Beauty

Good week? Thought so. Between the extreme weather conditions and iced-coffee-drinking, some of our blog posts might have passed by you. It happens. The good news is that really healthy nails, beaming skin, well-maintained hair, strong brows, and Insta-famous braids are all realistic life achievements. And the secret to each is right here, in this post. Ah, we’re good to you. … [Read more...] about Our 5 most popular posts this week (in one handy place)

Let’s face it, one of life’s true joys is taking an hour out of your day to sit in a fancy salon and have your hands preened and nails polished. Throw a cup of tea into the mix and it quickly shifts to my second favourite life activity (trips to Nandos at number one, obviously). But, there are rumours about – shellac manicures are damaging our nails. We did a little digging … [Read more...] about Is shellac good for your nails?

We all want a mani that’s long-lasting, stays extra shiny and dries almost instantly. That’s why we go gel. But do properly preened fingertips come at a price? It's one of life’s unanswered questions. UV, polish removal, and giving our nails a ‘breather’, we’ve done the research, once and for all. Scroll through this (with those gel nails we know you’re currently sporting), to … [Read more...] about Are gel nails bad for you?

Next time your other half turns down your request for a foot massage, keep calm. They might just need a bit of encouragement. The following points show how it'll actually benefit them, not just you. With science to back it up. (We. Are. So. Selfless.) And if they still say no? Well, a professional massage therapist will do a better job, anyway. … [Read more...] about The four (surprising) reasons we keep heading back for a foot massage

When it comes to filling spare time, 90s movies, beer gardens, and cheese-eating have consumed my summer social calendar thus far. Outside of that, catching up on beauty trends and top-reads is a must. To make sure you don't miss a thing, here's a round up of our most-read posts from last week. From eyebrow threading, to choosing which pedi is best for you, here's what we've … [Read more...] about 5 posts from last week that you’ll regret not reading