A-Z Of Beauty: 26 Must-Know Tips, Trends, And Treatments
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Welcome to the A–Z of Beauty – where every letter unlocks a new secret to looking and feeling your best.
From tried-and-true favourites to the latest must-haves, we’ve curated the products, treatments, trends, and insider tips that deserve a spot on your beauty radar. Whether you’re a skincare savant, a makeup maven, or just love discovering new ways to glow, consider this your ABC’s of all things beauty.
A: Ascension
Ascension Cosmetic Medicine is where expertise meets sophistication. Led by world-renowned cosmetic physician Dr Scott Allison, he and his team of doctors, nurses, dermatologists, and dermal clinicians bring unparalleled expertise in non-invasive cosmetic innovation, ensuring every treatment is grounded in science and elevated by artistry. From bespoke facial rejuvenation to laser treatments and injectables, each service is tailored to enhance natural beauty rather than mask it. With an emphasis on safety, longevity, and subtle refinement, the results speak for themselves, leaving you feeling refreshed and confident.
B: Brows
Brows have the ability to elevate any look, whether you’re all glammed up for a night out or fresh-faced. That’s why having them professionally mapped and shaped to suit your unique features has become a staple in people’s beauty routine. With two salon locations across Brisbane, Elysian Cartel is the go-to for brow perfection, with master stylist Mariana at the helm – a beauty expert trained by none other than the Kardashians’ own brow stylist. From fluffy to sleek, Elysian Cartel has your brow goals covered with three signature treatments: sculpting, lamination, and cosmetic tattooing.
C: Cosmelan®
Cosmelan® is the leading depigmenting treatment worldwide, and, while you may not have heard of it, according to Sherril from The Brow & Skin Studio, “If you have tried everything to treat pigmentation and been unsuccessful, Cosmelan® is the way to go and can change your life.” Unlike many treatments that only target the surface of the skin, Cosmelan® goes deeper, addressing the root cause of pigmentation. After a full consultation and skin analysis using OBSERV technology (which reveals what’s happening beneath the skin’s surface), this one-off in-salon treatment is applied for a specific time, depending on severity. Peeling typically begins within 48 hours, and visible improvements can be seen within a few days, though results continue to improve daily. With a passion for skin, a commitment to results, and a client-first approach, this studio is a trusted destination for advanced skin treatments, including the innovative Cosmelan®. To redeem their special birthday offer, call The Brow & Skin Studio.
D: Detox
Detox is the buzzword on everyone’s lips these days, but what does it really mean? According to Juliana at Lymph4You, it’s all about the lymphatic system. “If your lymph isn’t flowing, toxins build up and that’s when inflammation increases, digestion slows down, your metabolism gets sluggish, skin loses its glow, and your sleep can be affected,” she says. Lymph4You is all about detox done right. Specialising in Brazilian lymphatic drainage, their targeted, effective approach makes you feel lighter and more in control of your body. Founded in 2019 when Juliana recognised a gap in the market, she made it her mission to bring education and the Brazilian method she was trained in to the Gold Coast. With their tailored treatments and expert approach, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more balanced, helping your body work at its best.
E: Exosome Skin Therapy
Exosome therapy, hailed as one of the most exciting breakthroughs in regenerative skin health, is a cutting-edge treatment harnessing the power of stem cell-derived exosomes – microscopic messengers loaded with growth factors, proteins, lipids, and peptides. Their job? To deliver potent skin-repairing signals that stimulate collagen and elastin, calm inflammation, improve hydration, and restore skin from the inside out. One Brisbane clinic leading the charge in this space is Derm Haus, a warm and welcoming aesthetic destination created by sisters Meg and Bek, alongside their cousin Lori. Their approach to exosome therapy includes full-face, neck and décolletage, LED Light Therapy, and a strong emphasis on client education and support. This isn’t just skincare – it’s skin regeneration, reimagined.
F: Frizzy Hair
Frizzy hair is something everyone can agree is far from ideal. There’s nothing worse than dedicating time and energy to perfecting your look, only to step out on a humid day and watch all your hard work unravel before your eyes. Luckily, hair heroes Dimitrios Fronis and Vikki Comino set out to create Antiwrinkle Hair – a revolutionary leave-in treatment suitable for all hair types that repels humidity, leaving your hair healthier and smoother without weighing it down. While traditional hair smoothing treatments like keratin and chemical relaxers have their place, they’re often time-consuming, costly, and can alter your hair’s natural texture more than you’d like, sometimes even causing damage over time. Antiwrinkle Hair offers a new kind of solution – not a replacement for salon services, but a powerful at-home treatment that outperforms your usual leave-ins.
