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
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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
10 things to know before waxing your bikini line at home
So, you were going to leave your bikini wax to the pros but then lockdown got extended for another 3 weeks and the prospect of DIY started to look a bit more appealing (ok, maybe ‘appealing’ is a bit of a stretch). We get it, one does not simply do their own bikini wax, it takes preparation – mental preparation, mainly, but these tips will help too. Whether you’re just … [Read more...] about 10 things to know before waxing your bikini line at home
This is what happens to your skin when you stop wearing makeup
If you’d told me last year that I would soon derive immense pleasure from completing a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, I would have laughed in your face. Then 2020 happened. Isolation is testing (at the best of times) so learning to find joy in small things can be helpful for your mental health. Take not wearing makeup every day, for example – it’s basically a financial savings … [Read more...] about This is what happens to your skin when you stop wearing makeup