HONG KONG We’re here to answer your must-know questions when it comes to semi-permanent make up. Does semi-permanent eyeliner actually hurt? How does it look one month on? Find out in our first-hand review with Visage Beauty Hong Kong. Visage Beauty By Okuyama was established with its first store in Hong Kong in 2019, followed by a second and third store in London and Vancouver. The beauty salon provides various treatments including the most popular Barbie perm, semi-permanen

HONG KONG Luxury spa experiences can be transformative, but few leave a lasting impression quite like PEDI:MANI:CURE Studio by Bastien Gonzalez at The Oriental Spa. While the flagship spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental undergoes renovations, the Bastien Studio has temporarily relocated to the fourth floor of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong  — a refined space that now also offers Pilates and yoga classes, transforming the venue into a serene sanctuary for total wellness. The st

HONG KONG There are beauty treatments, and then there are moments of full-on luxury , where every detail is carefully curated to make you feel pampered, polished, and utterly relaxed. My recent mani-pedi at The Mandarin Salon, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong , falls squarely into the latter category. I opted for the Shellac Manicure (HKD680) and Shellac Pedicure (HKD920) , choosing a classic red for my hands and a soft, light pink for my toes — timeless colours that feel equally

HONG KONG I’ve tried countless facials, from the classic European treatments to cutting-edge technology-driven therapies. But few experiences leave a lasting impression the way The Mandarin Salon’s new Hydrafacial x JLO Beauty Booster  does. It isn’t just a facial — it’s a ritual, a carefully choreographed journey designed to leave your skin luminous, dewy, and utterly renewed. And yes, it lives up to the hype. The treatment begins with the familiar yet endlessly effective Hy

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