So, you finally managed to spend some time in the sun this summer - or better yet, you actually managed a real-life, on-the-beach, summer holiday this year (lucky you!) Whilst this might have been a dream come true for your mind and soul, your body might be telling a *slightly* different story. Sun, sea, and classic summer over-indulgence (whether that’s pasta and wine on your hols or picnics and tinnies in the park) can play havoc with your body. Chapped heels, dry hair, and sunburnt skin, anyone? So, if you’re feeling the post-hol blues in more ways than one, these…

And, just like that, Summer is pretty much over. Holidays, long days, and back garden barbecues are feeling like a distant memory (which probably isn’t helped by the fact we had approx. 1 week of real sunshine this whole season). Honestly though, we’re not mad about the oncoming of Autumn. Sweater weather, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and Halloween? Yes please.  Plus, it’s an excuse to revamp our wardrobes, hair, and beauty - and what’s not to love about that? This season in nails, we’re loving muted colours with neutral overtones, as well as unexpected brights and pops of colour. Here are…

From smearing Vaseline on your eyes to massaging your lash line, there are a tonne of methods out there that promise to bestow upon us the gift of long, fluttery lashes. If you’ve tried all of the at-home tips and tricks that the internet has to offer, and nothing seems to work - it might be time to change your approach.  Lemon juice and petroleum jelly aside (and yes, those are real tips we’ve read but please don’t try them at home) - here are four tips for longer lashes that *actually* work. 

First thing’s first: although the name might suggest otherwise - ‘Hair Botox’ doesn’t actually involve Botox, or injectables of any kind. In reality - Hair Botox is an intensive conditioning treatment, with highly active ingredients, that repairs damaged and weak hair. The treatment smoothes and softens hair, just as Botox does for skin (hence the nickname). Intrigued? Here’s everything you need to know. 

Beards have been having a major comeback moment recently- no doubt because shaving is just *too* much effort when we’re not leaving the house anyway. Now though, it seems the beard trend is here to stay, and we’re 100% here for it.  Growing a beard might seem as simple as just foregoing the razor and letting time do its thing, but anyone who’s tried to grow a lush and dense beard, or even a little trying-but-not-trying stubble, will tell you that there are a whole host of issues that can come with it. We’re talking itchiness, frizz, dry skin and…

‘Perfect brows’, I know that you do exist, I’ve seen you sitting proudly on the foreheads of Lily Collins, Emily Ratajowski and co. So, how on earth does one achieve such greatness? Especially with an overly ‘plucky’ brow history? It’s possible, it just won’t happen overnight. Enhancing shape, size and texture will take some work, but we know how to do it (and now you will too). By Rachel Spedding

There are a few things that the French just get *right*. Food. Romance. Style. It’s difficult to pin down quite what it is that makes the French so good at these things, (they have a certain je ne sais quoi, if you will), but it seems like France just has chic-ness down to a fine art.  2021 has already brought us the modern French Mani and reverse French nails, which we’ve been completely obsessing over this summer. Now that autumn is around the corner, though, it’s time for a new French-inspired trend to enter the spotlight. Cue: the French bob. …

It was touch and go for a minute whether we’d be having yet another year of no festivals, but (hallelujah!) festi season has finally arrived, and it’s making its comeback in style. Maybe it’s because a year and half of boredom has left us more than ready to let off some steam, or maybe it’s because we’re trying to fit a whole year of festivals into the last month of summer. Either way, it’s clear that festivals are back and better than ever - and festival style has definitely levelled up too.  This year, we’re seeing a return of the…

Okay, so in the past, men’s hair and beauty trends have been few and far between (and frankly, sometimes pretty questionable - we’re looking at you, frosted tips). So, we’re categorically here for any trend that breaks the mould of men’s beauty - because why? (And say it with us): beauty 👏 is 👏 for 👏 everyone👏. Which is why we’re currently obsessing over the ‘menicure’ - the bold nail trend that our fave celebs are loving at the min.    Here’s the thing: men’s nail art isn’t exactly new. It’s been linked to subcultures such as punk, emo, and…

We have to admit, the word ‘acid’ doesn’t exactly sound inviting when we’re talking about things to put on our skin but we swear it is. It’s actually somewhat of a hero. From fruit acids to retinol and hyaluronic acid, we’ve broken down what they actually do.

Attention: nail biters, acrylic addicts, and anyone else pining for healthier, stronger, or longer nails - this one’s for you.  I’ve been on the quest for the perfect nails for years - I’m obsessed with the long, elegant look (and insta-baddie vibes) of acrylic extensions, and also love the classic, glossy, chic-ness of gel and shellac polish. It’s no secret, though, that some of these nail treatments can cause damage to the natural nail, and leave them feeling brittle, thin, and fragile (especially if you’re like me, and are almost as addicted to picking at the nails as you are…

Honestly, is there anyone who didn’t grow up wanting to be a mermaid? Maybe I’m weird, but I spent my childhood watching Aquamarine, practicing my mermaid swimming in the pool on hols, and secretly hoping I’d awkwardly transform into a mermaid whenever I did the dishes - (thanks, H2O Just Add Water, for my wildly unrealistic childhood expectations). Maybe that’s why everyone (myself very much included) is completely obsessed with the mermaid wave hair trend that’s been all over our Insta and TikTok feeds recently. #Mermaidwaves has over 7 million views on TikTok, and it’s absolutely fulfilling all of our…

