The List #253, Jul 15, 2016 by The List Magazine

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ISSUE 253 15 JULY 2016

EVERY M O N T H

T H E M A G A Z I N E T H AT K N O W S

Blissed Out

Get pampered from head to toe

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CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER HOT TICKETS Back in Your Head Twin indie rockstars Tegan and Sara shake up Hong Kong

GIVEAWAY

WISHLIST

Win fantastic brow makeup essentials from Benefit

FEATURE

Trending

Wild Treats

Dyson’s got the newest, quietest hair dryer in town

Treat yo’ self to the city’s weirdest and coolest beauty therapies

Lookbook Luke Grana shares his timeless classics

Secret gems in this sleepy nabe

Summer-ready bold red lips

What’s In Stripes and lines

HAPPENING ’HOODS East Tsim Sha Tsui

Beauty and Wellness

For Your Benefit

WOMEN IN FOCUS Anna Wong

DATE NIGHT

The founder of Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide talks female business mentorship

Hot Dates Find sweet romance at dessert and cocktail bar Jerry Maguire

MRS. KNOW-IT-ALL Bibliophiles Hidden bookstores in Hong Kong

KNOW & TEL

Treatments p.26

Nail Art p.34

Foot Massages p.36

Hair Salons p.38

Wellness Retreats p.42

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EDITOR’S LETTER

TREAT YO’ SELF Can you believe we’ve got less than halfway to go to the end of 2016? You’ve worked hard in the first six months, and you’ve earned a good old R&R session—which is why we’ve designated this month’s issue to be all about pampering, with endless ways for you to kick up your feet and relax. In our cover story (p.18), we’ve rounded up the quirkiest therapies in town for you to try something new, from oxygen facials to snail extract masks. If you’re more a massage and facial type of gal, check out our tried-and-tested favorite spa treatments (p.26) around town, whether it’s a lovey dovey

couple’s spa or a quick fix at a wax and threading salon. We’ve also uncovered the best nail art (p.34) and foot massage (p.36) parlors in town, on top of hair salons (p.38). Finally, if that’s not enough to iron out your everyday stresses, maybe it’s time for a wellness retreat (p. 42)—we’ve got hardcore, results-driven stays to easy holidays full of lounging and beauty therapies. Either way, you’ll return to work looking your best. At the end of all this indulging, we hope you have a fruitful and stress-free summer, ready to enjoy the ride for the rest of 2016.

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HOT OPENING

HOT TICKETS

MAKE A DATE Our picks for the month

JUL 28

Back In Your Head Indie rock fans are in luck, because the Grammy-nominated twin sisters are back in town! After a fantastic set at Clockenflap in 2013 and hot on the heels of their eighth album release in June, Canadian indie queens Tegan and Sara return to the city for a onenight-only concert at KITEC. 8pm. Rotunda 3, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, $588 from hkticketing.com (all standing).

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Health and Wealth Coming up this August, organized by Elite Personal Training, the inaugural Health Fest comes to Central, bringing some of the top niche fitness centers and nutrition experts together for the public to try out the latest fitness trends. The festival kicks off at 8:30am with a large scale training session for all ages, where the aim is to beat the Guinness World Record for the most bicycle kicks in a minute. Other fun activities include a functional training session by BikiniFit, a short high intensity dance class by Elle Kealy, and plenty more. All proceeds from vendors will be donated to charities including Youth Diabetes Action, non-profit art space Things That Can Happen and the Ocean Recovery Alliance. Best of all, entry is free! 8:30am-12:30pm, Central Harbourfront SummerFest (next to the Observation Wheel).

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HOT TICKETS

JUL 31 JUL 28

Let’s Dance 800 of the best professional and amateur Latin and Ballroom dancers are gathering for the spectacular 2016 Asia International Dance Championships. In a daylong

event that encompasses competitions for youth, pro, amateur and pro-am Latin and Ballroom, there’ll be no shortage of dynamic performances and dazzling costumes for dance-lovers to take in. Daytime session 9am Evening session 7:30pm. Convention Hall, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai,$190-1,800 from www.asiainternational.net.

The Boy Who Lived Returns Potterheads will be pleased to know that the eighth instalment of the series is being released at the end of this month: Yes, the rehearsal-edition script for West End production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” will be in-stores starting July 31. You can pre-order your copies at Bookazine from now until July 30, and be sure to dress up for the dawn release party for wizarding drinks, a costume contest and more. 7:01-10am. Bookazine, Shop 326-328, Landmark Prince’s, 10 Chater Rd., Central, 2522-1785

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Shrek Attack Less a jolly green giant than a reluctant hero with a noble heart, Shrek makes a journey to Macau, along with his posse of fairytale friends, to defeat the tyrannical Lord Farquaad, reclaim their rightful home, and save a princess in the process. This musical adaptation of the Dreamworks classic will be playing 21 performances at the Venetian— catch it before they ride back off into the sunset. Venetian Theatre, The Venetian, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau. $180-780 from hkticketing.com

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GOODIES AND GIVEAWAYS Check here every month for beauty, travel and dining treats

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Eye See You They say the eyes are the windows to the soul: Without fresh, awake looking eyes and perfect brows to frame the face, how can we go about dazzling people with just a simple look? Benefit Cosmetics is working with The List this month, offering three sets of their brand new Gimme Brow Brow-Volumizing Fiber Gel and Stay Don’t Stray Eyeshadow Primer (each set valued at $490). The new brow gel is best for on-the-go use, combining a brow tint and brush for full brows in three natural shades, while the eyeshadow primer makes sure your eye makeup stays put in the hottest, stickiest Hong Kong weather.

About Benefit Cosmetics: Founded in 1976 in San Francisco, Benefit quickly grew famous for delivering quick fixes for every gal's peskiest beauty dilemmas. Today, Benefit Cosmetics now has over 4,300 counters in more than 45 countries worldwide and continues to grow. As the world’s leading brow authority, with over 5 million brows shaped in the last year alone, Benefit Brow Bar is the one-stop brow shop that’s been turning heads and raising eyebrows since 1976. Its signature brow wax is the easiest way to make the biggest difference to your look, show off your eyes and flatter your best features. Various counters and stores citywide, including Brows A Go-Go, Unit 25D, 13-15 Hoi Kwong St., Quarry Bay, 3579-4000

Which feature do you like to accentuate the most on your face with makeup? Email your answer to thelist@hkmagmedia.com with the subject line: “The List Giveaway.”

WRITE IN TO W IN !

Deadline: July 31, 2016 Psst… Congrats to our lucky winner Alan L., who won a 120-minute “Sweet Dreams” treatment at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. We’ve been in touch, so don’t forget to check your email!

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DATE NIGHT

HOT DATES Couples’ night out

Date-worthy Desserts The only problem with ordering dessert at the end of a meal is not knowing which one to choose… a dilemma that can be rectified at new cocktail and dessert bar Jerry Maguire where you’re encouraged to sate your sweet tooth with an onslaught of sugary concoctions and syrupy beverages that taste as good as they look. The next time you’re planning a date night, skip dinner and head straight to the best part of the night here, where you can spoon over the Choco Late— a chocolate lava pudding with Grand Marnier vanilla gelato and Nutella soil—and the artful Cheesecake Crunch (pictured) with hazelnut Baileys cheesecake and dark chocolate frozen foam. To wash it down, don’t miss the Alice The Wonderland cocktail—an ethereal Instaworthy creation with Havana 3-year rum, elderflower syrup, mint, pineapple juice and a ball of spun sugar. G/F, 23 Lan Fong Rd., Causeway Bay, 2881-5008, jerrymaguire.hk.

Whisky Business

Broadway Hits

Restaurant and edutainment space The First Floor by Lifestyle Federation is giving diners the perfect nightcap with their exclusive whisky blending experience, available through the month of July. Spend $800 or more during dinner and enjoy an intimate whisky workshop following the meal, where you’ll pick up the four most important notes of whisky appreciation—look, nose, palate and aftertaste. After being guided through the nuances and finer details of whisky tasting, you’ll then get to create your own personalized 50ml bottle from five whiskies with distinct characteristics to craft the ultimate DIY whisky. Bottle it up and take it home for a perfect ending to the date.

There’s nothing like a mini staycation or weekend trip to rekindle the romance between you and your partner. A quick ferry ride will take you to Macau this summer for the Broadway Summer Street Festival, a new street bazaar experience inspired by the vibrant and bustling Macanese night markets. Go hand-in-hand through the festival as you enjoy live entertainment, street performances, carnival games, shopping, arts and crafts, and of course, delectable street food fare. If you want to extend your holiday from a day trip to an overnight trip, book a room at the riverside Broadway Hotel to enjoy fivestar comforts and a romantic night away.

Valid during dinner from 6-10pm with spend of $800 or more. 13 Duddell St., Central, 2840-0032, thefirstfloor.com.hk.

Free entry to street festival, open through Aug 31. Broadway Macau, Cotai, Macau, (+853) 8883-3338, broadwaymacau.com.mo

Up In the Air So private that even some of the Peninsula’s staff don’t seem to know about it, the rooftop of The Peninsula Hotel houses an exclusive VIP aviator’s lounge and helipad for whisking fearless flyers up and away across the island for some adrenaline-pumping, high-flying adventure. If you think you’ve seen Hong Kong from every angle, think again: This 15-minute helicopter ride is guaranteed to blow you away as you look at Hong Kong in a way you never have before, with stunning birdseye views of the city skyline, harbor, mountains, beaches and the city’s financial center. If you want to make unforgettable memories with your S.O. that you’ll cherish for a lifetime, this is the way to do it. From $2,258 per person, viator.com/tours.

