BEAUTY, BODY & HAIR TIPS

Looking for your new favourite product, treatment, hairstyle or workout but not sure where to start? Here are a few inside tips and tricks from local beauty, body and hair experts.

With so many skincare products available, it can be downright confusing to know what your skin really needs. So in an effort to help you navigate the confusing world of skincare marketing jargon, we will attempt to clear the confusion on a few must-have ingredients over the coming issues here in Metropol. Let’s start with Hemp Seed Oil. Often referred to as Liquid Gold, it is made from the seeds of the Hemp Plant (which does not contain any cannabinoids). Hemp Seed Oil is every skin’s essential oil, rich in Omega Fatty Acids they improve skin structure by helping the skin retain moisture. In addition to moisturising and soothing the skin, it works wonders on a variety of skin concerns, from ageing, sensitivity and acne. This multitasking ingredient leaves the skin plumped, hydrated and rebalanced.

Damage and dryness are some of the most common and frustrating hair concerns. And it’s no surprise. After all, hair can become damaged for many reasons - bleaching and highlighting hair colour services, excessive blow-drying and styling with hot tools, even environmental factors such as sun exposure and wind. If your hair has become dry or damaged, it’s important to remember that you can hydrate, strengthen and restore your hair with the right hair care regimen. At Surreal, we use Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate. This is an all-in-one system that provides the ultimate in repair, intense conditioning, and colour fade protection for all hair types and textures. Contact us to book an appointment.

Practising yoga in a hot studio has many physical and mental health benefits. Physical benefits include an increased heart rate while practising. The cardio workout in the heat can improve circulation to bring nutrient rich blood to skin cells. A hot room also warms the muscles faster which helps increase flexibility. Stretching warm muscles is a lot safer than cold muscles, so a hot studio makes achieving deeper postures and stretches easier and more effective. Soul Studio specialises in hot yoga, with its beautiful, spacious studio ranging from 30-40 deg C. The timetable offers a range of classes from slower pace, restorative yin to powerful, energetic flows, offering something for everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced yogis.

Softening and plumping out fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth can take years off your appearance. At Transform Clinic, we often use a combination of high-quality cosmetic injectables to soften and plump out lines for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Beautiful, natural-looking results can be seen immediately and best results after 2 weeks. transformclinicmerivale

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IV Vitamin Therapy is a fast and effective way to deliver vital vitamins and nutrients straight into your bloodstream without having to be absorbed into your digestive system. This allows up to 100% of absorbtion, meaning you can notice the benefits almost instantly.

Come in, relax and know you're in the hands of a professional. Have your nails shaped, tidied and polished. Add-ons available.

La Biosthetique’s Botanique range of hair and beauty products available in-salon or online at H&B. This 100% certified vegan natural cosmetic range is free from animal ingredients, parabens, mineral oil, silicones, sulphates and alcohol.

Specialising in antiwrinkle and dermal filler treatments. At Face Haven you can be assured you’ll receive a bespoke experience to achieve optimal results. Free consultation. “I am Jo Mars, a registered nurse with extensive experience in Appearance Medicine.”

Radiant, healthy skin is always in vogue. And while aging is a grand testimony to life experience, it doesn’t mean we have to put up with every wrinkle, scar or blemish.

Transform Clinic o ers a wide range of advanced, quality cosmetic treatments to restore glow, enhance features, decrease negative lines, and promote overall wellbeing and happiness.

Treatments such as anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fi llers, injectable skin boosters, PDO threads for skin tightening, fat-dissolving injections, Platelet Rich Plasma, and IPL and laser treatments with the latest Fotona Laser.

Owner Katie McIndoe has a comprehensive background in the Appearance Medicine and Beauty industry.

All of the clinic’s registered nurses are thoroughly skilled in the application of Appearance Medicine, which assures clients their treatments and products are of the highest standards.

Leading, locally owned skincare range Dermatech, which has the essential (and scientifi cally recognised) ingredients for every skin type – glycolic, retinol, Vitamin C and SPF – supports clients to continue their skincare regime at home.

Visit the clinic at Shop 7, 121 Papanui Road. Call 03 3551 311 or email: katie@transformclinic.co.nz

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Your spine holds you upright and protects your spinal cord which is responsible for passing messages to and from the brain. Apart from when your parents and teachers told you to stand up straight, most people don’t put a second thought to their spine until something goes wrong and pain strikes.

The Muscle People team are experts in spine related concerns. They explain that the key to having a healthy spine is by maintaining optimum posture and movement patterns. Here are some things you might not know:

Your spine helps you to control everyday movement such as bending and twisting. When not taking proper care of your spine (either through poor movement or poor posture), everyday tasks such as sitting, turning, bending and twisting can be very painful. Poor spinal posture, especially for prolonged periods of time, can change the loading on your spine and other parts of body. This can lead to degenerative changes in your spine and other joints. Poor posture can lead to a poor breathing technique. Correct breathing is crucial for good health, energy levels, productivity and quality of life.

In short, maintaining a healthy spine increases your quality of life, meaning you are able to do the activities you love for many years to come.

With more than 20 years of experience in physiotherapy, the team at Muscle People has a few expert tips. While there are many things that you may have been told, their absolute top tip is that our bodies were not designed to stay in one posture for hours on end. We were designed to move! Don’t let pain persist. Muscle People are open and operating, and are ready to help get you back to your best. Get in touch today, call 0800 027 194, or book an appointment online.

1. Prolonged standing: If you have to stand for a prolonged period of time, remember to stand in a good posture. Imagine a string is pulling you up from the head, this will gently straighten your spine, then open up your chest and shoulders. 2. Uphill: If you are walking uphill, rather than leaning forward (as might be instinctual), place your arm behind your back and walk tall.

1. Positioning: Just like standing, you need to sit up straight with your shoulders gently pulled back and your bottom right back in the chair. Make sure you have a good chair and if needed, add a lumbar roll. 2. Crossing legs: If you like to cross your legs while sitting, make sure to alternate which leg you are crossing to avoid incorrect spinal curvature. 3. Breaks: No-one can sit perfectly for eight hours – remember to take regular breaks to loosen your muscles and avoid tension.