Against a backdrop of constant launches and fleeting trends, only a select few new beauty products truly stood out—those distinguished by thoughtful formulation, intelligent innovation and consistent performance. These are not the releases that relied on hype or novelty, but the ones that earned our trust through repeated use and tangible results. In this month’s…
Women Who Win: Jamie Genevieve on Community, Confidence and Playing the Long Game
Press-on nails are perhaps more popular than they’ve ever been. With in-salon prices being sky high and worries over gel nail polish ingredients, it makes sense that more of us are returning to the humble press-on. They’re also popular across multiple generations; whilst Millennials and Gen Xers have always been fans, Gen Z and Gen…
In 2026, climate change is at a crisis point and whether we like it or not, human activity is the biggest driver. Which means, among other things, you’ve probably at least thought about the effects of pollution—especially if you live in or near a city—and how it affects our health. More specifically, various types of…
We talk a lot about trends in the beauty industry. I’m part of it; I relish writing a hair or nails trend report at this time of year. But while we often look ahead and think about beauty resolutions, on the other side of the coin are the things we should probably leave behind. Because…
At this time of year, hairdressers, colourists, session stylists and beauty journalists are all doing the same thing: looking ahead to the wave of fresh hair colour trends 2026 is about to usher in. As with nail trends and makeup looks, some things are slowly fading into the background, while others are steadily rising up…
2025 is nearly over, and with that, my year of nail health comes to an end—or perhaps it’s only just getting started. You see, after one too many harsh gel removals, I was left with nails that were peeling, brittle and completely incapable of growing. So I went cold turkey, and swapped salon visits for…
Are you guilty of trimming your own fringe, skipping heat protection or curling your hair more often than you know is good for it? I’d put money on your hairdresser wishing you’d break that habit. Now, look, nobody is perfect, and most of us can probably admit to neglecting our usual healthy haircare steps from…
Have you ever felt like your hair actually hurts? Usually an aching sensation at the roots, it can be pretty uncomfortable—particularly if you’re trying to style or re-part your hair. Although most of us assume it comes from wearing a tight updo or leaving it a little too long between washes, the real answer is…
Experimenting with colour, texture and technique is the crux of what we love about makeup, and this coming year has it all. Whether you want to embrace the ‘quiet luxury’ look or opt for bold soft goth makeup and grunge, you have options aplenty. I spoke to a roster of brilliant, top makeup artists to…