Most of us are guilty of only air-drying our hair when we’re rushing out the door or relaxed on a beachside vacation. But with the damage that heat styling tools can do to your hair, it’s important to give your hair a bit of a...
I’m a girl, and I shave my face. Once a week I cleanse my face and pat it dry, get out my facial razor and slough off peach fuzz and dead skin cells. It’s a glorious process that leaves your skin incredibly smooth and don’t...
Your hair is a pretty powerful thing. It has the ability to shape your whole look. It can make a make-up free face look fresh and youthful or a perfectly done face look lack-lustre. It can make you sing with joy and it can make...
When it comes to buying reasonably priced foundations, it can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to the quality of the product. Most foundations that are around or under the $30 mark are classed as ‘drug store’ foundations. But don't let that make...
Everybody loves that salon fresh feeling of a new colour and cut but at the moment it'a not something that's easy to have. At-home hair colour correcting products have become extra popular because they can freshen up our colour at home. Their ability to replace...
Dry skin is caused by a combination of both internal and external dehydration. Without paying attention to both, you’ll find it hard to gain and then maintain healthy and hydrated skin across your whole body. The internal stuff is easier to keep up with as most...
There’s nothing quite as luxurious as spending a day at the spa being pampered while sipping on champagne. Unfortunately, our busy calendars don’t often allow for a day away from real life very often so taking an hour or two at home to recreate the...
Ingrown hairs are an unfortunate by-product of being the kind of person that wants smooth, hair-free limbs. While they may be a little uncomfortable and unsightly, they’re nothing to get upset over because thankfully, they’re easy to treat and a few simple steps will go...
Recently I got a fringe. I admit, I did it for the allure and mystique and in general, to upgrade my look. It just seemed the perfect, moody element to darker locks that would instantly grant me that Parisian mystery. While fringes, like beards and moustaches...
We take daily measures to protect ourselves from the sun, but we often don’t think to protect ourselves from our own home environment. If you are suffering from skin issues that won’t go away, the cause could be closer to home. Indoor pollutants can cause...
Everyone needs a little professional help from time to time to keep their skin glowing, their hair shiny, nails in check and brows looking sharp. But at the moment we don't have that luxury and we now need to take matters into our own hands. So,...
You might not be a farm-to-table kind of girl, but the appeal of creating beauty products from various edibles in your own kitchen is enticing. It’s also easy and very affordable. Being able to eat whatever you slather on your face or hair is great...
A DIY pedi at home can be done at the same time as you Netflix and chill, and let's face it being stuck inside for the foreseeable future, there's going to be a lot of Netflixing happening. Now that we don't have access to the nail salons...
There’s no denying that glowing skin is the must-have accessory that’s always on trend and with any trend comes a massive influx of must-have products to get the look. Especially as the weather starts to cool down and our natural glow begins to fade, we begin...
From the French girl to the Aussie beach babe: tousled waves are the Summer hair trend that never dies. Despite being the ultimate ‘I woke up like this’ hair do, the seemingly undone look of loose textured waves can feel near impossible to achieve naturally. So...
As in-clinic and spa treatments become more available and affordable, they’re becoming a smart investment into your skin’s health. Technology is advancing at impressive rates and helping to give us a head start in the race to remain looking healthy and youthful. Every clinic offers its...
These days just a quick trip down any beauty aisle and you will notice 'sulfate-free' mentioned on plenty of beauty products. But what are sulfates? Where are they found? And why should we avoid using them? 'Sulfates' refer to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and Ammonium...
What if I told you to ignore all the fancy creams with claims of a miracle cure for aging...
For me, mascara is one of those desert island products. The lift and definition it brings to anyone’s face is undeniably beautiful and who doesn’t want their eyes to look wider, brighter and more piercing all at once? One of the best things about mascara...
SPF is the hero we need but don’t deserve. The unassuming ingredient is an absolute powerhouse of the skin health world and not only protects us from the harsh damage the sun does to our cells, it’s an absolute must-have for preventing aging. Now more than...
You’re hopefully well aware by now that extended sun exposure and our skin are not friends. Not only can the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays cause visible damage such as sunburn and pigmentation, melanoma and skin cancers are a huge cause for concern and...
Uneven skin tone, freckles and a dull complexion are things a lot of people are constantly fighting. Unfortunately, pigmentation and discolouration are notoriously hard to treat and take a lot of consistency and a great skincare routine. What’s probably most important in reducing your pigmentation is...
The internet is a treasure trove of whacky and wonderful makeup and beauty hacks, but some of them are more time wasting than time saving. With every second YouTuber swearing by one thing or another, it’s hard to weed out what works and what’s just weird....
I’m always on the lookout for products that will give me healthy, glowing skin. From trending toners to top shelf moisturisers, I’m rarely the last to know about cult beauty items - or so I thought. Recently, I’ve come to realise that there’s a game-changing...
Ever thought of going blonde but scared to take the plunge? Same! Taking your hair lighter can be an intimidating process filled with endless images of everything that could go wrong. However, there’s no better time than Summer to lighten your look and embrace a...
There’s something about eyeliners that make them one of the toughest beauty items to buy. I’m never surprised to hear from someone who found their perfect product and has been using the exact same liner for years on end without even considering changing. Between the application...
Serums are undoubtedly powerhouses in any skincare routine. Loaded with active ingredients in formulas specifically designed to penetrate to the deepest layers of your skin, they allow you to target specific concerns in a single step while still taking care of your general skin health. With...
Buying fragrance can be pretty tricky thanks to the sheer amount of scents available. But that’s not the only thing making perfume shopping a little confusing. What about those three little words, Eau De Parfum (EDP) and Eau De Toilette (EDT), that are on each...
Whether or not eye creams are potent little powerhouses or an irrelevant waste of money is a big debate in the beauty industry. There are a lot of very trustworthy sources who swear against them saying they’re doing the same thing your moisturiser can, and...
Whether you’re a budding makeup artist or just a beauty enthusiast trying your best to build your kit, having the right tools for the job is essential. But with 101 techniques to do the same job, how can you ever know what you really need...