The first time I had ever heard of this place was through a Grab One deal for 12 months of IPL…read more(laser hair removal) for $250. I have always said to myself, whenever I can afford it I will get IPL. Well at this price I could, so without thinking or researching the place I grabbed the deal. I guess this could be seen as being quite silly of me, but after having taken the risk I have no regrets. I really rate Royal Beauty! At Royal Beauty they perform a number of treatments from IPL, waxing, nails, skin therapy, and much more. Having just recently renovated the premise, it looks 100 times better and so much more inviting. I really love what they have done with the place as I feel it will make it more appealing to public who have never heard of them before. I can be the first to say I was incredibly sceptical when I first arrived at their location. I have been going to Royal Beauty for over a year every 4 weeks for IPL treatments. I cannot rate this product enough, I love it. The results give you the confidence to do anything! Especially in summer times when there is a lot of maintenance to be had. Tania and Nancy are the owners and absolutely lovely women, the would be more than willing to help you out with any questions or queries.

Ellipse is a little health and beauty store located on Dominion Road. I've been going there on and…read moreoff since I was 15, and can honestly say it's still the best place to go for a wax or to get your eyebrows threaded. The staff are professional and usually pretty friendly - always a bonus when you're getting your kit off - and they're also really good at what they do. To get your eyebrows threaded only takes minutes and they're always done evenly - again another huge bonus! The staff at Ellipse also listen to what you ask for. They appreciate not everyone loves really thin arched eyebrows, and happily shape them how you want them. Compared to other beauticians, Ellipse have always been very reasonably priced. While some places may charge $60 or more for a bikini wax, Ellipse are far more affordable and usually ask for around $25-$30. Having recently undergone a bit of a face lift, the Ellipse building now looks far more appealing and according to my friend who went there just last week, the service is still brilliant. I definitely recommend Ellipse to any woman in need of a bit of TLC! Tip: Ellipse has become quite popular so ring ahead and book your appointment!

Best waxing ever. Naina was so professional, sweet, and kind. Coming to this place from now on. The…read moreworkers are very well trained.

I walked into this wax bar on a monday morning without an appointment hoping for a quick face touch…read moreup! Lucky for me they could do it right then and there! More to the point, it was the most pleasant, least painful wax I've had. Changing it up from the usual private room wax, you grab a chair, much like a hair salon and hang out in a comfortbale relaxed space whilst women and men alike get tended to (dont worry - if your going for a wax elsewhere on your body, they have private rooms and men - they even have a man cave!?) This place gets huge bonus points for being quick, easy and painless! It is also very male friendly so get amongst people! AND the lady apologised for being padantic - having a pandactic person wax you may be the best thing ever!

Where do I even start? OFF specialises in waxing and brows, and they're serious about getting your…read moreservice right. My beauty therapist was patient, friendly, and informative, first-off. And OFF itself is clean and modern--much more so than many places I've been to both in NZ and back home in the US. They're not your average waxing place, which is apparent from the second you load their website to make a reservation. I've been going to them for several months now and always look forward to it (rather than, you know, dread getting waxed, which was previously the norm). Their website is also really tidy, well designed, and easy to navigate, so making reservations is actually a pleasant experience.

The staff here are so skilled with so much knowledge and understanding. Great results and I love…read morethe skincare products.

Ok ladies, some discretion necessary when it comes to the beauty routine. Unwanted hair on unwanted…read moreareas of the body, skin a little wrinkly around the brow, spider veins and unsightly spots on the complexion need not be tolerated thanks to CACI's treatments. My local is New Lynn and the women there are very nice. They take care of things efficiently and relatively painlessly so that I am more presentable to the general public. I am probably not paying Rodeo Drive prices however the fact remains that you do have to pay a slight premium to be taken care of here. However, there comes a time in life when you have to come first.

Cheers to a wonderful session with a beauty therapist who made me feel completely comfortable while…read moreshe waxed my bits. I am one of those people who was never comfortable with brazilian wax type settings, I mean how is it not awkward that a complete stranger is all over your bits? I thought it would be until a friend told me to try out Caci. The nearest Caci clinic to me was New Lynn so I booked in and went for my brazilian. It was not an awkward experience at all. It was painful yes but I was not uncomfortable, the lady who did it for me was at ease and chatted with me about general things. Plus what I loved the most about Caci was the hygiene, I felt it was worth paying $70 per session if you are going to be in a clean environment.

