It’s happened to the best of us. In the chair, gown on, scissors ready – then the nerve goes and it’s all just “this, but shorter.” Deciding on a new hairstyle is tough, but knowing how to ask for it is tougher. Don’t let your vocab hold you back. We’ve gathered up 7 popular styles right now and exactly what you need to ask to get them. By Liam Clifford … [Read more...] about 7 popular men’s haircuts (and what to ask for to get them)
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“Do I need to shave my beard?” – here’s what you should know before your first facial appointment
Until you’ve had a facial, it’s easy to think of it as, well, a glorified face wash and, I guess on some level, it kind of is. It’s still worth getting one though – even just for that proper squeaky-clean feeling alone. If you’re thinking of giving it a go, here’s some of the stuff you might be wondering about. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about “Do I need to shave my beard?” – here’s what you should know before your first facial appointment
We asked an expert if the beauty tips mum told us are *actually* true
Aside from how to poach an egg, and the severity of a tissue ending up in the washing machine, mum’s taught us a whole bunch of stuff. Beauty advice included. Perhaps you’ve been bleaching your locks with lemon juice since the tender age of 12, or rubbing Vaseline into your lashes every night. Whatever advice has stuck, you’re probably (like us) curious to know which of mum’s … [Read more...] about We asked an expert if the beauty tips mum told us are *actually* true
This is the shade of eyeshadow you should wear to bring our your eye colour (according to science)
Lockdown one was all about embracing no makeup days (and enjoying the skin benefits) but now it’s lockdown number three and we’re bored. So, we’re practising for when the restrictions lift. We’re talking hairstyles, makeup, you name it. Today: which shade of eyeshadow to wear to accentuate your eye colour. First things first, there are literally no rules when it comes to … [Read more...] about This is the shade of eyeshadow you should wear to bring our your eye colour (according to science)
Skin feeling the effects of the storm? Look for products containing urea (it’s a miracle ingredient)
Snow, wind, rain - this weather is almost making us glad that we’re cooped up indoors. Not only is it absolutely freezing, but our skin is dry, cracked and flaky and cranking up that central heating is only making things worse (it dries out the air causing moisture to evaporate from the skin much faster). It really is a double-edged sword. Whether you struggle with year-round … [Read more...] about Skin feeling the effects of the storm? Look for products containing urea (it’s a miracle ingredient)