Afterglow beauty nz

About Afterglow beauty nz

Afterglow Beauty is a boutique salon on Colombo Street in St Albans, a short hop north of Christchurch's central city, working under a simple promise: 'The Confidence You Deserve'. It is owned and run by Aliah Franklyn, a beauty and massage therapist with nine years of industry experience who moved to Christchurch from the small town of Feilding to open her own space. The salon is a genuinely personal operation — one experienced therapist, a warm welcome, and treatments tailored to each client.

Despite its size, the treatment menu is remarkably broad. Skin is a clear focus, with facials ranging from a 50-minute Express Facial to the 90-minute 'Works' treatment, plus microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, LED light therapy and dermal needling. Around that sits a full beauty offering: Swedish and therapeutic massage, lash lifts and tints, brow shaping, lamination, henna and hybrid stain, brow tattooing, spray tanning, manicures and pedicures including gel, builder gel and acrylics, and waxing from a first-time Brazilian to lip, chin and leg waxing.

The vibe is results-driven but relaxed. Facials use high-quality products and can be customised with boosters to suit your skin concerns, dermal needling is offered for concerns like scarring, pigment and enlarged pores, and spray tans are matched to your skin type with either a green or violet Azure base. Afterpay is accepted, online booking runs through Fresha, and gift cards and memberships are available.

Whether you want a clinical-style skin plan, a pre-event tan, lashes and nails in one sitting, or simply a 30-minute back massage to unwind, Afterglow keeps it personal — and you leave glowing.

Afterglow Beauty: Facials, Waxing, Nails and More in St Albans, Christchurch

Afterglow Beauty sits on Colombo Street in St Albans, a short hop north of Christchurch's central city, under a tagline that tells you exactly what it is about: 'The Confidence You Deserve'. This is a small, personal salon run by owner Aliah Franklyn, a beauty and massage therapist with nine years of industry experience, offering a remarkably full menu — skin, massage, eyes, brows, tanning, nails and waxing all under one roof.

From Feilding to Christchurch

Aliah grew up in the small town of Feilding before making the move to Christchurch to open her own space. Beauty, she says, has always been her passion — specifically helping people feel and look their absolute best. Those nine years as a beauty and massage therapist have gone into building the treatment menu, expanding her knowledge and skills to deliver results-driven work with a relaxed, personal touch. What does she love most about the job? Meeting new and amazing people every day.

Skin is the heart of the menu

Facials here go well beyond a quick cleanse. The 50-minute Express Facial is built for lunch breaks and pre-event glow-ups, pairing cleanse, exfoliation and hydration with one booster — microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, LED light, high frequency or a peel. The one-hour Signature Facial lets you choose two of those boosters and adds deep cleansing, a soothing mask and a relaxing facial and chest massage. The Works, the 90-minute flagship, layers everything: deep cleanse, serums infused with a nano fusion pen, LED light, your choice of dermaplaning or microdermabrasion, extractions, a rejuvenating mask and a luxurious massage.

For bigger skin concerns there is dermal needling, which Aliah counts among her favourite treatments. Tiny needles create micro-channels that prompt the body to produce collagen and elastin, targeting ageing, fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores, pigmentation and uneven tone. Most clients need three to five sessions.

Standalone treatments include microdermabrasion — described by Aliah as a vacuum-suction style polish for light scarring, discolouration and sun damage, suitable for men and women — and dermaplaning, a manual exfoliation that also sweeps away peach fuzz with no downtime (and no, the hair does not grow back darker or thicker). LED light therapy rounds it out with four wavelengths: red for collagen and mood, blue for acne-causing bacteria, and combined green-yellow for circulation and pigmentation.

Lashes, brows and everything smooth

Eyes are a specialty: lash tints, a lash lift that works like a perm for natural curl and lasts six to eight weeks, and a combined eye trio. Brows get the full range — shaping, tint and shape, lamination, henna and hybrid stain — and brow tattooing is offered for a longer-lasting solution.

Waxing covers everything from a first-time Brazilian through to lip, chin, underarm, arm and leg waxing, using gentle wax for a smooth finish that lasts four to six weeks. Spray tans use Azure solutions in green or violet bases matched to your skin type, generally lasting seven to ten days. And there is a full nail menu: classic and gel pedicures and manicures, builder gel, soft gel extensions, poly gel backfills and acrylics.

Planning your visit

The salon opens Monday from 10am to 4.30pm, stays open late Tuesday through Thursday until 8pm, closes at 4pm on Friday, and runs Saturday mornings from 9am to 2pm; Sunday is closed. Afterpay is accepted, and bookings can be made online through Fresha. Gift cards and memberships are available, and if you simply need to unwind, a 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage or 60-minute full-body Swedish session is there for exactly that.

Whether you are after a clinical-style skin plan or a pre-event tan, lashes and nails in one sitting, Afterglow keeps it personal — one experienced therapist, a warm Christchurch welcome, and the confidence to walk out glowing.

