Beauty

For me, the concept of extra ‘oomph’ at the crown of my head is enough to entice me to the salon. Incase you don’t feel the same (come on, that volume), there are other reasons to swing by a stylist for a proper blow dry. Putting your hair in the hands of a hairdresser who knows exactly how to bring out the best in your locks is always a good idea, plus it can last a long while … [Read more...] about Why you should put down the barrel brush and head for a blow dry

Au naturel, some on, some off, when it comes to bikini waxing, it’s really up to you. The problem? Figuring out which style is which. Brazilian, French, Hollywood; sounds more like a trip overseas than hair-removal. Time to cut down on the confusion, with a bikini wax encyclopedia – courtesy of us. Think of this are your go-to guide, so if you are shifting the hair, you know … [Read more...] about Finally – a definitive guide to bikini waxing styles

TED talks. Videos, or rather, lectures, from inspiring speakers on interesting subjects. They cover everything; from science and sleep patterns, to baby talk and, well, beauty. If you’ve got some time to spare (like waiting for a mani to dry, or a microwave to ping), we’d really recommend taking a watch. We’ve rounded up the five ‘best’ – talks that really got us thinking – … [Read more...] about These are the five best TED talks on beauty

If Ross from Friends has taught us anything, it’s that you should always do your research before heading for a spray tan (and leather pants are a bad idea, as a general rule). There’s hair nets, there’s posing, there’s strange sticky feet involved, but most importantly, there’s a golden tan awaiting that’ll stay put on your skin for up to a week. Rejoice. To prep you for some … [Read more...] about Can I get a natural tan through a spray tan? We’ve got the answers

Quit sniggering at the name, this is serious. Tui Na is a form of Chinese massage that gets to work on your muscles for major tension relief. Literally translated as ‘pinch and pull’, the treatment addresses specific areas of concern, a little like acupuncture. The technique ‘harmonises yin and yang in the body’ through theraupetic massage and has been used in China for more … [Read more...] about 5 things you didn’t know about Tui Na massage (including what it actually is)