Short hair is great, don’t get me wrong, but being able to do that thing where you leave your hair tucked into your jumper is so nonchalant and chic that I’m actually considering extensions for that reason alone. Extensions are great for changing up your hair - they can add length, thickness and allow you to experiment with cuts and colours without really doing anything to your … [Read more...] about The five different types of hair extensions for great lengths
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I tried eyebrow lamination and my brows have never looked better
Pre-2011, my eyebrows were the part of my body I thought about least - I’d pluck them (to near-baldness, according to my #10YearChallenge) and that was that. And then Cara Delevigne came along and eyebrows - and, more importantly, my lack of - bolted into my consciousness. Since then, I’ve grown them out, filled them in, waxed, tinted, threaded, all to mild success (the gauge … [Read more...] about I tried eyebrow lamination and my brows have never looked better
All the questions you should ask yourself before a big hair change
I don’t know who needs to hear this but, put down the scissors. A DIY fringe will not solve your problems. Nor will bleach (trust me, accidental-orange hair is not good for the old stress levels). If you’re planning a drastic hair change, then do just that: plan it. And leave it to the experts, please. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about All the questions you should ask yourself before a big hair change
These were the 10 most-searched beauty questions on Google in 2019
Imagine a life without Google. No, seriously. Imagine not being able to find out who that-actor-in-that-film was or how long to boil an egg for by doing a quick search. I use Google multiple times a day, for everything from directions to beauty tips - and I’m not the only one. In 2019, there were 3.3 million beauty-related searches in Europe alone. What were people searching? … [Read more...] about These were the 10 most-searched beauty questions on Google in 2019
Thinking about having a keratin hair treatment? Here’s everything you need to know
I recently calculated that I’ve spent around 26 days (!) of my life straightening my hair which, let me tell you, is not time well-spent. Firstly, there are much better ways to spend your time. Like going to the pub or watching Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Secondly, my hair is guaranteed to frizz if there’s any sign of humidity - or an ex in the vicinity (I swear, it knows). I’m … [Read more...] about Thinking about having a keratin hair treatment? Here’s everything you need to know