I’ve had a lifelong love affair with nail art. In my teenage years, I’d dip my nails in vodka and press newspaper on them. I was obsessed with the infamous Barry M crackle polish (not to mention carefully-dotted Tipp-ex polka dots). Nowadays, nail art looks a little more advanced. The breakout trend filling our feeds? Wave nails. Wave nails combine bits of all the best nail … [Read more...] about This breakout nail art trend is filling our Instagram feeds
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These copper hair shades will make you want a colour change
I think autumn gets a bad rap. Yes, it means summer is over – did it even begin? – and yes, it can be an absolute nightmare to dress for – freezing in the mornings, boiling by lunchtime – but it’s all my warm-toned dreams come true. So, you can imagine my joy at the copper hair trend. Bonfires, golden leaves, pumpkin spice: super-warm tones are … [Read more...] about These copper hair shades will make you want a colour change
The 90s hair trend Instagram’s coolest girls are loving
The 90s have an undeniable cult following (and rightly so, they’re iconic). That’s probably why their revival shows no sign of slowing – especially in beauty. Beyonce is bringing back french tips, Rihanna is sporting a whole head of mini buns and the make-up from HBO’s Euphoria has some serious Gwen-Stefani-at-the-VMAs vibes (yep, face gems baby). Obviously, … [Read more...] about The 90s hair trend Instagram’s coolest girls are loving
Green is the colour you’ll be wearing on your nails by spring
Yellow had it’s time, red will always be big news, but the colour to go for at the salon right now? Green. Emerald green, metallic green, Solero Shots* vibrant and juicy green – all of it, will prove a damn good time on your fingertips. Try CND Shellac’s ‘Lush Tropics’ for a lime-toned shade, or ‘Palm Deco’, if deep-jade is more your vibe. If … [Read more...] about Green is the colour you’ll be wearing on your nails by spring
This nail art is low-key the best thing about Valentine’s Day
For some (ahem) Valentine’s Day is good for one thing only – finding posh chocolate, reduced, the day after. But, there’s heart-shaped joy to be found beyond the card shop… inside the nail salon. Pink and red is pretty much the best colour combo these days – Glossier, we thank you – so it’s easy to see why these wondrous patterns look so great. Mini hearts, gold accents, I’m a … [Read more...] about This nail art is low-key the best thing about Valentine’s Day