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Best accessory shop: Lovisa

Huggies, chains, bracelets, clip-ons for little princesses, bling for slay queens…If you can’t find the perfect accessory here, it probably hasn’t been designed yet. Lovisa.co.za

Best barber shop: (Tie) Legends Barber

Awesome line design,  fades and hi tops, and great colour options – Legends does it all, for him, her and the kids. Legends-barber.com

Best barber shop: (Tie) Carlton Hair

Carlton Hair offers top to toe grooming, from cuts to tints, anti-ageing treatments, waxes and shaves in a sophisticated salon setting. Check out the package options to customize your grooming experience. Carltonhair.com

Best beauty Mecca spa: Life Day Spa

A session at Life Day Spa doesn’t just leave you looking ready for your close up. Thanks to the spa’s focus on holistic health, you’ll also feel more grounded and centred. With highly skilled therapists, gorgeous products and unabashedly luxurious settings, each visit is pure bliss. Lifedayspa.co.za

Best clothing store for her: Cotton On 

For shopping beautiful basics, too-cute PJs, awesome activewear and swimwear, and the very latest trends, Cotton On is our first stop when it’s time to give our wardrobes a seasonal update. Cottonon.com

Best Clothing Store for Him: Cape Union Mart

You only need one address for work staples, laidback weekend wear and outdoor apparel. Cape Union Mart delivers it all, with a great accent on quality and comfort. Capeunionmart.co.za

Best dog grooming parlour: Sloppy Kisses

Doggy Daycare, Grooming and Deli Sloppy Kisses offers a comprehensive grooming service to leave your pooch pampered and pretty, with options including pad and paw treatments, toothbrushing, eye and ear cleaning and nail cutting. They’ll come to you, but your fur kid may just prefer a day at their fantastic pet hotel. Sloppykisses.co.za

Best fashionable boutique: Nicci Boutique

We love Nicci’s interpretation of the latest international looks – but we love its sustainable, locally made brand, Cocoon, even more. It’s the best of both worlds. Nicci.co.za

Best hair salon: Tanaz Hair

Known especially for their magic touch with colour, Shelene and the Tanaz’s stylists pride themselves on their creativity and attention to detail. Best bit: the salon stays open until 9pm on Wednesdays … ideal for those busy days. Tanaz.net

Best IV Bar :The IV Bar

Feeling sluggish, in an energy slump or jetlagged? Or are you struggling with fertility issues; perhaps caught in an endless battle against colds? Whatever your health or beauty concern, the IV Bar has a drip for it! Theivbar.co.za

Best jewellery store: Browns Jewellers – The Diamond Store

Five generations of designing fine jewellery has culminated in a brand steeped in heritage, yet perfectly in tune with contemporary tastes. We especially love Browns’ signature Angel and Protea motifs – instant classics. Brownsjewellers.com

Best makeup artist: Makeup by Ryno

No suprise here! As much as a celebrity as his clients – thanks to his high profile masterclasses and makeover magic – Ryno is known for his unerring ability to help women express their most glamorous selves. Facebook/makeupbyryno

Best nail bar: Sorbet

Efficient, friendly service that leaves you glowing; that’s what you can expect every time you walk into a Sorbet salon. Convenient location is another plus: you’re certain to find one round the corner. Sorbet.co.za

Best photographer: Neon Productions

Self-taught photographer Morgan has a passion for newborn and boudoir photography but, really, if it’s an occasion that makes you smile, she wants to be part of it and help you remember it forever. Neonproductions.co.za

Best place to buy beauty products: Dis-chem

From the most sumptuous luxury brands to brilliant basics, you’ll find everything you need to keep skin and hair healthy, or experiment with the latest makeup looks.  Dischem.co.za

Best shoe shop: Aldo

Who says style can’t be fun? Aldo’s shoes don’t just look amazing; they’re comfortable, too. We especially love the sandal range for instant sunshine vibes.  Aldoshoes.co.za

Best show them off undies: Bras n Things

Fabulous styles, a perfect fit and a cheeky attitude – that’s the essence of Bras N Things. No matter what your body type, you’ll find the undies, sleepwear, swimwear or shapewear for any occasion right here. Brasnthings.co.za

Best spray tan salon: Glow

Couture Fourways Glow Couture promises to leave you gorgeously golden for days, using products that are chemical- and paraben-free. Facebook/glowcouturefourways?

Best tattoo parlour: She Knows Ink

This all female team specialise in custom design, helping you to create a work of art that tells your unique story. They also pride themselves on being a friendly crew, which makes having that first tattoo a whole lot less daunting, and ensures an all-round great experience.

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