NEWS

Calls for Big Wave Bay to become a designated surf beach

Due to the uptick in popularity for water sports, particularly at Big Wave Bay beach, citizens are calling for the government to categorise it as a surfing beach. Though this would require more extensive training for lifeguards, locals feel this is a necessary step so that beach goers and swimmers will know to exercise precaution and look out for surfers. More cautionary measures would also be made by the government to protect those who surf at Big Wave Bay beach, should it be classified as a surf beach.

Mandarin Oriental launches an online shopping channel Retail sales soar after consumption vouchers

Guests and fans of Mandarin Oriental are now able to experience a range of the Group’s branded products in the comfort of their home. Providing a global online shopping experience, Shop M.O. features a collection of signature luxury items including the hotel’s own bedding and spa products. 10times.com The consumption voucher scheme, which was worth $36 billion, has caused Hong Kong’s retail sales to increase by 7.3 percent as of September. The scheme, which granted eligible Hongkongers $5,000 worth

Fireworks return to Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland’s firework show is set to return in 2022 after a four-year hiatus. The show, featuring the new Castle of Magical Dreams, will become a multimedia display of “projection mapping, water projections, theatrical lighting, lasers, choreographed water fountains, flames, pyrotechnics and firework effects,” says an official statement from Disneyland. The announcement was made just a couple of weeks after Hong Kong Disneyland raised their peak-day ticket price by 10 percent.

Repulse Bay robbers caught red-handed

In the first week of November, two men were arrested in a residential area in Repulse Bay called Celestial Gardens. At around 1.45am on November 3, a security guard noticed two unfamiliar men in the estate’s parking lot. On the suspicion that they were going to attempt to burgle, he called the police and an hour-long search for the pair ensued. They were found on separate residential balconies on different floors after having climbed up the gutters on an external wall in an attempt to escape authorities.

of e-vouchers and Octopus payments, has been issued in stages since August and last month, the Census and Statistics Department released figures that indicate that sales for that month shot up to $28 billion.

A smooth Christmas

In collaboration with Glow Spa

The temperature is dropping, fashion is changing and we are starting to bundle up – so it is the perfect time to quit the waxing and start a course of laser hair removal.

Have you been considering laser hair removal? Well, winter is the perfect time to start a course. The experts at Glow have taken us through the ‘in’s and outs’ of this treatment, so you can get started with confidence!

How does laser hair removal work?

The treatment area is exposed to intense light of a single frequency. The pigment in the hair absorbs the light and converts it into heat energy that preferentially heats the hair and the root ball and reduces oxygen around the hair follicle causing damage to the hair root, reducing its ability to regrow. As the laser relies on pigment absorbing the light, the treatments work best when there is contrast between the hair and the skin tone, making it easier for the light to travel along the hair shaft. Winter is the perfect time to start a course of laser hair removal, as we bundle up against the cooler weather, our skin is also protected from the harsh rays of the sun, making it easier to avoid the sun exposure before and after your treatment.

It is essential to do your research before starting a course of treatments. Make sure you ask lots of questions, if you are confused about anything, your therapist should be able to clarify The Glow team are all fully qualified aestheticians holding internationally-recognised qualifications in Light and Laser therapies. The lasers are new, purchased just a couple of months pre-Covid, and use the very latest technology. The treatments are fast and comfortable and the therapist follows strict safety guidelines.

for you. Voice your concerns, especially if you have any medical conditions.

Is it painful?

Laser hair removal is not pain-free but the level of pain is appreciably less than waxing. The slight discomfort can best be described as the feeling of a pokey hairbrush rolling against your skin. The lasers at Glow have built in cooling systems, ensuring the surrounding areas are cooled to minimise discomfort.

How many treatments will I need?

There are several factors that determine the number of treatments you will need, including your hair colour and your skin pigmentation, your age, the time between treatments, and your hormone levels.

At Glow, treatments typically yield greater than 70 percent hair reduction within four to five treatments for most clients, and it is recommended that treatments are completed regularly every four to five weeks.

Glow offers laser hair removal for both men and women, for all body area, including intimate areas. Christmas is the time to treat yourself or a loved one, especially for those looking for a gift that is a little different or have been considering embarking on the journey to being hair-free.

This Christmas Glow is offering a 50 percent discount on single treatments and 15 percent discount on laser hair removal courses, between the 1-24th December. Details of this promotion can be found at

glowspa.hk/laser-hair-removal

For a free consultation with one of Glow’s laser hair removal experts, to book an appointment or to purchase a package, call 2525 5198, Whatsapp 9680 2107 or email

reception@glowspa.hk