It’s a question we get asked A LOT! And though the seasoned salon goers out there will know the answer immediately, for first timers, understanding why some colour menus say foils, and others highlights, can be confusing. Newsflash: there is no difference between the two. In order to create that multi tonal effect that comes with highlights, your colourist uses foils … [Read more...] about Foils and highlights: what’s the difference?
Beauty
Our favourite LFW beauty moments captured by the experts
LFW, it’s been fun. You’ve entertained and inspired us with out there hair trends, experimental makeup and crazy catwalk beauty moments. From beauty rebels at Versus, to freshly pressed flowered nails at Preen, to the ‘happy skin’ at Topshop, there’s no shortage of trends to talk about. Here, our Editorial Director Liz Hambleton picks her favourite beauty … [Read more...] about Our favourite LFW beauty moments captured by the experts
A beginners guide to balayage
What exactly is balayage? Is it just another word for ombre hair? But isn’t that the same as a dip dye? With so much lingo in the industry right now, it’s easy to get confused. And as the colour technique du jour, it’s important to know exactly what you’re asking for next time you settle into the salon chair. To avoid a dip dye disaster, we sat down with Issie Churcher, Head of … [Read more...] about A beginners guide to balayage
13 beauty trends we loved from NYFW
As always, with New York Fashion Week drawing to a close, the inevitable forecasting of the next season’s biggest trends are starting to flood in, and with so many inspiring beauty looks to choose from (both on and off the catwalk), this season did not disappoint. From defiant dye jobs to buzzed hair, bold colours and graphic new shapes, although it’s still too early to tell … [Read more...] about 13 beauty trends we loved from NYFW
How to get rid of spots under the skin
There are few things in life more frustrating than spots under the skin. Okay, okay, so we know we’re not supposed to squeeze our spots but when they’re taunting you with their presence and threatening to make an appearance from underneath the surface of your skin? Well, it’s all we can do to stop ourselves, frankly. Luckily we’ve got the intel to help, plus the lowdown on how … [Read more...] about How to get rid of spots under the skin