majestic Centre, Willis St, Wellington.

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Thirty Years of Buoy 30 YEARS OF PHENOMENAL

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Buoy Salon and Spa has evolved from humble beginnings in Newtown to the ‘glasshouse’ in Wellington’s tallest high-rise, the Majestic Centre nurturingworld-class hairdressers and collecting countless international awards throughout its 30-year history.

erek Elvy is the original mastermind behind Buoy who set up his dream salon in 1988. Today he shares the directors’ role with business guru and entrepreneur, Phillippa Middleton as well as international stylist and award-winning hairdresser Michael Beel. And it’s proving to be a winning combination. Buoy has become a celebrated hair and beauty institution in Wellington that currently employs five national champions. Add to that, it’s won both Salon of the Year and Spa of the Year in 2015. Its latest success story is Mathias Te Moananui who won 2016 Hairdresser of the Year at the L’Oreal Style and Colour Trophy Awards. Derek as their mentor, is one of the most awarded hairdressers in New Zealand and Australia, with seven Australasian titles. “I’m probably most proud of that fact that enough people would credit their time with Buoy as the best years of their life. I think that’s pretty cool, ” he says. Back in the 80s, after 10-years of managing some of the most progressive salons in New Zealand and Australia, Derek set up Buoy on a shoestring budget of just $12,000 in Newtown.

Derek Elvy

Phillippa Middleton

From Newtown, he established a loyal following and to this day his ‘Golden Girls’ have been returning. Thirty years on, they even get a special discount. After four years of life in Newtown, Buoy moved into town. The Majestic Centre offered a prime central city location on the mezzanine floor. Buoy was transformed. This time with a budget ten times the original. During its 12-years there, Buoy claimed the prestigious title of ‘Sebastian Grand Salon’, the one and only of its kind in the southern hemisphere. But in 2003, the decision was made to move up to the vacant sky lobby of the Majestic Centre. It wasn’t without its challenges. “It cost us as much to clear the space as it did to build the space. But by moving upstairs onto a larger floor, the square metre per client was extremely luxurious.” This was a new era of ‘luxury’ at Buoy. The space had a high-racked glazed roof - a continuation into the sky and the street below. “I always wanted a space that had a high stud and all of that was for the colourists – to get the natural light. It’s a glasshouse.” Hard on the heels of the global financial crisis, cracks started appearing in the glasshouse. In 2009, the salon was in financial trouble. “You actually run the risk of killing the thing you love. Because you don’t know how to manage it and you run out of energy for it. It’s just too hard.” By 2011, Derek recognised he needed help. He turned to Phillippa Middleton. She’d just sold her beauty and spa salon Is Bliss, which she founded and ran for eight years earning international awards for its marketing success. “I basically came in like a whirlwind. I made the changes, put in systems and structures and I evolved the culture –I didn’t change it to be a different from Derek’s kind, caring, nurturing artistic culture, I just added onto it,” Phillippa says.

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Buoy started to find buoyancy. It wasn’t long before Phillippa bought into the business and set up a spa inside the salon. She says today, the business is thriving. Creative Director Michael Beel recognised that potential four years ago, when he too bought into the business. After 18-years with the salon, he calls it home. Buoy is my family and there are so many staff members that have become good friends and having that break up – leaving – scares me. That’s why becoming an owner was a logical step.” Michael’s work has earned him a raft of awards, including the L’Oreal 2014 Colour Trophy and Industry NZ Hairdresser of the Year in 2014. He’s also travelled to Asia, India and Australia mentoring and educating. As the Creative Director, he says education is critical to Buoy remaining at the top of the game. “The minute you stop learning and educating and teaching is the minute you get left behind in this industry. I think that’s testament to us still being here 30 years on.” Is there another 30-years in Buoy? According to the three directors, there’s no doubt about it. “We are the most fashion-forward, most stylistically amazing brand – but what we have that no one else does is we have the strongest business engine to sustain that profitability,” Phillippa says. “With the amount of creative award-winning talent, the loyal clientele we have, we will be around for a long time,” Michael says. And the last word goes to the salon’s founder, Derek Elvy: “Buoy Salon & Spa is in the business of investing in the future. We’re creating the next generation of the world’s best hairdressers for our gorgeous and loyal clientele with contemporary thinking.”

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Wellington hairdresser crowned NZ’s best; will represent the country in Portugal

athias Te Moananui from Buoy Salon and Spa in Wellington has been crowned New Zealand’s Hairdresser of the Year at the acclaimed L’Oréal Style and Colour Trophy Awards 2016. As a result of his win, Mathias will travel to Lisbon, Portugal in October this year to represent New Zealand and compete against the world for the global title. “I chose [hair] colours that most people would shy away from,” says Mathias about his winning look, which was inspired by finding beauty in the unconventional. “I used golden tones, yellows, oranges and greens, in the hope that people could love it, and be like, ‘actually, I could imagine myself with that colour’,” he says.. This year celebrating 21 years of support for New Zealand hairdressers, the L’Oréal Style & Colour Trophy Awards requires finalists to submit a photographic entry and an outline of their inspiration, details of their technique and products used to create their look, and is then assessed by a panel of judges. The judges score entrants on creative, fashion-forward hair colour, an innovative and striking cut, and outstanding hair styling which is finished with an enhancing, but not distracting look of fashion and make-up. The total look must be beautiful and commercial, must be suitable for the model’s face and bone structure, and must reflect the expertise and ability of the stylist to create a modern, bespoke look.

The finalists are brought together in Auckland for a live winner announcement in front of industry and supporters. The event attracts hundreds of entrants from across the country in search of the industry’s highest accolades: New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, Men’s Image, Young Talent and Salon of the Year awards.

List of winners: L’Oréal Style and Colour Trophy: New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year 2016 Winner: Mathias Te Moananui, Buoy Salon and Spa, Wellington Second place: Sara Allsop, Dharma salon, Auckland Third place: Sean Mahoney, Vada salon, Auckland

Young Talent Award Winner: Andrew Cobeldick, Rodney Wayne on Manners, Wellington

Men’s Image Award Winner: Mana Dave, Blaze salon, Auckland

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here is nothing quite like a New Zealand summer. The long, hot days are filled with morning walks, afternoons at the beach, relaxing evenings in the sun, and making the most of the natural beauty of the country. However, it’s no secret that our sun’s rays are some of the fiercest in the world. The UV index (the measure of the sun’s burning power) in summer is much higher here than just about anywhere else in the world, so maximum protection is absolutely essential. Natasha Urlich-Candy sought a way to combat this while still using natural and healthy ingredients as well as locallysourced ingredients and organically-grown plant extracts wherever possible. As many successful Kiwi companies are, Natasha created The NZ Sunscreen Company from a passion to retain the experiences of enjoying a New Zealand summer. “I love New Zealand summers… celebrating life in the great outdoors, exploring our stunning beaches, lakes, rivers and the richness of our country’s natural beauty,” Natasha says. “But, as a mum of two young children, I am also acutely aware of how harsh our sun can be.” The Pure Shade™ range has been formulated with this mantra firmly in mind, and developed in collaboration with Pauline Industries, one of New Zealand’s most respected manufacturers of cosmetics and healthcare products. Pauline Industries has full NZ organic certification, and is also internationally certified under the ISO system. “The story of the NZ Sunscreen Company is my quest to find a superior and more gentle way to not only protect skin from sun damage, but to nourish and nurture it in the most natural way possible,” Natasha explains. “Working with leading NZ natural health specialists and scientists, we have developed a new kind of suncare system that protects, moisturises, brightens and repairs skin.“ Summer is there to be enjoyed and in New Zealand, we are lucky to have a vast outdoors at our disposal. The Pure Shade™ Range is the perfect accessory to pop in your bag, whether it’s a day at the beach or a long hike. Moreover, it can even replace daily moisturisers and age-defying creams, making it the one product you can’t leave home without this summer.

