Our hotlist of winners – all tested by the Her World team – includes trendy Korean perms that give you enviable waves like Song Hye Kyo’s, still-so-popular balayage hair colour, and hair and scalp treatments that soothe sensitivity and repair damage. Keep this list within easy reach.

Recharge your batteries and restore your senses with these pampering beauty treatments that will have you looking good, and feeling even better

This is your guide to the winning face and body treatments in the 2019 Her World Spa Awards. Keep it somewhere safe – you’ll be referring to it often. What the Her World team loves about this batch of winners from beauty salons, medispas, swanky hotels and specialist boutiques: There’s a wellness indulgence for every week of the year, plus extras for tough times.

With condominium developments being launched all over the island, it seems to be an opportune time to consider purchasing one for investment or upgrading.

Want to travel like a local in Tokyo? Head to these spots in the western region to experience the city like never before.

A look at the iconic buildings of Singapore’s skyline and the families behind them.

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Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

Every month since September 2016, we have been curating ideas and experiences for this column that aim to do three things: encourage you to take the less-travelled path (literally and figuratively); inspire you to do better by yourself and others; and live a little more – even a little smarter. For our last issue of 2017, we’ve added a fourth thing: ideas and experiences that also make darn good gifts.

Despite a dingy facade and racy associations, Orchard Road’s Cuppage Plaza hides a Japanese gastronomic haven.

Their job is to make others beautiful, but what do the experts do for themselves? JOIE GOH asks makeup artists, hairstylists, GPs with an interest in aesthetics medicine, and other industry pros to share their secrets.

Turn heads with these classic, feminine designs from Blum.