The Science of Subtlety: Inside 30 HAZELTON’s Skincare Philosophy

Opening in September 2025 in Toronto’s Yorkville district, 30 HAZELTON introduces a new kind of med-spa, one defined less by dramatic transformation than by considered care. Backed by INK Entertainment, the company behind some of the city’s most notable hospitality spaces, the project brings a refined aesthetic sensibility to advanced skincare.

The concept draws heavily from South Korea, where medical aesthetics favour cumulative, understated results. At the heart of the offering is what Managing Director Erica Fung refers to as the “science of subtlety”, a philosophy that places long-term skin health and natural luminosity above fleeting trends or heavy-handed enhancement.

Fung spent time in Seoul researching the country’s aesthetic approach and the technologies that support it. “Our mission is to redefine the self-care experience,” she says. “where advanced medical aesthetics meet the ease and elegance of a luxury spa.”

Treatments range from Korean-engineered radio-frequency and ultrasound devices for lifting and firming, to Italian-made HELIX laser resurfacing technology by DEKA. There are also French Stylage injectables, bespoke semi-permanent makeup, and other globally sourced tools, each integrated into personalised treatment plans that prioritise nuance over novelty.

In a Canadian first, 30 HAZELTON will also offer facials by Dr. Barbara Sturm, the German skincare specialist known for her anti-inflammatory protocols and cult following. Seven have been developed exclusively for the spa, including the signature 30H Facial.

The interior, which spans three floors and 4,200 square feet, echoes the philosophy of the treatments: minimal, serene, and precise. There are nine treatment rooms, each named after a Yorkville street, and a top-floor lounge designed for quiet retreat, consultation, or cultural gatherings.

Rather than promise reinvention, 30 HAZELTON proposes something more durable: a quieter, more intelligent approach to self-care, one built on restraint, rigour, and design-led thinking.