Though 90% of our manicure trips end with nude-coated fingertips, there’s something about new-season trends that keep our eyes looking toward the catwalk. The past few weeks have seen all sorts of fingertip goodness, from claw-like extensions, to well-groomed bare nails. From New York, straight to London, (and all the OTT clothing in between), here are the 9 nail looks that … [Read more...] about 6 nail trends from Fashion Week we’ll be wearing this year
This nail art is low-key the best thing about Valentine’s Day
For some (ahem) Valentine's Day is good for one thing only – finding posh chocolate, reduced, the day after. But, there's heart-shaped joy to be found beyond the card shop... inside the nail salon. Pink and red is pretty much the best colour combo these days – Glossier, we thank you – so it's easy to see why these wondrous patterns look so great. Mini hearts, gold accents, … [Read more...] about This nail art is low-key the best thing about Valentine’s Day
Can you swim with eyelash extensions? We answer your lash questions
For those of us less-endowed in the lash department (hi, me), extensions are the perfect addition for length and volume. Since we’re the ones in the know (beauty, treatments, memorised food menus), we’re here to answer all your extension queries. After all, it’s nice to know what to expect before heading for an appointment. From taking your lashes on holiday, to finally … [Read more...] about Can you swim with eyelash extensions? We answer your lash questions
How to hang onto your gel polish for longer
Fresh gel nails. So great. So great, in fact, that you must send a pic to your group chat, type with index finger only, and high five anyone in sight. Yes, a new gel polish means all eyes on your fingertips, so keep ‘em staring your way beyond the two-week mark with our expert guide to longer lasting gels. *I’m typing this with freshly painted fingertips, and I see the gal … [Read more...] about How to hang onto your gel polish for longer
The fade haircuts you should take to your barber
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 more...] about The fade haircuts you should take to your barber