Most of us think of a facial as a one-off treat ⎯ perfect before a big occasion or once in a while as a bad skin or stress-busting solution. In reality, it’s a good idea to think of a decent facial as an integral part of your skin maintenance programme, and something to spend money on just as you would a serious moisturiser or serum. Okay so it might be a bit of an expensive … [Read more...] about Ask our editor: how often should I have a facial?
5 therapist approved anti-acne skincare products
Getting rid of acne can be a lengthy and complex process. If you've embarked on a series of professional anti-acne skincare treatments then it's vital to get your at home regime up to scratch as well. As tempting as it is to throw money at the situation, experts agree that expensive creams and luxurious lotions can be a recipe for disaster for easily-irritated acne prone skin … [Read more...] about 5 therapist approved anti-acne skincare products
Trending at Coachella: space buns
Bye bye braids, if Coachella is anything to go by, space buns are taking over as the festival hair trend of the summer. Kicked off by Poppy Delevingne and Jessica Hart, who both pitched up at a private Levi’s brunch party on Saturday together sporting the matching ‘do, it has since been spotted on sleuths of other celebs and style-savvy festival goers at the Californian … [Read more...] about Trending at Coachella: space buns
Hair removal; when to wax, thread and IPL
Gone are the days where your hair removal options included shaving (ouch, prickly regrowth) or a smearing of depilatory cream (smelly and largely ineffective) - there’s a whole range of sleek, sophisticated and speedy de-fuzzing options on the market. Some are higher on the ouch factor but promise longer-lasting results, others are over in a flash but require more repeat … [Read more...] about Hair removal; when to wax, thread and IPL
9 Coachella festival beauty trends you need to get on now
The arrival of Coachella means one thing: festival season is well and truly upon us. And even if like most people, all you got to do was oggle at everyone else’s sun-drenched pics all weekend and get a serious case of insta envy (or ‘No-chella’ as some like to call it), this A-list event is always a great forecaster of festival trends to come, and the perfect way to keep a … [Read more...] about 9 Coachella festival beauty trends you need to get on now