HELPING HANDS
Skin in need of a reset? Diarise face time of a different kind at one of these top skin sanctuaries.
1. Melanie Grant, Armadale, Melbourne
Celebrities and regular folk alike flock to Melanie Grant’s Sydney, LA and Melbourne clinics for her individualised treatments and ability to treat skin concerns via a host of results-driven products and protocols. The Melbourne outfit has all the hallmarks of a Melanie Grant salon: luxe interiors, state-of-theart equipment, and a team committed to providing top-tier treatments.
SIGNATURE TREATMENT: CUSTOM SKIN HEALTH FACIAL
Most clients leave it up to Grant and her team to decide what their skin needs. If it’s your first visit to the salon, you’re struggling with a specific concern, or your skin’s in need of a boost, a Custom Skin Health Facial provides your face with a welcomed reset.
2. Fenn, Paddington, Sydney
There’s a reason Fenn has built a loyal community following since opening its doors last year. Founders Clare McColl and Nicole Manning built the business on the ethos that the best facials and results marry modern and traditional skincare techniques. The resulting treatments transcend your basic facial with the duo incorporating a combo of cleansing protocols, LED light modalities, and centuries-old practices including lymphatic drainage powerhouse gua sha.
SIGNATURE TREATMENT: THE FENN CLASSIC
Considered the gold standard, this 90-minute treatment starts with a double cleanse and exfoliate to slough away dead skin cells, followed by a targeted hydration boost. While basking under the Omnilux LED light, there’s even a hotstone body massage, with a final circulation-boosting face massage to top it off.
3. Kailo Medispa, The Calile Hotel, Brisbane
Situated within Brisbane hotspot The Calile Hotel and boasting cult-brands such as Biologique Recherche and DMK, Kailo Medispa’s skin treatments cater to both the time-poor traveller craving an express pick-me-up and the skincare aficionado in search of the latest, hi-tech treatment. The spa’s earthy terracotta, warm wood and peach interiors echo that of the surrounding hotel, and if you’re staying the night, the staff at the front desk will even help you nab a lastminute appointment.
SIGNATURE TREATMENT: DISCOVERY HYDRATING PEEL FACIAL
Aside from leaving skin as hydrated as a seal, thanks to a host of moistureboosting delivery methods (think massage, mask and serum infusion), your therapist can also tailor add-ons, such as extractions, a peel or Healite to cater to your skin’s needs on the day.