A few years ago, Auckland’s beauty scene was shaken up by the arrival of The Facialist to City Works Depot. With the über-talented Ashleigh Scott at its helm, The Facialist offered a holistic, natural approach to skincare that was completely in a league of its own. It swiftly became everybody’s go-to, with Ashleigh often touted as one of the city’s most ingenious skin saviours. It came as no surprise then, that when Ashleigh disclosed to loyal fans that she was taking some time off earlier this year — to focus on the business side of things and her skincare line, Tribeca Skin Tonics — it was met with low spirits. Since then Ashleigh’s faultless staff have taken the reigns, but Ashleigh’s impeccable talent is truly impossible to replace — case in point of why her return is stirring up some serious elation among fans (including everyone in the Denizen office).

In addition to her own tried and tested treatments — like the much-acclaimed Bespoke Facial — Ashleigh will also be offering the opportunity for clients to try something new. For now, she’s keeping details of the fresh treatments firmly under wraps, but what we can tell you is that the skincare maestro has been testing out new techniques that combine her traditional active and organic products with powerful lifting massage and reiki energy healing. Undeniably, we’re expecting great things — if Ashleigh’s previous innovations are anything to go by, then these treatments are going to be nothing less than incredible. To celebrate the return of one of Auckland’s finest facialists, we’re giving one lucky Denizen the chance to win a $100 voucher to spend on a treatment of their choice, for more information and entry, click here.

*This competition has now closed. Congratulations Julia Lomas*

Ashleigh Scott has opened her books at The Facialist now, to secure a place with her, click here.