It’s official: 2026 is the year we learn how to have fun with make-up again. Fresh from a two-year ‘clean girl’ stint where skincare was the priority, many of us are rediscovering how joyful makeup can be, without the constraints of keeping things looking ‘natural’ or soft and subtle. A key indicator of this (along…
It’s just past nine AM, and I’ve nearly ticked off everything on my morning routine. I’ve spent 15 minutes on my Homedics Foot Flow Mobility Booster and downed my Shreddy Green Powder; check. My Rhode Depuffing Eye Patches and Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics 2% NAD+ Serum Mist have been applied; check. I’ve analysed my…
In Ayurveda, Vata is one of the three primary energies or doshas that govern the functioning of the body and mind. It is made up of the elements Air and Space (Ether), which represent movement, lightness, and change. Because of these qualities, Vata dosha is considered the force that drives all motion in the body—right…
I’ve always looked much younger than my age. Genetics surely played a role, but being on the plumper side was definitely helpful. That was until I decided to lose weight with the help of Mounjaro, the GLP-1 prescription weight loss drug. At the beginning of my journey, I was incredibly excited about the prospect of…
Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, is deeply rooted in both divine inspiration and human wisdom. While many traditions trace its origin to Lord Brahma, who is said to have first revealed its principles to humanity, another revered legend attributes the birth of Ayurveda to Lord Dhanvantari—the celestial physician and the God of Medicine. The…
Ayurveda, the timeless Indian science of life, teaches that everything in the universe — including the human body — is composed of five essential elements, known as the Panchamahabhutas. These are Space (Akasha), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jala), and Earth (Prithvi). Together, they form the structural and functional basis of all matter, both living…
Ayurveda, the timeless science of life, teaches that everything in the universe including the human body—is made up of five great elements, known as the Panchamahabhutas: Space (Akasha), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jala), and Earth (Prithvi). These elements combine in specific ways to create three vital energies, or Doshas in Ayurveda, that govern every…
The Wuthering Heights press tour is in full swing, and it’s safe to say that we collectively can’t get over the beauty looks. Margot Robbie’s hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett—who was responsible for her Barbie looks—and this time around, he stayed true to the brief, so the gothic romance of Emily Bronte’s seminal novel. There have been…
There’s another thing to add to the ever-growing list of what we should have been taught in school—how to rain-proof your hair, especially if you live in the UK. Whether it’s a drizzle or a full-blown downpour, knowing how to shield your strands is a life skill. You’ve put in the time and the effort,…
I’ve had the same beauty resolution for years—to grow my hair really long for summer. Sadly, those mermaid-esque lengths have always evaded me, largely as I’m partial to heat styling and, well, it isn’t the easiest task anyway. Still, this year, I wanted to give myself the best chance possible, and so I consulted the…