Author Archive

New Recruits

Gaynor Alder introduces readers to two new recruits to the beauty department, Holly Curtis and Beth Keamy. These gorgeous gals will continue to expand Onya's beauty department, and bring the very best of Australian beauty to your screens. Read more

Elite Hair & Makeup

Gaynor Alder reviews Elite Hair and Makeup Academy, headed up by industry expert Justine Poniris. Training aspiring Makeup Artists in modern and current industry specific techniques, Elite is exactly as it claims - Elite. Read more

Blacklisted In Marrakesh: Fashion & Fragrance

Gaynor Alder writes about the innovative collaboration between unique Australian fashion and fragrance houses Blacklisted and Fleurage - and explains how you can experience Morocco with Fleurage Perfumery. Read more

Part 4 – Nails

Gaynor Alder continues her Here Comes The Bride series with a close look at nails - and why long and fake isn't always the way to go. Read more

Melbourne & Sydney Based Beauty Writers – CLOSED

Onya Magazine's Beauty Department, headed up by the fabulous Gaynor Alder, seeks two Beauty Interns/Writers (Melbourne and Sydney based). Keen? Read more

Impact Digital: Leaders in Reducing Carbon Emissions

Gaynor Alder finds a Melbourne based company that operates on solar power, solar hot water, rain water and energy efficient everything - if Impact Digital couldn't sound any more perfect, it's probably because they couldn't be. Read more

Welcome Olivia, and Onya’s Reviewing Process

Beauty Editor Gaynor Alder introduces a new member to the Onya Beauty Department, and explains Onya's reviewing process - and why it's so important for Onya to be honest. Because if we're full of anything, it's integrity. Read more

Part 3 – Body

Gaynor Alder continues Onya's bridal beauty special and focuses on Australian made and owned body products that will help exfoliate, hydrate and enhance any bride's skin. Read more

Can You Help Theda Myint’s Struggle For Life?

Gaynor Alder shares Theda Myint's story - one very close to her heart - and one with so many questions and so few answers it's heartbreaking. Read more

Part 2 – Hair

Gaynor Alder focuses on hair for Part 2 of Onya's bridal beauty feature - how to treat it, what to do with it, and the best people to look after it. Read more

Part 1 – Face

In the first part of Onya's bridal beauty feature, Gaynor Alder focuses on the face. And Editor Sandi Tighello, and her bridesmaid Zoe, are the test subjects at a Garden Tea Party. Read more

Seven Virtues of Skincare

Gaynor Alder outlines the seven heavenly virtues to skincare - and all the tips, tricks and products to help you achieve that healthy, dewy glow. Read more