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Unlocking Radiant Skin with MoreMe Skincare Analysis
Unlocking Radiant Skin with MoreMe Skincare Analysis In the realm of skincare, achieving radiant and healthy skin often feels like an intricate maze, leading to
A look back to 2023
Our clients came back from their holidays and breathed a sigh of relief as they settled into toast&co’s plush seats. Every year we hear stories
Sugar vs wax
Listen, both methods result in beautifully smooth skin for weeks, and both pull hair out by the root, so you’re not going to entirely get
A supportive space for women
The other day I was driving in Joburg and slammed into a pothole, which jolted awake my daughter in her carseat. She began to wail.
Beauty and power like the ancient Greeks
The ancient Greeks valued beauty. They felt it reflected a purity of spirit. Because of this, they spent long hours caring for their bodies. They
The importance of skincare
Looking for a skincare range can be overwhelming. There is so much to consider: what type of skin do I have? What will fit my
A smooth wax treatment
It is not my habit to wax, especially in the colder months. Why bother? But I broke with tradition to receive a leg wax at
A chat with Tshepo at Birdhaven
Tshepo Phashe is one of the original beauticians at toast&co, joining the salon when it opened in 2008. Though she left the next year for
Reset with a pedi
Your feet carry your weight all day. Even if you sit at a desk, they dangle or are crossed beneath you, freezing in winter and
Our therapists know
In the last few years, everyone has a family member or friend who has immigrated or semigrated or is planning to. The pandemic disrupted our
Wellbeing in the new year
From the high perch of January, as holidays wind down and 2023 begins in earnest, we can assess what we neglected in the year past
What about the boys?
The past decade has moved the dial on what is possible for men, women and gender-nonconforming people, allowing everyone greater access to what was previously
Considering an anti-ageing treatment?
One day I looked in the mirror and thought it supremely unfair that I had such distinct frown lines between my brows. I mean, it
Touch: why it is vital to our health and wellbeing
There is nothing like a global pandemic to remind us of the importance of physical touch. All of us lost elements of touch during the
It’s the little details that matter
When Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring was restored in 1994, the public was able to follow the progress through a glass panel. What
Awakening your sense of smell
We use our sense of smell all the time – does a shirt need to be washed or aired? Are spices sufficiently fragrant before adding
Testing for the best
toast&co will not put a skincare product on its shelves unless it is thoroughly tried and loved. We have strict criteria, and everything must pass
Atmosphere and how it affects our bodies
It is, say, a Tuesday at 4.45pm. The air is muggy and close as you step out of your air-conditioned office. Your body aches from
The big brow overhaul
Here I was thinking I was channelling that heavy-browed 80s supermodel look with my – ahem – luscious eyebrows, but my long-suffering and very kind
Interview with Thandiwe
Thandiwe has been in the beauty game for more than 10 years, and it is her life’s passion. “I just love beauty,” she says. “I
A supportive space for women
The other day I was driving in Joburg and slammed into a pothole, which jolted awake my daughter in her carseat. She began to wail.
Sugar vs wax
Listen, both methods result in beautifully smooth skin for weeks, and both pull hair out by the root, so you’re not going to entirely get
Beauty and power like the ancient Greeks
The ancient Greeks valued beauty. They felt it reflected a purity of spirit. Because of this, they spent long hours caring for their bodies. They
The importance of skincare
Looking for a skincare range can be overwhelming. There is so much to consider: what type of skin do I have? What will fit my
A smooth wax treatment
It is not my habit to wax, especially in the colder months. Why bother? But I broke with tradition to receive a leg wax at
A chat with Tshepo at Birdhaven
Tshepo Phashe is one of the original beauticians at toast&co, joining the salon when it opened in 2008. Though she left the next year for
Reset with a pedi
Your feet carry your weight all day. Even if you sit at a desk, they dangle or are crossed beneath you, freezing in winter and
Our therapists know
In the last few years, everyone has a family member or friend who has immigrated or semigrated or is planning to. The pandemic disrupted our
Wellbeing in the new year
From the high perch of January, as holidays wind down and 2023 begins in earnest, we can assess what we neglected in the year past
What about the boys?
The past decade has moved the dial on what is possible for men, women and gender-nonconforming people, allowing everyone greater access to what was previously
Considering an anti-ageing treatment?
One day I looked in the mirror and thought it supremely unfair that I had such distinct frown lines between my brows. I mean, it
Touch: why it is vital to our health and wellbeing
There is nothing like a global pandemic to remind us of the importance of physical touch. All of us lost elements of touch during the