G: Gua Sha
Gua sha, the pocket-sized, skin-sculpting tool the internet just can’t get enough of, is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, said to relieve muscle tension, promote blood flow, and support lymphatic drainage. Often crafted from gemstones, the gua sha is known for its hidden healing properties. Treat your skin to the soothing sensations of a gua sha massage with rosewood facial oil as part of a HERO14 Peptide Facial at KAILO Wellness Medispa. Designed to open the lymph nodes and enhance the skin’s natural radiance, this facial massage is the beauty industry’s best-kept skin secret.
H: Hair
Hair, when properly cared for, has the potential to be your best feature. And holding the secret to enviable, luscious locks is the team at Cameo Rose. In a world of heat styling, colouring, and environmental stressors, hair health often takes a back seat. But according to Cara, the owner of Cameo Rose, maintaining healthy strands doesn’t need to be complicated – it just needs the right care, consistency, and invaluable salon expertise. With the right guidance, your hair can bounce back from almost anything. Each appointment at Cameo Rose begins with a personalised consultation, where the stylists consider your face shape, skin tone, and lifestyle to tailor a look that not only suits you but supports your hair goals long-term. It’s hair care that fits into your real life, meaning you’ll walk away with a killer look and a home care programme so you can maintain the style and colour at home.
I: Ice Baths
Ice baths may sound like a far cry from a relaxing or restorative experience, but this chilly recovery craze is the hot new beauty treatment on the block (no pun intended). Famed for its wondrous effects on muscle recovery and minimising painful post–leg day soreness, the humble ice bath already has its fair share of adoring fans. Now, more beauty fanatics are getting chilly and testing the waters with temperature-based treatments like cryotherapy and ice baths for their not-so-secret beauty and wellness benefits. For skin? Cold water therapy has the potential to tighten pores, reduce puffiness and inflammation, and promote an even skin tone. Because we know that beauty is just as much about that inner glow, get cool, calm, and collected with an ice-bath-slash-bathhouse session at Vikasati.
J: Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil: the wonder-ingredient that’s a healer, a hydrator, and an all-around hustler. This all-natural oil, derived from seeds, comes with a host of top-to-toe beauty benefits for skin, hair, nails, and body. Jojoba oil certainly packs a punch – she’s hypoallergenic, antioxidant, and she moisturises to the max. So, how should you use it? Feel free to leave it on the skin and apply as a cleanser, moisturiser, or spot treatment to help calm acne and prevent pesky breakouts (score!). This holy grail of botanical oils is not only a necessary addition to your skincare routine but is also a fabulous haircare ingredient to nourish your luscious locks: just add a few drops of The Jojoba Company’s Australian Jojoba to your conditioner to soften dry ends or use as a leave-in treatment for that extra oomph to de-frizz and add some seriously major shine.
K: Keratin Hair Treatments
Keratin hair treatments, also known as the ‘smooth criminal’ of the hair world, are fighting frizz and guilty of making hair so silky-smooth it should be illegal. A professional keratin treatment uses the protein called keratin to chemically straighten and soften hair cuticles, leaving it looking straighter for up to six months. Our body naturally produces this miracle protein, vital for the strength of our hair, but after years of heat-styling and colouring, our stores can become depleted. This is where a professional treatment comes in: a semi-permanent solution that fortifies and replenishes the hair follicles, leading to the appearance of thicker hair and reduced split ends. With a keratin treatment doing the strength work, you’ll think your hair is growing at lightning speed – all because it won’t be constantly breaking off.
L: Lift Gel
Lift gel… the name says it all. Designed to elevate your beauty routine (and your brows), the high-performance Brow Lift Gel by By Bella, a beauty brand born from nearly a decade of salon expertise, is a lifesaver. Created by professionals for salon results at home, this clever cream-to-clear formula gives you that freshly laminated look without the fuss. Designed to glide on with ease and hold brows in place all day long (yes, even through workouts, sunshine, and salty swims), it’s non-sticky, vegan, and flake-free, making it the ultimate brow staple for minimalists and makeup lovers alike. To use, simply coat the brow hairs using a forward and back motion with the applicator, then style the hairs into place with the brush and comb attachment. Bonus tip: This gel isn’t just for brows. Use it to tame pesky flyaways, too!
