With sunnier days comes the arrival of freckles, the little brown spots that decorate faces in the summer months. Some of us love them, others hide them with foundation and a whole load of people – who aren’t genetically-blessed in that department – are creating them with makeup. We’re firmly in the love-them camp (ok, and the drawing-them-on camp). Here’s how to embrace and … [Read more...] about How to embrace (or fake) your freckles this summer
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How to care for your skin while wearing a protective face mask
‘Face masks’ used to mean skincare, nowadays it’s more about healthcare. A lot of us will have never worn a protective mask and are probably unaware of the effects it can have on the skin (ahh, ignorance really is bliss). Luckily, we’ve broken down how to protect and care for our skin while rolling with the new normal. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about How to care for your skin while wearing a protective face mask
This is why we’re investing in a silk pillowcase
Sleep is the most important part of any self-care routine. You can have a religious schedule of acids, masks and creams and, without enough sleep, your skin will still look dull. We don’t call it beauty sleep for no reason, guys. With no early morning commute, we’re spending more time sleeping than ever – bar the odd drunken Zoom call that lasts until 3 am (I now understand why … [Read more...] about This is why we’re investing in a silk pillowcase
All your at-home hair mask questions answered (by a professional)
I’m calling it guys, haircare is the next skincare. We’ve been obsessed with hyaluronic acid for ages, but now it’s all about hair masks, heat-free curls and silk scrunchies. You heard it here first. So, in the name of our new passion, we asked Jake Unger, Head of Education at HOB salons all about hair masks and how to get the most out of them. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about All your at-home hair mask questions answered (by a professional)
We asked an expert why we’re breaking out in isolation
Considering the fact you haven’t worn makeup in weeks, the countless hours you’ve dedicated to your skincare routine and – not to mention – the drop in air pollution, you’d think your skin would be looking better than ever. So, why are you still breaking out? The answer is probably stress (unsurprising really, there is a literal global pandemic after all). We spoke to Tracey … [Read more...] about We asked an expert why we’re breaking out in isolation