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rin Toothpaste is a grass roots solution for healthy teeth. It simply substitutes fluoride, preservatives and harsh abrasives with New Zealand nature. A powerful trio of main ingredients: propolis, manuka oil and sea salt fight gum infections and painful ulcers. Propolis from bees is a sticky substance that has been used in medicine since ancient times. The Romans, Greeks and Egyptians loved it and it’s a key ingredient in Grin Toothpaste for its antiseptic cleansing properties that keep plaque and cavities at bay. The manuka may be a mini tree but its extract has mighty powers. Grin Toothpaste’s manuka extract works as another natural anti-septic that could potentially help to inhibit the common oral bacterial. Combined with certified organic sea salt, a mild abrasive, the toothpaste gently lifts stains over time to help save you from tooth decay. Plus, the alkaline nature of sea salt creates a higher pH balance that wards off mouth bacteria that can cause gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Grin Toothpaste’s natural peppermint, spearmint and fennel extracts ensure that fresh feeling you expect from a good teeth clean. Vegetable-based glycerine is used to avoid animal ingredients and betaine from sugar beets prevents mouth dryness. An unpleasant ingredient Grin Toothpaste avoids is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS). It is a chemical component found in many toothpastes but is really just there to create foam and can cause skin irritation. Developed by 100 per cent New Zealand owned Grin Natural, the toothpaste has been made with the help of local scientists and without animal testing. Grin Natural believes in transparency and every ingredient in its products can be read up on its website. Sustainability is paramount to Grin Natural and its packaging’s recyclability is a testament to that. To put it simply, Grin Toothpaste is good for you, your smile and the environment.

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ith more than 30 years’ experience, Dr Cameron believes the starting point for a good relationship with her clients is never forgetting they have autonomy over their own bodies and that ultimately any decisions need to be made by them. “I am genuinely interested in my patients,” Dr Cameron says. “From their jobs to their hobbies, I try to relate to them. My team and I use this information later to best manage the experience and avoid making our patients uncomfortable.” Based on the top floor of Landmark House in Queen Street, Auckland, Cameron + Field Dentist’s focus on giving high quality dental care has resulted in a highly loyal clientele that appreciates the care given and the treatments that are tailored to fit the individual. Dentists don’t always enjoy the best reputation, thanks to the movie industry, and Dr Cameron and her team focus on reinforcing patient confidence. All possible avenues and outcomes are discussed with a patient and the ultimate decision remains with them. Respect for the patient’s wishes and choices are the cornerstone to this thriving practice.

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“People gravitate towards clinicians who respect their autonomy, and we are motivated to nurture this respect for our clients,” Dr Cameron says. Employing state of the art equipment, the team offers Minimal Intervention Dentistry in order to preserve and maintain as much of the natural tooth structure and tissue as possible while inflicting as little discomfort as possible. For most patients treated by Dr Cameron, time is perhaps the greatest challenge to ensuring they maintain good oral health. In response Cameron + Field ensure they book appointments that allow for appropriate treatment to be carried out during a single session. By encouraging patients to be active in the care they receive as well as to maintain good oral health, Dr Cameron and her team are leading the way in offering high quality, minimal intervention dental care.

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ith the inevitable body-baring months of summer just around the corner, it’s a common time for us to rethink our exercise routines and look at trying something new. But do a simple Google search and you’re guaranteed to feel overwhelmed by the endless individual workout options in this city. Circuit training, Pilates studios, Zumba, Yoga, Barre; too much choice can be paralyzing and with our intentions firmly set on breaking a sweat, inaction is quite the opposite of what we are out to achieve. But fear not, dear Eye Magazine readers, because there exists a local club nearby which offers all of the above and more. No need to sign up to a separate tennis team, aquatic centre and gymnasium across the four corners of the city; it’s all under (and above) one roof at this exclusive wellness hub.

