This awards season has been a *tad* unusual - we think that’s fair to say. However, last night’s Oscars treated us to an IRL (!!!) red carpet moment, and boy, was it worth the wait. From Andra Day’s oh-so 2021 'no-makeup' makeup, to Amanda Seyfried’s classic Hollywood glam - here are our fave hair and beauty looks from the 2021 Academy Awards. Beth Ryan … [Read more...] about Oscars 2021: our fave hair and beauty looks
How to deal with ‘hangover skin’ if you spent a little *too* much time in the beer gardens last week
We counted down the minutes. We planned our outfits weeks in advance. At times, we thought the day might never actually arrive. But, hallelujah, the 12th finally rolled around, and we were officially allowed back in that sacred British institution - the beer garden. Cut to one week later, and there is a small chance that you may have over-indulged a little. Hey, we’re right … [Read more...] about How to deal with ‘hangover skin’ if you spent a little *too* much time in the beer gardens last week
I tried eyebrow lamination and my brows have never looked better
Pre-2011, my eyebrows were the part of my body I thought about least - I’d pluck them (to near-baldness, according to my #10YearChallenge) and that was that. And then Cara Delevigne came along and eyebrows - and, more importantly, my lack of - bolted into my consciousness. Since then, I’ve grown them out, filled them in, waxed, tinted, threaded, all to mild success (the gauge … [Read more...] about I tried eyebrow lamination and my brows have never looked better
Growing out your eyebrows ahead of salons reopening? Here are 3 things that will help
We’ve let our unruly brows run riot in lockdown, so an eyebrow shape is top of the list when salons reopen - there’s not long to go. Some of us have taken matters into our own hands, getting pretty good at shaping our brows (or doing just enough to keep the monobrow at bay). With just over a month to go now is the perfect time to put down the tweezers, leave the wax strips … [Read more...] about Growing out your eyebrows ahead of salons reopening? Here are 3 things that will help
How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon
What should I do if the hair is too long? Remember, your hair should be no less than a quarter of an inch long. If it’s too long, Sofia suggests giving it a trim, “make sure you leave about 1 cm of growth though, to make sure the wax can pick the hairs up”. If you’re not confident trimming it yourself (it can be trickier than you think), your therapist can do this for you … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon