Made By Self

Made By Self is a Hawthorn spa focused on facials and beauty treatments with a clear wellness focus. The approach goes beyond surface-level skincare, encouraging clients to develop a more considered and nourishing connection with their skin and bodies. Located at 79a Church Street, the studio has a 4.9 Google rating from 38 reviews, making it a well-regarded option for anyone seeking a dedicated facial or grooming appointment in Melbourne’s inner east.

The signature Tailor Made facial is designed around the individual rather than a fixed treatment plan. It combines different facial techniques with products selected and blended for the client’s skin, concerns and preferences. Treatments run for 45, 60 or 75 minutes, and the menu also offers a 90-minute Tailor Made treatment incorporating kinesiology. That longer appointment brings together muscle testing, craniosacral therapy, remedial facial massage, acupressure, meridian work, crystals and Australian bush flower essences, with an emphasis on balance and relaxation beyond the skin itself.

There are several more specialised facial options. Thermal Infusing uses warmth, cleansing, a warm compress and facial massage to help deliver a vitamin- and mineral-focused treatment, while the East Meets West Gua Sha Facial combines Chinese Gua Sha massage with western skincare techniques, a jade stone, pressure-point work, Vitamin C and a firming mask. For facial massage enthusiasts, the Facial Sculpting Buccal Facial works across the muscles, fascia and lymphatic system and includes massage inside the mouth, as well as lymphatic drainage, breathwork and neck and scalp massage. The menu describes this treatment as suitable for addressing jaw tension and TMJ-related discomfort, although clients should discuss their needs with the therapist before booking.

Made By Self also offers add-ons and grooming services, including microcurrent, back treatments, pedicures, eyebrow and lash services, and waxing. Microcurrent can be added to a facial, while the Pat On The Back treatment focuses on the back, shoulders and arms with enzyme-based products, a clay mask, extractions and a short massage. The offering suits solo self-care appointments and clients looking for a treatment tailored to skin, muscle tension or relaxation goals. With treatments ranging from concise grooming appointments to extended facial rituals, it can work for both a quick maintenance visit and a more immersive wellness-focused booking.