So, you’ve left your Halloween costume to the last minute, yet again. We’ve all been there. We know it’s all too easy to focus on the ‘party’ part of ‘fancy-dress party’ (after all, that’s what Halloween is really about, isn’t it?). Still, you don’t want to be *that* guy who shows up without a costume - cue: the inevitable last-minute costume panic.  Luckily, though, there’s inspo all around - and some of the best costume ideas can come from the pop culture icons that we know and love. From classic memes and trending series, to nostalgic movies and music legends…

Halloween is fast approaching, and if you’re not one for dressing up, you’re likely experiencing the inevitable pre-party dread that comes along with anything remotely costume-related. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. For every Halloween enthusiast who thrives off of elaborate costumes, and every last-minute procrastinator who seems to pull off an incredible outfit in the eleventh hour – there’s another, more understated kind of person who believes less is more – and that’s okay. If you can relate – then it might be time to consider what else you can do to get into the spirit of spooky season. Enter: ‘The…

Halloween is around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the majority of October racking your brain (and your Instagram feed) for the perfect makeup *look* for the big night. And if, (also like me) you’re not exactly an expert with the ol’ brushes, it can be a bit of struggle to conjure up something that’s a) recognisable, b) easy to do, and c) still looks majorly cool. Plus, some of us just don’t fancy smothering our whole faces in paint à la Pennywise, and that’s okay. Luckily, this year’s biggest trend for Halloween costumes and *looks* seems to…

We love Halloween. Horror movie marathons, pumpkin carving, and crazy parties? Count us in. Honestly, though, the real star of spooky season (and all we’ve been thinking about for the past few weeks) is the perfect Halloween *look* - which of course isn’t complete without the perfect makeup, hair, and nails.   We know what you’re thinking. Whilst we’re obsessed with a good Halloween mani, spooky ghosts and adorable pumpkin-themed nails aren’t for everyone (no matter how cute they look). Fear not, though - if you’re not into the literal interpretation of Halloween nails, this doesn’t mean you (and your nails)…

From smearing Vaseline on your eyes to massaging your lash line, there are a tonne of methods out there that promise to bestow upon us the gift of long, fluttery lashes. If you’ve tried all of the at-home tips and tricks that the internet has to offer, and nothing seems to work – it might be time to change your approach. Lemon juice and petroleum jelly aside (and yes, those are real tips we’ve read but please don’t try them at home) – here are four tips for longer lashes that *actually* work.

And, just like that, Summer is pretty much over. Holidays, long days, and back garden barbecues are feeling like a distant memory (which probably isn’t helped by the fact we had approx. 1 week of real sunshine this whole season). Honestly though, we’re not mad about the oncoming of Autumn. Sweater weather, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and Halloween? Yes please. Plus, it’s an excuse to revamp our wardrobes, hair, and beauty – and what’s not to love about that? This season in nails, we’re loving muted colours with neutral overtones, as well as unexpected brights and pops of colour. Here are…

There are a few things that the French just get *right*. Food. Romance. Style. It’s difficult to pin down quite what it is that makes the French so good at these things, (they have a certain je ne sais quoi, if you will), but it seems like France just has chic-ness down to a fine art. 2021 has already brought us the modern French Mani and reverse French nails, which we’ve been completely obsessing over this summer. Now that autumn is around the corner, though, it’s time for a new French-inspired trend to enter the spotlight. Cue: the French bob. The French…

There are a million and one things I love about summer - picnics in the park, rooftop drinks, not having to wear 10 layers every time you leave the house. Tbh, I’ve been ready for my hot girl summer since January. It’s only now that summer has *arrived* arrived, (for good this time, I hope) that I realise the absolute havoc it is wreaking on the carefully composed hair and beauty routine I spent my lockdown months working on.  Yep, the idyllic dream of sun-kissed skin and carefree beach hair has been replaced with an altogether much sweatier and stickier…

Pastel colours have always gotten kind of a bad rep in terms of style. Tbh, these shades seemed to be reserved for either newborns or the Queen, with no in-between. Recently, though, pastel tones have become a summer staple. From pastel gingham dresses to sherbet-coloured sweater vests, soft-hued tones of dreamy pastels are e-ver-y-where. It’s no surprise then that one of the biggest nail trends of the year is following suit. Pastel nails popped up as a major trend last summer – *flashback to us dreaming of pastel manis whilst stuck in lockdown last year*. This summer though, pastels are back and better…

So we’ve already been obsessing over 2021’s fave hair trends so far – we’re talking money-piece highlights, vanilla blonde, and bubble braids (as a shameless bandwagon-hopper, I’ve personally tried all three). Thanks to TikTok though, there’s a new trend on the block, and it’s easily the most ‘cool-girl’ style we’ve seen this year. The #wolfcut trend on TikTok (which currently has 436.3 million views), sees brave users tie their hair in a high pony at the top of their head, then chop the end of the ponytail off bluntly, usually using a pair of kitchen scissors. Chaotic, I know. The end result is kind of a…

Here’s the thing: I’m 30 years old, and I’ve been religiously waxing for over 10 years. For me, I love the long-lasting, silky smooth look and feel. Mostly, I enjoy the freedom of enjoying summer days without having to worry about a stray hair here and there. So, with salons being closed during lockdown, I tried my hand at being my owl personal waxer. Hours spent in the bathroom, the sticky wax that seemed to stay put for days, the stiff neck – honestly, it was a nightmare. Eventually, I cracked, and did (what was to me) the unthinkable: resorted…