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TRENDING

The coolest happenings around Hong Kong

Precious Stones Hong Kong jewelry designer Carmen Chan’s latest stunning collection is inspired by the roaring power of mother nature. “Topio,” meaning natural scenery in Greek, pays homage to the landscape using unconventional gems and stones such as black diamond, fossil, coral, lava stone and more. There are 11 rings and 17 earrings in the new collection, made in sterling silver of 14k gold plated silver styles. carmenchanjewelry.com

Clink Your Glasses

Golden Shores You head on a staycation with the kids, but now what? Making close quartered family time more fun, the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel has newly designed rooms across six kid-friendly themes, like a Hong Kong tram, outer space or pirate-themed rooms. Parents can get away for a fancy meal at newly opened Gold Coast Prime Rib. The room package starts from $2,488 for one night, including breakfast and themed afternoon tea set for two adults and one child and complimentary workshop. Add $450 per additional child, with all meals and activities included.

New Hong Kong-based nightlife app Clink is what happens when dating app Tinder meets the wave of nightlife apps that aim to show you the best of the city. The first to launch a group matching feature, Clink allows you to bump squads, meet new people throughout the night and join together via group chat. Using Facebook, it not only allows you to expand your social circles, but the app also features a Party Map to show you where all the hottest events and gigs are happening throughout the week, which you can then suggest for your groups within the app to attend. Who knows, maybe romance could blossom out of it... Free, available on iTunes Apple Store

Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, 1 Castle Peak Rd., Gold Coast, 2452-8888, goldcoasthotel.com.hk

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Mother Daughter Dip

Pink Plates The al fresco Sunday brunches at TST’s Whisk get upgraded this summer to a full blown Flamingo Brunch for a limited period, including Moët Rosé Flamingo champagne. It’s $638 per person with free flow soft drinks and juices, and you can tack on $250 for free flow bubbly. Cheers!

Online swimwear boutique Aurein Swim has just launched in Hong Kong. Founded by entrepreneur and mother of three Angel Tsang, the swimwear line offers flexible and flattering styles for moms with bumps and post-pregnancy bodies alike, as well as matching outfits for cute mother and daughter duos who want to look stylin’ by the pool or beach. Want to try on bathing suits comfortably at home? It also offers free shipping and return policies. Every piece purchased donates $40 to Hong Kong charity Changing Young Lives Foundation, which supports the village in Shek Kip Mei where Angel’s parents grew up. One pieces start from $960, with matching daughter suits priced at $450. aureinswim.com

Aug 14, Sep 11. Whisk, 5/F, The Mira, 118 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2368-1111

Street Stretch New-to-town Sheung Wan boutique fitness studio Odinson offers both personal training and yoga for health buffs looking to achieve strength and flexibility, as well as inner and outer well-being. Designed in a minimalistic style, Odinson features clean and comfortable surroundings to help you focus on your practice, punched up by whimsical walls designed by local street artists Used Pencil and Wais One. Group yoga classes cover the bases of acro vinyasa, ashtanga, fly yoga, prenatal yoga and more, while trainers lead small group high-intensity workout classes such as the female-only Wonder Woman class. On the same floor as the fitness area is Mr. Green Juice, offering raw and vegan friendly post-workout eats. Monthly subscription rates for private yoga sessions, which include unlimited group classes, start from $3,600. Drop-in fitness group classes are offered at $300; monthly packages available starting from $2,000 for newcomers

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Digital Digits Celebrating the re-opening of its Festival Walk store, Log-On is introducing a digital nail printing service exclusively at the branch. Just within 30 minutes, you can customize pictures and patterns onto your nails from a range of over 50 patterns (and more to come each month). Within the month of July, if you spend $300 or more on beauty products, you can get one set of digital nail plates for free. Through Jul 31. Log-On, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. For more nail art, check out p.34

Baendit Like Beckham Ever found it difficult to find the perfect pair of sunnies to suit your face? Claiming to be the first and only fully modular and bendable sunglasses, Baendit allows you to choose every single part of your eyewear to your liking. Each pair is made with a set of silicone, bendable nose bridge and temples which you can select yourself from an assortment of colors, to be matched with your choice of lens. Providing 100 percent UVA and UVB protection, the shades are as practical as they are stylish, allowing you to bend them into any shape to fit into small pockets or to fit against any face shape. Style combinations start from $923 (US$119), with free shipping, baendit.com

Hair Flair Dyson may be known as the futuristic vacuum cleaner experts, but they’ve just come up with a completely new product: the Supersonic hair dryer. It not only uses Dyson’s signature high pressure, focused air jet technology, but it’s also a very light and quiet device, working at an inaudible frequency to human ears. In addition, it controls temperature smartly to protect your hair from heat damage. If you’re tired of styling your hair with clunky devices or hate waking your partner up with the whir of a hair dryer, perhaps the Dyson Supersonic is one must-have you need in your hair arsenal. $3,380 from 10/F, Sogo, 555 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay, 2926-2300, dyson.hk

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LOOKBOOK Hong Kong-based online fashion retailer Grana is all about timeless essentials made from the world’s best fabrics, sold at affordable prices. Founder Luke Grana started his label in Hong Kong in 2014 with only a batch of 2,000 t-shirts in a small 500 sq. ft. warehouse—which all sold out in two weeks. He sits down with The List’s Kate Lok to share the basics to his stylish success. Grana.com

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1 Grana Pima pocket crew tee in black

3 Warby Parker Wilkie Optics glasses

Everybody needs a good t-shirt. It’s timeless, easy to wear—an absolute wardrobe must-have. These t-shirts were the first products I ever sold on our website. They are also what inspired me to start Grana. I was visiting my brother in Peru when I came across the superior quality of Peruvian Pima cotton. I was highly impressed by the soft feel and durability of the fabric.

Warby Parker has done disruption in the eyewear industry in an amazing way since they launched in 2010—they’re an inspiration for Grana as well in the direct-to-consumer e-commerce model. I picked up these frames when visiting their flagship headquarters in New York.

2 Zespa ZSP4 sneakers I’ve been wearing shoes from this brand for a while. These sneakers are made with French leather, and they are of amazing quality.

4 Omega Seamaster watch I wear this watch every single day. Apart from being a stylish everyday accessory, it is also a gift from my Dad before I left Australia for Hong Kong to start my business. It’s kind of like my lucky charm and holds a special place in my heart.

5 Grana Japanese denim jeans, extra slim dark wash I consider myself a minimalist when it comes to fashion, I don’t wear expensive big branded items. When it comes to choosing items for my closet, quality fabric and having a modern fit are the most important criteria I look for. A good pair of jeans is any wardrobe essential: it goes a long way and makes it so much easier to style outfits.

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BEAUTY & WELLNESS Your guide to looking fit and fabulous TRIED & TESTED

Surfset Hong Kong The Basics: Want to get a hot surfer’s bod but worried about all

that pesky water? Growing in popularity in the last couple of years, Surfset—a fitness routine designed based on the athletic benefits of catching waves—has had a home at Hanuman Thai Boxing and Fitness in Hung Hom since late last year. Workouts are done on a Surfset machine: a surfboard placed on a base of three rubber balls to give you the feeling of being out on the water, allowing you to work on balance as well as build core strength. Three small-group workouts are offered at Surfset: “Balance,” meant for beginners, focuses on yoga-like stretches for flexibility and core work. For the more hardcore, “Build” encompasses bodyweight and resistance circuit training to help you get shredded. “Burn” classes are a mix of both: with high intensity intervals to help burn fat and moves to build core strength. The Experience: I recently went for a trial Balance class. Despite knowing my way around a stand-up paddle board, trying not to shake on the board was a huge challenge in the first half of the class, which gave me fewer reps of the squats and jumps that gym managing director and instructor Cherilyn Chow had us do. It’s impossible to follow along unless you grasp how to balance on your board. Throughout the workout, plenty of squats and lunges are involved in Balance, as well as a difficult burpee-like movement where you rapidly jump onto your board, stand and stretch upwards, and jump off again. A slow cool down stretch really pushes your flexibility with twists on yoga poses. The Takeaway: Though the first half of the class is difficult to get into,

the usage of the board really forces you to focus on form and to really push to utilize every muscle. Once you get the hang of the board, the moves are easy enough to follow for fitness beginners, and it’s ultimately a sweaty and effective workout. Evelyn Lok $100 for first time trial, $250 single class, $1,050 for five classes. Unit A, 13/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St., Hung Hom, 2362-3665, surfset.hk

Board of Yoga Speaking of stand-up paddleboard, Hong Kong’s SUP Yoga classes are back, with a special Acro yoga event with guest teacher David Ho on August 6 (3-5:30pm). If you’re already comfortable flying around in partner yoga exercises on land, you may want to give it a try on the water for an added edge. New to the whole thing? You might want to check into a regular SUP Yoga class first... Regular SUP Yoga dates: Jul 24, Aug 7, 14, 10-11:30am; Aug 20, 27, 2:30-4pm. $500 includes board rental, from SUPyogahongkong@gmail.com. Stanley Main Beach, Stanley.

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GET THE LOOK SUMMER RED LIP

For a classic red lip, Giorgio Armani is a trustworthy choice. It’s just updated its original line of Lip Maestro with a new Drama collection with six new shades. Used with a wand, the liquid lipstick has a radiant matte finish which leaves your lips looking plump, but soft and velvety at the same time—promising four hours of hydration and an eight-hour hold.

Mineral Rich

The master of color, Mac’s lightweight, Mineralize Rich lipstick is made with 77 minerals, instantly nourishing your lips with the easy-to-apply, non-sticky formula. The lipstick applies evenly with a single stroke, or you can apply several layers for buildable coverage. The medium-shine finish will make your lips look plump and rosy red, without being over-dramatic so you can keep it in your purse for both daytime and nighttime wear. $156 from Mac, Shop B225A, B2/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson St., Causeway Bay, 3421-1475

Mirage Lips Kiko Milano’s gorgeous

summer collection not only features shiny sun-kissed packaging, but also packs a punch with its affordable and long-lasting products. The Mirage Lip Stylo comes in a range of eight shades, from cherry red to bright scarlet to hot pink. It’s very creamy, with a shiny, glossy finish.

