It can take years to reach your ‘right’ shade of blonde, especially if you’re shifting from warm to cool: silver hair, why play so hard to get? With all that time and hard-earned cash invested in our locks, watching colour fade is a heartbreaker. To make you blonde hair last as long as possible – and maintain that fresh-from-the-salon vibrance – here’s what you need to do. By … [Read more...] about 8 game-changing tips to make your blonde hair last longer
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5 posts we don’t want you to miss from this week
Another week of juicy reads that we’re sure you’ve perused already, but sometimes we’re busy – gym classes, socialising, working (sure) – and we miss the good stuff. Grey hairs, dry skin, and the new technique for effortless-looking highlights, we’ve been talking beauty trends by the bucketload this week. Here’s what you might have missed. By Rachel Spedding What is … [Read more...] about 5 posts we don’t want you to miss from this week
The hot massage showdown: stone vs oil
Nothing beats an indulgent massage after (or before, or during) a long week at work. Plus, did we mention massage is good for your health? It rebalances hormones and even helps us sleep. Just one thing to define: which you fancy; hot stone or hot oil. Sigh – if only every decision in life was that pleasant (anyone else agonise over which pair of black skinnies to wear in the … [Read more...] about The hot massage showdown: stone vs oil
4 tips to make fine hair fuller for life
This one’s for the finer-haired amongst us. The ‘curled my hair seven minutes ago and it’s straight again’ crowd. The wash-it-every-day squad. Sure, some days we’re grateful for our finer hair (less time styling, less money spent on shampoo), but now and then, we’d like a little more volume. Back-combing brushes at the ready gang – here’s what to do to make your finer hair look … [Read more...] about 4 tips to make fine hair fuller for life
Strandlighting is the (low-maintenance) technique for effortless-looking hair
So maybe you’ve just cracked your Bikini from your Brazilian (before the wax was applied, I hope), but there’s a new term in town, and it’s worth getting to know. Strandlighting is the trend you’ve no-doubt been double-tapping on your Instagram feed without even knowing it, and the *au naturel* way to colour hair. It’s the newbie technique for effortless, sun-kissed colour … [Read more...] about Strandlighting is the (low-maintenance) technique for effortless-looking hair