The words 'pay day' send shivers of pleasure down our spines. Reasons we go to work: 1) So we can fork out for 6am gym classes (however we feel at 5.15 when the alarm goes off) 2) So we can justify buying a new foundation tint each time there's a 2 degree change in temperature 3) So we can fund our addiction to peanut butter oh and 4) you know, to pay … [Read more...] about Is a lash lift and tint worth it?
Do body wraps really work?
Body wrap, sounds snuggly. For a long time, the treatment has been considered a go-to method for instant weight loss – though it’s reputation may have stayed the same (it’s a short term fix and sweating is the culprit), the benefits of wrapping stretch way beyond your waistline. As usual, the ancient Egyptians are treatment trend-setters, as they were the first to use wraps … [Read more...] about Do body wraps really work?
A straight-up answer to the question: is acupuncture effective?
You may have heard of it, and you’ve definitely seen it (it’s the one with the needles): acupuncture is a treatment derived from Chinese medicine. The main goal of the treatment is to relieve physical and mental tension, through balancing qi (pronounced ‘chee’) in the body. It’s an oldie, but a goodie, as the ancient technique has been practiced over the centuries, and is still … [Read more...] about A straight-up answer to the question: is acupuncture effective?
Just a really useful guide to using SPF
We’re told to wear SPF every day, that it prevents skin damage, ageing, and lobster-red skin situs, but what exactly is it? Maybe you struggled to listen to this bit in science lessons, or the whole number/star system has gotten too tricky to keep track of. Unlike many skincare products, you can tell exactly what your sun cream is doing, just by looking at the bottle (factor, … [Read more...] about Just a really useful guide to using SPF
8 things you believed about summer beauty that aren’t actually true
Heaps of summer beauty myths have been doing the rounds since way-back-when – the whole lemon juice in your hair thing, aftersun in the fridge, yogurt on burnt skin? We thought it was about time someone spoke up. No more bypassing the SPF for a ‘golden (crispy) tan’. Get ready to revise everything you thought you knew about summer beauty. By Danielle Petch … [Read more...] about 8 things you believed about summer beauty that aren’t actually true