Drama Queen

$285 from Armani, Shop 109, Chater House, 10 Chater Rd., Central, 2532-7733

Blushing Beauties

We love Make Up Forever’s affordable and long-lasting line of beauty products, and their lipsticks and lip glosses are just the ticket to looking fresh throughout the Hong Kong summer. The Artist Lip Blush in flammable tangerine is an easily pocketable red lip, great for emergency makeovers. It’s quick to apply, giving a solid matte look with a bit of a velvet finish. The lip blush keeps your lips feeling moist, while tinging them ever-so-slightly red for a subtle pop of color. Facesss, Shop 202, Ocean Terminal, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3101-0744, makeupforever.com/hk

$135 from Kiko Milano, B2/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson St., Causeway Bay, 2881-8803, kikocosmetics.com

Beestung Pout Not just your average lip balm anymore, Burt’s Bees brings a touch of classy color in its first ever

range of vibrant color lipsticks. They’re made from all natural ingredients such as beeswax, moringa oil, raspberry seed oil and vitamin E which provide moisture for up to eight hours. The lippies come in 12 different shades, from rich berries to pinks, corals to nudes, and yes—bright and bold reds.

$129 from Facesss, Zone C3, Queensway Plaza, 93 Admiralty Rd., Admiralty, 2635-5951; or Mannings citywide

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IN Lines and Stripes

Monki 29 Granville Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3527-3481

Kapok 3/F, Star Annex, Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3419-1072, ka-pok.com

Squarestreet G/F, 15 Square St., Sheung Wan, 15squarestreet.com

Paul Smith Shop 133, 1/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2730-7622

Patterned singlet, $50 from Monki

Lucky striped blouse, $250 from Monki

Stripe crew neck tee, $550 from Future Classics @ Kapok

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Cathay off-shoulder top, $180 from Monki

Multistripe summer scarf, $2,200 from Paul Smith

Leather sandals, Carla skirt, $200 from Monki

starts from $1,450 at All Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parties (A.T.P.) Atelier @ Squarestreet

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WILD TREATS We scour the city for the quirkiest treatments and products that can make you look your best. By The List Staff

Single session $900 ($550-810 with membership). Cryofacials and localized cryotherapy also available. 10/F, Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival St., Causeway Bay, 2446-6163, polaris-wellness.com

Frozen in Time Sci-fi movies have shown us people can get cryogenically frozen to wake up decades later and still retain their same youthful self. While real life hasn’t exactly caught up to that point yet (though not for lack of trying), you can seek out the health and beauty benefits of the cold at Hong Kong’s first and only cryotherapy center, Polaris Wellness, which uses the power of sub-zero temperatures in its treatments and facials. It’s also popular with athletes such as Floyd Mayweather and Kobe Bryant who use cryotherapy to recover faster after injuries. The List recently got to try a full body treatment, which entails you standing for three minutes, naked, in a -130 °C nitrogen gas fridge. As the cold air enters the full body chamber—with your head sticking out—you quickly realize it’s no mere shopping mall chill, but an intense piercing cold that develops into sharp pins and needles all over the body.Thank goodness for the uplifting therapist, who took our mind off the excruciating

three minutes. The best feeling is when you hobble out of the machine to thaw and your blood circulation rapidly increases to warm yourself and your body creates feel-good endorphins and extra collagen for a smoother, firmer appearance. Our takeaway? The feeling that you’ve conquered an ice cap definitely gets addictive...

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Woke Up Like This

Felle Beau, various branches including 20/F, 11 Stanley St., Central, 28800707, fellebeau. com.hk (website in Chinese only)

It’s 9am and you're late for work. Wouldn't you wish you didn't have to waste another ten minutes slapping on a full face of primer, concealer, foundation? What if you could wake up with flawless, foundation-ready skin? Huge in the cosmetic mecca that is South Korea, semi-permanent foundation has been making waves in recent years, and the trend has recently been imported through Hong Kong’s Felle Beau beauty salon. It works like a tattoo, using an “Auto Micro-needle Therapy System” (AMTS) technique to inject skin-color-matching pigments as well as collagen under the surface of skin. It sounds frightening, but is apparently painless. The color is only deposited in the sebaceous layer between the epidermis and dermis, so it naturally fades away after a certain period of time—three treatments ($2,380) can last for about four to six months. Depending on your natural skin tone, your desired brightness, and the number of treatments you receive, the results and duration of your newfound flawless skin will vary.

Feel the Bite

Sasa, G/F & 2/F, Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Rd., Causeway Bay, corp.sasa.com Tony Moly, Lab Concept, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, tonymoly.com

There have been some pretty wacky beauty ingredients that have popped up over the past few years, but perhaps none so far-fetched as products made with snail and snake venom. All the rage in Korea, there’s something about snail slime that seems to do wonders for the face, with snail extract linked to stimulating the formation of collagen and elastin for firmer, younger-looking skin. As for snake venom, the poisonous-sounding but completely harmless product has become a popular antidote for wrinkles, meant to ‘stun’ the skin in the same way a real snake bite would do. More scientifically, amino acids in the venom work to block nerve signals and thus stop muscles from contracting, stopping wrinkles from forming in the same way botox would. But don’t take our word for it—pick up a packet of snail extract face masks or snake venom cream at Sasa or Korean cosmetics store Tony Moly.

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In the Air Tonight While oxygen bars and flavored oxygen rose as a trend in the midnoughties, Hong Kong spa stalwart Spa Beaute Par Zai has been pumping their most faithful clients an extra concentrated type of oxygen for therapeutic purposes via its Oxy Essential treatment for the last 15 years—and the people who love it, love it a lot. Combining the benefits of a higher oxygen content than the outside air, and the soothing effects of aromatherapy, the Oxy Essential boasts benefits ranging from a cure for a hangover to shinier hair. Some go for a full 40 minutes when they need to unwind, some take a weekly session, and some even take a quick hit of flavored air every day. The owner,

Nigar Qureshi, has been a practicing aromatherapist for twenty years (as well as a professional makeup artist), takes five minutes every day. The claim is that the intake of more oxygen (the air in our atmosphere is about 21% oxygen; the usual non-medical oxygen concentrator produces 40% oxygen) helps remove toxins from the bloodstream, thus strengthening one’s immune system, clearing the complexion, easing migraines and hangovers, and leaving you refreshed. As for us? After 40 minutes huffing peppermint-laced oxygen, the session left us feeling relaxed—although that might have been from the mellowing effects of peppermint and the time spent reclined in a spa bed rather than the oxygen itself.

$480 for 30 minutes, 12/F, Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham St., Central, 2524-1272, spabpz.com

Born With It Nothing says tailor-made like something customized to your DNA coding, and this is quickly on the rise in the beauty world, for a price. If you’ve ever wanted to use skincare and hair treatments directly matched with your genetic makeup look no further than Les Ornates Laboratoire. The DNA test by Les Ornates helps you identify potential issues by measuring skin functions such as anti-oxidation, detoxification, allergy prevention and more. By making a set of skincare or haircare products meant for your own genetic coding, it can helping you address specific issues, prevent any future problems and achieve the best possible results. After receiving your cheek swab with its DNA test kit, the French brand takes two to four weeks to process, after which it offers treatment sets specifically suited for your genetic makeup. A hair treatment set including shampoo, conditioner, serum and hair mask is priced at $8,300 for two months; a skincare set including seven items, also lasting about two months, costs $18,000. Both sets include the initial DNA test. Not too crazy an investment when you take into account luxury creams can run you up $10,000 for just a jar. Available on Lesomates.com, or at Hair Corner salon, various branches including 1/F, Duke Of Wellington House, 14-24 Wellington St., Central, 2522-3311

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Quench Your Thirst New to Hong Kong to quench the thirst for dehydrated and tired bodies is REVIV Wellness, which brings a whole new range of hydration treatments done via IV drip packed with fluids, vitamins and antioxidants. It can help quell concerns of fatigue, lack of sleep, weight gain and general malaise directly from the inside, but can also improve the health of your hair, skin and nails. Founded by A&E doctors who have 40 years of experience in treating dehydration-related health problems, the brand touts safe intravenous hydration therapies for different goals. Are you an athlete who needs to replenish nutrients? Suffering from jet lag or muscle aches from traveling? Need a detox from pollution and free radicals from regular city living? Or simply looking for a brightening, youthful glow? An initial consultation will help you determine which treatment best suits you. A session takes as little as 29 minutes, and booster shots only 10 seconds, so you could go for a lunch hour pick-me-up and still return reenergized in plenty of time. IV Infusion treatment starts at $1,798; Energy Booster Shots start at $298. Suite 2202, 1 Duddell St., Central, 2530-9882

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HAPPENING ’HOODS

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3 Magical World You don’t need a pricy ticket to Disneyland to spend a family day hanging out with all your favorite characters. The first Disney-themed 4D trickeye museum in Hong Kong, Magical World, just opened in July, bringing four zones of Disney backdrops to fulfill all your photo snapping whims, from Disney princesses to Marvel superheroes. It’s all housed in a massive premises of over 10,000 square feet, so let the kids run wild! $168 for adults, $120 for kids aged 3-11. 1/F, Hilton Towers, 96 Granville Rd., 2721-9318, magicalworld.com.hk

4 Urban Council Centenary Garden This area comes alive at night when the restaurants that border the square set up tables outside and people flock to get a prime spot for people watching. Go during festivals to see the buildings lit up in a way that rivals the harbor’s light shows. In between Mody Road and Granville Road

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WOMEN IN FOCUS

THE LIST’S LEADING LADIES

ANNA WONG

“We want to help women in terms of business leadership and entrepreneurship” Anna Wong is the founder of

the Hong Kong-based Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW), an organization aimed at empowering businesswomen. Hot off the heels of a successful Female Entrepreneurs Day conference, she talks with Jack McCormack about her background and what it means to be a female entrepreneur in Hong Kong.

I’m currently working on a couple of projects aside from FEW including a public relations business, and a company that launched in America last year. The public relations industry is

very male-dominated. When people think of communications or public relations, people think about a female industry. But when it comes to higher management, it’s all men.

We knew we wanted to bring businesswomen together to talk about business and share results.

We are more like a platform; we want to help women in terms of business leadership and entrepreneurship.

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My friend in the UK is a top technology developer and had to buy materials in China. Every time she called her Chinese manufacturer she would say hello, and since the manufacturer didn’t speak English, he would just hang up.

I didn’t see much of a support group in Hong Kong. In America you see a growing number of these support groups for businesswomen.

Through our platform she could be properly connected to her manufacturer. This is how our platform can help to grow businesses.

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TREATMENTS Soothe and smooth yourself

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COUPLES

Chuan Spa The Chuan Spa at Cordis Hong Kong combines updated steam and sauna and outdoor jacuzzi facilities with the seasoned expertise of the international Chuan Spa brand. Couples can get a special Body Element Escape deal, which starts with a 45-minute Harmony massage, reducing tension and restoring balance; and follows it up with a 45-minute Thalgo aromatic bliss facial. All in all, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an hour and a half of utter bliss, plus some time to hang out in the sky-high outdoor jacuzzi. Body Element Escape $2,380 + 10 percent. Chuan Spa, 41/F, Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai St., Mong Kok, 3552-3510

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Three floors under the Mira Hotel is a sprawling 18,000-sq.-ft. labyrinth of hallways, REVIEWED soft and purply lit, which takes you through the magnificent infinity pool and past the lobby of Mira Spa where blissed-out patrons recline sipping tea. The VIP suites are kitted out with a large jacuzzi, a rain shower/steam room built for two, and super-plush massage tables. Couples get a short consultation with their massage therapists followed by their own bespoke massage, which can include specially tailored aromatherapy and hot stones. The deluxe Indulgence suite looks straight out of a nightclub in the future, in the best way possible: ambient lighting, earthy details, clean lines and soft banquettes on which to slowly wake up from a long massage. Following a half hour of making use of their luxury splash facilities, the massage begins: The signature Mira Massage unravels every tense strand in your body with hot stones and a combination of Eastern and Western massage elements. Afterwards, spend as much time as you want emerging from your peaceful rest with a soothing ginger tea in their lobby. Weekday $2,300, weekend and holidays $2,400. Mira Spa, B3/F, The Mira Hotel, 118 Nathan Rd., 2315-5500

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Sense of Touch

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For a convenient de-stressing session REVIEWED with your other half, a 2.5-hour couple spa booked at Sense of Touch’s Central day spa can’t be beat. At the top of the five-story spa is the Double Martini treatment room: Starting with a 60-minute massage, the therapists settle you in with light stretching motions before diving into an oil massage, concentrating on releasing deep muscle tension or detoxing your lymph nodes. After flipping over, an Elemis sensitive radiance facial for her helps tone and moisturize with a papaya peel cream and a soothing mask, while he gets treated to a simple but effective deep cleansing facial. It all wraps up with a relaxing 30-minute soak in the side by side wooden tubs, featuring Aromatherapy Associates bubble bath. For a quick pick-me-up in town, this couple treatment offers the most freedom of all of the spa’s offerings as you select the treatment according to your own needs, but for a more romantic mini getaway option, you may want to check out the Tseung Kwan O or Repulse Bay spa branches. 2.5-hour Couple’s Double Martini Ritual, $3,480. 1-5/F, 52 D’Aguilar St., Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2526-6918, senseoftouch.com.hk

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Dolma Waxing Boutique When you’re looking for a place to try a Brazilian wax, it helps to know who’s been in the game the longest. Dolma has over 20 years of experience in Hong Kong, uses top-grade waxes from Caronlab and offers fast and relatively painless waxing. It takes fifteen minutes in total. Just spread your legs and think of England. Dolma also offers threading services. Brazilian $350, Bikini $250. Dolma Waxing Boutique, Unit 1508, 15/F, Takshing House, 20 Des Voeux Rd., Central, 6348-4452.

The resident Hong Kong specialists in all sorts of hair removal, from facial hair removal to Brazilians to laser, as well as a host of manscaping services, Nude knows best. Using wax treated with titanium dioxide (which decreases inflammation), and highly trained therapists, there’s no hair that can’t be waxed, plucked or lasered off: their spa menu includes nipple, navel, ears and nose. Various branches including Unit 14-01, 14/F, M88 Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington St., Central, 2868-9100 ext. 1

Strip: Ministry of Waxing With nine locations across the world, including in London, New York and Shanghai, Strip has collected numerous press accolades all over for their Brazilians and facial waxes—in fact, to this day, they’ve trimmed and waxed over three million bushes. A trustworthy spot for the virgin waxer, they offer an SOS Virgin Forest Rescue Kit which includes calming Bach Flower Essence, a selection of their best aftercare products, and even the use of their soft animal toy to squeeze that stress away. Brazilian: $145-440. Strip: Ministry of Waxing, 7/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 3950-3950 Get bare at Nude

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FACIALS

Bliss Spa Bliss at the W Hong Kong offers every kind of facial treatment available, plus a brownie bar to boot—they’ve got a white brightening facial, microdermabrasion, a facial that targets your lips and one for your eyes, and plenty of mesotherapy treatments tailored to your every need, whether anti-aging or intense hydration. But their most popular? The classic Triple Oxygen Treatment ($1,295), which involves a peel, enzyme pack, skin-brightening oxygen, and the Fully Loaded Facial ($1,580), which indulges you from head to toe: Deep cleansing, oxygen wrap, extractions, collagen serum, head, shoulders, arm and foot massage, and a hair treatment. Don’t forget to grab a brownie as you float out in a cloud of bliss. Bliss Spa, W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd. West, West Kowloon, 3717-2797

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Does the sun have your skin looking more like a basted turkey than a golden egg? The Vitamin C+ Facial from Glow Spa combines Vitamin C with an extra hit of pomegranate extract to kickstart your collagen production, rebalance your melanin, soften those wrinkles and de-puff your eye bags all in one treatment. Try doing that with a bag of oranges. Glow Spa, 9/F, Parker House, 72 Queen’s Rd., Central, 2525-5198

The Oriental Spa

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The 25,000-sq.-ft. Oriental Spa at The REVIEWED Landmark Mandarin Oriental is no ordinary spa experience: They’ve got vitality pools, herbal saunas, Hammam steam rooms, and more unique splash rooms, and of course, you’re treated to the five-star hotel service expected of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. We recently tried the new 60-minute Natura Bissé Citrus Boost facial, which uses products from the Spanish spa brand that are packed with Vitamin C, to help wake up tired skin and achieve a brighter, more even complexion. It starts with a brief aromatherapy exercise to relax you from your fingertips to your toes, after which your face is cleansed, and a mild fruit-based peel is applied to gently exfoliate. During this, you’ll get treated to a relaxing head and scalp massage. An incredibly moisturizing algae-based soft mask is then applied, and as you wait for it to set, your therapist rubs down your shoulders and arms, by which you’re more than likely to have blissfully drifted off to sleep. As you wake up again to the energizing scent of citrus, you’ll be awash with a healthy glow, with extra soft and supple skin—though perhaps a tad heavily moisturized to step out into the humid Hong Kong summer. Mondays-Thursdays $1,500; Fridays-Sundays $1,650. The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark, 15 Queens Rd., Central, 2132-0188

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Authentic Korean Recipes A 4-week demonstration course with 8 authentic Korean Recipes, include: Lesson 1: • Soybean sprout side dish (콩나물무침) • Tuna Kimchi Soup (참치김치찌개) Lesson 2: • Stir-fried anchovies (멸치볶음) • Korean Bean Paste Soup (된장찌개) Lesson 3: • Korean-style Cucumber Pickles (오이장아찌) • Seasoned stir-fried beef (불고기무침) Lesson 4: • Korean egg roll (계란말이) • Seaweed soup with clam meat (조갯살 미역국) By Dr Mi-sun PARK • Date: July 15, 22, 29, August 5 • 4 sessions once weekly • Fridays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm • Fee: Full Course $440 or individual lesson $120 • English speaking class by Korean teacher, with Cantonese illustration & bilingual recipe

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These are extra precarious months for any REVIEWED Hongkonger’s complexion: outside, pollution bonds with the humidity, which clings to your face, producing a veritable dermatological layer of sweat and smog, while inside, the constant pumping of air conditioning dries up the skin, Sahara Desert-style. Ever wake up with your skin somehow feeling both dry and greasy? Like every day? Maybe it’s time for a Face Spa facial. Popular for their more clinical aesthetic treatments like Botox, chemical peels and cosmetic fillers, their therapeutic facials also make a world of a difference: The Face Spa’s Eminence facial is a nourishing, deep-cleaning journey to radiant skin. Tailored to the unique complexions of the client, the facial invariably involves three cleanses with products from the organic Hungarian line Eminence, microdermabrasion, followed by an extraction to remove every last blackhead and close up those pores, several rounds of face and shoulder massage, a specially blended mask and wrap, and more goodies. The treatment lasts two hours, and the results are glowing, supple skin, ready to do battle with the smoggy and humid Hong Kong summer. To boost up your skincare regime between sessions, take a look at The Face Spa’s own line of products, specially formulated by Dr. Tim. The Eminence Facial, $1080. The Face Spa, 14/F, The Loop, 33 Wellington St., Central. 2815-1580 Get cleaned up at The Face Spa

