Beauty

Weddings, festivals and parties galore; summer really is the best time to experiment with your hair, but how to know where to begin? To help inspire you, we picked 3 of our favourite (and easiest!) summer ‘dos and sent our friend Ashlyn to The Painted Lady in Shoreditch to try them out. The best part? These express styles will have you in and out of the salon in under and … [Read more...] about 3 easy summer updos that will have you party ready in under an hour

There’s a reason why many choose an up-do for the big day. Not only does it sneakily avoid any weather-related issues (humidity, rain and wind can be monstrously unkind), it also lets your dress take centre-stage. But if you’re looking for something less traditional, there are dozens of alternatives to this fail-safe style for the modern bride. So – without further ado – … [Read more...] about 4 fresh bridal up-dos we’re saying ‘we will’ to

Bronde, ash, honey? Choosing your shade of blonde is a minefield, but navigate it correctly, and you’ll save time and dollar. There’s a lot of choice, so we’ve narrowed it down to the best shades in the bunch, a blonde dictionary, if you like. Godspeed future blondes, here’s your guide to the varying tones, and what to ask for to get ‘em.   By Rachel Spedding How do you choose … [Read more...] about 8 shades of blonde you’ll want to show your hair stylist

I admit, waxing can hurt like a you-know-what, but aside from a choc ice on a hot summer’s day, not much beats that silky skin feeling. Whether you’re fresh to the wax bed, or a seasoned hair remover, knowing how to ease the ‘ouch’ is always a bonus. We’ve got hacks by the bucketload – well, 8 to be precise – that’ll leave your skin ready for a-waxing’. Deep breathe (more … [Read more...] about 8 ways to minimise waxing pain we wish we’d known about before