Now that we are in December, all thoughts turn to Christmas and gift-giving, but there is no reason we can’t treat ourselves with a bit of pampering to get us through what can sometimes be better described as holiday mayhem.
One of my favourite ways to both look after and treat myself is a long massage or a nice afternoon session in a hair salon (or both!). There are a number of outstanding local, professional beauty and pampering options here on our doorstep in Docklands.
Laurel Beauty and Spa
Laurel Beauty and Spa, conveniently located adjacent to the Sebel Hotel, offers an array of beauty and skin treatments including massages & facials, as well as relaxing Geisha tub & Vichy shower experiences. Laurel also offers a wide variety of Spa pamper packages with very reasonable pricing.
Open 7 days a week
11 Marmion Place, Docklands Victoria 3008, Australia
M: 0425 505 888
Luna Massage Therapies
Tucked down in quiet, leafy Rakaia Way is Luna Massage Therapies. Specializing in both Therapeutic and Remedial massage to help realign and rebalance our professional lives. As pain relief specialists since 2006, one can also benefit from claiming private health insurance rebates for selected therapies.
Luna offers not only massages but also cupping and needling, facials and full body treatments. They have special packages that range from 60 minutes to up to 4 hours! In addition, they happily cater to couples and groups for bridal or hen’s gatherings.
Open 7 days a week, by appointment only
21 Rakaia Way, Docklands, Melbourne 3008
(03) 9670 8591
https://www.lunamassagetherapies.com/
Allure Ink x Lashed by Ms Jen
Allure Ink x Lashed is brand new to Docklands and very recently established on Merchant Street by Jennifer Nguyen. Specializing in eyelash extensions, microblading, waxing, sculpting and eyebrow tattoos. Jen works in collaboration with Diana Quach who also runs her business After Hours Tattoo Studio, side by side providing fine line tattooing to a distinguished clientele.
Open 7 days a week
107 Merchant Street
0421 492 787
https://www.allureinkxlashedbymsjen.com/
LUXM Docklands
LUXM Docklands is a premiere hair and beauty salon that has quickly grown a reputation for excellence in hair and beauty for both women and men. Providing both styling and colouring services they are also highly experienced in hair and beauty for their Asian clientele, with all of LUXM’s services using premium Aveda products.
Open Tuesday-Saturday
District Docklands
(03) 9078 0080
Hair Salon Fifteen
Located on the corner of Caravel Lane and Saint Mangos Lane is Hair Salon (15) Fifteen run by Jane Kim. Jane opened her own salon here in Docklands 1 ½ years ago bringing 16 years of experience with her from the CBD. Providing styling and hair cuts for the entire family, women, men, and children, including specialized treatments, colour, waves and straightening.
Open Monday – Saturday
12/15 Saint Mangos Lane
0411 77 116
https://www.hairsalonfifteen.com/
Now we certainly can’t forget the men in our lives with their beauty and hair care needs…
Barber of Docklands
Ryan Kia recently established Barber of Docklands in the Newquay area, (coincidentally it sits right beside Luna Massage Therapies) after making Docklands his home. Ryan has been a professional Barber for 10 years, providing men in the local area with hair styling and cutting as well as shaving and facial grooming needs, and is planning to expand his services for his continually growing clientele. Always greeting his customers with a warm smile, Ryan will gladly welcome clients on a walk-in basis, though one can also book online or by calling.
Open 7 days a week
23 Rakaia Way
0400 949 874
https://www.instagram.com/barberofdocklands/
IV Barbers
IV Barbers, previously Stage IV Barbers on Collins Street, has just moved to a much larger premises on Bourke Street to service their ever-growing customer base in Victoria Harbour. The team at IV are all Senior Barbers and provide not only hair cuts and styling but also hair colouring, grey coverage, face shaves and beard treatments.
Open Monday – Friday
838 Bourke Street
0455782431
https://www.stagefourbarbers.com/
Why don’t you stop by today and support these local businesses? Book yourself in for a treatment and pampering, and while you are there, pick up a gift voucher for a friend or loved one too!
Happy Holiday Season!