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Benefit Browbar You don’t have to be Cara Delevingne to know that brows really make the face, but home jobs are, at best, the most annoying part of your makeup regime, and at worst, an irreversible nightmare scenario. Hit up the wax experts at Benefit’s dedicated Browbar to find your perfect arch, get a wax and a tint, and leave with your head held high and your #BrowGameStrong. Various locations. Waxing, $170; Wax and tint, $260

Cerynne

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Cerynne specializes in only three signature services REVIEWED but they’ve made a name for themselves for three things: nails, lashes and brows. And what more could we need? Their Japanese eyelash extensions give a natural look for long and curled lashes which last up to a month with careful maintenance. Adopting the Japanese lash extension method and products, the therapist will walk you through each procedure as she glues new lashes on top of your old ones one by one. As the therapist avoids your eyelid area, the one-hour treatment is absolutely painless and you can easily drift into a nap in the plush armchair. Your new glam lashes might feel a bit bulky at first, especially if you’re a first-timer, but after a few comb-outs you’ll feel nothing but glam! Cerynne, 10/F, 60 Wellington St., Central, 6999-9707

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KNOW & TEL XTreme Lash With over 600 individual styles of lash treatments to choose from, XTreme Lash shows their dedication to detail over a three-hour session of painstakingly applying their specially designed, realistic looking eyelashes on top of your natural ones. XTreme? Maybe. Lifestyle changing? Definitely. XTreme Lash, 3/F, V Plus, 68-70 Wellington St., Central, 3708-8961 Full set $1,380; relash $930 per session

MASSAGE

Halite The not-so-hidden treasure of Hong Kong’s massage scene, Halite, might not be The Ritz in terms of sumptuous spa decor, but, their services are hugely effective. Ranging from a Chinese foot reflexology massage and scrub to a Thai body massage, all are offered at exceptionally reasonable prices (their most chi-chi treatments don’t even brush the $300 mark). Do your OL shoulder pains infringe on your OG swagger? After the Halite, you’ll be living the high life. Halite, 4/F, 18 Pak Sha Rd., Causeway Bay, 2890-6820

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Sitting at the corner of the bustling Soho Square, Lush REVIEWED Spa is the largest of its kind in Asia and second only to the flagship in England. The moment you walk up the spiral staircase and enter the spa area, you will find yourself transported to a cozy English cottage furnished with warm auburn tones and creamy white walls. Their signature 80-minute Synaesthesia ($2,000), a full body massage which aims to feed all your five senses, is definitely a winner. The spa designers throw in a fun element by asking you to pick a word from a chalkboard—with words like “confidence” and “energised” scribbled all over it—to state what you would like to achieve, and the treatment will slightly differ according to the word you choose. Feel your tension lift from your body as the therapist kneads your arms, back and feet with a buttery massage bar. Throughout the treatment, you will hear not only soothing guitar strums, but also bird chirps and owl hoots recorded at the Dorset countryside. Even better, the therapist’s massage movements are choreographed to the music, so you feel as if you’re caressed by the breezes of rural England. Synaesthesia is exactly what it promises— a harmony of your senses and subconscious mind. Settle into Synaesthesia at Lush Spa

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NAIL ART Bling up those digits

Blossom Nail This quiet nail salon in Jordan stocks a huge variety of nail art stickers, trendy gold temporary tattoos, and top of the line gel and regular polishes. It’s also known for its foot spa offerings: their latest promotion features a customizable foot spa using floral and fruit ingredients, starting from a bubble foot soak, and a scrub, foot mask and lotion all in a wide range of flavors including lavender, tropical lemon and eucalyptus. Soft gel manis start from $280 for first-timers. Flat B, 2/F, Keybond Commercial Centre, 38 Ferry St., Jordan, 2959-3805, blossomnailhk.com

Canary Nail

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Conveniently located just minutes away from the Central MTR station, Canary overwhelms REVIEWED you with sweetness the moment you step in. From the cheerful receptionists to the bright purple sofas, everything screams kawaii in this dainty nail and lash salon. You’ll be greeted with a cup of jasmine tea as you ease into a plush armchair for your session. A variety of Japanese-style nail art samples are available for any style you can think of, from clean cut ombres to glam rhinestones. The design we chose featured slender line art along with dainty white flowers, so we were really impressed when the nail artist perfectly outlined the patterns with a fine detail paint brush and a smile on her face. Soak-off gel ($450) lasts for around three weeks. First-timers at Canary can get a discount at $298 for soak-off gel nails, and a package deal of $1,900 for five sessions, which saves you $350. For the boyfriends waiting for their ladies to finish up their 90-minute manis: why not indulge in some pampering too? Regular manicures for men ($240) include nail shaping, cuticle trimming and moisturizing.

Get whimsical designs at Canary Nail

11/F, Wellington Place (M88), 2-8 Wellington St., Central, 2537-0338, canary.com.hk

Eighty Eight Nail Not to be confused with Nail88, Eighty Eight Nail is the complete opposite: this is where you go to achieve baller, flawless, celebrity-level manis after the latest high end styles, from Valentino Rockstud-inspired nails to Korean-style glass nails. Seated in one of their high back black and white pod chair, you’ll be treated like royalty. You can rest assured your nails will be Insta-worthy after the talented nail artists are done with you. Soft gel manicures start from $780. 1/F & 2/F, 53 Wellington St, Central, 2350-9618.

iNail Workshop If you want a more relaxing and bright environment to get your nails done, iNail Workshop in Tsim Sha Tsui is one to look for. Specializing in elaborate nail art techniques such as design stamps, stickers and stencils, you’ll be spoiled for choice for decorating your digits in the latest styles. Stocking mainly Japanese and Korean gel polish brands, soft gel manicures start from $420, with designs incurring extra costs depending on your selections. Unit 1227, Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3481-1100, 6131-1100 (Whatsapp)

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KNOW & TEL Nail Ten Popular with the Sheung Wan office crowd, Nail Ten offers comprehensive mani/pedi services and a roster of talented nail artists who can execute the latest designs, like classy marble nails, cute character designs, and colorful Korean-style glass nails. A regular manicure goes for just $70 while a soak off gel service has just recently been reduced to $150. Unit B2, 15/F, Hillier Commercial Building, 89-91 Wing Lok St., Sheung Wan, 3547-0299, nailten.com.hk

The Nail Library

Blossom Nail will get you fixed up with feminine designs

Luxe Nail & Beauty

NEWLY REVIEWED

A stalwart in the mani scene in Hong Kong, The Nail Library grew from indie high-end salon in Sheung Wan to being known for its exclusive collaboration with The Upper House. It now calls Wo On Lane in Central its home with a flagship opened earlier this year. Expect top notch service from the salon’s roster of talented nail artists, and as the name suggests, the largest collection of premium and eco-friendly “five-free” polishes (safe for pregnant ladies and kids) for you to choose from in Hong Kong—touting brands such as Christian Louboutin, Tom Ford or French brand Kure Bazaar. 1/F, 10-12 Wo On Lane, Central, 2618-8623

Looking for a quick and fast nail service complete with elaborate designs? Look no further than Luxe. Located on the second floor of a Tsim Sha Tsui tong lau, the interior is decorated in a cute, princessy style, perfect for any girly girl. It may get cluttered as it gets busier throughout the evening, with technicians painting away at six stations. But you’ll hardly notice, as you sit back with eyes glued to the TV playing Hollywood blockbusters or Asian chick dramas as your expert manicurist buffs away. Luxe is great at staying on trend, currently offering jelly pastel colors for summer, Koreanstyle geometric designs, as well as pressed flower manicures which are all over the runways this season—we loved our combination of pressed floral nails and marble manicures on our last visit, though ladies who dislike thick gel manis may want to stay away from this style as it requires a thicker layer of top coat to keep the real dried flowers in place. Soft gels for first-timers start at $328, and get cheaper if you join a membership package. 2/F, Long Wah Building, 21A Lock Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2311-8188, luxebeauty.com.hk

Nail 88 If a no-frills mani/pedi is what you’re looking for, you can’t go wrong with Nail88. While its interiors may be far from glamorous, the manicurists at Nail88 get the job done quickly and affordably: Regular polish manicures are $48 and pedicures go for $98, and you’ll be in and out within 30 minutes. A soak off gel manicure is only $148, and any nail art is only $10 a pop for each finger. Various branches, including Shop G24-25, Welland Building, 368 Queen’s Rd. Central, Sheung Wan, 2851-6711.

The latest nail art trends at Luxe Nail

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FOOT MASSAGES

Reflexology at its best

Get deep in your soles at Ten Feet Tall

Acupressure & Foot Reflexology Health Care Centre Of The Blind Have a unique sensory experience at this reflexology center, run by professional masseuses who are vision impaired. Submit yourself to these acupressure and reflexology masters to soothe your aches and pains, as the staff expertly scans your feet for knots and tensions. An hour’s massage—be it a foot massage or a full-body massage—costs just $250.

Fong since 2003 and has branched out to Mid-Levels; both locations provide relaxing environments where your massage is accompanied by the sound of birdsong in the background, as well as a cup of calming rose tea. The shops are open daily from 10am until midnight: perfect for a pick-me-up on the way home from work.

