It’s been a busy two months in the Taratory since our last wrap in February – but that’s because there’s been plenty to do in and around Canberra!
First of all, we’ve quite simply done a lot of eating. On johnboy’s recommendation, T1 checked out what all the fuss was about at Sage, and was totally [...]

I know there’s a few threads about this but as far as I can tell, none from this year / late last year, so I thought it might be worth asking around since apparently Justin’s is now closed etc.
I’m thinking of a navel piercing – I’ve had 3 cartilage ones done at Redpath and 1 [...]

Adam Ciaccia of Axis Hairdressing has been awarded the title of NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year for 2012 at the Australian Hairdressing and Fashion Awards in Sydney on Monday night.
The AHFA’s are the most prestigious Hairdressing awards in Australia and are judge independently by experts in the UK.
Article is in the CanberraTimes today. [...]

[ 21 January, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] To celebrate the first anniversary of Darling Central, please join us at the Canberra Irish Club on Saturday for a FABULOUS festival of fashion.

- A fashion parade with guest MC the charming Captain Spitfire and featuring fashions for 2012 from Darling Central
- Burlesque performances by Deb Delicious, Melina Fahrenheit and Miss Tiffany Blue
- Grooming [...]

There have been threads on here before regarding mole removal here in Canberra. But i need information that is a little specific and isn’t mentioned in the previous threads.
I am a giant sook when it comes to surgery, small or big. I am looking for a place to remove a mole I have on my [...]

I need a pedicure. I had an absolutely disgusting experience at a nail salon in Canberra (no attempt to even pretend to clean sharp implements and files between clients, even when the woman next to me had an obvious fungal infection – I walked out) and am hoping that this isn’t the norm in Canberra.
I’m [...]

I want some Japanese styled ink and don’t really want to travel to get it.
Is there anyone in the ACT that does a decent job?

Hello Rioters,
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to get eyebrow threading done?
I used to go to the Kundalini salon but the lady that does the threading there has just gone on maternity leave.  
The only other place that I am aware of that does threading is Absolute Shape, but they are fully [...]

Hi,
I’m planning to get my haircut but I don’t know where the nice hairdressing to get it, especially i look for hairdresser who can deal with asian hair and can give me good hair.
Does anyone know where to get a good hair cut?
Thank you

The ABC brings word that the number of solariums in the ACT has dopped from 17 to 4 following last year’s red tape tsunami dumped onto the industry.
The Cancer Council is not satisfied and wants more rigorous compliance to drive the survivors onto the streets.
But having acquired a taste for the vast riches to be [...]

Can anyone recommend a place to get a facial with extraction in Canberra?
Somewhere with experienced staff is much preferred.

I am looking to have a procedure and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good canberra plastic surgeon?

The Greens’ Caroline Le Couteur has announced her plans to move against the QIC takeover of Civic in the Legislative Assembly:
“My motion raises a number of issues which have been of growing concern to shoppers and small businesses in Civic. These small businesses in City Walk and East Civic provide retail diversity to Canberra’s commercial [...]

Teaser for New Canberra based online fashion boutique. Launching soon!! enjoy the video!
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Gday all,
I’ve recently moved here from Sydney and am wondering if anyone knows of a good tattoo place in the ACT.
I have an unfinished sleeve that i need to get finished, plus start a new one on my leg.
I have heard of good ones in Lyneham , Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan. Just want some [...]

A lot of piercing parlours are closing or are closed at the moment. Adrenaline doesn’t do piercings anymore; Justin’s is closed; Tattoo power doesn’t do piercings anymore either.
Other than Steel Demon who I’d really not rather go to (Botched a piercing), Is there anywhere else other then Freestyle that people would recommend for piercings [...]

Hello Canberra!
I’m getting married in Dec, 2011 so was wondering if anyone could recommend an experienced make-up artist who could do my wedding make-up?
Thanks in advance,
Laura

I recently got a pretty average haircut and don’t particularly want to go back to the hairdresser to get it fixed. Her skills don’t seem to be good enough to be able to fix it.
Any suggestions of a really good hairdresser who would understand what would suit my face shape and hair type?
It [...]

It’s funny the things we become attached to, like cosmetics and grooming products. Working in and around the cosmetic and makeup industry for over twelve years now I’ve tried so many things and to be honest, most products, especially cosmetics don’t do what they say they will and many can be harmful (more about this [...]

Out In Canberra bring the “can’t tear my eyes away” news that you can now get unwanted hair removed in Canberra with a concoction of sugar and lemon juice rather than hot wax.
Unlike waxing which removes a whole layer of skin and can be quite painful, Sugaring only adheres to dead skin cells, offering a [...]

This morning the Liberals were in the highest of dudgeons after Labor’s John Hargreaves said something mean about the Liberals’ Vicki Dunne in the Legislative Assembly last Thursday.
“I was appalled by the distasteful behaviour shown by John Hargreaves in the Chamber late on Thursday, when he made derogatory and sexist statements about by my Liberal [...]

So I was just thinking about something and it made me angry. The first thing I decided to do was post it to RiotACT.
So 5 years ago, I was 13 and I was young and naive (still am ) and wanted to get into modeling.
I saw an advert for Victoria’s Models and phoned them [...]

I just had my first haircut experience since moving to Canberra from London and it was with Adam Ciaccia @ Axis Hairdressing.
I have to say that its the best haircut I have had in a decade. Since moving back to Canberra from London I have a struggled to find a cutter that can give [...]

If you’re free this lunch and opposed to child beauty pageants then we’ve got the rally for you on the Parliament House lawns starting at 12.
If you want to know more the protest organisers have got a lengthy document which I’ve put online.

Anyone know of any (preferably men’s) hairdressers open later,  in the period around 5-7pm?
I need to get my mop sorted soon!

Mother’s Day is only days away…have you worked out how you’re going to say thank you to the mum in your life?
Here are some suggestions for things to do and things to give this Sunday, 8 May..all of which you can find around the region or with the click of a mouse!
THINGS TO DO
In The [...]

Ms Hosinator has just reached the stage in her pregnancy where she now needs to start buying maternity wear.
So far she has been to Pumpkin Patch in the city and being a fussy girl she only found a couple of items to her liking. 
We’ve looked in the yellowpages and noted that there appear to be [...]

I just got my first tatt a week ago but its wonky! I went to a local tattoo parlour. The lady that did it was really nice but as soon as she’d finished I thought to myself it that one half of it was smaller than the other and the line was a bit wobbly. [...]

FOOD: THE BATTLE OF THE CHOCOLATE BARS
The Easter Bunny’s brought something a little different to Canberra this year. Not only did he come bearing chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, but some healthy – or should I say deliciously unhealthy – chocolate cafe competition.
That’s right, Max Brenner - the renowned and much loved chocolate bar and [...]

[ 8 May, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Events ACT are letting us know they’re putting on a show for mother’s day in Glebe Park.

Celebrate your mum’s special day with a fun outing in one of Canberra’s most beautiful urban parks.

The party will feature an incredible stage show line-up, including the Stilettos. This all-female trio will ‘wow’ you – from the Andrews [...]

Back in the day, Braddon was an industrial area full of caryards and mechanics- aren’t we lucky that has changed!
Over the last ten years or so, Braddon has grown to become the after-work playground of Canberra’s young professionals, with a thriving bar scene and a few choice restaurant picks for those in the know.
But with the [...]

I just had to give a big plug for Sheryn of Hair in the City in London Circuit.
I’ve just had my hair straightened by her again and absolutely love it. I’ve had it done three times now and the results everytime have been outstanding