M: Medical Skin Treatments
Medical skin treatments, in a world of advanced skincare, offer a powerful way to address concerns like fine lines, loss of volume, and dehydration. These treatments, when performed by experienced professionals, can deliver subtle yet transformative results, helping you look refreshed, rested, and naturally radiant. At Aesthetics On Point, these results are the norm, not the exception. Founded in 2017 by cosmetic nurse Su-en, the boutique clinic was created to offer something different: a calm, welcoming space where every patient is seen, heard, and treated with care. One of the most unique elements of the clinic is its continuity of care. Unlike larger practices, here you’ll always be treated by Su-en herself, allowing for a truly personalised journey, where trust and understanding are built over time.
N: Nail Art
Nail art is the cherry on top of a fresh manicure. A creative outlet that spices up your run-of-the-mill polish, buff, and shine, nail art is personalised, ensuring your look screams you from fingertip to toe. Welcome to the latest nail craze that lets your personal style and self-expression run wild and free. The beauty of nail art lies in the freedom to choose whatever takes your fancy. Spots or stripes, flowers or butterflies – not even a nail decal can escape the oh-so-elusive beauty trend cycle. Let this be the last time you desperately scroll through Pinterest before a nail appointment – allow us to introduce Sol Beauty Newstead’s nail art flavours of the month.
O: Oxygen Facials
Oxygen facials are like a breath of fresh air for the skin; a cosmetic obsession that creates a whirlwind of skin benefits. By oxygenating the skin cells, this celebrity-tried-and-tested facial improves blood circulation and increases collagen production, naturally kickstarting the skin’s detoxification process and lymphatic system. Give your skin a fresh lease on life with this facial that helps calm acne, reduce inflammation, and produce all-around younger, more vibrant-looking skin. You too can get your glow on and add this non-invasive treatment to your existing skin-pampering routine with an O Pro Oxygen Therapy at Glo Haus. Enriched with skin essentials like pre- and probiotics, this treatment strengthens immunity, combining an oxygenating enzyme peel with LED therapy to reawaken your skin’s inner radiance.
P: Peel
Peel your skin worries away and reveal brighter, more youthful skin with a formulated skin peel. This skin-surfacing procedure removes the top layers of skin to improve its texture and tone, targeting fine lines and wrinkles. Exfoliate and rejuvenate your way, choosing anything from a light chemical peel to a deeper Jessner peel. This treatment is sure to get under your skin – but in the best way – improving skin cell renewal and revealing your inner glow. Because your skin deserves a fresh start, work with the experts at The Sharp Clinic to find the right peel for you. Using combinations of active ingredients like lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol, Dr David Sharp and his dedicated team create peel magic, modified to suit your skin’s needs (and wants). It’s your best skin yet – signed, ‘peeled’, delivered.
Q: Quiet Skin
Quiet skin is about letting your inner glow shine bright, with a minimalist makeup look that lets your skin do the talking. Let’s face it: the skin is the make-or-break of any beauty look, and no, it doesn’t just start with the right shade of foundation. For picture-perfect, radiant skin, it’s all about the prep work – it’s how you look after your skin pre-makeup that speaks volumes. For that oh-so-chic, effortlessly refined look, makeup that doubles as skincare will be your best friend. Choosing a new foundation? The pros over at Bobbie Charles Skin & Cosmetic Clinic suggest mineral makeup that will protect your precious skin barrier.
R: Rejuran®
Rejuran® – aka the salmon sperm facial – is officially the world’s latest skincare obsession. Hailing from South Korea – the global capital of innovative skincare – this treatment is rooted in PDRN-based therapy, which has long been used for anti-ageing and wound healing. PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a naturally derived compound extracted from salmon DNA. Dubbed the ultimate skin rejuvenator, Rejuran® works by deeply hydrating the skin, promoting cell renewal, and enhancing texture and elasticity. It’s typically delivered via microneedling or injections, with results that can last up to six months. Curious to try the internet’s most buzzed-about facial for yourself? Chat to the team at Cosmetic Injectables Australia, who are with you through every step of your skin journey – salmon sperm and all.
S: Skin Renewal
Skin renewal is a phrase often tossed around in the beauty world, but at Sukha Skin And Wellness, it’s a philosophy rooted in intention, not instant gratification. For Isobella and her team, true renewal is about restoring the skin’s innate strength, resilience, crafted without allegiance to brands or trends, but instead grounded in what each individual truly needs. The journey begins with understanding. Through advanced Observ diagnostic imaging and in-depth lifestyle assessments, the root and radiance – gently, holistically, and with purpose. At Sukha, there are no quick fixes. Just real, lasting transformations that are grounded in science.
