People keep saying that isolation is a good time for DIY and, seen as salons are shut for the moment, we agree (yes, beauty DIY counts). We’ve already divulged our tips for removing your gel mani at home and next up? Acrylic nails. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about This is how you *properly* remove acrylic nails at home
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How to remove your gel mani at home (like a pro)
Staying at home has its pros and cons. A pro: you can get your cost-per-wear down on *that* cashmere tracksuit you bought ages ago. A con: you can’t make your gel removal appointment. That’s not an excuse to pick them off, though. Here’s how to remove them at home, just like a nail technician. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about How to remove your gel mani at home (like a pro)
This is how to keep your nails healthy (according to a pro)
Right, I’ve made a decision and I’m putting it here in writing so I can’t go back on it; this is the year that I (finally) stop biting my nails and grow them. And that means they need to be healthy. I spoke to nail pro, Lauren Williams – Director of award-winning nail bar, London Grace – to find out how to get the strong, healthy nails of my dreams. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about This is how to keep your nails healthy (according to a pro)
The hot massage showdown: stone vs oil
Nothing beats an indulgent massage after (or before, or during) a long week at work. Plus, did we mention massage is good for your health? It rebalances hormones and even helps us sleep. Just one thing to define: which you fancy; hot stone or hot oil. Sigh – if only every decision in life was that pleasant (anyone else agonise over which pair of black skinnies to wear in the … [Read more...] about The hot massage showdown: stone vs oil
So, what actually is glossing?
You know when someone has really great hair? I mean the kind of hair that is so great that it doesn’t matter if the eyeliner they applied on the Piccadilly line is super wonky or if there’s toothpaste down their jumper, they still somehow look totally put together. Every single one of these people has had glossing (obviously I don’t know that to be true but I can’t think of a … [Read more...] about So, what actually is glossing?