Tesbelle Beauty Therapy is a small beauty studio at 153 Bower Avenue in New Brighton, Christchurch, run by Vanessa, a qualified Beauty Therapist with over 15 years in the industry. She describes her focus as helping clients look and feel their personal best through beauty therapy and skin care treatments, in a personal, one-on-one setting rather than a large salon.
The service menu covers five main areas: nails, brows, waxing, facials and massage, ranging from quick express treatments through to longer luxury facials and hour-long massages. Eye enhancement services include brow and lash tinting, brow lamination, hybrid brows and lash lift and tint, while waxing covers everything from a simple lip or chin through to full leg and Brazilian combinations.
Tesbelle's stated philosophy centres on green, cruelty-free beauty - cosmetic formulas that are largely organic and natural, products that are not tested on animals, and nail polishes and other products described as non-toxic. The studio also emphasises a personalised experience for each guest.
Gift cards are available, valid for six months, with a flexible amount that can be personalised with a message and used against any service in the studio. Appointments are booked online through Fresha.
Tucked into New Brighton on Christchurch's east side, Tesbelle Beauty Therapy is a small, personal beauty studio run by Vanessa, a qualified Beauty Therapist with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Rather than a large, impersonal salon, Tesbelle is built around one-on-one time with clients, with Vanessa describing her aim as helping people "look and feel your personal best" through beauty therapy and skin care treatments.
The service menu is organised into five areas: waxing, massage, eye enhancements, hands and feet, and facials. Waxing covers everything from a simple lip or chin through to full leg and Brazilian combinations, with options to combine areas like half leg and bikini or full leg and Brazilian for a single price. Massage is offered in 30, 45 and 60-minute sessions, giving a straightforward way to add relaxation onto any visit.
Eye enhancements are a strong part of the offering, spanning eyebrow and eyelash tinting, tint-and-shape combinations, hybrid brows, brow lamination, and lash lift and tint - useful for clients wanting definition without daily makeup upkeep. For hands and feet, the menu runs from express manicures and pedicures through to luxury versions finished in gel or polish, plus standalone gel removal services.
Facials range from a shorter Sono and LED light mini facial through to longer 45 and 60-minute luxury facials and peel treatments, with add-ons available such as a Vitamin C and BHA powder boost or a second peel. This tiered structure means clients can choose a quick refresh or a longer, more involved skin treatment depending on time and budget.
Tesbelle's stated philosophy leans on "green beauty" - cosmetic formulas that are largely organic and made from natural ingredients - alongside a cruelty-free stance on product testing. Nail polishes and other products used in the studio are described as non-toxic, and the studio places a strong emphasis on professional-grade products and a personalised experience for every guest.
Tesbelle operates on a part-time, appointment-based schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am to 2pm, an evening slot on Tuesday and again on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm, and a shorter Friday window from midday to 2pm. Appointments are booked online through Fresha, linked directly from the website.
Gift cards are also available, valid for six months from purchase, with a flexible spend amount and the option to add a personal message - redeemable against any treatment on the menu, from a quick brow tint to a full luxury facial.
For anyone in New Brighton looking for an experienced, personal beauty therapist with a clear focus on natural and cruelty-free products, Tesbelle offers a straightforward range of nail, brow, wax, massage and facial treatments in a considered, low-key setting.