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
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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)
We’ve given up mascara thanks to these three lash treatments
Waiting for the kettle to boil, listening to your colleague talk about their overgrown lawn and putting on a 4th layer of mascara. All precious minutes you’ll never get back. Thankfully, we’ve lined up three different lash treatments that won’t only save you time in the morning, they might give your colleagues something else to talk about. By Beth Ludolf What does a lash lift … [Read more...] about We’ve given up mascara thanks to these three lash treatments
If you’re feeling indecisive, these are the three nail looks you can count on
Getting a manicure. A ritual more sacred than roast dinner on a Sunday. Although I’m incomplete without acrylics, choosing which colour polish to go for is never an easy gig (commitment-phobe, maybe). Luckily for you – and, let’s be honest me – we’ve lined up three easy-to-wear nail looks to put your indecisive mind at ease. By Beth Ludolf Which nail look is best … [Read more...] about If you’re feeling indecisive, these are the three nail looks you can count on
This is what happened to my skin after a face peel
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). This time, we’re talking face peels – adding solution to the skin for deep exfoliation . The goal? To improve my dull skin and … [Read more...] about This is what happened to my skin after a face peel