Lockdown had us pining for the hairdressers, saving hair inspo left, right and centre, and dreaming of all the new looks we would try out once normality resumed. One style that kept catching our eye was locs; a hairstyle that’s becoming ever more popular with both men and women who want to show off their natural hair with pride – in a stylish and easy to manage way. Although … [Read more...] about Thinking about getting locs? Read this first
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The 2021 nail trends you’ll be obsessing over this season
If you’re anything like me, your nails have been *through it* this past year. Excessive handwashing? Check. An at-home gel kit that peeled off later that day? Check. A DIY nail art attempt that looked like a toddler had let loose with their crayons? Check. (Okay, maybe some of these are just me, but you get the gist.) Luckily, salons are officially back, which means we can … [Read more...] about The 2021 nail trends you’ll be obsessing over this season
2021’s hottest makeup look (according to TikTok) is surprisingly easy to nail – here’s how
Confession: I’m not the best at applying makeup. No matter how many Youtube tutorials I watch, Pinterest pics I study, or TikTok trends I scroll through, (and believe me, it’s a lot), I just can’t seem to get the hang of it. Luckily, 2021’s most notable makeup trend is surprisingly doable- which means it’s one that I can absolutely get on board with. Earlier in the year- … [Read more...] about 2021’s hottest makeup look (according to TikTok) is surprisingly easy to nail – here’s how
Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
If you’re anything like us you’ve been counting down the days until salons reopened. It’s been a long time since we sat in the salon chair and when we say our hair is crying out for some TLC, we mean it. We spoke to afro Hairdresser extraordinaire, Debora at La Aibamania to find out what we can do in preparation for our first appointment back in the salon. Here are her top … [Read more...] about Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
7 popular men’s haircuts (and what to ask for to get them)
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)