It’s January. The decorations are packed away, the mulled wine is a distant memory, and the world feels… a little greyer. The resolutions? A mixed bag. Some might stick; others might not make it to February. But what if this year was less about big promises and more about small, sustainable changes? Instead of resolutions, let’s talk rituals. The kind that fit … [Read more...] about New year, new rituals: Why a monthly massage is the reset you deserve
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Spring 2024 scoop: These are the top hair & beauty treatment trends to get you ready for what’s on in the UK right now
Ready or not, here comes spring. The winter layers are coming off. The all-star events are on, on, on. From wedding season to festival season. Big days out to big nights in. Spring brings more hair and beauty moments to step out (or chill out) in style, and we’re revealing the new-season scoop on what’s in right now. From the hottest wedding-worthy hairstyles, to … [Read more...] about Spring 2024 scoop: These are the top hair & beauty treatment trends to get you ready for what’s on in the UK right now
The Important of Pampering to Plus Size People – by Gina Tonic
My first massage was a gift from a friend for my birthday. It was an expensive, fancy one and I was worried about going for weeks. Not because of a dislike of being touched or a fear of small spaces, but the dark stories that have circled around fat online spaces for years. Masseurs who seem scared to touch a bigger body, even ones who act disgusted by our flesh in front of … [Read more...] about The Important of Pampering to Plus Size People – by Gina Tonic
Is facial acupuncture the secret to brighter skin (and beating anxiety) this winter?
What are the benefits? Facial acupuncture is a great non-surgical alternative for slowing down the ageing process. Vivienne, owner of Primo Herb, explains, “facial acupuncture increases circulation in the face and promotes collagen production” – two key factors in achieving youthful-looking skin. The micro-wounds left by the needles kickstart the regeneration process and … [Read more...] about Is facial acupuncture the secret to brighter skin (and beating anxiety) this winter?
PSA: Read this if you want to bleach your hair like Foden
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 … [Read more...] about PSA: Read this if you want to bleach your hair like Foden