Quit sniggering at the name, this is serious. Tui Na is a form of Chinese massage that gets to work on your muscles for major tension relief. Literally translated as ‘pinch and pull’, the treatment addresses specific areas of concern, a little like acupuncture. The technique ‘harmonises yin and yang in the body’ through theraupetic massage and has been used in China for more … [Read more...] about 5 things you didn’t know about Tui Na massage (including what it actually is)
Beauty
Can you swim with eyelash extensions? We answer your lash questions
For those of us less-endowed in the lash department (hi, me), extensions are the perfect addition for length and volume. Since we’re the ones in the know (beauty, treatments, memorised food menus), we’re here to answer all your extension queries. After all, it’s nice to know what to expect before heading for an appointment. From taking your lashes on holiday, to finally … [Read more...] about Can you swim with eyelash extensions? We answer your lash questions
Semi-permanent makeup, or how to cheat the ‘no makeup’ look
Imagine a world where your makeup is eternally ‘topped up’. No liner application with front cam, or brow carving in your teaspoon reflection; it’s here, folks, and it’s called semi-permanent makeup. The tattooing technique has come a long way since the days of racoon eyes and thick-lined lips. Treatments are subtle, add definition, and don’t cost the earth. Brows, liner and … [Read more...] about Semi-permanent makeup, or how to cheat the ‘no makeup’ look
How to get longer eyelashes: Russian vs. ‘one-by-one’ extensions
Lengthy, voluminous lashes, that’d be nice. Good news, there’s a treatment for just that, without the heavy makeup application. Eyelash extensions are the fuss-free addition to your natural lashes, that last up to eight weeks with a little TLC. With ‘classic’ and ‘Russian’ extensions both popular, which type should you choose? We’ve done some comparing, because we’re kind like … [Read more...] about How to get longer eyelashes: Russian vs. ‘one-by-one’ extensions
Will cryotherapy bring back the skin of your MSN days?
Turns out, time passes. Cryotherapy is touted as a miracle cure that keeps skin looking younger, by reducing inflammation, boosting collagen production and encouraging skin regeneration. If you’re not yet on board with embracing those fine lines (laughter lines we say), here’s what’s involved. What is cryotherapy and how does it help your skin? Cryotherapy … [Read more...] about Will cryotherapy bring back the skin of your MSN days?