Signature items

• Signature Facial
• The Works
• Dermal Needling
• Lash Lift and Tint
• Full Body Spray Tan
• Swedish Massage

Menu

Brows

• Brow Shape — Professional shaping to define your facial structure
• Brow Tint and Shape — Tint and tidy combined in one appointment
• Brow Lamination and Shape — Lamination for fuller, fluffed brows plus shaping
• Henna Brows with Shape — Henna colour paired with shaping for defined brows
• Hybrid Stain with Shape — Hybrid dye stain paired with shaping

Waxing

• First Time Brazilian — Full Brazilian wax for first-timers using gentle wax, with prep advice provided
• Brazilian Maintenance — Regular repeat Brazilian waxing to stay smooth for 4-6 weeks
• Bikini Line — Tidy wax of the bikini line
• Under Arm — Underarm wax with a smooth finish
• Full Arm — Full arm wax
• Lip and Chin — Facial waxing for lip and chin together
• Lip — Upper lip wax
• Chin — Chin wax
• Full Leg — Full leg wax
• Half Leg — Half leg wax

Facials

• Express Facial — 50-minute cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate with one booster of your choice: microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, LED light, high frequency or peel
• Signature Facial — One-hour personalised facial with two boosters, deep cleanse, gentle exfoliation, soothing mask and a relaxing facial and chest massage
• The Works — 90-minute flagship: deep cleanse, serums infused with a nano fusion pen, LED, choice of dermaplaning or microderm, extractions, mask and massage

Massage

• Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage — 30-minute Swedish-style massage at a relaxing light to medium pressure, focused on tension areas
• Full Body Swedish Massage — 60-minute relaxing massage working from legs and feet through arms, chest, then back, neck and shoulders

Spray Tans

• Full Body Spray Tan — Azure solution in a green or violet base matched to your skin type; generally lasts 7-10 days
• Extra Coat — Additional layer for a deeper colour

Eye Treatments

• Lash Tint — Simple colour boost for natural lashes
• Eye Trio — Bundle of three lash and brow treatments in one visit
• Lash Lift and Tint — Perm-style curl and lift creating a natural eye-opening swoop, lasting 6-8 weeks, finished with a tint

Dermal Needling

• Dermal Needling — One-hour treatment using tiny needles to trigger collagen and elastin; targets ageing, acne scarring, pores, scarring and pigment — most clients need 3-5 sessions

Skin Treatments

• Microdermabrasion — Gentle vacuum-suction exfoliation for light scarring, discolouration, sun damage and dull skin; suitable for men and women, rebooked every 4-5 weeks
• Dermaplaning — Manual exfoliation that also removes peach fuzz; improves texture and tone, no downtime, hair grows back exactly the same
• LED Light Therapy — Red light stimulates collagen and boosts mood, blue targets acne bacteria, green-yellow improves circulation and pigmentation

Fingers And Toes

• Pedicure — Relaxing classic pedicure with polish from the colour selection
• Gel Pedicure — Pedicure finished with long-wear gel colour
• Gel Removal and Repaint (Toes) — Gel soak-off with a fresh gel colour on your toes
• Gel Manicure — Manicure finished with gel colour
• Gel Removal and Repaint (Fingers) — Gel soak-off with a fresh gel colour on your nails
• Builder Gel — Strengthening builder gel overlay on natural nails
• Builder Gel Removal and Repaint — Removal and fresh application of builder gel
• Soft Gel Extensions — Soft gel extensions for added length and shape
• Poly Gel Backfill — Backfill maintenance for poly gel nails
• Acrylic Nails Full Set — Full set of acrylic nails
• Acrylic Backfill — Acrylic maintenance backfill, recommended every 3-4 weeks

Frequently asked questions

Who runs Afterglow Beauty?

The salon is owned by Aliah Franklyn, a beauty and massage therapist with nine years of industry experience, originally from Feilding and now based in Christchurch.

How do I book an appointment?

Bookings can be made online through the salon's Fresha booking page via the Book Now button, or by phone or email.

Can I pay with Afterpay?

Yes — Afterpay is offered as a payment option alongside standard payment methods.

How many dermal needling sessions will I need?

Most clients need 3-5 sessions. The treatment uses tiny needles to create micro-channels that trigger your body to produce collagen and elastin, and pain tolerance is minimal.

Does dermaplaning make facial hair grow back darker or thicker?

No. Facial peach fuzz is vellus hair, which cannot grow back darker or thicker — it grows back exactly the same, and there is no downtime after treatment.

How should I prepare for a spray tan?

Exfoliate beforehand and arrive with no perfume, lotion or products on your skin. Allow the tan to process for 1-4 hours, and it is recommended to book about two days before your event.

What should I do before a waxing appointment?

Let your hair grow to at least 0.5-1cm, shower and gently exfoliate beforehand, avoid sun exposure before and after, and skip vigorous exercise afterwards to avoid irritation.

Tips

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