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You may have heard of it; we’re talking about Next Gen Auckland Domain. With its state-of-the-art premise housing multiple pools and a myriad of enticing studio classes under cover, take a short wander up to the rooftop and you’ll find tennis courts accompanied by stunning views; the bustling Auckland CBD on one side, the lush Auckland Domain on the other. Already a favourite among many Aucklanders, Next Gen makes working out an activity to look forward to. And it’s set to soon be enjoyed by even more, thanks to its recently refurbished gymnasium. The existing locale has always been a sight to behold - complete with its art laden walls and ceiling sculptures which greet you on entrance - but it’s the newly renovated gym area, offering countless additional benefits, which has us wanting to sign up on the spot. Specifically designed by Next Gen’s in-house experts, the team have

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1:15PM ThE GANG’S ALL hErE Weekend gatherings are always more fun when no-one has to do the work. Activities and facilities for the whole family ensure that you’ll enjoy a good time together throughout your day at the club.

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SUP Centre

The Beginning of a Memorable Summer

ummer is here and while many may mourn the end of the ski and snowboard season, the SUP (stand up paddleboarding) Centre have everything to keep your love for outdoor sports active throughout the summer months. SUP Centre, recognised stand up paddling as the perfect crossover sport from skiing/ snowboarding and biking. Located at 20 Melrose Street, Newmarket, SUP Centre stocks everything sup related and was created after noticing many traditional surf shops didn’t stock sup equipment. As a sport that suits all ages and fitness levels, New Zealanders were missing out on the perfect summer action. Surfing waves, gliding on lakes or sparking a bit of competition with friends, SUP Centre has a range of boards suited to all preferences, levels and categories. Overtime paddleboards have developed into distinct categories including all round, surf, race/ touring and inflatable boards; all of which come along with the best expertise and advice you could find when searching for the 216

board that is the most suited for you. All SUP Centre staff are passionate about paddleboarding and it’s with this passion and experience that provides great customer service. The team is dedicated to ensuring the products you receive will provide some of the happiest memories you will experience within the water. As one of New Zealand’s major paddleboarding stores SUP Centre has access to a range of the best sup brands in New Zealand. Some of these brands include Starboard, Riviera, Tom Carroll Paddlesurf, Deep, NSP, Morris Boards, 404, Naish, Jimmy Lewis, Red Air Inflatables, SUPATX, ZRE Paddles, Rip Curl, and many more. Also available are a range of second hand paddle boards and ex demo’s. Whether you are in need of a new hobby or paddleboarding equipment, SUP Centre sets the bar when it comes to the best. They offer nationwide delivery and their friendly team of experienced sup paddlers and surfers are happy to assist.

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And life is definitely better when you drop into the SUPcentre, Newmarket. Why?...because they’ve got the biggest range of SUP boards and accessories than anyone else in New Zealand. Their people are some of the most knowledgeable SUPers in the business, (as well as being the nicest people on the planet), you’ve got every reason to make the SUPcentre your first port of call for everything SUP.

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Parnell Wake’s Up to New Wellness Centre “I have always loved Parnell. The streets are filled with classic restaurants and shops combined with new favourites constantly emerging. Of late, Parnell has been experiencing a coming of age which is noticeable in the freshness of the area” says Editor of The Beauty Book, Vanessa Green.

