All About You

20/10/2026

Menopause and your skin: what's actually going on? 🤍

If your skin suddenly feels like it belongs to someone else, you're not imagining it. As oestrogen drops, a few things shift:

✨ Less collagen, so skin can feel thinner and less bouncy (we lose a chunk of it in the first few years post-menopause)
✨ More dryness, as your skin holds onto less moisture than it used to
✨ A bit more sag, since less elasticity means things soften and shift
✨ Surprise breakouts, because changing hormones can bring adult acne, rude
✨ Slower healing, so your skin takes its sweet time to bounce back
✨ New sensitivity, where things that never bothered you suddenly might

None of this means you're stuck with it though! The right support, like hydration, gentle actives, and treatments that work with your changing skin, makes a real difference. Your skin's just entering a new chapter. Let's help you feel good in it.

Got questions? We're always happy to chat, or you can book in for one of our Skin Health Analysis where we take a deep dive into what's going on with your skin.

Beauty salon for skin treatments, beauty therapy and Laser Hair Removal. Christchurch's award winning beauty therapy clinic for all your non surgical treatment therapy. Book now!

13/10/2026

Of all the lovely things our clients have called us over the years, these come up again and again.

We'll take every single one of them, because while we're pretty proud of the results we get, being known as the kind of place where you feel genuinely looked after - well, that means everything to us.

Thank you to every one of you who trusts us with your skin (and puts up with our chatter). We think you're pretty wonderful too 🤍

Beauty salon for skin treatments, beauty therapy and Laser Hair Removal. Christchurch's award winning beauty therapy clinic for all your non surgical treatment therapy. Book now!

06/10/2026

Here's our not-so-secret recipe for great skin 🧑‍🍳

Take some seriously clever skin treatments (the good stuff, backed by science, the kind that actually works). Add a team who genuinely care about you. Mix well.

Because the fancy tech gets results, but the real magic happens when someone actually takes the time to understand your skin, your goals, and what's going on for you. Machines are great, but machines that come with people who remember your name and ask how your week's been are even better ✨

That's how we do things here. Expert treatments, genuine care, and results that speak for themselves.

Come see what the fuss is about, Christchurch. Your skin (and honestly, your soul) will thank you 🤍

Beauty salon for skin treatments, beauty therapy and Laser Hair Removal. Christchurch's award winning beauty therapy clinic for all your non surgical treatment therapy. Book now!

28/09/2026

New blog is up! This one's all about IPL hair reduction, what it is, how it works, and whether it's worth it.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full thing, or find it here: https://allaboutyou.co.nz/blogs/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ipl-hair-reduction-in-christchurch

25/09/2026

We need two models this Saturday for Brazilian waxing training, and it's free.

Here's exactly how it works. Your wax will be done by one of our junior therapists, with a senior therapist right beside her the whole time. You're in safe hands, and you're helping someone new on our team build real skill and confidence. No smoke and mirrors, just an honest trade: your time for a free wax.

Two spots available: 9am or 10.45am.

To qualify, your last wax needs to have been within the last six weeks (enough regrowth for a clean, comfortable result), and you need to be over 18.

Want a spot? Send us a message with the time that works for you. We'd love to have you in.

24/09/2026

For all the parents juggling school holidays right now, we see you.

These two weeks are full of good things, but they rarely leave much room for looking after yourself. So we've created two simple thirty minute treatments to give you a little time back, both $69 and available until 8 October only.

A Quiet Half Hour is a relaxation massage focused on easing tension from your back, neck and shoulders, finished with a warm nourishing foot mask to get your feet ready for the warmer weather. It's thirty minutes of rest that's entirely yours.

Glow & Go is a fresh, hydrating facial for skin that's come through winter feeling dry and tired. A gentle cleanse, exfoliation and deep hydration, with no downtime, so you can head straight back to your day feeling bright and cared for.

Spaces are limited through the holidays, so if one of these sounds like just what you need, we'd love to see you.

Book here:

https://allaboutyou.ap.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/services

Or give us a call on 03 348 3949. You'll find us on Centaurus Road.

22/09/2026

Why your skin breaks out when life gets hard.

Ever noticed your skin seems to fall apart at the exact moment you can least deal with it? Big week at work, bad night's sleep, something weighing on you, and suddenly your face joins in. It's not a coincidence, and it's not in your head.

When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol. It's doing its job, trying to help you cope. But cortisol also tells your skin to produce more oil, and more oil means more congestion and breakouts. At the same time, stress quietly slows down your skin's ability to repair itself and weakens its barrier, so it holds less moisture and reacts more easily.

In other words, your skin is often the first place your stress shows up. It's not being difficult. It's telling you something.

So the next time your skin acts up, it might be worth asking a gentler question than "what's wrong with my face?" Try "what's going on with me lately?" instead.

Looking after your skin isn't vanity. Sometimes it's just one honest way of checking in with yourself 🤍

Beauty salon for skin treatments, beauty therapy and Laser Hair Removal. Christchurch's award winning beauty therapy clinic for all your non surgical treatment therapy. Book now!

21/09/2026

We don't always do things alone.

Two images: Tracy talking through a treatment plan with Kendal, then Tracy doing the treatment.

Because when a client's skin doesn't fit the textbook, we talk it through first. Collectively, we're always better together.

This is why every plan here is actually considered, not just handed out.

15/09/2026

You know that little skin tag you've been meaning to "do something about" for like, three years now? Or that spot on your chest you always angle away from the camera? Yeah. Let's talk about those 👀

Meet CryoPen. It's a clever little device that removes skin tags, sunspots, warts, freckles and moles (once your doctor's given them the all-clear) using a precise jet of cold. It basically freezes the pesky bit, and over the next week or so it crusts over and drops off, a bit like a scab healing. No scalpels, no stitches, no dramatic recovery.

For most lesions, you honestly won't feel much at all. Thicker ones like warts are completely painless, and flat spots might give a quick little sting that's over almost before it starts. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes. Genuinely a lunch-break job.

And because CryoPen is so precise, it only targets the bit you want gone and leaves the healthy skin around it alone. That's what makes it great for tricky spots like the face or near the eyes, where you really don't want a heavy-handed approach.

One important bit we'll always insist on is, if it's new, changing, or you're just not sure, get it checked by a doctor first. We remove the harmless stuff, but your GP is the one to give the green light.

Consults are free, and there's a wee gallery of before-and-afters on our site if you like proof before you commit (we don't blame you).

Christchurch, this is your sign to finally deal with that thing 📞 03 348 3949

Beauty salon for skin treatments, beauty therapy and Laser Hair Removal. Christchurch's award winning beauty therapy clinic for all your non surgical treatment therapy. Book now!

14/09/2026

This is the one we keep recommending, and no, it's not because it looks pretty on a shelf.

It's an all natural, gentle moisturiser for normal, irritated, dry or compromised skin. Calendula to help calm and even out the look of your skin. Allantoin for immediate comfort and less visible redness. Aloe vera to support your skin's natural moisture barrier. Alpha bisabolol to help improve tone and overall appearance.

No fluff, just skin that feels genuinely cared for, especially on the days it needs a bit more support.

Ask us in clinic if this one's right for your skin.