There’s few things that can make you feel put together as fast as a freshly painted manicure. It can also be one of the few times to enjoy some alone time, sitting in a comfortable salon seat, flicking through a magazine. There are, however, plenty of kits you can find online that allow you to achieve a fresh manicure from home, but it does take a bit of practice and patience to get neat nails...
The skin on our soles is far thicker than anywhere else, meaning feet easily become rough and dry. Stubborn calluses might also appear, alongside hardening on the foot and toes, especially if you’re a keen runner or walker. While footcare products include creams, scrubs and sprays, foot peels are an increasingly popular pick. These liquid-soaked socks are a single-use buy for wearing for 1-2...
The Curly Girl Method is a specialised routine for caring for curls, originally shared by hairdresser Lorraine Massey. Designed to make curly hair more manageable, it is now the crux of a passionate community of “curly girls” who share best practises across every pocket of the internet that you can think of: Reddit, Facebook and TikTok to name a few. Though Lorraine translated this into a simple...
While diamonds may be a “girl’s best friend”, they aren’t so kind to the planet, as mining for them has a significant environmental impact. For context, just one carat of diamonds causes up to 3.1 tonnes of earth displacement and requires 8.9 litres of fuel consumption. The ethical implications are equally as significant, as diamond mining can lead to the displacement of both people and wildlife...
Bras aren’t known to be the most comfortable things. Just as you wouldn’t opt to sleep in a thong – or we wouldn’t, at least – we doubt you’d reach for an underwired model for a session of chilling out on the sofa. But it’s time to think again, as we have rounded up the best, most comfortable bras we can find – and we aren’t just talking about sports bras and crop tops. Welcome to no pokey wires...
If wearing false eyelashes means choosing from a rack of identical spider’s legs in plastic pouches at a high street chemist, before paying sub-£10 and going home to glue your eyelids together – you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, particularly during a year where having extensions done in a salon has largely been off the cards. So imagine our delight to hear about Lashify, a brand which...
Mascara is an essential make-up buy, whether you like a natural look or a bolder statement eye. This classic beauty product adds volume, definition and length by gripping, separating and lifting eyelashes. But shopping for mascara can be tricky if you struggle with sensitive eyes, whether that’s because of hay fever, hormonal changes or being particularly prone to irritation. Symptoms of easily...
Running a bath is the ultimate relaxing ritual. Although there are numerous uplifting bath oils, salts and bath bombs to enjoy, anything creating a bubbly foam remains the most classic bath-time purchase of all. Whether you’re looking to unwind before bed, lap up some scent luxury or ease aching muscles after exercise, immersing your full body in a layer of inviting bubbles instantly releases...