71 years old internationally, 26 countries, and 21 years in South Africa, a spa and wellness information network that spans the globe.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques was established in Paris in 1952 and has grown to a magazine with a worldwide reputation. It is currently published in 30 countries spanning the globe for the USA, Brazil, France, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, South Africa to Australia, and distributed to close on 70 countries.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques is a publication dedicated to the up to date knowledge in the world of Spas, Well-being and Beauty and encompasses all aspects of the spa industry: skincare, bodycare, nails, make-up, haircare, spa therapies and business management, with a high fashion feel to complement its contemporary nature.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques, South African Edition was launched in October 2002, by Max Café and is now available monthly, on relevant platforms including digital, mobile and social, so allowing you to read and enjoy anywhere.

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Editor’s Note

The focus of this issue of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Magazine is the annual Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards, hosted by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa and France. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners as they continue to excel in providing the keys to relaxation and wellness. The Spa Awards programme is more than pure recognition of achievement; it sets a benchmark for spas in Southern Africa. 

Additionally, we analyse the latest Mindbody 2024 Predictions report, revealing the top six wellness trends that consumers and businesses can expect in the upcoming year. Trends: Strength Training Surge, The Social Side of Wellness, Show Me the Science, Don’t Sleep on Rest, Hot & Cold and lastly, Boomers Join the Wellness Craze. So allowing spas and businesses to prepare to meet the unique needs of wellness enthusiasts young and old.

Enjoy the read

Dr Nadine de Freitas

Managing Editor

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Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference 2023

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference 2023

The results of 18th annual Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards hosted by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques, South Africa in association with Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Paris, were announced on the 30th July 2023, at The Houghton Hotel, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg.

The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards Gala Dinner evening was filled with excitement and glamour as some of the industries most respected and well-known names and media came together to acknowledge their peers. Enjoying the sounds of the band “Blue Rock – The Experience” – Gauteng’s Premium Blues Rock Trio, which has been featured at numerous venues including the Barnyard. A fusion of traditional blues and more up to date rock. All the while bringing the blues “back to basics”, with band members Chris Parry (vocals, guitar) Llewellyn Friend (bass) and Lawrence Bailie (drums).

Through the success of the previous awards, the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards increases in its stature each year, providing the Spa Visitors and Media with a comprehensive choice of award winning spas, and a reliable source of spa information and recommendations, within South Africa and Neighbouring Countries.

The Les Nouvelles Esthétiques awards programme encourages the highest standards within the Spa & Wellness Industry. The awards have been designed to stimulate a desire for service excellence among Southern African Spas.

The 2023 Spa Awards consisted of six (6) Categories, namely Day Spa, Hotel Spa, Boutique Hotel Spa, Safari Spas, Unique Spa Concept, and Aesthetic/Medi Spa categories.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards 2023

The results of 18th annual Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards hosted by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques, South Africa in association with Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Paris, were announced on the 30th July 2023, at The Houghton Hotel, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg.

The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards Gala Dinner evening was filled with excitement and glamour as some of the industries most respected and well-known names and media came together to acknowledge their peers. Enjoying the sounds of the band “Blue Rock – The Experience” – Gauteng’s Premium Blues Rock Trio, which has been featured at numerous venues including the Barnyard. A fusion of traditional blues and more up to date rock. All the while bringing the blues “back to basics”, with band members Chris Parry (vocals, guitar) Llewellyn Friend (bass) and Lawrence Bailie (drums).

Through the success of the previous awards, the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards increases in its stature each year, providing the Spa Visitors and Media with a comprehensive choice of award winning spas, and a reliable source of spa information and recommendations, within South Africa and Neighbouring Countries.

The Les Nouvelles Esthétiques awards programme encourages the highest standards within the Spa & Wellness Industry. The awards have been designed to stimulate a desire for service excellence among Southern African Spas.

The 2023 Spa Awards consisted of six (6) Categories, namely Day Spa, Hotel Spa, Boutique Hotel Spa, Safari Spas, Unique Spa Concept, and Aesthetic/Medi Spa categories.