Room 205, Tung Ming Building, 40-42 Des Voeux Rd., Central, 2810-6666

Various branches including 17/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington St., Central, 2810-9219, gaosfootlankwaifong.com

Big Bucket Footbath & Reflexology

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As the name suggests, imagine a place full REVIEWED of big buckets for some relaxing baths for your feet. Big Bucket in Causeway Bay offers an aromatic foot bath with squishy little jelly beans before the massage begins. You get to choose the “flavor” of the bath, with options ranging from milk and lavender to ginger and ginseng. Their 60-minute massage, which costs $208, includes a well-pressured 45-minute foot rub, as well as 15 minutes of tension-releasing on your shoulder and neck. Shop 1 & 2, Hoi Kung Court, 264-269 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 2572-8611

Gao’s Foot Massage If old school is what you’re looking for, Gao’s prides itself in keeping to traditional Chinese massage methods, deeply rooted in the art of acupressure. Before its recent move to Wellington Street, Gao’s has been holding court in Lan Kwai

Happy Foot Happy Foot started as a small reflexology spa in Happy Valley, and expanded to more locations on the island, including in Lan Kwai Fong and Wan Chai. Unfortunately, the one on Lyndhurst Terrace had to close down recently due to rising cost of rent (of course). Treat yourself to a hot tea foot bath and a foot massage that is bound to put you into a blissful state, and leave your feet feeling happy. Various branches including 1/F, 13 Sing Woo Rd., Happy Valley, 2524-2323, happyfoot.hk

Health Touch Seat yourself in Health Touch’s comfy armchairs and girly floral surrounds, and you’ll be transported to the simple comforts of a countryside cottage away from the busy city. Health Touch offers a range of full-body massages, as well as a 50-minute ($208) foot massage that includes an aromatherapy foot bath, and a 10-minute aroma foot spa. 1/F, Grand View Commercial Building, 29-31 Sugar St., Causeway Bay, 2882-3433, hkhealthtouch.com

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KNOW & TEL Pure Massage One of the biggest foot massage chain, Pure Massage has 14 branches around town, including the ultra-clean and private space in Wan Chai’s Wharney Guang Dong Hotel with superbly skilled reflexology sifus, all of whom have been hand-picked by the big boss of the company himself. At $204 for 50 minutes, it’s well worth it for a treat.

massage ($680 on Mondays-Thursdays, $750 Fridays-Sundays), your feet are first bathed in a bucket of aromatic bubbly water, before two therapists work simultaneously on them with coconut oil-infused lotion, and your neck and shoulders for the next 50 minutes. Cold-pressed juices and teas are served after the massages for a full cleansing experience.

Various branches including 1/F, Annex Block, Wharney Guang Dong Hotel, 57-73 Lockhart Rd., Wan Chai, puremassage.com.hk

20-21/F, L Place, 139 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2971-1010, tenfeettall.com.hk

Tai Pan Reflexology Beauty & Foot Spa

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Rather than sitting up during your foot massage (oh, the indignity!), Tai Pan is equipped with full-recline massage chairs so you can lie flat as you’re treated to either a head and shoulder massage, or a blissful foot rub. Tai Pan is also known for its relaxed atmosphere: after your treatment, you’re encouraged to lie around some more and relax for as long as you like.

Zen provides a whole range of treatments, many of which incorporate Thai aromatherapy. Treat yourself to a 50-minute foot rub (only $168) and rose aromatherapy foot bath in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui—perfect after a day of shopping at nearby Harbour City. Kick back and relax after your massage with a steaming cup of floral tea. 2/F, 53 Hankow Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2988-1112, zenspa.com.hk

B/F, Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion, 83 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2301-1990, taipanreflexologist.com.hk

Ten Feet Tall

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The brainchild of Dragon-i creator REVIEWED Gilbert Yeung, you can tell Ten Feet Tall is not your ordinary local foot massage parlor around the corner. The place is super spacious (with two floors) and the surroundings are inspired by the Caribbean island chic—picture white beach houses with wood fittings and cabanas. In their “Why Not” foot plus neck and shoulder

Rub away your stress at Health Touch

HEARTS AND SOLES We speak to Albin Brion, resident podiatrist at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s Oriental Spa, who tells us about their tailor-made insole service, the BGA Insoles. The List: Why would someone need tailor-made insoles? Albin Brion: We spend about half of our lives sleeping and the other half standing, so you should never neglect the mattress, and your pair of shoes. Our insoles guide the foot to work in the proper way, with a b-shape design: The back is like a little cocoon to keep the heel in place, so that the skin doesn’t chafe away, especially helping women with calluses and cracks on the heel. We’re unique, because we are the only place which can have your insoles ready within an hour and a half. Normally other podiatrists take about two weeks, because they need to send the mold to a factory. The List: How does it help alleviate foot problems? AB: The definition of comfort is cushioning plus stability. The reason why you have calluses, corns or dead skin is because you have too much pressure on one part. We want to distribute the body weight on a greater surface—reduce the overall pressure and the dead skin will disappear on its own.

The List: Are they useful for kids too? AB: Children’s bones grow faster than the muscles. The insoles can help to correct the angle of the feet slightly and we want to encourage a healthy posture. We can help from ages 7-15. After the bones are already developed, we can only assist a little. The List: What kind of problems can the insoles help alleviate that regular massage can't? AB: Foot massage is good for relaxing, blood flow, joint mobility, but it won’t change the posture of your body. Wearing insoles gives more of a long term benefit. Suddenly your feet are straight, which can realign your knee, change your hip, and all these muscles that were a little tight— suddenly you don’t need to go to a massage anymore! The BGA Insoles are available for smart and sports shoes. Book a 30-minute consultation by calling The Oriental Spa at 2132-0011 or visit mandarinoriental.com/landmark/spa

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HAIR SALONS Turn heads with celebrity-worthy hairstyles from Hong Kong’s top hairdressers

You’re in good hands as those are just two of the celebrities starring on David’s resume. He’s also an expert colorist, giving us effortlessly natural golden highlights for the balayage treatment on our last visit. Haircuts range from $550980 and blow-dries from $250-650.

Capelli’s black and white stylish interiors

Jean Louis David

Alchemy Boutique Hair Salon

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This 3,000-sq.-ft. salon provides a spacious and comfortable hideout in Central to spruce up your locks, with 28 semi-private seats set up with mirror partitions to ensure you get your relaxing “me time” at the salon. The salon is helmed by Creative Director Justin Paul Chambers, an industry veteran who can turn your locks from limp and damaged to dolled-up in no time. Cuts from $490-2,700.

After a day at the beach, head to newly relaunched Capelli hair salon up the road at The Repulse Bay Arcade to get your locks expertly trimmed and styled by award-winning stylists. Creative Director David Malo brings over 20 years of international experience to Hong Kong, having trained at New Zealand’s prestigious Buoy Hairdressing, and was nominated as New Zealand’s hairdresser of the year a total of three times. Want locks like Mariah Carey or Khloe Kardashian?

Shop LG1-3, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 3106-0128, ilcolpo.com.hk

G115-116, The Repulse Bay Arcade, 109 Repulse Bay Rd., Repulse Bay, 2592-9559, capelli.hk

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This beautiful salon in the heart of Central is a convenient pit-stop if you have a few hours to kill between meetings or are looking for a blow-out before you rush off to dinner in SoHo. Always on the cutting-edge of the industry and keeping up-to-date with modern trends, Jean Louis David offers treatments ranging from balayage to keratin hair treatments, as well as manicures and pedicures so you can kill two birds with one stone. Women’s cuts are $700 while a blow-dry is $400. 12/F, New World Tower 2, 18 Queen’s Rd., Central, 2997-9828, jeanlouisdavid.com.hk

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KNOW & TEL is the dry cut technique, creating a hairstyle to match the natural flow of your locks, which he’s used on A-list clients such as Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li. Hidden amongst the high-end stores in Chater House, Kim Robinson salon offers chic, private VIP rooms and premium service to deliver an experience that will make you feel like an A-list celebrity. 106, Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd., Central, 2121-8484, kimrobinson.com

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Freshen up your locks in Il Colpo’s elegant space

Private-i Salon With several locations dotted all over Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, Private-i is one of the most popular hair salons in Hong Kong, providing consistent and convenient service with a wide range of treatments available. The Private-i Salon in Central is the flagship of the PS Group, offering 4,000 square feet of space including a million dollar Swarovski crystal curtain in the reception area to add an uber luxe feel. A modern and contemporary salon, Private-i is your one-stop shop to look and feel your best. Shop 3029-3030, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View St., Central, 2526-4488, privatei.com.hk

Kim Robinson Can’t find a hairdresser who can work wonders on your Asian hair? Call on Australian-born celebrity stylist Kim Robinson, who’s known for his expertise in just that. His signature

Established in 1985, Hair Corner has been offering fantastic salon and hair styling services to Hong Kongers for over two decades. The range of treatments is just as diverse as the customer base, and you can be sure to find a treatment that suits your needs and budget, from hair styling to beauty advice and skin treatments. Once you’ve achieved a new ‘do, be sure to pick up a basket of their premium hair products to maintain that fresh salon look. 8/F, VIP Commercial Centre, 116-120 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2507-2268, hair-corner.com

Paul Gerrard With a high pedigree and top-notch reputation, Paul Gerrard is the place to go to achieve your dream look. From the moment you walk through the salon, you’ll be expertly taken care of and you can rest at ease knowing your hair is in experienced hands. Grab a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea and browse the magazines or doze off as the A-list stylists primp and pamper your locks until you look like a brand new you. Paul Gerrard offers several different conditioning treatments, specializing in Brazilian Keratin treatments. Haircuts range from $600 for regular stylists to $1,500 for the director’s haircut. 33-35 Pottinger St., Central, 2869-4408, paulgerrard.com

Hollywood Hair Hollywood Hair can shape up your contemporary, modern do in no

time—whether you’re looking for an elegant, throwback look or going retro and cutting-edge with bangs and a bob. Their stylists will analyze the condition of your hair and discuss what look you’re going after in detail before starting on the treatment, so you won’t have to cross your fingers and pray that your hair turns out the way you want. The jazzed-up salon offers a welcoming and open vibe for friendly salon chit-chat and girly beauty sessions. The salon currently shares its space with Glow Spa, but stay tuned for a revamped new salon of its own by this fall. A cut and blow-dry starts from $480. 9/F, Parker House, 72 Queen’s Rd., Central, 2525-5198, hollywoodhair.com.hk

