You get what you pay for a Secretskin. There are certainly cheaper laser / IPL places, but for me the knowledge and skill of the operator is paramount . Would you prefer to be treated by someone who has a degree in health science and has worked with leading cosmetic surgeons, or by someone who has been given a couple of days training by the company who sold them the machinery? To me, it's a no-brainer. Mary's honest and realistic approach to what is possible is a refreshing change from beauticians who promise much and deliver little - and sometimes leave your skin burnt or damaged. Excellent value that is worth saving for.

What an amazing find! I had kept going to a hairdresser in Melbourne as the local hairdressers were either too pretentious (and overpriced for what they provided) or way too out of date. Kristy and her team are a breath of fresh air. The salon decor is basic and will never grace the pages of a design magazine, but that's not my top priority in choosing a hairdresser. The service is great and very competitively priced (under $100 for cut and foils). There's often a discount deal for new customers on the web page or facebook site, which is how I discovered her. I've now been a regular for more than a year and friends tell me that my hair has never looked better.

A place where solo diners are welcomed and valued as much as groups. I'll certainly be back for a good value meal, friendly service and a wonderful variety of meals to choose from.

Approximate cost: $10-15

This place is worth finding. Great staff, friendly service and excellent value. First went there with a largish group a month or so ago and will certainly be going back again (and again!)

Approximate cost: $20

This store isn't big in hardware store terms, but it's got everything you could possibly want and staff that go out of their way to help with service and advice.

Approximate cost: $35

Having shopped around the area for a good beauty therapist, I've become a regular at Bellarine Beauty Therapy. The staff 'know their stuff' and I always come out feeling renewed and refreshed. There are certainly fancier premises locally, but it's the service that keeps me going back time after time.