While the straight-haired among us probably have a certain amount of envy for anyone with gloriously curly locks, those of us who actually live with curly hair tend to agree that the maintenance can be a little bit of a pain at times. The “Curly Girl Method” is all the …
It might be cold and wet in January and February, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to look our best in the draining winter months. From the elements outside, to the endless layers of clothing, central heating and public transport sweating, it’s no wonder that our make-up melts faster …
Although December is a very enjoyable month, with holiday season bringing parties, family time, hibernating indoors in pyjamas and lots and lots of food and drink, we often feel a little bit relieved by the time January comes around and we can go back to our normal routine. If there’s …
As well as looking pretty and bringing the outside, inside, houseplants can help improve air quality by trapping pollutants which means we can breathe more easily. However, just as you look after yourself when the winter sets in, you need to do the same for your plants, or they won’t …
Visiting a salon to have your nails done feels like a lovely, luxury treat for many of us. However, even if you’re lucky enough to have your nails done by a professional on a regular basis, you still sometimes need to do a little bit of maintenance yourself, between visits. …
While a lot of people’s thoughts are turning to moisturising products to see them through the drying winter months, those of us with oily skin will still be thinking about ways to mop up that extra sebum. Having oily skin is a constant battle for many people and investing in …
If you want your skin to glow, ‘you are what you eat’ is so very true. Yes, it is important to have a good beauty regime in place and be sure to have facials when you can, but you need to feed your skin well if you want it to …
Whether you like to run, row, dance or hike, you won’t get fab, happy abs if you don’t think about the food you eat as well as the exercise you take. You can, of course, add ab specific exercises into your routine, but if you eat gut-busting snacks and meals, …
Drinking water is one of those things we know we need to do, and it sounds super simple, but let’s be honest, it can be really easy to let things slide. The reality is, if we don’t drink enough water it can lead to dehydration, headaches, poor skin, fine lines …
While we have been told for years and years that fat is evil, the truth is that ‘good fats’ can actually help you to be healthier than ever. It’s the non-unsaturated fats and poly-unsaturated fats that are regarded as “good fats” and this is because they are good for your …
