This month: Teeth whitening
at the Smile bar
The down-low
Hong Kong’s first teeth whitening bar
uses a specially developed formula for
its gel that’s completely safe and won’t
affect tooth enamel or gums in any
way, acting only on the surface
without creating pores. Depending on
general dental hygiene and lifestyle,
results — anywhere from two to nine
shades whiter — can last for up to six
months.
The experience
Once you arrive at this pearly white
(– what other colour would it be?!) bar
in Wan Chai, you are welcomed and
the process is explained in detail to you
by one of the technicians. It’s a quick,
easy, in-and-out kind of experience,
which is always good news for us busy
parents. Gel is applied to your teeth,
which are then exposed to The Smile
Bar’s UV-free LED plasma light. While
the light does its magic to bring out
the best in your pearly whites, you
are settled into a cosy red egg chair,
where you can sit back and relax,
headphones on and iPad in hand.
This session takes 20, 40 or 60 minutes
depending on how dark your teeth are
to start. And then you’re done — with a
brand new smile to flash.
Who should go?
Ladies and gents whose teeth are
anything less than sparkly white, so that
includes most coffee drinkers, red wine
drinkers, or those a bit lazy with the old
tooth brush.
The nitty gritty:
The 3 x 20 minute whitening sessions
cost $1,388, plus the sealer which is
Feeling great!
THE SPA INSIDER
Each month, our undercover spa spy samples some of the city’s top treatments.
Q
I don’t have many facials and
never know what to go for – how do
I select the best facial for my skin when I
am looking at a spa menu?
A
The best way to determine our
skin type is after washing our face
when it is in its cleanest form. It is better
if you have a magnifying mirror and
then you can look closely at your skin
and analyse its condition; whether
you can see enlarged pores, some
fine lines or scaly areas. Look out for
uneven skin colour, tone and pigments.
Alternatively, you can seek out advice
from your trusted facial therapist,
who can help assess what your skin
is feeling, by filling out a consultation
form and carrying out a skin analysis.
Once you have analysed the state
of your facial skin, you will be in a
good position to choose the facial
to best benefit your face. Take into
consideration that our skin condition
changes particularly during the
colder months. I strongly advise that
you invest in facial treatments, not
only is it beneficial for our skin and
looks, it is also a relaxing treatment as
well. This is money well spent!
Ask the beauty expert!
Anna Treier, the name behind Sense of Touch, Sense of Touch Medi Spa, innovative skin clinic and spa Capelli salon,
answers your beauty question.
an additional $250. For reservations
or further information visit
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smile-bar.com/en/
or call 2620 0615.
Playtimes
readers can enjoy 15% off
services and products, until 31/03/2016.
Just mention the code "playtimes"
when booking, to enjoy the discount.
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