Here’s the thing: I’m 30 years old, and I’ve been religiously waxing for over 10 years. For me, I love the long-lasting, silky smooth look and feel. Mostly, I enjoy the freedom of enjoying summer days without having to worry about a stray hair here and there. So, with salons being closed during lockdown, I tried my hand at being my owl personal waxer. Hours spent in the … [Read more...] about I tried IPL permanent hair removal, and regret not having done it earlier
I tried Botox for the first time – here are 5 things I wish I’d known beforehand
1. Botox won’t make your wrinkles disappear completely As effective as Botox is at reducing lines, (and as beautiful as the results might be), the treatment won’t erase your wrinkles entirely. It’s for this reason that it is often advised as a preventative measure, rather than restorative. Botox prevents muscles from contracting, essentially making them relax and softening … [Read more...] about I tried Botox for the first time – here are 5 things I wish I’d known beforehand
The man bun is back for summer 2021. Here’s how (and why) you should style it
Ah, the man bun. A divisive hipster staple in the 2010s, and one that many of us (myself included) were glad to see virtually disappear for the past few years. Now though, it seems like the man bun is back. It seems the likes of Brad Pitt and Antoine Griezmann are proving that it might just have outgrown its hipster reputation. With longer hair proving a definite trend in … [Read more...] about The man bun is back for summer 2021. Here’s how (and why) you should style it
Want to grow your hair out over summer? Here’s what you need to know
Growing-out your hair is a long game. Although a year full of lockdowns and no haircuts has meant that many men have already taken the first steps to a longer mane á la Jason Momoa, it can be difficult to know exactly the right steps to take to keep it looking fresh (especially during that awkward phase). Growing your do from short back and sides, to lengthier locks could … [Read more...] about Want to grow your hair out over summer? Here’s what you need to know
The ‘reverse French’ mani is our new summer nail crush
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it 100 times: the 90s french mani is back and better than ever this year, with the ‘modern French’ having ruled our insta feeds for a while now. Whilst we for sure won’t be bored of our beloved fave any time soon, there’s recently been yet another new take on the trend that is filling our feeds – and saved inspo pics – ready for summer. Say … [Read more...] about The ‘reverse French’ mani is our new summer nail crush