Here’s something I never thought I would write as a beauty journalist: deep side partings are back. In the mid-00s, my parting was so low that it practically danced atop my ear. I paired it with an excessive amount of backcombing and Lee Stafford’s Messed Up Putty in an attempt to achieve that elusive, messy,…
The cold has never been kind to my hair. When temperatures drop like they have this week, I keep my desk drawer stocked with multiple hats and scarves— not just to stay warm, but to shield my strands from the freezing, damp conditions that make them frizzy and static from root to tip, even on…
It can be challenging to find a hairstylist and colourist you completely trust. Hair is important, and when it goes wrong, it can be devastating. Trust me: last year, I had a botched colour job and didn’t feel 100 per cent myself until it was rectified. That’s why I tend to go to practitioners who…
If you’re ever on a video call with me, you’ll notice that I fiddle with my hair constantly and regularly apply lip balm. These habitual beauty ticks have been with me for years. I also regularly place my fingers next to my ears and move my skin upwards to create a more lifted appearance. I…
I don’t know about you, but my nails are in desperate need of some TLC. Between the festive season, New Year’s, and the first doldrum days of January, my pre-holiday manicure has grown out, and I’m hankering for something fun to bring some pep to my step (and my hands). Sure, there are your typical…
As polynucleotides, exosomes and platelet-rich plasma become part of our everyday lexicon, it’s never been easier to achieve the face of our dreams—bank balance notwithstanding. In fact, I’d argue that our faces have never been as trendy as they were in 2025, and this momentum is only growing as we enter a new year. However,…
The most enduring thought I had while watching Wicked: For Good earlier this month? Well, alongside the stream of tears that made an appearance halfway through ‘For Good,’ (the song), it was how phenomenal Glinda’s lip combo looked. That beautiful, glossy, iridescent hue with hints of lilac, pink and blue was totally mesmerising, and I…
With half a million followers on Instagram and a client roster featuring names such as Zoe Kravitz, Greta Lee and Mia Goth, Nina Park is the cool girl of makeup right now. New York-based and Chicago-raised, Park studied makeup at L’École de Maquillage Fleurimon in Paris and has since worked on editorials for the world’s…
“Your skin is not difficult. It is responsive,” facial acupuncturist Sarah Bradden told me as she studied my face with intent. “It has a soft, refined quality with good balance and symmetry,” she explained, “This reflects sensitivity, emotional intelligence and strong intuition. From a skin perspective, it tells me your face responds best to supportive,…
As someone who’s been on a decades-long hair journey, I am always on the lookout for innovations that can heal my damaged strands, after years of bleaching and excess heat. In 2026, it appears I will be in luck: experts predict this will very much be the year of restorative haircare. So, here’s what you…