Indulgence Indulgence is the place to relax and kick back your feet with your girlfriends while you get everything from your hair to your nails done. In addition to expert haircuts, they offer “Sparties” for bridal showers, birthdays and kids’ parties including express manicures, pedicures, massages and mini-facials. There’s also a relaxation room for bigger parties with wine catering and complimentary goodie bags. Ladies’ cuts from $1,100. 3/F, Prosperity Tower, 39 Queen’s Rd. Central, Hong Kong, 2815-6600, indulgence.hk

Bruneblonde Set in luxury surroundings at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Bruneblonde offers a bit of chic Parisian charm in the heart of the city. A collaboration between stylists Roland Boutin and David Gouygou, this elegant salon is a charming hideout for Hong Kong’s well-heeled elite, offering an all-in-one pampering experience which highlights their premium service and talented hairdressers. Stylists at Bruneblonde work with confidence and precision, and are experienced with all types of hair from brunettes to blondes, and short to long hair. Cuts from $750. Mezz Floor, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2511-3988, bruneblonde.com

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TAKE FIVE: SUMMER HAIR TIPS Celebrity Stylist David Malo at Capelli Hair Salon in Repulse Bay has helped celebs such as Mariah Carey and Khloe Kardashian achieve their iconic locks. Want gorgeous hair like theirs? He gives us five tips to ease the frizz and keep our hair looking luscious in sticky Hong Kong summers. capelli.hk

• Keratin treatments: With the sole purpose to de-frizz, there are now many different brands you can use for Keratin treatments. Also known as a semi-permanent smoothing treatment, it allows you to still have bounce and wear curls, just without the frizz. The results can last up to 12 weeks, so it's perfect if you only want to get through the worst of the heat. It’s also safe with color. • Hair products: It's definitely a good start to use the right shampoo and conditioner and styling products. Jennifer Aniston's very own line, Living Proof, is the ultimate home care brand, with a range simply called “Anti frizz.” These products are designed to hydrate your hair and they also contain humidity blockers making your hair shine for longer. Very popular this summer.

• Styling tools: All year round, it's always good to utilize styling tools such as straightening stylers, or curling tongs to complete or add variations to your look. But in summer, they also help maintain smoothness for a longer time. • Fresh cuts: Summer is also a good time if you've been thinking about a change, to go for something shorter. Get that heavy hair off your neck and opt for a shorter look. Mid length bobs that have a softer edge with a little more texture are also a popular summer haircut. • Less frequent washes: It's a good idea if you can, to avoid washing your hair daily. This will just allow the natural oils to soften out and control frizz.

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A series of stories, recommendations and tips on Hong Kong from people in the know. Explore our city based on the travel experiences that interest you and get itineraries for off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods.

Spotlight on: Tuen Mun In Hong Kong’s westerly New Territories, the district of Tuen Mun owes its early settlements to abundant natural resources. Small villages and eventually a market town built up around the waterfront, once the livelihood of the Tanka (boat dwelling) fishermen. Although much of the area is now residential, there’s a host of natural beauty waiting to be explored. Hike to Castle Peak Basin, with great views over the territory.

Chinese White Dolphin Lookout

Natural Heritage Hong Kong may be a buzzing urban metropolis, but its littleknown secret is that some 40 percent of the territory is formed of country parks and nature reserves. Step outside of downtown and you’ll discover steeple-top mountain chains, remote hiking trails, rugged coastlines and wild beaches. Plus, with more marine diversity than the Caribbean and one-third of the total bird species in China, you’ll soon want to spend all your precious time outdoors. Rocky Beginnings The most prominent protected nature reserve is the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China, in northeasterly Sai Kung. One of the prettiest of these areas is Yan Chau Tong Marine Park: a happy result of violent volcanic eruptions some 180 million years ago. With little erosion, it’s worth a visit to explore the rocky headlands and cliffs surrounded by picturesque bays and turquoise waters. Under the Sea To discover what lies beneath Hong Kong’s calm waters, escape to Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park (Hoi Ha literally translates to “under the sea”), a sheltered bay that’s famous for its coral collection. You might be able to spot more than 60 species of hard coral just from a clear spot on the surface, or dive down further to happen upon colorful soft coral and more than 120 species of fish. Feeling Reserved Keep your feet on dry land at the renowned Hong Kong Wetland Park, some 60 hectares of wetland reserve with specially designed habitats for its water bird species. The large visitor center holds regular themed exhibitions, plus you can meet the salt water crocodile “Pui Pui.” Mai Po Nature Reserve is another must-visit wetlands that supports thousands of birds during migratory season.

View over Tuen Mun

Go Dolphin Spotting Tuen Mun is also home to Tai Lam Country Park, Hong Kong’s second largest. Further west lies the village of Lung Kwu Tan, which with its views out to sea is a popular spot for spotting the Chinese white dolphin that cruises the South China coastline. Take a walk up to Chinese White Dolphin Lookout with binoculars and you may be in luck! Treason and Plot For an intriguing taste of history, Hung Lau, an early 20th century Grade I historic building set in Chung Shan Park is where legend has it that Chinese revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat-sen plotted his

uprising. Another building of historical significance is Tsing Shan Monastery, one of the three oldest temples in Hong Kong, dating back to 1464. Food and Flea Markets With such strong ties to the land and sea, there’s ample fresh local produce to be had in Tuen Mun, with the aptly named Farmer Restaurant offering vegetarian Cantonese fare. Alternatively, opt for flavorsome meat dishes at Lam Tei’s renowned Red Season Aroma Restaurant. Head online to www.DiscoverHongKong.com/ InsidersGuide to create your personalized itinerary for Tuen Mun.

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WELLNESS RETREATS Get your body and mind in good shape

Feel alive again with Como Shambhala’s signature detox programs

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Como Shambhala Estate

Museflower Retreat and Spa Chiang Rai

Flee from all the stress and traffic of the city and embark on a detox journey in Bali’s clean air at Como Shambhala Estate. Backing oriental healing traditions with advanced scientific methods, the expert therapists are there to guide to achieve balance in your inner elements. For city trotters constantly living in a pressure cooker, the Ayurvedic Program, a holistic medicinal practice that started in India a thousand years ago, will wipe out the toxins lurking in your system. Before you dive into a fulfilling routine of detox, diet and yoga, the Ayurvedic doctor will first evaluate your current state in order to design a treatment plan for you. Feeling too sluggish for morning jogs? The Be Active Program will get you up and running after a series of intensive fitness training and dietary routines, as well as a tailor-made workout plan consisting of yoga and pilates. You will leave the resort feeling ready for an active lifestyle back at home.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of green paddy fields and a clear lake in northern Thailand, the Museflower Retreat and Spa Chiang Rai will sweep your feet off with its vegetarian cleansing excursion. Be amazed by the healing power of water in the world’s first Hado counseling outside Japan. The two-hour program ($797) kicks off with a scan of your bio-energetic state by the Hado Kaizen (Improvement) Program, a computer program that detects and analyzes negative vibes. Then, you will be given a bottle of Hado water, which is said to balance your body’s energy on the subconscious level. Want to be knee-deep into this green and health-conscious lifestyle? Just book a room, which is inclusive of three lacto-ovo vegetarian buffet meals per day and daily fitness classes. Explore the nearby area of the resort, which is dotted with some of Chiang Rai’s famous attractions like the Black House, a museum that showcases works by a Thai national artist.

Como Shambhala Estate, Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia, (+62) 361-978-888

59/1 Moo 1 Ban Samanmit, Tambon Donsila, Amphur Wiang Chai, Chiang Rai, Thailand, (+66) 52-029-823

Song Saa Private Island Nestled in a virgin natural habitat southwest of Cambodia is the award-winning Song Saa Private Island Resort. The “A Journey to Wellness” package, available through October 31, offers three spa treatments for you to choose from, depending on the restorative effect you want to achieve, whether if it’s a rejuvenating facial or a detox Himalayan salt body wrap. You can also get a kick out of the many activities in the resort: Rent a kayak or snorkeling gear for an adventure in the cobalt waters, or practice sunrise yoga to find peace. Restore your inner peace at Song Saa

Rates starting from $55,862 for five nights. Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia, (+855) 23-886-750

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KNOW & TEL The LifeCo Good news to stressed-out urbanites! Turkish wellbeing and detox center The LifeCo, home to a huge celebrity fan base, has finally launched its first Asian outlet in Phuket earlier this year. Hidden away in a luscious hillscape, The LifeCo Phuket is the perfect escape for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and need a heavy detox. The wide array of personalized Well-Aging Therapies, which inject a range of health-boosting chemicals into your bloodstream, is one of the signature treatments of the facility. Say yes to the Chelation Therapy ($1,040) for a cleansing experience to remove your dietary intake of heavy metals every day; or go for a glass of Immune Cocktail to perk up your day with its high concentration of vitamin C. Spas, saunas and yoga sessions are also included in each therapy to give you a holistic remedy of body and mind, or as The LifeCo puts it, “a new recipe for life.” 75 Moo 3, Tambon Sa Koo Thalang District, Phuket, 83110, Thailand, (+66) 76-328-467

Complement your therapies with yoga for maximum effect at The LifeCo

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Alila Seminyak

The Temple House Chengdu

Have your fill of the Bali staple of beaches and spas at the new Spa Alila at the beachfront resort Alila Seminyak on one of the island’s untouched patches. Dedicated to local fresh ingredients only, Spa Alila is listed as one of the “Must Spa” experiences in Bali by the Bali Bible this year. With the Yoga Massage treatment, you can experience the combination of these two relaxing words, in which the therapist presses on your acupuncture points and stretches your muscles in yoga postures in order to sustain the balance of your inner elements. Bring back the healthy glow to your skin with the 150-minute Beauty and Balance Signature Treatment, which uses the the triplet of cocoa, coffee and coconut to give you a deep cleansing and moisturizing makeover.