very recent favourite of mine is Wake Up, a wellness centre on Parnell Rise that combines the best food, products, and practices for living a healthy life. However, it is so much more than just a cafe and yoga centre. Wake Up is a new form of social business for the community that was created to provide people with space to connect with themselves and others as they evolve physically, mentally and spiritually. This is done through seven wellness areas that merge under one roof: the cafe serving real food, a market filled with fresh produce, the wellness store, the E+Motion studios, the life school, the holistic clinic, and the retreats and services. The company’s philosophy is based around there not being one path to happiness and health, and to provide myriad of tools for people to find their own way. As such, the seven areas of Wake Up help provide different options. The concept was born in Argentina but New Zealand was chosen for the flagship store and franchise because of the readiness of Kiwis to go deeper into the world of personal evolution. A unique and innovative aspect of Wake Up is the Holistic Clinic, providing naturopathy, energetic and “alternative” remedies and treatments, like acupuncture and Cranio-sacral therapy, all under the direction of the Wake Up Guides – qualified naturopaths. The centre has been tirelessly thought out, with every detail considered. The result is a beautiful centre that is calming the moment you walk through the door. I invite everyone to drop by Wake Up, even just for a coffee and to look around, the energy in the space will have you leaving calm and revitalised.

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The Lighter Alternative ...That doesn’t compromise on taste

s a society, we can be proud of our progress and focused determination towards a healthier lifestyle, specifically in terms of diet and nutrition. In the last few years there has been for many of us a total shift in how and what we consume on a daily basis. As individuals we are putting in more time and effort to making healthier choices and luckily for us this is rapidly becoming easier with the influx of nutritionally rich and calorie-reduced products in our home country and across the ditch in Australia. A prime example is the latest product from Heineken currently enjoying success in the New Zealand market. The world’s most international premium beer and leader in New Zealand’s premium beer category, Heineken successfully launched Heineken Light in late 2015 which is proving itself to be the preferred beverage for many, and is already ranked as the number two choice of all low alcohol (1.15-2.5%) beer options available in supermarkets. With nearly half the calories of Heineken 5%, it could easily be assumed that it has half the taste. But trust us when we say one

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thing is for sure, Heineken Light does not compromise on flavour. In fact, this year Heineken Light won gold at the 2016 Monde Selection Awards for superior taste, distinguishing itself as the premium lager of choice for all New Zealanders. With a superior taste profile, brewed using all malt to provide a flavorsome foundation, it is complemented with special floral and citrus notes, along with a light bitterness. Heineken Light uses a unique long fermentation process that develops that full flavour and mouth feel. The launch of the 2.5% beer also provides us with the perfect accompaniment for any social occasion, especially with the latest drink driving legislations. With the popularity of low alcohol beer rising, faster in fact than craft beer, it is no wonder this summer we saw Heineken Light as our top accompaniment for the barbeque. Available in supermarkets nationwide, the new range is a Beauty Book ‘must try.’

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ptly located on Water Street in central Auckland, Float Culture is the place to go to literally have your troubles float away. Float culture provides that serene space - to the general public, enthusiasts, athletes, professionals, artists, students and anybody else who wishes to benefit from the total relaxation that sensory deprivation achieves. At Float Culture, their motivation is to ensure that the entire experience achieves the maximum in respite, happiness and relief for clients, with their mission to strengthen flotation culture in New Zealand by promoting it as a regular practice that positively impacts public health and wellbeing. During a float, you step into a quiet, warm, private spa called a flotation tank, pausing the hectic, saturated world and entering a state of deep mental and physical relaxation. This break from the endless input of sensor experiences allows your mind the chance to recharge, rest, and emerge to face the world with renewed perspective and energy, offering immense potential for personal and growth and healing. The tanks at Float Culture have more than 500kg of Epsom salts – or magnesium sulfate – dissolved in just 1000L of water; a 60 per cent concentration unparalleled in nature. With the water being denser than the Dead Sea you are completely buoyant, fully supported as you float on top and away from your cares and worries. With external sounds kept to an absolute minimum and thus no need for your senses to react to changing stimuli, your resources are free – for problem solving, creative exploration, learning, introspection, insight or simply meditation, rest and relaxation. Floating is an hour and a half savasana in a powerfully tranquil environment. And emerging from a float is an experience in itself; senses are sharpened, the mind is refreshed and the world appears more vibrant – and the more you float, the better the glow gets. Just as a cut on the body automatically heals itself, so does your psyche when regularly undergoing flotation practice. Floating is the quickest, easiest and most effective way known to trigger this move to a more positive state of being, with no training, technique or effort required. Simply by listening the guidance of the Float Culture experts and removing yourself from the effects of gravity and sensory stimulation will envelop you in the feeling of pure refreshment and focus, with a true sense of calm and euphoria gained as floats go on.

