Notes On…Rosacea
A common concern I often see in my Studios is Rosacea. Often many of us don’t even realise we have it – which is only made more trying by the fact that the condition itself is so vaguely understood and that it can be so difficult to diagnose in the first place. Unlike typical sensitivity-based […]
Notes On…Eye Creams
Here are few reasons to consider an Eye Cream… The skin around eyes is the thinnest skin on the entire body making it far more fragile. Unlike the rest of our face there are virtually no oil glands in the eye area to keep the skin supple, making it far more prone to dryness. Fine, […]
Notes On…Sun Protection
By now, you’re likely well-versed in the essentiality of sun protection. Sunscreen is my number one skincare mandate (Every. Single. Day.) The sunscreen lexicon is ever-expanding, so I’ve collated a few notes below to help you distinguish between the different forms of sun protection, and decode the labels. Chemical Sunscreen is a variant of sunscreen […]
VOGUE · Electric Feels
It may sound like the stuff of sci-fi, but right now the 42 muscles that make up your face are pulsing with electricity. That’s right, the miniscule cells – of which there are millions – that lie beneath the surface are surrounded by a bioelectric field, which can be powered up like a battery using […]
VOGUE · Why you should be using Vitamin C in your skincare routine
If you’re even half as dedicated to spying on other people’s skincare routines as we are, then you’ve probably heard many a celeb and beauty insider touting the benefits of vitamin C. Hailed as a multi-purpose miracle ingredient that brightens, protects and keeps our skin hydrated, it’s no wonder we spot it everywhere when perusing the aisles of […]
Sunday Life · The Laser Facial Treatment Designed To Tackle Pigmentation
Heading into winter is the perfect time for me to kickstart my complexion with the new PicoWay laser facial treatment. The lowdown The Pico technology was originally developed for tattoo removal but has since been customised to treat skin concerns. My therapist, Brooke, begins with the signature cleanse-and-firm facial massage to create a clean surface. […]
The Hollywood Reporter · Top Hollywood Facialists Reveal Their Secrets to Getting Glowing Skin
Melanie Grant Australian skin-care star (and Chanel skin expert) Melanie Grant’s boutique studio in West Hollywood is designed to mirror features of Coco Chanel’s apartment at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris and is open to just one client at a time, as it has always been. (She has additional locations in Sydney and Melbourne and […]
Daily Telegraph · Workout for the face: The treatment Hollywood stars are having before the Oscars
Hollywood stars are set to strut the red carpet at the scaled-back Oscars, and they’re ready for their close-up. Australian celebrity facialist Melanie Grant said stars were turning to both in-real-life and virtual facials aheads of today’s Oscars, with the new “it” treatment involving a massage of the cheeks, forehead, jawline and neck. Sydney-based Grant […]
VOGUE · The Vogue Team’s Guide To The Best Facials
There is an “F” word in the beauty world that causes quite a stir.No, not freckles or fake lashes but the holy grail of beauty treatments: the facial. Everyone who has ever had one has an opinion about where to go, what to do and who to consult when it comes to their skin. But where to […]
The Cut · How Victoria Beckham’s Facialist Gets Her Skin So Good
If you follow Victoria Beckham, Nicole Warne, or Joan Smalls on Instagram, you might be familiar with Melanie Grant — or at least her hands. After all, it’s the aesthetician’s hands that guide celebrities and influencers through her facials in Australia (where she has two studios in Sydney and Melbourne), Los Angeles (where she set […]
