Introducing the Parisian manicure. So much cooler than its classic ‘french mani’ counterpart, the Parisian manicure is less polish, more glow, and focuses on highlighting the healthy natural tones of your nails. Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, it's another creation of nail guru Marian Newman and popped up backstage at Mugler, Margiela, Lanvin, Nina Ricci and Dior, to name a … [Read more...] about Say bonjour to the Parisian manicure
How to have French fashion editor hair
Paris fashion week brings out the finest of the French style set and when we’re not coveting their wardrobes, we're obsessing over their hair. Effortlessly chic and always in excellent condition, French fashion editor hair seems to transcend all seasonal hair trends. They know what works, and they stick to it. But what exactly is it, and how do they get it? Here, we reveal the … [Read more...] about How to have French fashion editor hair
Foils and highlights: what’s the difference?
It's a question we get asked A LOT! And though the seasoned salon goers out there will know the answer immediately, for first timers, understanding why some colour menus say foils, and others highlights, can be confusing. Newsflash: there is no difference between the two. In order to create that multi tonal effect that comes with highlights, your colourist uses foils to … [Read more...] about Foils and highlights: what’s the difference?
Trending now: couture nail art
If there's one thing we've learnt from Milan fashion week, it's that nail art is back. And not just a subtle spot of nail design, but an elaborate and excessive expression of fashion worn on your slap bang on the end of your fingers. From Jenny Longworth's epically bejewelled talons at Gucci to the pearl encrusted fingernails at Antonio Marras and the psychedelic swirls at … [Read more...] about Trending now: couture nail art
Our favourite LFW beauty moments captured by the experts
LFW, it’s been fun. You’ve entertained and inspired us with out there hair trends, experimental makeup and crazy catwalk beauty moments. From beauty rebels at Versus, to freshly pressed flowered nails at Preen, to the 'happy skin' at Topshop, there's no shortage of trends to talk about. Here, our Editorial Director Liz Hambleton picks her favourite beauty moments, as captured … [Read more...] about Our favourite LFW beauty moments captured by the experts