Elysium Beauty Therapy

beauty salon — Queenstown Central · Queenstown

About Elysium Beauty Therapy

Elysium Beauty Therapy is Queenstown's longest established beauty salon, situated centrally on Beach Street in the Queenstown CBD. Staffed by a team of internationally qualified therapists, the salon offers a comprehensive suite of professional care ranging from essential grooming and nail care to advanced clinical skin treatments and appearance medicine.

The salon provides an inviting retreat for relaxation, whether you are seeking post-adventure muscle recovery, full wedding party styling, or targeted dermatological therapies. Using premium global skincare brands including Algologie, Dermatech, Gehwol, and Christine Schrammek's herbal formulations, each treatment is carefully customized through personalized consultations.

Elysium Beauty Therapy: Queenstown's Longest Established Beauty Sanctuary

Located in the heart of Queenstown on Beach Street, Elysium Beauty Therapy stands as the resort town's longest-established beauty salon. Perched on Level 1 of Stratton House, the clinic takes its name from the classical definition of a place of pure happiness, greeting guests with an expansive menu of head-to-toe treatments. Whether catering to locals maintaining routine skincare regimens or visitors recovering from demanding days outdoors, the salon provides an approachable, highly credentialed sanctuary right in the central business district.

The foundation of Elysium rests upon high international qualifications and globally sourced cosmeceuticals. Treatments feature formulations from specialized cosmetic houses around the world, including Algologie from France, Dermatech from New Zealand, Gehwol foot care from Germany, and Christian Faye from Belgium. Every service begins with a thorough consultation, ensuring that whether clients book a rapid express facial or a complex clinical peel, the approach is tailored directly to their immediate skin health and comfort.

Advanced Skin Health and Clinical Solutions

Beyond traditional beauty care, Elysium maintains a strong focus on progressive skin correction. The clinic is an authorized provider of Christine Schrammek’s original GREEN PEEL Herbal Peeling Treatment, a renowned European system based on a proprietary blend of eight natural herbs, enzymes, minerals, and vitamins. The formulation is massaged directly into the skin to accelerate cell turnover and renew elasticity, assisting with fine lines, acne scarring, uneven pigmentation, and sunspots without synthetic chemical abrasion.

For technology-driven skin therapy, the salon utilizes advanced Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) systems. Guests can book IPL photo facials that promote collagen and elastin synthesis to address rosacea, acne, and lax tone with negligible downtime. The same technology powers their IPL permanent hair reduction courses for facial and body areas, presenting a lasting alternative to ongoing waxing and shaving.

Head-to-Toe Grooming and Specialized Aesthetics

Elysium's nail salon holds a reputation built on over two decades of practice, with staff having earned national awards for acrylic and hard gel enhancements. Guests seeking natural alternatives can select from durable shellac and gel manicures, bespoke nail art, or warming paraffin treatments engineered to soothe parched hands and feet during chilly alpine winters.

For lasting definition, the clinic's micropigmentation specialists offer cosmetic tattooing using natural, mineral-based pigments. Techniques including powder brows, delicate feather stroke brows, eyeliner, and lipline enhancement offer a semi-permanent aesthetic that gracefully fades over two to three years without harsh synthetic shifts. In addition, the salon frequently hosts visiting cosmetic medical specialists, providing clients direct access to appearance medicine such as Botox, dermal fillers, and vein therapies under one roof.

Alpine Recovery and Event Styling

Recognizing Queenstown's reputation for outdoor pursuits, Elysium shapes its massage services around practical muscle recovery. Tailored treatments range from intensive back and foot sessions after days spent skiing or hiking to indulgent full-body pampering combined with skin-polishing exfoliations.

Bridal parties, hens groups, and travelers preparing for formal functions benefit from comprehensive on-site or mobile makeup services. From spray tanning in dedicated vertical booths and sunbeds to custom lash extensions and lash lifts, the salon offers complete beauty styling designed to leave every guest recharged.

Signature items

  • Green Peel Herbal Peeling
  • Acrylic & Gel Extensions
  • IPL Photo Facial
  • Cosmetic Tattooing
  • Paraffin Hand & Foot Care
  • Tailored Alpine Massage

Menu

Waxing

  • Facial and Body Waxing — Unisex waxing treatments using hot and strip wax for face and body.

