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.

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.

I had a great impression of Terra nova the moment I walked through the door of its villa. I felt as…read morethough a weight lifted from my shoulders and a definite serenity took hold of me. It is called a clinic however is not clinic like in any way to me; it's homely, warming, and a soothing escape from the rushing world outside its doors. I was booked in for a bikini wax and my receptionist kindly welcomed me and asked me to fill out a new visitors form; collecting name, phone number, email address, any allergies I may have or medication I may be taking. My wax got under way, and I had a nice chat with the attendant, was all completed in less than twenty minutes. The wax had minimal pain, and was professional and neat. I was given lovely soothing lotion to apply to the area and felt ready for the beach. They sell beautiful Ecoya Candles which I could smell burning at the reception desk. Be sure to re book your next pampering or hair removal with Terra Nova they are queens of perfection.

For some reason there is always a bit of trepidation about going to a place like this. Perhaps it…read moreis that is typically a very feminine domain... a place a man doesn't belong. But after receiving a gift voucher from my sisters - who rave about the place I thought I better check it out. The therapists are lovely and very informative about the treatments they have available. The atmosphere is very relaxed which allows for a very enjoyable experience. I probably should be writing this in such a public forum, but I've now visited Terra Nova for massage, facials, waxing, IPL, specialist skin treatments and have always been extremely happy with the results. The prices are reasonable and they do a great job of looking after their existing clients.

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

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.

I think they know how to work their customers. I went in asking for a specific service in a facial…read moreand got other things. The asthetician then told me that whoever booked the appointment didn't book enough time, but I should come back and have a special treatment, and it is $100. Then she pushed about $400 worth of product on me, all the while acting like her boss wouldn't approve of her giving me the amazing deals she was offering. Seems they are in the money-making business more than anything. Disappointing.

Great place to relax, unwind, and enjoy luxurious services for a decent prices. The staff are super…read moreprofessional and friendly. We tried the Enzyme spa where they bury you in this nice...enzyme stuff (details on website). Then we showered there, had some tea, chose our oils, and did a 60 min massage. Also added on the 20 min scalp massage which was so great, my fiance fell asleep! All prices are on their website and they respond fairly quickly. Give them a try!

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