Getting ready for the holiday celebrations? Look and feel gorgeous this Christmas in 60 minutes or less, with these pampering treats at Wheelock Place.
Getting ready for the holiday celebrations? Look and feel gorgeous this Christmas in 60 minutes or less, with these pampering treats at Wheelock Place.
(30 Min) Yuan Tcm Wellness, Level 3 Acupuncture Slimming, $22 (UP $80)
Certified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners target specific acupressure points that are believed to stimulate metabolism and suppress your appetite. The clinic is a sleek, ladies-only space offering a range of TCM treatments for face and body. Tel: 6235-2855
(45 Min) Jiwon Hair Salon, Level 3 Hair Treatments, from $150
A professional hair treatment can do wonders for your tresses, whether they’re dry, brittle or frizzy. Jiwon, Singapore’s first Korean salon, uses plant-based ingredients that penetrate your hair to work “from within”. Every treatment ends with a blow-dry. Tel: 6836-8419
(30 Min) Qimantra Remedial Spa, Level 3 Quickie Facial, $50
Look instantly recharged aft er this facial treat, which involves cleansing, a light massage and application of a mask. The acupressure massage makes this an ultra-relaxing experience. Tel: 6737-3463
(45 Min) Strip Buddy, Level 5 Brazilian Wax, $62
Hair removal never smelt more delicious. Offered in Chocolate Berry or Strawberry Wax options, STRIP’s proprietary Brazilian waxes do away with strip cloths and, instead, shrink-wrap hair in a creamy formulation that removes even the most stubborn hairs gently and with ease, leaving you fuzz-free and smelling heavenly! After the treatment, smooth on Ice Cream ($51.36) or Malin+Goetz Ingrown Hair Cream ($56), specially formulated to calm, soothe and hydrate post-Brazilian skin. Tel: 6734-0040
(45 Min) Jet Concepts, Level 3 Jet Cell Lift, $98 (UP $180)
Recharge your skin with this treatment, which comprises lymphatic drainage as well as polarised currents and red-light therapy. It supposedly boosts collagen production and aids cell function, strengthening skin. Complement the in-salon treatment with the Liquid Laser Serum and Cream ($238 each), both of which are packed with peptides, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. Give your skin a treat with the Rejuvenating Peptide Mask at home, between treatments. Tel: 6733-7055
(60 Min) Jurlique Day Spa, Level 4
Rose Moisture Plus Facial, $120 (UP $175)
This facial offers two benefits at once – rosehip and avocado oils hydrate while green tea provides antioxidants to the skin. The session starts with a scalp massage, followed by a warm compress of Jurlique Chamomile-Rose Hydrating Essence placed over your face – this is said to promote lymphatic drainage. Exfoliation, oil massage and a mask come after that, and you’ll even get a pampering hand massage while your mask is working its magic. Jurlique’s complete range of biodynamic skincare is also available for sale at this spa. Tel: 6735-7177
(60 Min) Phs Hairscience Lab, Level 4 Purifying Treatment, $188
Environmental aggressors, styling and chemical treatments contribute to a build-up of oil, dirt, dead skin cells and toxins on the hair and scalp. This can irritate the scalp and hinder healthy hair growth. The botanical-based Purifying Treatment soothes and cleanses the scalp and hair with a combination of oxygen therapy to boost microcirculation, a detox wash and a pH-balancing scalp mask. It will leave your hair silky and your scalp feeling refreshed. Tel: 6220-6948
(60 Min) Clarins Skin Spa, Level 5 Extra Firming Smoother Facial Treatment, $210
Quote “Her World” when you make an appointment by Dec 31 to enjoy $50 off any facial treatment. A combination of 100 per cent manual massage techniques and ClarinsPRO professional formulas is the secret of this luxurious facial. Massaging the lower half of the face lift s and tones. Light, rolling motions when applying Extra- Firming Cream enhance absorption and lifting effects. Skin looks plumper, with fewer visible wrinkles. Tel: 6838-5060
(60 Min) Skinlab The Medical Spa, Level 4 Salicylic Acid Peel Facial Treatment, $188
Treat breakouts and fine lines all at once with Skinlab’s Salicylic Acid Peel Facial Treatment. Anti-inflammatory salicylic acid unclogs pores and reduces oiliness to prevent breakouts even as its powerful exfoliating properties work to reduce the appearance of fine lines. The spa says the treatment won’t irritate your skin even if it is done weekly. Tel: 6235-3246
(60 Min) Vedure Face, Body & Nail Medispa, Level 4
Sakura Manicure and Pedicure, $150
Beyond just a mani and pedi, this award-winning treatment starts with a sake and ginger soak to hydrate the dry bits on your hands and feet. Then a brown sugar scrub offers gentle but thorough exfoliation. After that, rice oil is used to soft en and pamper the skin. To complete, just choose your favourite polish shade or nail art to prettify your nails. Tel: 6732-6448
