Confession: I’m not the best at applying makeup. No matter how many Youtube tutorials I watch, Pinterest pics I study, or TikTok trends I scroll through, (and believe me, it’s a lot), I just can’t seem to get the hang of it. Luckily, 2021’s most notable makeup trend is surprisingly doable- which means it’s one that I can absolutely get on board with. Earlier in the year- … [Read more...] about 2021’s hottest makeup look (according to TikTok) is surprisingly easy to nail – here’s how
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Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
If you’re anything like us you’ve been counting down the days until salons reopened. It’s been a long time since we sat in the salon chair and when we say our hair is crying out for some TLC, we mean it. We spoke to afro Hairdresser extraordinaire, Debora at La Aibamania to find out what we can do in preparation for our first appointment back in the salon. Here are her top … [Read more...] about Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
7 popular men’s haircuts (and what to ask for to get them)
It’s happened to the best of us. In the chair, gown on, scissors ready – then the nerve goes and it’s all just “this, but shorter.” Deciding on a new hairstyle is tough, but knowing how to ask for it is tougher. Don’t let your vocab hold you back. We’ve gathered up 7 popular styles right now and exactly what you need to ask to get them. By Liam Clifford … [Read more...] about 7 popular men’s haircuts (and what to ask for to get them)
“Do I need to shave my beard?” – here’s what you should know before your first facial appointment
Until you’ve had a facial, it’s easy to think of it as, well, a glorified face wash and, I guess on some level, it kind of is. It’s still worth getting one though – even just for that proper squeaky-clean feeling alone. If you’re thinking of giving it a go, here’s some of the stuff you might be wondering about. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about “Do I need to shave my beard?” – here’s what you should know before your first facial appointment
We asked an expert if the beauty tips mum told us are *actually* true
Aside from how to poach an egg, and the severity of a tissue ending up in the washing machine, mum’s taught us a whole bunch of stuff. Beauty advice included. Perhaps you’ve been bleaching your locks with lemon juice since the tender age of 12, or rubbing Vaseline into your lashes every night. Whatever advice has stuck, you’re probably (like us) curious to know which of mum’s … [Read more...] about We asked an expert if the beauty tips mum told us are *actually* true