T: Thermage®
Thermage® – described as Pilates for the skin – is an innovative skin-tightening treatment that is designed to lift, firm, and contour. How, you ask? By using radiofrequency technology to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin, the treatment stimulates collagen production and thickens the dermis – no needles, minimal downtime, and results that continue to improve over time and can be repeated annually. Suitable for most areas of the body where skin is loose or sagging, it’s particularly effective on the neck and face. Now offered by Artisan Aesthetic Clinics, Thermage FLXTM is part of their personalised, high-performance treatment menu, designed to help you feel confident in your own skin.
U: UV Protection
UV protection is the ultimate dark horse for achieving optimal beauty – and also the key ingredient to longevity. As Aussies, we don’t need to be taught the risks of prolonged UV sun exposure, and we definitely don’t need to be reminded to ‘slip, slop, slap’, but we often forget that sun protection is our most powerful beauty tool. The good news is you can be a bronzed babe who also adds lightweight sunscreen to her morning routine. Enter Fortitude Valley’s finest automated tanning service, Tan Lounge. This 24-hour, seven days a week service will have your skin glowing like the gods with a naturally flawless tan, all within four minutes. Getting a truly healthy tan just got easier, and your protected skin will thank you in the long run.
V: Veins
Veins. Everyone’s got them. But sometimes, they need a little extra care, whether it’s unsightly spider veins or throbbing varicose veins. Health and beauty often come with a touch of discomfort, and while no one enjoys pain, a little soreness is sometimes part of the journey to get the results you want. The good news? The reward of better venous health is well worth any temporary unease felt during the procedure. At The Leg Vein Doctor, the team understands that the thought of injections can be a little daunting. That’s why they’ve created a calm, supportive environment designed to put you at ease. You’re welcome to bring a friend for moral support or pop on your favourite playlist to help you relax while the team does what they do best – solely treating leg veins.
W: Warm Scalp Massages
Warm scalp massages welcome you into a world of serenity. There’s nothing quite as soothing as the blissful release of tension during a scalp massage: the gentle pressure calms the senses while nourishing the hair from root to tip with expert precision. What could be better than complete immersion in relaxation – a gentle flow of warm water cascading over your forehead, all while boosting your hair and scalp health? Sink into the ultimate rejuvenation with a Japanese head massage at Tokyo Headspa, a sanctuary where beauty and sacred calm blend in perfect harmony.
X: X-Factor Lashes
X-factor lashes come down to three things: lift, volume, and attitude (wink). If you’re wanting to up your lash game, save the drama for your eyelashes and treat your eyelids to a pampering. It’s bye-bye eyelash curler: give your lashes a subtle boost with a lash lift that intensifies their natural curl. Using a keratin perming solution, each lash is curled with precision from root to tip, enhancing their natural look while keeping them strong and healthy. For the illusion of added volume, a lash tint acts like a semi-permanent mascara, but with no smudge in sight. Whether you’re in need of a lift, tint or extension (or all three), the gals at By Roxy salon will have you sporting X-factor lashes that set you apart from the crowd.
Y: Youth Renewal
Youth renewal and how to achieve it really is the age-old conundrum, isn’t it? It’s no secret that collagen is a vital part of skin health and appearance, responsible for the skin’s firmness and lift, but as we age, collagen production decreases, increasing signs of ageing. That’s where a collagen-stimulating treatment comes in. This anti-ageing beauty treatment naturally restores the skin’s thickness and elasticity by stimulating the long-term regeneration of collagen and elastin stores in the skin’s dermal layer. Experts in this cosmetic treatment, the team at Beauty Boost Aesthetic Clinic will hold your hand from consultation to completion, helping you tackle visible signs of ageing and return your skin’s radiance. Your journey to timeless skin starts here.
Z: Zen Beauty
Zen beauty is the commitment to rituals of stillness, and the knowing that calming the soul is just as important as calming the body. At Heavenly Spa by Westin, beauty and zen meet in wellness. As Australia’s only Heavenly Spa, nestled in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant city centre, this serene sanctuary blends nature’s elements with intuitive care to soothe the senses and restore balance. Begin with Heavenly Dreams, their most holistic spa ritual. Your journey starts with an ocean salt scrub and an oxygen-infused body wrap. A nourishing lunch from their chef-curated Eat Well Menu offers a mindful pause before you return for your Signature Massage and rejuvenating facial. Every moment is tailored to relax, replenish, and renew.