Each time you engage in a float, your mind and body respond more easily and more powerfully; relaxation is more immediate and much deeper, and you are more familiar with the people, the procedure and the environment. There is an accumulative effect of previous floats, with the gradual clearing away of stress and “stuff” meaning you come to feel better and better for longer and longer. Your experience will depend on the state of your mind and your expectations, so knowing what to envisage will make your float a truly satisfying one. Scientific research has found the optimum results come from having three floatation session in a 14-day period – and to help you experience this bliss, Float Culture offers an introductory special of three floats for only $225. While your first float is normally incredible, subsequent ones are generally much better. Floatation’s effectiveness for easing pain such as arthritis, headaches, back and neck troubles and sore muscles is well documented, as well as its ability to reduce stress. With stress being one of the major causes of illness and general malaise in New Zealand, floating is ideal to aid those who have already succumbed to chronic stress, as well as being the perfect preventative measure for those whose levels are increasing. Floating elevates optimism, reduces the degree of anxiety and depression, and delivers a sense of wellbeing that has you radiating confidence and energy in no time. And as well as the internal magic, floating cherishes your skin, with the magnesium concentration enriching your body, moistening its parched fibres and exfoliating it into a delicious silk robe. It’s the secret to real relaxation; switching off, shutting off, and get away from it all. All day, every day, we are bombarded by the stresses and priorities of living, both visually and aurally – relentless noise, electronic devices, traffic and constant conversing – that rev up the brain, making it near on impossible to find quality peace and quiet. Stress is the problem, and floating regularly is the solution. Experience profound peace, mindfulness and complete physical relaxation – all in 90 minutes at Float Culture, the ultimate in unwinding for the mind, body and soul.

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ESCAPE Coast New Zealand invites you to escape every day during your favourite season with their Summer Essentials

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ast forward to modern day and home fragrances have evolved into candles, room sprays, oils and diffusers that have become ‘part of the furniture’. Here in New Zealand, Colyn Devereux the founder of Les Floralies , first revolutionised the New Zealand home fragrance market in 1986 with her handmade potpourri. Created in an old bathtub under the house, the potpourri offered an environmentally friendly alternative to aerosol room freshners during a time when the world was beginning to enter the ‘green’ phase. From there, the demand for candles for aesthetic and décor purposes began to flourish with candle sales peaking in the 2 232

1990’s. Today the luxury candle market is an estimated $2 billion industry in the US. Today Les Floralies has been re-launched and re-branded as Matakana Botanicals by Colyn’s son, Danvers. With 26 years experience in the fragrance market, Danvers has developed a certain ‘kiwi nose’ and now creates fragrances inspired by the local places he enjoys, and which he utilises in a wide collection of products he designs. Danvers, who now runs the bustling Kiwi-operated business, says “The increasing demand for varying home décor asethetics was part of the reason we created several different ranges under the Matakana brand.” Inspired by New Zealand’s luscious outdoors he created the natural Great Barrier Island Bee Co “Island Flowers” collection of Kowhai & Vanilla, Pohutkawa and Pawpaw and Hibiscus & Lime. The designs are a reflection of well known island Botanical Artist “ Fanny Osbourne” with the hero ingredients sourced locally from the island . The range is already popular among home fragrance lovers due to their risk free appeal, long lasting aromas, and again… because they just look so good.

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