1. Botox won’t make your wrinkles disappear completely As effective as Botox is at reducing lines, (and as beautiful as the results might be), the treatment won’t erase your wrinkles entirely. It’s for this reason that it is often advised as a preventative measure, rather than restorative. Botox prevents muscles from contracting, essentially making them relax and softening their appearance, which also means that the onset of new wrinkles is delayed. So, if you have deep lines on your face, Botox won’t completely smooth these out. That being said, my frown lines and wrinkles are definitely less noticeable and pronounced…

Ah, the man bun. A divisive hipster staple in the 2010s, and one that many of us (myself included) were glad to see virtually disappear for the past few years. Now though, it seems like the man bun is back. It seems the likes of Brad Pitt and Antoine Griezmann are proving that it might just have outgrown its hipster reputation. With longer hair proving a definite trend in 2021 (likely because of the months of lockdown and lack of access to a haircut that isn’t performed by your mum with the kitchen scissors), it seems that a cultural reset on the man bun is…

Growing-out your hair is a long game. Although a year full of lockdowns and no haircuts has meant that many men have already taken the first steps to a longer mane á la Jason Momoa, it can be difficult to know exactly the right steps to take to keep it looking fresh (especially during that awkward phase). Growing your do from short back and sides, to lengthier locks could take around two years, and while letting nature do its thing will get your journey going, you’ll need a game-plan long-term. You ready to commit? Thought so. Here’s what you’ll need to…

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it 100 times: the 90s french mani is back and better than ever this year, with the ‘modern French’ having ruled our insta feeds for a while now. Whilst we for sure won’t be bored of our beloved fave any time soon, there’s recently been yet another new take on the trend that is filling our feeds – and saved inspo pics – ready for summer. Say hello to the reverse french mani. Also known as cuff nails, the reverse French mani pretty much does what it says on the tin – picture a classic…

It might have taken what seems like years, but the sun has finally arrived(!!), which means it’s time for picnics in the park, drinks in the beer garden and an actual *social life* – Is this a dream? What it also means is that we should be taking extra care of our skin. In true teenager-in-the-2000s style, I remember the days where my ‘sun care’ consisted of repeatedly saying ‘my foundation has SPF 10 in it’, and occasionally coating myself in factor two tanning oil (honestly, shudder). Now though, SPF is the cornerstone of any good skincare routine, and any dermatologist will tell you…

It’s pretty hot right now, which means some of us will be booking our pre-hol wax (or let’s be real: pre-staycation wax) soon. Contrary to popular opinion, waxing isn’t actually that bad – you just need to make sure the conditions are right. Think of it like this, say you went out for a picnic (bear with us), it started raining and you forgot the crisps, you probably wouldn’t enjoy the picnic. Well, waxing is like that but instead of checking the weather and remembering the snacks, you need to time your appointment and steer clear of alcohol beforehand. Here are the waxing mistakes…

Another day, another cheeky spot that’s made its way onto our body in the night (so sly). It’s not how it looks (no yellow-tinged pimple will distract from that smile of yours), it’s that it’s damn uncomfortable. Turns out, that pulsating pimple could be trying to tell you something; as each affected area relates to something going on internally. We’re decoding our spots – place by place – figuring out the cause and how you can shift them. By Rachel Spedding

You know the usual drill for avoiding irritated skin: wash your face in the evening and avoid aggressive scrubs. But what about the rest of the skin stuff? Pimples and breakouts are caused by a number of things you’re probably doing on the daily (pizza – I’m looking at you). Here are the six ‘skin sins’ that are causing spots, so you can change your habits for good. Except the pizza-eating. By Rachel Spedding

We all know the annoyance of the period breakout. As if the bloating, cramps and tendency to cry whilst listening to Drivers License (just us?) wasn’t punishment enough. As soon as Aunt Flo takes up residence, so do her unwelcome pimple pals but what about other symptoms PMS (Pre-Menstrual Skin)? The 7-10 days before your period can throw up a whole host of pesky skin problems thanks to wildly fluctuating hormones. From bacne to sunburn it can wreak havoc with your complexion but luckily there’s plenty you can do to fight back... By Jo Hoare

Beards have been having a major comeback moment recently- no doubt because shaving is just *too* much effort when we’re not leaving the house anyway. Now though, it seems the beard trend is here to stay, and we’re 100% here for it.  Growing a beard might seem as simple as just foregoing the razor and letting time do its thing, but anyone who’s tried to grow a lush and dense beard, or even a little trying-but-not-trying stubble, will tell you that there are a whole host of issues that can come with it. We’re talking itchiness, frizz, dry skin and…

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past year, it’s that a lack of professional hair help can make a gal consider doing some crazy things. A kitchen scissor cut, a DIY fringe, a box bleach job? Yep, there was a time when I would have tried anything for a change-up. I mean, with the amount of drama we’ve experienced lately, it made sense for our hairstyles to match.  Now though, with the light at the end of the tunnel in view and things getting closer to (the new) normal by the day, you might be wanting your hair…

When Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish, and Dylan Sprouse hop on a hair trend, you know it has to be cool. Recently, a bunch of our fave celebs have been ditching their signature colours for this season’s hottest new colour on the block: vanilla blonde. And honestly, although we’ll sorely miss Billie’s iconic green and black ‘do and Selena’s glossy brunette locks, we’re not mad about it. Why? Because this shade is kind of to die for. The world of blonde hair might have been dominated by icy cool shades and white-silver tones over the past few years, but we’re so ready for…