If frittering away your time in a sun-drenched beach sounds too mundane, we can assure you that The Temple House in Chengdu is quite a different genre of luxury hotel in China. Stripped of any lavish decorations, the hotel instead weaves simplistic modern architectural aesthetics into the historical heritage in a city full of stories. Its newest spa, Mi Xun Spa, is erected where the mulberry garden of the Daci Temple once sat, retaining much of the original Western-Sichuan architecture. Each therapy in the signature series, Mi Xun Autographs, is designed to cater to a particular wellness goal. Turn back the clock with the Diamond Infused Facial by Natura Bissé, or give your skin a good ol’ detox with the Rhassoul Treatment’s Moroccan glove scrub brimful of minerals. Stop by the tea house afterwards and sip on a cup of freshly brew tea, selected for their Chinese medical benefits to top off your spa treatment.

Jalan Taman Ganesha No. 9, Petitenget, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia, (+62) 361-3021-888

81 Bitieshi St., Jinjiang District, Chengdu, China, (+86) 28-6636-9999

Don’t miss out the Must Spa experience at Alila Seminyak

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Enjoy family pampering at ESPA in Ritz-Carlton Macau

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Ritz-Carlton Macau

Lauded as one of the world’s best spas by CNN in May, The Reverie Saigon is the ideal cradle for those looking for nothing more than luxury pampering. Good things come in threes, especially with the hotel’s newest “Haute Ho Chi Minh” offer, where you can revel in three spa treatments, and go on a three-hour shopping spree afterwards with one of the expert guides from Trails of Indochina. Take your pick from five renowned massages, each designed for a different curative purpose. Since you’re here, why not have a whack at the Classic Vietnamese, a circulationboosting fusion of Vietnamese cupping and massage routines? After the deep tissue loosening, ferret out the city’s homemade fashion brands and local artisanal crafts—don’t miss the antiques that date back to the 1800s French colonial period.

If you don’t have the time to travel far, The Ritz-Carlton Macau might just be your paradise close at hand. With the summer sun steaming over our heads, why not go for a family getaway at their spa ESPA to simmer down? Book the Family Memories package ($2,719 for four), from now to August 31, and enjoy free access to the pool and ESPA heat facilities. As you watch the kids splash around the pool, sip on free-flow smoothies and munch on some light snacks by the water. The kids, apart from receiving a 45-minute foot massage, will be learning facial skills from the experts at ESPA. Bring home a refreshed mind... and two little trained massage therapists! Jack up your spa routine with a 90-minute Organic Indulgence ($1,340), starring organic coconut as its main ingredient, to drain every last drop of tension from your body.

Rates starting from $12,850. 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57-69F Dong Khoi St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, (+84) 8-3823-6688

Galaxy Macau, Estrada de a Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Cotai, Macau, (+853)8886-6868

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The Residence Maldives For those looking to hang loose entirely in the middle of nowhere, the Yoga Retreat package at The Residence Maldives in the uncorrupted island of Falhumaafushi is your ticket to heaven. Their new package Yoga Retreat gives you a chance to sample all sorts of yoga and meditation within a minimum stay of four nights. Master the art of breathing with a half-hour Pranayama session, where you regulate your breathing patterns to improve the flow of vital energy throughout your body. You cannot call yourself a yogi without completing the 30-minute Yoga Nidra, commonly known as yogic sleep, where you ooze out every ounce of stress from your system as you linger between consciousness and sleep. Simmer down even more with the 50-minute body massage and a 30-minute neck and shoulder massage at the Spa by Clarins, which quietly nestles on a jetty looking out on the sapphire waters of a lagoon. $36,000 for two for four nights, through Dec 31. Falhumaafushi, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Republic of Maldives, (+960) 682-0088

Drink in the peaceful lagoon while relaxing at The Residence Maldives

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KNOW & TEL The Siam If “om”ing away your holiday proves too dull, bring some spice into your detox at The Siam, an urban retreat against a culturally rich neighborhood of temples and palace. Become the next Tony Jaa at the resort’s chic black-and-white boxing ring, which holds muay Thai boxing sessions taught by Olympic trainer Kru Yim. Renowned as the “art of the eight limbs,” muay Thai makes sure every inch of your body is trained with its intense punches, knee strikes and elbows. When you’re exhausted from all the kicking and grappling, the Opium Spa by Sodashi is here to help you unwind with its signature 90-minute Thai Herbal Compress massage. The masseur’s rhythmic hot compresses, together with aromatic herbs and spices, boost blood circulation and relieve your strained muscles. And if all these don’t already sound exciting enough, getting inked at the Sak Yant tattoo studio (starts from $6,595) will definitely spice things up. Tracing back to ancient Cambodia, the sacred Sak Yant tattoos, which often feature intricate geometric symbols of Buddhist prayers, are said to possess magical powers that could protect or bless its wearer.

Try your hand at muay Thai at The Siam

Weekend package starts from $8,397 per night. Accommodates two, includes breakfast, dinner and a massage therapy in Pool Village Courtyard or Pool Villa Riverview room. 3/2 Thanon Khao, Vachirapayabal, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand, (+66) 2-206-6998

Cheval Blanc Randheli Stray from the tourist-packed beaches of Maldives and wander off the beaten path at Cheval Blanc Randheli in the virginal Noonu Atoll, a heaven of bliss located at a 40-minute seaplane ride from the city of Malé. Set out on a one, three or five-day Wellness Journey ($3,802, $7,681 and $15,440 respectively) for a physical and mental restoration with daily spa rituals at Cheval Blanc Spa, or in the privacy of your own villa. Foot reflexology therapy, which enhances your whole-body lymphatic circulation from your soles, is just the elixir for ladies who wear heels every day. After your breather at the spa, give those worn out limbs a stretch in the Sunrise Yoga classes, or break out from your sedentary lifestyle with core muscle training in a few Pilates sessions. No treatment is complete without the bespoke culinary cures from the maison’s chefs, who can cook up just any low-sodium or vegan meal program according to your dietary needs. Noonu Atoll, Maldives, (+960) 656-1515

The Datai Langkawi From its architecture to a wildlife ambience of rainforests and mangroves, to the fusion of homegrown spices and herbs into its dishes, “nature” seems to be the heart of The Datai Langkawi, a resort lying on the mysterious Langkawi Island. Answer your “call of nature” with one of their nature excursions like the UNESCO Geopark Cruise, where you will burrow through limestone hills to meet kingfishers and fiddler crabs. Go on a guided rainforest trekking tour for a peek into the thriving fauna and flora at the very core of this enigmatic jungle. If you’re more of a water person, the Kayak and Swimming Adventure will give you a taste of rowing along the tides of Kubang Badak River. After a day of blazing sunlight, cool down at the Datai Spa wrapped in an ambrosial rainforest. Relax as the masseurs hands move according to the cicadas hums in the background during their signature Indulgent Oriental Rituals (starting at $1,652). Jalan Teluk Datai, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, (+60) 4-9500-500

Venture into the nature with local naturalists at Datai Langkawi

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Do you know where they sell Goosebumps books or any books by R.L. Stine in HK? They are very popular in the US, but how about in Hong Kong?—Goosebump Ginny

Ever since Hongkongers got their hands on Kindles and ebook readers, spending a day at the bookstore is unfortunately not a popular pastime anymore. But when you’re searching for something nostalgic or a collectible, the right bookstores in town are definitely worth a browse. You can head to your nearest Bookazine (various branches including Shop 309, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Rd., Central, 2522-1785, bookazine.com.hk), which stocks over 900 magazine titles and more than 20,000 books, and also hosts plenty of kids’ reading events. However, the original Goosebumps series may be difficult to find in mainstream bookstores, seeing as the last re-print of the series was in 2011. You’ll want to scour the city’s range of secondhand bookstores instead. Perhaps the best known is Flow Bookshop, based in Central (Room 204, Lyndhurst Building, 29 Lyndhurst Terrace, 2964-9483, flowbooks.net), which has sold hundreds of thousands of secondhand books, magazines, CDs and DVDs to Hongkongers since it opened in 1997. Too lazy to trek to its upstairs shop space? An alternative is Booksmart (Flat 212, 11/F, Glorious Commercial Building (浩榮商業大廈), 210-212 Des Voeux Rd. West, Sai Ying Pun, 26205035, booksmarthk.com), which has its catalogue of new and used books conveniently placed online for you to search. You can opt for delivery straight to your home, for an additional fee. If you’re looking for a particular title, you can email the details directly to the shopkeepers (info@booksmarthk.com) who will be able to zero in on its whereabouts in Hong Kong, and even bring it to you. While you’re at it, there are plenty more awesome bookstores to browse all around the city, if you want to while away an afternoon soaking up the knowledge hidden in the aisles. Do you happen to be a design fiend? Hit up Basheer in Causeway Bay (1/F, Flat A, Island Building, 439-441 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2126-7533, basheer.com.hk).

Open since 1985, it’s a mecca for magazines and coffee table tomes covering fashion and architecture, graphic and product design. Art lovers, or shall we call you hipsters, who are looking for something more specific may want to browse Clockwork Cat (5/F, Wang Kwong Industrial Building, 45 Hung To Rd., Kwun Tong, facebook.com/clockworkcathk), a retailer of books, music albums and select designer merchandise. It also hosts regular private gigs, screenings and wine tastings for you to meet like-minded souls. For a similar vibe, Kubrick (Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei, 2384-8929), housed at the Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei, is a perfect hideaway for the keen arthouse fan. It’s packed to the rafters with independent books, zines and philosophical reads as well as titles about film, photography, poetry and travel. Equipped with a great café, this is one of our favorites in the Know-It-All household for a movie, a browse and a leisurely meal.

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