Tick, tock, tick, tock. Not everyone has the time or patience to withstand the hours of pampering and primping that comes with a traditional salon treatment. Only problem is, they could be missing out on some of the potent benefits that are only available with in-salon treatments. So what if they could get all the benefits without watching the clock? Well, luckily, many brands now offer express treatments for their time-poor customers. We take a look into some of the treatments that will have you in and out the salon door in half an hour.
SKIN
A relaxing anti-aging eye treatment that includes a de-stressing acupressure massage, a hydrating, cooling mask and calming aromatherapy to result in fresh, bright and younger-looking eyes.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: From $45 - $60
emerginC skin renewal peel
An intensive, active peel using Vitamin C to renew skin complexion, even out skin tone and colour, remove dead skin cells, smooth lines and wrinkles and deliver younger, more radiant skin.
Recommended use: Intensive peel or course of six peels once a week.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $69-89
Target uneven skin tone with this effective treatment specifically designed to treat sun damaged skin and dull complexions and improve overall skin clarity. The treatment includes a personalised skin analysis, deep cleanse, exfoliation, vitamin infusion, masque and hydration.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: From $60
The Gatineau Paris Express Facial includes a cleanse, tone, exfoliation, mask and moisturisation to help refresh and revive the skin, leaving it looking younger.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $40
GUINOT AUSTRALIA Hydraclean Deep Cleansing Treatment
A deep-cleansing facial treatment that uses a Thermoclean Electrode heated up to 42 degrees to stimulate skincare deep into the skin, followed by a beauty massage which favours drainage and restarts skin micro-circulation. The treatment delivers clear and radiant skin.
Available: August
Skin type: All skin types
Recommended use: Once a month for all skin types and twice a month for oily skin.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: N/A
O Cosmedics Catalyst Retinol Peel
A vitamin A peel that works to counteract skin ageing, improve the appearance of UV damage, normalise keratinisation to improve the skin’s cellular renewal process, refine and resurface the skin, even out skin tone and provide potent anti-inflammatory activity.
Skin type: All skin types
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $129-$149 or $199 with pre-peel potent retinol serum
Incorporating a deep cleanse, lactic acid peel and exfoliation finished with an application of serums and moisturisers, the Pelactiv Renewal Facial Treatment leaves skin glowing, fresh and hydrated.
Skin type: All skin types and conditions
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $60
This body exfoliation removes impurities and toxins by gently polishing the skin to leave the body looking visibly brightened and feeling refreshed, hydrated and renewed.
Recommended use: Those looking for a quick pick-me-up.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: From $80
This harmless non-surgical light therapy machine helps counteract the effects of ageing while enhancing and prolonging the effects of skincare. Giving skin a deeper massage, the Omnilux Revive stimulates the skin’s natural moisture renewal process resulting in rejuvenated, hydrated, plump skin.
Recommended use: Eight treatments.
Time: 20 mins
RRP: Approx $90-$110 per treatment
HAIR
Clinically proven to moisturise dry hair and improve condition by up to 86 per cent, this professional strength hair treatment uses buriti and pomegranate oils to deeply penetrate and moisturise dry, brittle hair to deliver silky, shiny locks.
Hair type: Dry
Time: 5 mins
RRP: From $35
This in-salon treatment uses revolutionary keratin technology to penetrate the hair shaft to repair, restore and protect hair that has been severely damaged from chemical and environmental stresses. The process works on all hair strands from the inside out, while outwardly leaving hair looking softer, smoother, shinier and with more volume.
Time: 20 mins
RRP: Between $35 and $45 per treatment depending on hair length and density.
La Biosthetique Action 2 Phases
This revolutionary two-step conditioning treatment uses a fusion of natural active ingredients, essential minerals and strengthening substances to repair brittle, dry and damaged hair from the inside out. Action 2 Phases uses two products to regenerate the inner fibre structure and repair the outer protective layer for silky soft hair with brilliant shine.
Hair type: Extremely damaged and stressed hair
Time: 25 mins
RRP: From $50
MAKE-UP
Get one-on-one make-up advice from the expert Jane Iredale team with their personal make-up session. The $30 cost of the make-up session can be then put towards Jane Iredale purchases.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $30 redeemable on product
Mirabella Beauty In Salon Colour Matching
The Mirabella Beauty colour matching service allows clients to perfectly match the correct foundation to their skin type. Once matched, the Mirabella team demonstrate how to apply the make-up correctly on one side of the face, then guiding the customer to apply the other side themself.
Time: 15 mins
RRP: Free
Savoir Faire Cosmetics do makeovers for every occasion including weddings, balls, special events and fashion. The SFC team can go out on location for weddings or fashion shoots or customers can head in-store.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $70 redeemable on product
NAILS
High gloss shine for 14 days, CND Shellac is a professional nail service that sees hybrid nail colour applied like a polish with a base coat, colour and topcoat. The Shellac is then cured under a UV light with no drying time. Removal involves wraps that limit exposure to acetone.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: Varies depending on particular salon
GelColor gives two weeks of chip-free nails through the use of new technology that delivers faster-curing and longer lasting results. OPI’s GelColor comes in 30 shades and is applied like a normal lacquer before being cured under light emitting diodes (LED) for 30 seconds each layer.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $40-$65
WELL-BEING
Advanced vacuum technology is used to target fat and cellulite around the hips, buttocks and thighs. Clinical studies show the HYPOXI machine delivers three times greater circumference loss around the stomach, hips and thighs than conventional exercise. It is non-invasive and pain free.
Recommended use: 12 sessions, ideally three times a week over four consecutive weeks.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $690 for 12 sessions
A therapist will grid the pre-shaven underarm area with a pencil to mark out where the treatment will take place in order to guide the laser. Medical grade lasers are then treated to the entire area, with the hair follicle absorbing the laser energy at the root to destroy the follicle to help impede hair re-growth.
Time: 10 mins
RRP: $70 for a casual visit or $42 on a VIP package.
PHYTOMER Leg Revival Treatment
This treatment sees a refreshing capillary strengthening herbal gel applied to legs to improve circulation, while menthol relieves fatigue and aches. Helps with varicose veins, edema and tired legs.
Time: 30 min
RRP: $55
NEW ZEALAND
Bernard Cassiere Paris Eye Contour Treatment*
Hibiscus smoothing serum and Conflower gel patches helps soothe and relieve puffiness in this fast and effective eye contour treatment. Tired eyes are decongested and dark circles around the eye contour are diminished visibly.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $NZ50
Guinot Hydradermie Lift Express
The Hydradermie Lift treatment stimulates facial muscles to give a lifting effect to facial features and provide new tone. The treatment includes cleansing and exfoliation on top of the muscle stimulation, leaving skin glowing, more radiant and youthful.
Recommended use: Two per week
Time: 30 mins
RRP: From $NZ60-80
Leighton Denny Expert Nails Fluff & Buff
The Leighton Denny 60 Second Hand Treatment is given to customers before having their nails fluffed and buffed by the Leighton Denny team - leaving immaculate and groomed nails.
Time: 5 mins
RRP: Approx $NZ20
Oasis Beauty Fix-Me-Quick Facial*
Focusing on the massage and brushing techniques, aromas and warmed products and wraps, the Fix-Me-Quick Facial incorporates three techniques including Japanese reflexology points, lymphatic drainage techniques and facial wrapping with essence concentrates. Skin sees immediate results.
Recommended use: Four weekly treatments for best results.
Time: 30 mins
RRP: $NZ45 for one treatment. $NZ180 for four treatments over a four week period with fifth treatment free if paid for in advance.
*Coming to bd soon.