GLAM IT UP

Best Accessory Shop: Lovisa

From glamorous to classic, from jewellery for seasonal celebrations to the perfect piece for tonight’s outfit – whatever you need to finish your look, you’ll find it right here. The range is simply astounding, but there’s always someone friendly to help you find what you’re looking for. lovisajewellery.co.za

Best Beauty Mecca Spa and Best Nail Bar: Sorbet

When you need a glow up, there’s simply no other destination. Sorbet does it all – and, best of all, there are stores throughout the city, so help is always at hand when you need a pampering timeout. Friendly service, fantastic products and a wide range of treatment options means you definitely need your local Sorbet’s number on speed dial. sorbet.co.za

Best Barber: Sorbet Man

Your first choice for top to toe grooming, Sorbet Man delivers every service you could need for a smooth, sophisticated look, from beard care to manis, pedis, facials, cuts, colours, shaves and waxing. sorbet.co.za

Best Clothing Store for Her & Best Clothing Store for Him & Best Show Them off Undies: Woolworths

Woolworths simply makes everything easy. We love that there are so many looks to choose from, whether you’re looking for a new outfit for the office, something to wear on your next date, or simply keeping up with the trends. The excellent quality of the clothes is just another plus. woolworths.co.za

Best Dog Grooming Parlour: Hot Dogs Grooming

When your fur baby desperately needs a wash and cut but you simply don’t have the time, it’s great to have a service that comes to you and does it all. We especially love the fact that this is a stress-free experience for your pup, with no separation anxiety, no waiting in a cage, and no unfamiliar environment. hotdogsgrooming.co.za

Best Dressmaker: Needle & Thread

Wizards with scissors and doyennes of design, the talents behind Needle & Thread can translate your fashion ideas into stunning pieces. 082 785 4974 needleandthread.com

Best Fashionable Boutique: Poetry

Darling dresses, beautiful blouses, the perfect pair of boots and accessories that pull it all together …  Poetry has a knack of combining the best of each season’s trends that’s effortlessly stylish. poetrystores.co.za

Best Hair Salon: Carlton Hair

With branches in all major centres, Carlton Hair makes it easy to update your look or simply maintain your locks. Look forward to an indulgently pampering experience where expert stylists use the most gorgeous-smelling products to keep those compliments streaming in. carltonhair.com

Best IV Bar: The IV Bar

Get your tailormade IV (especially formulated to answer your exact health concerns) administered by a trained healthcare professional, using only the very best ingredients, in The IV Bar’s relaxing environment – or on their mobile service which treats you wherever is most convenient. theivbar.co.za

Best Jewellery Store: Browns Jewellers – The Diamond Store

This family-owned business has been part of South Africans’ special celebrations, from engagements to landmark birthdays, since 1934 – and it just keeps getting better. We just love the signature designs – like the Queen of my Heart™ and Protea Solitaire™ – that blend heritage with your own personal story, but every piece is a testimony to quality and craftsmanship. brownsjewellers.com

Best Makeup Artist: The Makeup Studio

You – only better. Think of The Makeup Studio as your secret weapon, helping you glam up for your evening function or get you glowing as a bride. They’ll even teach you the tricks of the trade, so that you can look like you’ve had the professional treatment every day! themakeupstudio.co.za

Best Place to Buy Beauty Products: Dis-Chem

Need to replace that past-its-sold-by-date mascara, looking for the perfect highlighter or wanting to splurge on something truly luxurious? Whatever your budget, Dis-Chem’s extensive range of beauty brands means you’ll find everything you need for your makeover. dischem.co.za

Best Photographer: The Linden Studio

We just love the vibe of this creative hub, which seems to soak up the artistic atmosphere of its surrounds (Linden is, after all, one of our favourite suburbs for dining out and shopping for quirky goods). Owner Steff Bosch has been behind the lens for more than two decades, and his expertise permeates every inch of this special space, available for shoots and content creation. thelindenstudio.com

Best Shoe Shop: Nike

Nothing beats a new pair of trainers. Is it our imagination, or do they really make you run faster, lift heavier and just, well, look better? Whether you’re looking for the perfect pair of athleisure trainers or shoes to help you get more out of your crossfit session, you’ll find them here. nike.com

Best Spray Tan Studio: The Sun Room

No sun, no problem. The Sun Room is here to give you a golden glow, with multiple branches around the city and a range of services and products to keep you looking sun-kissed, safely. sunroomsa.co.za

Best Tattoo Parlour: She Knows Ink

This fabulous all-female team have been inking since owner Shelby opened doors in 2019, and since then has grown a reputation for tattoos of all styles – from florals (Shelby’s specialty) to fine detail pieces, fine line ornamental and illustrative. Instagram: sheknows_ink

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