Every time a new spot appears - uninvited may I add - on my face, I can guess with about 99.9% accuracy what caused it. That big, painful, under-the-skin one on my chin? Time of the month. The angry ones around my mouth? Maskne, thanks COVID.  Diet is another big one (don’t worry, we’re not about to go all ‘you are what you eat’ on you). Eating too much red meat, refined sugar and saturated fats, or drinking too much alcohol are all classic culprits. Obviously, we’re not going to tell you to cut out chocolate or wine (we’re not…

Okay, so a *real* Summer holiday might be off the cards for most of us at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the most of the warmer weather when it does (eventually) roll around. In fact, when sunny days are so few and far between, it’d be rude not to squeeze every bit of joy out of them that we can.  For me, that means that I have zero time for my (usually bearable but in summertime positively arduous) hair and beauty routine. I’m talking hair, nails, makeup - the lot. And yes, although I dream of…

You've tinted your brows. Everything is fuller, sharper, all-round preened. You've seen a world of 'perfect' brows and can't imagine one without. Fear not, tinters, there are simple tricks that'll keep that dye lasting long beyond your nightly makeup removal. From where to go, to how to care for 'em, here are the four things you need to do to keep your brows looking top-notch once you're out the salon door. By Rachel Spedding

In case you missed it, the classic cat eye has had a major update, and everyone is talking about it. Yes, I still love a classic winged liner. Always have, always will. It’s a staple for a reason: it’s simple, timeless, and pretty easy to perfect, with a little practice. What I also love though? Any way (or excuse) to mix it up a bit.  So, when I saw TikTok’s most recent viral makeup trend, I automatically knew I had to try it. The reverse cat eye took off when MUA Painted by Spencer (@paintedbyspencer) posted a TikTok makeup vid…

If you’d have asked me a couple of years ago to name three styles I would have put money on *not* coming back into fashion, I would pretty easily have chosen juicy tracksuits, crocs, and (most definitely) the mullet.  Cut to 2021: Juicy tracksuits are a fave of every insta baddie from Kylie Jenner and Addison Rae to Bimini Bon Boulash. Crocs are a summer staple of Justin Bieber and Post Malone, and are selling out in Urban Outfitters. And most shockingly of all, the mullet is pretty much officially the coolest hairstyle out there - and I’m 100% here…

It’s summer which means we’ve all swapped our jumpers for t-shirts, trainers for sandals (pedicure, anyone?) and our jeans for shorts. Yep, bare legs. But, do you ever find your legs covered in weird black dots? Well, it turns out these are pretty common. They’re actually (informally) known as ‘strawberry legs’. The cause? Clogged pores. Here’s how to prevent them from forming. By Beth Ludolf

There are a million and one things I love about summer - picnics in the park, rooftop drinks, not having to wear 10 layers every time you leave the house. Tbh, I’ve been ready for my hot girl summer since January. It’s only now that summer has *arrived* arrived, (for good this time, I hope) that I realise the absolute havoc it is wreaking on the carefully composed hair and beauty routine I spent my lockdown months working on.  Yep, the idyllic dream of sun-kissed skin and carefree beach hair has been replaced with an altogether much sweatier and stickier…

Pastel colours have always gotten kind of a bad rep in terms of style. Tbh, these shades seemed to be reserved for either newborns or the Queen, with no in-between. Recently, though, pastel tones have become a summer staple. From pastel gingham dresses to sherbet-coloured sweater vests, soft-hued tones of dreamy pastels are e-ver-y-where. It’s no surprise then that one of the biggest nail trends of the year is following suit.  Pastel nails popped up as a major trend last summer - *flashback to us dreaming of pastel manis whilst stuck in lockdown last year*. This summer though, pastels are…

I wholeheartedly believe that you don’t know true joy until you’ve felt how soft your feet are after a pedicure. And how darn good they look, ugh *chefs’ kiss*. If you haven’t tried a pedicure, grab a pair of flip-flops and hit the salon. You’ll never look back. If you have, this is for you - we spoke to nail pro, Parris Ashworth, Manager at Nails Inc, about maintaining your pedi at home.  By Beth Ludolf

1 - Go to a stylist.  Okay, so we know some people are going to ignore this one . Still, we can’t stress enough how difficult home-bleaching can be to get right. Your stylist will be able to mix the correct colour and toner for your hair, which can be especially difficult if your hair is naturally a darker colour. Bleach is also super drying, and can really damage the hair if done incorrectly, so your colourist will be able to advise and help with this. They’ll also be able to perfect the cut, if you want to go full-Foden. …

IT’S COMING HOME(!!)  After England’s historic win on Wednesday, it’s fair to say that the nation’s EURO fever has escalated, and the countdown is on for the final. Whether you’re a die-hard England fan, or just in it for the frankly unparalleled atmosphere, this Sunday is sure to be a night to remember. And what better way to get in the mood for the big day (apart from beers & friends) than getting kitted out in England’s colours - if you saw Dua Lipa’s iconic red & white get up from last night, you’ll know exactly what we mean.  In…