Chris & Alley Ballito celebrates a beautiful milestone at the 2026 SACSC Retail Design & Development Awards.

Some things are beautiful to look at. Others make you feel beautiful, too.

At Chris & Alley, we've always believed that beauty is found in the details. The warmth of a welcome. The comfort of a familiar face. The coffee, the conversation, the calm. The little moments that make an ordinary day feel a little more special.

And now, we're celebrating something very special of our own.

Chris & Alley at Ballito Lifestyle Centre has recognised in the Retail Design – Store category at the 2026 South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Retail Design & Development Awards.

Designed by Sketch Interior Architects, our Ballito space has been recognised for its experiential approach to retail, warm atmosphere and exceptional finishes.

An award we're incredibly proud of, for a space that means so much to us.

Where Beauty Is More Than What You See

When our founders, Aleycia and Chriestoff, envisioned Chris & Alley, they wanted to create something beyond a traditional beauty salon.

A place where science meets art. Where advanced facial treatments, beautiful nails and scientifically researched skincare come together with genuine human connection.

A premium experience that never feels intimidating. Somewhere you're encouraged to ask questions, discover something new and feel completely at ease.

Our Ballito salon brings that vision to life in its own beautiful way.

Inspired by the relaxed, lifestyle-led character of the North Coast, the space combines natural textures, warm finishes, soft lighting and considered design details. Every element contributes to an experience that feels unmistakably Chris & Alley, yet perfectly at home in Ballito.

The Coffee. The Conversation. The Calm.

Step inside and you'll find that there's more to Chris & Alley than what first meets the eye.

There's the familiar comfort of a coffee before your appointment. The excitement of choosing your next nail colour. A conversation with your skin therapist. The discovery of a product that feels just right for you.

For Sylana and our Ballito team, these everyday moments are what bring the space to life.

Customers are welcome to explore at their own pace, moving naturally between skincare, consultations and treatments, with personal guidance whenever they need it.

Because the experience doesn't begin when your treatment starts.

It begins the moment you walk through our doors.

Beautiful by Design. Personal by Nature.

For Chriestoff, creating a successful store has always meant finding the balance between beautiful design and an exceptional customer experience.

A space needs to do more than make a wonderful first impression. It should invite discovery, support the people working within it and give customers a reason to return.

At Ballito, every detail has a purpose.

From the welcoming retail spaces and beautifully arranged product displays to the intimate treatment rooms and carefully considered nail stations, the design allows each part of the Chris & Alley experience to come together naturally.

This recognition celebrates that shared vision and the creativity, expertise and care that went into bringing it to life.

A Beautiful Moment to Share

To our founders, the talented team at Sketch Interior Architects, everyone involved in creating our Ballito space and our wonderful Chris & Alley team, thank you.

And to the Ballito community, thank you for welcoming us so warmly.

We are incredibly proud of this award, but the most meaningful part of our story will always be the people who walk through our doors.

Every conversation. Every smile. Every return visit.

That's our story. But it's your journey. And we're honoured to be part of it.

Come experience our award-winning space at Chris & Alley, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

Chris & Alley. It's a thing of beauty.