Cocoon is owned by Jess and Sally Telfer (daughter and mother). They purchased Cocoon in April 2011, from Teresa Roberts, previously Jess’ employer. Jess & Sally have a passion for the Beauty and Wellbeing Industry, and strive to provide a clinic where clients can receive a holistic beauty experience.
Since 2011 Cocoon Beauty and Day Spa has won multiple Industry Awards including winning the Image Skincare Premier Clinic Award in 2014, and Runner-up Best Clinic at the NZ Beauty Therapy Awards 2015. In 2016 Cocoon was proud to be named Winner of the “Excellence in Retail” award at the North Canterbury Business Awards, as well as receiving Runner Up Image Skincare Clinic of the Year 2016, and the Environ Skincare Excellence Award 2016. In 2017 Cocoon placed 3rd at the NZ Beauty Therapy Awards in the “Clinic/Spa of the Year” category.
Jess and Sally’s aim remains to be the Beauty Clinic of choice in North Canterbury, with a focus on holistic skincare, quality products and treatments, and passionate, highly skilled team members.
We are regularly reviewing the products and treatments available, to ensure that you, the client receives the best results possible.
Our people are what makes us special.
Our Team are highly trained, client focused, and have a true passion for their work. All Therapists are Internationally Qualified, and strive to provide clients with the best experience possible.
Just as important as the waxing itself is making sure you take care of your wax afterward. Please, please follow the advice of your Therapist and refer back here for a guide of what (and what not!) to do…
Before your Wax….So you’ve booked a wax. Here’s a couple of tips to lessen the pain (and increase the longevity of that hair free feeling).
You’ve just invested time, money and a little discomfort in order to be hair free – so it makes sense to look after it. We don’t just make this stuff up for the sake of it! So, read on…
Immediately after your waxIt’s normal immediately after your wax for a little bit of redness and a prickly heat type rash to appear. This should disappear after a few hours and is normally due to a histamine reaction. Because waxing removes the hair at the root, it’s important that you keep the area clean and bacteria free. This means:
As your skin hair follicles settle, the next consideration is to ensure you prevent ingrown hairs. This is when new, often softer hair can get trapped under the skin. A few simple measures can easily avoid this situation. Here’s where the “do’s” come in:
The added bonus of following the after care advice (apart from your skin looking hair free and smooth for longer), is that it really will make your next wax a whole lot quicker and less painful.