After getting a rubbish job from this place, I made a complaint. After the wanting to make things…read moreright, rebooked me. Which I thought was honourable. I told them that I lived an hour away. I turn up to my appointment scheduled at 10am, only to be still sitting there 1 hour and 15 minutes. When I enquired about my appointment being set for 10am, I had a response saying she would be another 15 minutes. by then I was over it. That's not how people are treated when you are trying to make things right. Wasted over 3 hours of my time, and 2 hours of petrol turning up to an appointment where I was not made a priority. Do not use this business, they are unprofessional and amateurs at what they do. Don't believe the website, it's all smoke and mirrors.

The most beautiful woman working on my face, no discomfort, very understanding and LISTENS to…read moreexactly what you're wanting/needing out of your session! I always feel very warm and comfortable in Ronitas presence, she takes care of you from start to finish, every time. My favorite experience with her hands down.

I was in town from Los Angeles and needed a quick fill. I was a little nervous going someplace new…read moreand in a new country - I had an excellent experience here! Small but comfy environment, great friendly staff. They are really good so they get booked up in advance. Key tip, you can make reservations online and see what spots are available: upsalons.com. Perfection!!

Fabulous service, Izumi really took the time to figure out what look I was after and I came out…read morewith some flawless lashes! Highly recommended to all, especially if you're after bespoke lashes that really enhance your eyes, in a serene, comfy environment (and who wouldn't want that?!). Will definitely be going back!

I had 6 treatments of full leg laser treatment done a few years ago via groupon. Definitely saw…read morereduction in hair growth but also got a lot of ingrown hairs which left my legs scarred and took a good year for scars to disappear. Have had more laser treatment done at other places and Leannes equipment is definitely not as effective as the other places. I have needed a lot less visits to get the same results I got with Leanne. Illuminate me was good but there are better laser treatments out there e.g. Off and On.

I initially came to Illuminate Me for some laser hair removal treatments. 80%-90% of my hair was…read moreGONE after just 2 treatments. Her equipment is high quality/advanced and because of the operator the results are simply incredible!! While getting the laser treatments she recommended a course of facials and some products for my skin. I had almost given up on my skin because I have tried "everything" and "every" product. I was weary, but thought I'd give it one more shot. Just 3 short weeks later my skin was nearly acne free and I have a smooth creamy complexion; which I never thought was possible!!! I can't stress enough that it was not only the products, but it was Leanne who got my skin in tip top shape! Just today I had a Dermapen treatment and I can't wait to see the results of her handy work! Thank you Leanne! You are simply amazing and I will definitely be a loyal customer of yours!

Not really a fan of purchasing anything from a store that has clearance in the title I decided to…read morego in one day to see what it was actually like. The store is set out in five main section, foundation, eyeshadows, nail polish, lip colour and mascaras just to make things easy. The brands you will find are Revlon, Loreal, Elizabeth Arden, Maybelline, Covergirl, Almay and Rimmel and a few other random ones. The range is not overly large, hence the 2 score which is a shame. What they do have which is good are the eyeshadows. Many of the Loreal products must be US imports as New Zealand does not get the HIP pigment ranges that you will find here. These are really good, they apply well and stay put without creasing and you can pick them up for around $10. The other product worth coming in for is the Rimmel eyeshadows. They are this seasons colours that you will find in Farmers but at half the price. There is a big range of mascaras though these are not brands I buy but do so for the eyeshadow because I go through them quick and these ones are well priced and do the job well.

I was a tad bit skeptical about the makeup, I mean it was so cheap that I figured it most be those…read morefake parallel import products. I am all for a bargain but when it comes to makeup and things that you apply to the skin, it can be a bit dangerous. I decided to walk in to check out what it was all about, last time at a makeup clearance I scored a lipstick by Revlon that is still one of my favourites. After I walked it, the place had a whole lot of things going on, from the ugliest tights I have ever seen in my life to bangles bracelets and makeup. The makeup was good and so was the nailpolish. I still wasn't impressed by the makeup so I stuck to buying the Sally Hansen nail products.