You’re all set to take that summer holiday you’ve been planning for ages and as you head to the airport you have that nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something. Passport? Check. Tickets? Check. Hotel confirmation? Check. So what could it be? Whilst you slide into your airline seat and reach down to tuck your purse between […]
We’re constantly busy with our bodily hair, but there’s far more to it than what appears on the surface. Hair plays a key role in the appearance and confidence of both men and women, helps transmit sensory information, and creates gender identification. Here are some answers to questions you may have. Biology 101 Believe it […]
Everyone talks about the bride-to-be and all the preparations she needs to do to glide down the aisle seamlessly on her big day. But what about the groom? He doesn’t exactly want to show up in the rumpled t-shirt and jeans he slept in the night before, a 5 o’clock shadow clinging like peach fuzz […]
Many of us can spend hours staring at those ghastly images of notoriously butchered celebs (Michael Jackson, Renée Zellweger) who had facelift surgery fails and mutated into unrecognizable, feline-looking aliens (Jocelyn Wildenstein). There are also many Botox fails where women come out looking like they have a pair of balloons plastered to their faces where […]
Winter is around the corner, and let’s face the facts —it’s not good for your skin. Dry air, harsh winds, and cold temperatures simply deplete the skin of its natural oils, leaving it parched. Add to that the stress of the holidays, changes in routine, eating a lot more fat and sugar than usual (the […]
The weather is bleak and it’s only November, with many places already experiencing snow, dry air, chafing winds, and freezing temperatures. However, it doesn’t mean our body has to be a casualty of similar forces and end up as stressed, bleak and cracked as our surrounds. While some of these ailments are encountered outdoors, even […]
William Shakespeare once said “the eyes are the window to your soul.” Some joke that this makes your eyelashes the curtains. However, if your sensitive lashes are healthy, they can make your eyes look bright, clear, and inviting. Alternatively, if they’re not maintained, you’ll end up looking tired and dull and your soul will probably […]
Like riding a bicycle or baking a cake you’ve done for years, washing your hair is something that should be easy. However, there is actually more to it than just jumping in the shower, lathering up a storm with shampoo and conditioner and rinsing it all out. Done the wrong way — and yes there […]
Lauded by some as the greatest invention in the beauty industry, false eyelashes make your eyes vividly more stunning. They make them look bigger, brighter, and are perfect for adding a bit of glitz and glamour on special occasions or even just for daily wear. Depending how often you wear them, falsies don’t have to […]
Sleep problems are some of the most common health complaints that can cause us to feel downright awful, making it hard for our bodies to detox, lose weight, repair, and balance blood sugar and digestion. Going without sleep means dragging our bodies around during the day and sporting huge under-eye bags. However, before you reach […]
You know the drill of a good skincare night routine and if you don’t, it’s never too late start — and that applies to both women and men! But what if you added a DIY facelift to that routine? You’d not only come out looking clean and fresh, but younger with less smile lines! The […]
Once you hit your thirties there’s a whole new set of beauty rules for your skin thanks to the fact that it gets more sensitive, your collagen production slows down, and you have a whole new surge of hormones. That’s why it’s never too early to start investing in your skincare regime and especially protecting […]
Fashion Week is upon us — the event that takes the fashion world by storm with models strutting the runway with the latest creations by world-famous designers, while attracting the biggest celebs — from A-listers to fashionistas to socialites — who can be seen furiously fanning themselves in front row seats (that they’ve earned as […]
There’s nothing worse than seeing someone with a lovely skin slathered in makeup that’s a shade too dark leaving a mismatched line where jawbone meets neck. Knowing what makeup flatters you and correctly enhances your assets is key and the kick-off is knowing your skin tone and undertone. Fair Skin Tones If you’re nicknamed Snow […]
The holiday season is nearly here and you either love picking out gifts or pull your hair out on an annual basis. Here are some great gift ideas for the special people in your life. Techy Gifts Everyone’s into hi-tech these days and a bit of digging around on the net will lead you to […]
Summer is here and, as with hair and fashion, you want a strikingly cool manicure — be it intricate nail art or solid colors — but definitely not one that screams last season. Here are some of the latest nail trends hot off the runways that are sure to be a hit. Go Natural […]
Congrats, you’re off to join the big wide world, but before you go to college, make sure you pack wisely. It’s not enough to carry a suitcase full of beer and your laptop tucked under your arm! There’s bound to be something you can’t find on campus when you really need it. You’ll have a […]
It seems some women, including celebs, are opting to let their body hair sprout freely. This trend of going back to our feminist roots and letting our roots grow out (excuse the pun) may give the brave at heart a certain freedom and hassle-free existence, but we’re not sure every woman or man out there […]
Hot off the runway this season come some exciting hair trends to give you the inspiration to try something completely different- be it the latest rainbow hair, bangs, power curls, the beach-look, the wet-look, braids, ultra-long hair, Michelle Pfeiffer’s Scarface, and much more. Whichever look you go for, remember that power and confidence is in […]