Facials

  • Express Facial — Targeted, time-conscious facial treatment for essential skin maintenance.
  • Treatment Facials — Customized facials using Algologie and Dermatech for anti-aging and hydration.
  • Glycolic Peel — Exfoliating chemical peel designed to refine skin texture and tone.
  • Microdermabrasion — Physical resurfacing treatment to enhance overall facial health and texture.

Make Up

  • Special Occasion and Wedding Makeup — Professional makeup for balls, fancy dress, weddings, or personal lessons.
  • Mobile and Group Makeup — On-site mobile makeup services available for wedding parties and groups.

Tanning

  • Sunless Spray Tan — Customized spray tanning with varied shade depths and development times.
  • Solarium Tanning — Indoor tanning sessions available via vertical booth or lie-down sunbed.

Packages

  • Special Group Packages — Custom group pampering packages for weddings, hens nights, or retreats.

Eye Openers

  • Brow Shaping and Tinting — Brow shaping combined with tinting to define and frame the eyes.
  • Lash Tint — Deep tinting treatment designed to enhance and emphasize natural eyelashes.
  • Lash Lift — Lash lifting treatment designed to widen, lift, and enhance the eyes.
  • Lash Extensions — Application of individual lash extensions for added length and fullness.

Body Treatments

  • Tailored Massage — Customized massage from targeted back and foot work to full body sessions.
  • Full Body Exfoliation — Exfoliating treatment to remove dry skin, available solo or with massage.

Nail Enhancements

  • Acrylic and Hard Gel Extensions — Award-winning acrylic and hard gel extensions tailored for durable wear.
  • Natural Overlays and Party Tips — Natural overlays or temporary party tips suitable for any special occasion.

Cosmetic Tattooing

  • Powder Brow and Feather Stroke — Semi-permanent brow tattooing using natural mineral-based pigments.
  • Eyeliner and Lip Line Tattooing — Semi-permanent micropigmentation defining the lip border or lash line.

Manicures And Pedicures

  • Buff and Polish — Quick tidy-up service providing nail shaping, buffing, and fresh polish.
  • Toe Tidy — Essential maintenance service to groom and freshen toenails.
  • European Manicure — Full European-style manicure treatment for clean, well-cared-for hands.
  • European Pedicure — Comprehensive European-style pedicure grooming feet and nails.
  • Paraffin Treatment — Deeply hydrating warm paraffin bath formulated for dry skin in cold months.
  • Nail Art and Gel Polish — Regular polish, shellac, gel colour application, or custom nail art.

Advanced Skin Treatments

  • IPL Photo Facial — Pulsed light therapy targeting acne, scarring, rosacea, and fine lines.
  • IPL Hair Removal — Permanent hair reduction courses suitable for the face and body.
  • Green Peel Herbal Peeling Treatment — Christine Schrammek 8-herb enzyme peel targeting scarring, lines, and tone.
  • Appearance Medicine — Visiting specialist clinics providing Botox, fillers, and vein treatments.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Elysium Beauty Therapy located?
Elysium is located on Level 1 of Stratton House at 16-24 Beach Street in Central Queenstown, accessible via the escalator.
What skincare brands are used during treatments?
The salon uses professional international skincare ranges including Algologie (France), Dermatech (New Zealand), Gehwol (Germany), and Christian Faye (Belgium).
What is the GREEN PEEL Herbal Treatment?
It is an original herbal peeling treatment developed by Christine Schrammek using eight selected herbs, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals to address pigmentation, acne, wrinkles, and scarring.
What does cosmetic tattooing involve and how long does it last?
Cosmetic tattooing uses mineral-based pigments placed superficially into the skin for powder brows, feather strokes, or lip lines, typically lasting 2 to 3 years before requiring a touch-up.
Do they offer mobile makeup services for weddings or groups?
Yes, Elysium offers on-site makeup services at the salon as well as traveling mobile bookings for bridal parties and group events.
Are tanning facilities available on-site?
Yes, Elysium provides sunless spray tanning alongside solarium equipment, including both a vertical tanning unit and a sunbed.

Tips

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