Right, I’ve made a decision and I’m putting it here in writing so I can’t go back on it; this is the year that I (finally) stop biting my nails and grow them. And that means they need to be healthy. I spoke to nail pro, Lauren Williams - Director of award-winning nail bar, London Grace - to find out how to get the strong, healthy nails of my dreams. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about This is how to keep your nails healthy (according to a pro)
Beauty
Five things I wish I had known before trying dermaplaning
I’ve done some crazy things in the name of beauty - honestly, I once ironed my hair with an actual iron - so when I heard that dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel to scrape away the layer of dead cells and peach-fuzz facial hairs at your skin’s surface I was more eager than ever. I headed to Dermrefine to try it out for myself - here’s everything I wish I’d known beforehand. … [Read more...] about Five things I wish I had known before trying dermaplaning
These were the 10 most-searched beauty questions on Google in 2019
Imagine a life without Google. No, seriously. Imagine not being able to find out who that-actor-in-that-film was or how long to boil an egg for by doing a quick search. I use Google multiple times a day, for everything from directions to beauty tips - and I’m not the only one. In 2019, there were 3.3 million beauty-related searches in Europe alone. What were people searching? … [Read more...] about These were the 10 most-searched beauty questions on Google in 2019
Going all-out this New Year’s Eve? These three treatments will get you party-ready
We know, we know. New Year’s Eve is the most over-hyped night of the year, but entering a new decade is a pretty good excuse to go all-out (not that we need one), besides it’s the only day of the year I get properly glammed-up just to go to the local. These are the treatments to get you feeling a little extra. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about Going all-out this New Year’s Eve? These three treatments will get you party-ready
Why The Spa at Macdonald Berystede Hotel is the perfect break from the city
London is great but sometimes hopping on a train for an hour can do wonders - especially when what’s on the other end is a spa. I spent the afternoon relaxing at The Spa at Macdonald Berystede Hotel, here’s what I thought. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about Why The Spa at Macdonald Berystede Hotel is the perfect break from the city