Massage

A thrift-seeker's guide to massages and manicures

29 Apr 2013

The stress of Hong Kong means you need some relaxation, but the big hotel spas charge like wounded bulls for a simple massage. So where to get a decent kneading at a decent price?

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Beauty Fix

22 Feb 2013

ZenNa Tai, available at The Oriental Spa at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, is a healing method that considers physical, emotional and spiritual concerns in a holistic way.

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Review: Leonor Greyl Hair Spa

12 Oct 2012

After all the salt, sun and chlorine of summer, now is a good time to indulge in a hair-care treatment. Hair Spa Mon Reve at One Grand Tower in Mong Kok offers the Leonor Greyl treatment,...

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Organic Pharmacy a kind way to rejuvenate skin

24 Aug 2012

The Spa at Four Seasons Hong Kong has launched a series of treatments and products from London's organic skincare brand The Organic Pharmacy. Developed by the husband-and-wife team Margo and...

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When smoke gets in your thighs

24 Jul 2012

It's known by different names throughout the world - chai-yok in Korea, ratus in Indonesia, ganggang in Malaysia, bajos among Mayan healers and Venus smoke in North America.

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Polynesian Spa Ritual

20 Jul 2012

Chuan Spa is the city's go-to destination for luxury pampering based on traditional Chinese medicine, but this summer it has launched a treatment with a South Pacific islands theme.

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Opinion

Tom Holland

Attempts to diversify China's reserves have been a disaster

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Howard Winn

China is like the EU; provinces are its member states

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This week: facial scrubs (over HK$200)

Scrub off dead skin - and the worries of the day - to keep your face fresh and glowing this summer.

Apivita Face Exfoliating Gel Gentle Cleansing With Apricot & Honey (HK$200/...

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Hooked on a feeling

Located on peaceful Koh Yao Noi, a picturesque island in Thailand's Phang Nga Bay, midway between Phuket and Krabi, the Six Senses Yao Noi resort is like a haven within a haven. And a visit to the...

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Essential summer skin care

Here are my top tips

Keep it clean

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Sign of the times

Here is how your typical bride prepares for her wedding day: she starts a comprehensive diet and exercise plan a few months beforehand and, in the run up to the big day, schedules any number of...

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WOW Factor

Summer heat

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Dandy & Dapper

Do all shirts come with cheap plastic stays these days? I remember my dad used to have some beautiful metal (maybe silver) ones. At Hermes, where I get most of my ties, they showed me scarves not...

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