We counted down the minutes. We planned our outfits weeks in advance. At times, we thought the day might never actually arrive. But, hallelujah, the big day finally rolled around, and we were officially allowed back in that sacred British institution – the beer garden. Cut to one week later, and there is a small chance that you may have over-indulged a little. Hey, we’re … [Read more...] about How to deal with ‘hangover skin’ if you spent a little *too* much time in the beer gardens last week
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I tried eyebrow lamination and my brows have never looked better
Before the eyebrow trend explosion, my eyebrows were the part of my body I thought about least – I’d pluck them (to near-baldness, according to my #10YearChallenge) and that was that. And then Cara Delevigne came along and eyebrows – and, more importantly, my lack of – bolted into my consciousness. Since then, I’ve grown them out, filled them in, waxed, … [Read more...] about I tried eyebrow lamination and my brows have never looked better
Lockdown restrictions are lifting and this is what we’re looking forward to doing the most
Lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted and with salons soon set to reopen, we’re already looking ahead and compiling a list of all the things we can’t wait to do when doors open again – and beyond. Here are the top 15 things we’re looking forward to the most. What’s on your list? WRITTEN BY Louise Carleton What are some of the top things people want to do after … [Read more...] about Lockdown restrictions are lifting and this is what we’re looking forward to doing the most
How to avoid gym skin (yes, it’s a thing)
Gyms are open again, which means (sadly) no more excuses. Sweating it out might do wonders for our bodies and minds, but our skin? Not so much. If you find that your skin is feeling dull, dehydrated, or breaking out – it may be your workout habits that are to blame. To keep your skin *and* body feeling healthy, bear these tips in mind. You got this. Why should you shower … [Read more...] about How to avoid gym skin (yes, it’s a thing)
Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
If you’re anything like us you’re counting down the days until salons can reopen. It’s been a long time since we sat in the salon chair and when we say our hair is crying out for some TLC, we mean it. We spoke to afro Hairdresser extraordinaire, Debora at La Aibamania to find out what we can do in preparation for our first appointment back in the salon. Here are her top three … [Read more...] about Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown