Periodic table – nope, twisted hair braids that look like DNA helix chains? 100% yes. This is the kind of science my trend-led brain can get on board with. Though fishtails, pipe braids and the good old french plait remain comfortably positioned in my hair-styling repertoire, this one’s too fancy-looking to resist. The good news? It’s not all that tricky to replicate. You’ll … [Read more...] about DNA braids are the (tricky) hair trend sweeping the Internet
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Are you even ready for this jelly manicure?
Inspired by pool water, jelly sandals, lipgloss and jolly ranchers, we have some serious time for the newest nail trend on the block; jelly nails. Created by applying a clear tip to the nail, covering it with Bio Gel for a hard finish and then applying a high-gloss sheer tint polish on top, these sleek, glassy nails perfectly capture all of our summer feels and then some. And … [Read more...] about Are you even ready for this jelly manicure?
Neon hair is a thing (and it’s way more wearable than you’d think)
Remember when we told you that yellow nails are ‘the big thing’ in the manicure world right now? (Course you do, our word is gospel). Turns out bright and bold is the mantra extending to our hair routine too. Not just the hue of our favourite school stationery item (colouring-in our nails with Stabilos on the daily), neon yellow is cropping up on the catwalk, our Instagram … [Read more...] about Neon hair is a thing (and it’s way more wearable than you’d think)
The best braids on Instagram right now
Hair braiding a huge part of cultures across the globe, with a history that dates back at least 5,000 years. It takes intricate handiwork and a lot of patience, so you’ll need to set aside a hefty chunk of your day – it’s artwork, after all. Course, once you’re braided, you won’t need to style your hair on the daily, so it’s an investment of time really. Plus, when the results … [Read more...] about The best braids on Instagram right now
The 90s bob is here to stay (as these pictures prove)
You, with a blunt cut bob, smiles all round. The 90s chop is still reigning supreme, and I am thrilled (so is Lucy Hale, FYI). No layers, no graduation, no added texture, just a straight up cut. The low-maintenance, every day, straight out of bed chop that was born around twenty years ago ticks that ‘no effort made’ box, well, effortlessly. Is it right for you? … [Read more...] about The 90s bob is here to stay (as these pictures prove)