There are a few tried-and-tested ways to beat post-holiday blues. You could start planning your next trip (great procrastination). You could obsessively scroll through your camera roll (great content). Or, you could book yourself in for a treatment, relax, and maybe even prolong that tan you’ve worked so hard on. By Beth Ludolf How can you fix brassy or dull hair after a … [Read more...] about Post-holiday blues? These 4 restorative treatments will help you ease back into reality
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I tried microneedling and this is what it felt like
I’m going to call it and say I’ve tried pretty much every facial treatment going. Largely because I’m curious, but also, it’s good to be able to offer advice to friends on what to try based on their skin concerns (once ‘less rosé’ has been ruled out). Next up, we’re talking microneedling – ‘the one that uses actual needles’- to make my skin appear fresher and all-round … [Read more...] about I tried microneedling and this is what it felt like
This is the best red nail colour for your skin tone
Remember when Kanye said “I’ve been looking for the one, have you seen her?”? Well, that was also around the time I began looking for the one – “the one” being the perfect red, of course. With different tones trending depending on the season, it’s not always easy to find your go-to. When in doubt, forget the trends and stick with science (yes, really). By Beth … [Read more...] about This is the best red nail colour for your skin tone
We’ve found the most flattering nude nail colour for your skin tone
On more than one occasion, I’ve been certain I’ve finally found the exact nude I’ve been searching for. Annoyingly, it’s always ended up looking completely different on my hand than it did on the colour wheel and, honestly, I haven’t felt disappointment like that since the series finale of Lost. Thankfully, we’ve sussed out the science (yes, really) of finding that … [Read more...] about We’ve found the most flattering nude nail colour for your skin tone
Three hairstyles that work for all occasions (and don’t require getting up early)
Most of the time, if my thick, (sort of) healthy, brunette hair won’t oblige, it’s scraped back to its rightful pineapple position. But, on those days where a messy bun won’t cut it – squishing it under a graduation hat, for example – a catalogue of minimal-effort hairstyles is sure to come in handy. Here it is – three event-ready looks, made for the laid-back … [Read more...] about Three hairstyles that work for all occasions (and don’t require getting up early)