A bit like when your mum cut your fringe in primary school, but much cooler. Baby bangs, micro fringe, mini fringe; Audrey Hepburn put the cropped cut on the map, Uma Thurman’s was killer in Pulp Fiction, and my Instagram feed reminds me on the daily why heading to the salon would be a good idea. The conventional ‘mini fringe’ is cut straight for a fresh, modern vibe. It’s … [Read more...] about The rise of the mini fringe (or inspiration for your next haircut)
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We prove that short hair is a (very) good idea
So maybe Emily Ratajkowski didn’t quite take the pixie plunge (that pic was a wig, shucks), but, she’s given us some serious salon inspiration, and we’re ready for more. Cara Delevingne has been at it more recently, debuting a blunt-cut bob for the Puma campaign, so is this the cut to be testing out for the summer? I’d say so. Keeping hair shorter has endless perks – … [Read more...] about We prove that short hair is a (very) good idea
Why you should try pastel nails at your next mani appointment
I know it, you know it, you’re going to get your nails done soon. Would you be here otherwise? Nada. So, before your inevitable appointment, we’re serving up a dollop of manicure inspiration. Yep, summer is in full force, and although the temperature doesn’t actually determine our choice of nail polish, I do like to keep my fingertips fresh and bright come sunshine … [Read more...] about Why you should try pastel nails at your next mani appointment
These are the (freshest) shellac colours we’re choosing right now
We did our time, we waited a (long) while, but here it is – summer. In all it’s clammy, muggy, rain one minute, beaming sunshine the next, glory. And you know what it makes me want to do? Find a shop that still sells Mini Milks. That, and get a colour-popping manicure. A sorbet-shaded shellac mani, for all those Instagram shots with endless Pina Colada’s. Shellac is the perfect … [Read more...] about These are the (freshest) shellac colours we’re choosing right now
A guide to nude Shellac colours (because we all love a neutral mani)
Like a loyal best mate, the nude mani is always there for you. Sure, reds look great, but some of us are genetically wired to always opt for neutrals* (*I made that up, but surely it’s true?). Job interviews, weddings, salon indecisiveness: sometimes, going nude with your nails really pays off. Since a neutral shade suits a natural finish, shellac is the perfect partner for … [Read more...] about A guide to nude Shellac colours (because we all love a neutral mani)