HONG KONG We visited PRIVATE i SALON's Central Building location last year for a balayage refresh, and it left enough of an impression that there was never really a question of where to go when it came time for another round. This time, though, the starting point was rougher: months of growth had left my roots extremely overgrown, and the length itself had gone dry and brittle — the kind of texture that makes you nervous about adding more colour on top rather than excited abo

HONG KONG I'd heard genuinely amazing things about Zeva Hair Spa for a while before I finally booked in this summer. Zeva has been operating since 2017 and positions itself as Hong Kong's foremost destination for holistic hair and scalp wellness. What sets Zeva apart on paper is trichology: the clinical study of the hair and scalp, as opposed to purely cosmetic hairdressing. Its team is built around IAT-certified trichologists, a credential that specifically trains practition

HONG KONG All images courtesy of Fox and the Barber. The Pitch Why Fox and the Barber? It really should be Fox the Barber. Once upon a time (well, in 2015), British hairdresser Paul Fox decamped to Hong Kong and founded a classic barbershop inspired by a hazy romantic vision of better days gone by. Think an imperial, Anglo-take on Jazz Age machismo. It’s all very Peaky Blinders – staff are pictured online clutching whisky tumblers and garbed in waistcoats. Scowls and slicked-

HONG KONG There’s a certain pleasure in booking a winter hair refresh in Hong Kong. Unlike the summer months — when humidity hits and risks ruining any good blowout — winter in the city is unexpectedly kind. The air is crisp, the temperatures sit comfortably around 20 degrees, and for a brief, magical stretch, frizz loosens its grip. Hair behaves. And so, at the start of the cool season, I made my way to TONI&GUY Hong Kong on Wyndham Street for a much-needed reset. TONI&GUY

HONG KONG Stepping into the Rossano Ferretti HairSpa at Asaya Hong Kong is akin to entering a sanctuary where haircare is elevated to an art form. The celebrated Italian maestro, Rossano Ferretti, whose name has long been synonymous with precision cuts, bespoke layering, and the creation of the now ubiquitous Balayage, has brought his world-renowned methods to Asia in a partnership that promises to redefine luxury hair experiences. Ferretti’s journey began in Parma, Italy ,

HONG KONG Balayage has long been my go-to for effortless, sun-kissed hair, but let’s be honest – it can be a serious time commitment,...

TOP TIPS Balayage, derived from the French word for "to sweep" or "to paint", is a technique beloved for its natural-looking highlights...

INTERVIEW Amid the dazzling world of magazine photoshoots and the allure of runway shows, Marvin Lin observed the toll taken on hair by...

HONG KONG As winter wraps us in its chilly embrace, it's the perfect time to give your hair the extra love and care it deserves. Whether...

HONG KONG In pursuit of a fresh look for the New Year, I opted for a Balayage session at The Mandarin Salon, on the 24th floor of the...