The fade haircuts you should take to your barber January 9, 2019

The fade. You’ve probably heard of it. You’ve no doubt spotted it. Hey, you might even be sporting it (and not even realise). In brief, it’s an ‘aggressively tight’ tapered cut, kept super short at the sides and back, and ‘fading’ to any length up top (and, yep, it’s pretty much the cut of 2019). The undercut fade is a good one (on-trend, low maintenance, a crowd-pleaser – read: your chums on Instagram will no-doubt double tap). The cut keep lots of length up top before tapering to a thin fade at the sides, and is super versatile when styling; pompadour, slicked…

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6 things your Brazilian waxing therapist wishes you knew January 9, 2019

Ever wondered what’s going on inside the head of your therapist? While we’re not mind-readers (yet – we’re honing our skills on that crystal ball), we do know a thing or two about waxing. Here are six things we reckon your therapist wishes you knew that would make your visit – quite literally – smoother.

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6 things your hairdresser wishes you knew January 9, 2019

I like to think that if I could see inside my hairdresser’s mind, they’d be appreciating the fine condition of my well-nourished locks, and not fearing for the fresh fake tan naively sat a’top my skin (about to get hella streaky). Bad cosmetic choices aside, your hair stylist is a magician with the scissors, so to make sure you get the most out of your cut, colour or blow dry, we summed up everything they reallywish you knew. By Rachel Spedding

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We’ve just answered everything you wanted to know about eyebrows January 9, 2019

Eyebrows: we speak of their importance all too often yet there are definitely questions that still need answers. Eugene Levy may not have time to guide us on the path to great brows (that thickness), but we do. So, to prepare you for your next threading appointment, or to keep the hairs above your peepers looking tip-top, here it is: your eyebrow questions, answered. 90s crew, you’re going to want to read this. By Rachel Spedding

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The hair trends to look out for in 2019 (according to the experts) January 8, 2019

Here we go – some juicy innovation for you. Our good friends at Wella tend to call the shots when it comes to hair; they’ve got over 135 years experience under their belt, so we’re happy to say that their word is gospel. We headed to their trends update, to discover the latest goings-on in hair technology; from the colours you will most definitely be requesting soon, to advances in their product range. By Rachel Spedding

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How to make your eyebrow tint last a really (really) long time January 8, 2019

You’ve tinted your brows. Everything is fuller, sharper, all-round preened. You’ve seen a world of ‘perfect’ brows and can’t imagine one without. Fear not, tinters, there are simple tricks that’ll keep that dye lasting long beyond your nightly makeup removal. From where to go, to how to care for ’em, here are the four things you need to do to keep your brows looking top-notch once you’re out the salon door. By Rachel Spedding

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Six ‘detox’ ideas that don’t involve giving anything up this new year January 8, 2019

This year, let’s think less about ‘giving up’, and more about embracing new stuff (not sipping cider vinegar). Simple things, like breathing in fresh genuine air, without the pressure of committing to ‘meditation’. A walk in the park vs. an hour sat in silence. A juicy glass of water vs. no wine for two months. ‘Detox’ gets your attention, but these six simple things will leave you feeling great. By Rachel Spedding

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24 examples of (really great) red hair you can show to your hairdresser today January 7, 2019

Not to get too artistic over the matter, but there’s a bunch of golden leaves, conkers, and pumpkin spice lattes kicking about outdoors right now – and it’s inspiring hair dyeing. Sure, copper-toned hair is no ‘new trend’, but as colour technology advances each year, the shade selection expands (as does the vibrancy). With “Amber Slate” an upcoming trend for 2019 – as called out by Wella Hair Professionals – now’s a great time to go all-out red. As for maintenance; red pigment is sensitive to light (especially when it’s coloured), so protect your locks from the sun where possible – probably not…

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3 signs your body is begging for a deep tissue massage August 18, 2018

Deep tissue massage is served up with strong pressure for a reason. While it still has the stress-busting benefits of a Swedish massage, it goes one step further to target specific aches and pains. A serious rubdown can loosen up scar tissue, untangle knots and move sub-layers of muscle back into the right place (if you’re squeamish, don’t worry – it all feels surprisingly satisfying).   Here are three tell-tale signs you’ll benefit from a deep tissue massage.

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The healing powers of Indian massage August 18, 2018

It's a mind and body experience A full body Indian massage, or 'abhyanga' (don't worry, there's no spelling test at the end), involves a rubdown with sumptuous warm oil. This oil is usually infused with a special blend of herbs and spices to soothe emotional and physical pressure points.   It can nourish your hair An Indian head massage can stimulate the follicles in your scalp, which can help your hair to grow thicker and healthier. Ayurvedic oils are used in this massage too. The herbs and spices they're infused with the aim to nourish your hair – it's basically…

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4 ways getting a sports massage will boost your workout August 18, 2018

It can make you more flexible Sports massage uses strong pressure to get right into problem areas deep within your muscles. By giving them a really good stretch, it helps lengthen the fibres. This will help your muscles relax, giving you better range of movement and improved flexibility. If you want to be the yoga teacher's pet, start here.   It shortens your recovery We're all for an excuse to lie around on the sofa for a few days after pulling a muscle, but the guilt slowly creeps in. A sports massage can get you back in the gym more…

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The four (surprising) reasons we keep heading back for a foot massage August 18, 2018

Maybe you don’t realise it, but there’s a lot of pressure on those ankles of yours (besides the obvious: cutting shapes at the club each weekend). When your feet hurt, the rest of your body can feel out of sorts, so it’s important to pay your soles some attention, not only when shopping for new shoes. As vital as it may be, the ‘feeling good’ effect of heading for a foot massage is only one perk, we know there’s a whole lot more. Here they are – your justification for a massage, if you like – four benefits of heading for a foot massage, aside from feeling really nice.…

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