Truthfully, if there’s one type of hair tool that doesn’t really get me excited, it’s a hair dryer. I have fairly thick hair that takes the best part of an hour to dry, and it always requires further styling with a straightener or curling wand to tame the fluff and flyaways left by blow drying….
In recent years, I’ve tended to err on the side of caution when it came to eyeshadow, sticking to muted tones and never really opting to experiment or stray from what I knew (i.e. matte brown shadow). But with 2026 being the year of fun, joyful make-up making a return, I decided it was time…
We all know that in recent years, beauty has become far more personalised, based on individual longevity goals and biological makeup. We now want to know the most we can about what’s happening with our skin and how it works in order to biohack our way to less environmental damage, healthier skin barriers and ultimately,…
Kapha dosha is the principle of stability, strength, and endurance. It represents the Earth and Water elements, giving structure to the body and calmness to the mind. In Ayurveda, Kapha governs everything that provides form, lubrication, and support — from the strength of our bones and muscles to the serenity of our thoughts. When Kapha…
The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us—and something is in the air. Suddenly, everyone on the internet is a “Chinese baddie”. Enter “chinamaxxing”: the TikTok-fuelled phenomenon where signifiers of Chinese lifestyle—from trying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to cooking congee—are suddenly being adapted across the board. As a journalist of Chinese descent who has…
Ayurveda describes life as a delicate balance of three fundamental energies or doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each of these governs different aspects of our body and mind. Among them, Pitta Dosha represents the energy of transformation, responsible for digestion, metabolism, vision, and intellect. It is closely connected with the fire and water elements,…
Another day, another nail trend. This time around, however, it’s understated animal print designs. While leopard and cheetah patterns are very trendy, there is a whole host of other prints that look tres chic on hands. From deer to cow and zebra designs, these super unique patterns are ideal to bring to your next salon…
Just when it seems as though the skincare industry has reached its peak of innovation, a new ingredient hits the market. Next up? Silk peptides, which may just be smoothing, hydrating piece your skincare routine has been missing, according to expert dermatologists. Whilst NAD serums and actives like azelaic acid can work wonders for brightening…
The Y2K revival shows no sign of slowing down, and the latest trend to emerge, “ballet-slipper lips”, is as wearable as it is pretty. It’s as it sounds: a creamy, frosted pale pink lip, reminiscent of Pamela Anderson’s 90s make-up—but Kim Kardashian was also partial to a pared-down version of the look in early episodes…
Craving a “new hair, new me” moment? Well, the trends for the coming season certainly inspire excitement. “Right now, curly and afro hair trends are all about enhancing natural shape, volume and definition. We’re seeing a clear move towards cuts that celebrate texture rather than control it, a shift reflected both on the runway and…