Tucked away in the laneways on the edge of Sydney’s CBD lies Esstudio Galleria, a hair and beauty salon that offers a unique experience to both men and women. The setting is unlike any other salon in Sydney and makes you feel as if you’ve...
Everyone knows the benefits of using natural and organic beauty products. But the switch to using all natural make-up has been slow because using 'all natural' used to mean sacrificing quality and often sacrificing those rich vivid colours. These days natural beauty has come along in...
Beauty products don’t come much more staple then your humble cleanser. Even guys and gals who prescribe to a ‘non-routine’ approach to beauty occasionally throw a cleanser into their mix. There’s a cleanser for pretty much every skin type, every concern and every budget making it...
Between their scientific names and little advertising surrounding them, it’s hard to understand and avoid the haircare ingredients that can cause you harm or find the ones that will really treat your concerns. You will often hear mentions of undesirable ingredients , or a product...
In my opinion, blush would have to be one of the most under-rated beauty products. It’s a universally flattering product. With the right, blush can completely change your complexion and goes a long way in creating a healthy and youthful complexion. With so many shades available...
I’ve recently switched to using the Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Hyaluronic Moisture Kick range and my hair is LOVING it! Overall my hair is usually in pretty good shape, but these past couple of months I’d noticed my hair had become dry, more prone to getting tangled,...
Aging skin is among the biggest concerns when it comes to beauty, and as a result, anti-aging skin care has become a booming business. As technology becomes more and more advanced, the beauty industry is surprisingly moving away from artificial solutions and instead investing in harnessing...
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...
Eyeliner is amongst the first beauty products to be used. It dates all the way back to Ancient Egyptian times when Pharaohs used it to create the dramatic winged eyes that inspired one of the biggest trends women still wear. Originally used to disguise wrinkles...
The seasons best lip colours come in all shapes and sizes from the brightest red to the softest nude, but one thing is for sure...
Achieve a flawless complexion, STAT Achieving a perfect-looking base with foundation, concealer and loose powder may seem like a simple task, however there are a few factors that may get in the way of a flawless coverage. For example, your foundation could be the wrong colour...
I’d be the first person to admit that my approach to my skincare routine and makeup bag can be a little ‘extra’. I find it perfectly normal to use seven different products when washing my face every morning and will never find it normal to...
We should have all learnt by now that anything the Kardashians do tend to turn into overnight trends. They come as quickly as they go but I’m particularly enamoured by one of the latest to come out of the KKW craze. Thanks to her recently launched...
It's that time of year when skin complaints are rife, and we come to expect to loose our glow and surrender to the seasonal dry skin. In this editorial we explore the many ways to keep your skin glowing ALL year round. Whether it's just really healthy...
If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with my holidays during high school, it’s my habit of painting my nails a new colour every three or four nights. The ability to change it up so easily and pick my paint according to my mood or an...
We’re all after effortless, bouncy and shiny locks that are strong and healthy. But getting them isn’t so easy. There’s a good chance you’re making a few common mistakes that are hurting your tresses more than you’d think… Brushing your hair when it’s wet I’ll put...
The idea of waking up with a glowing complexion in the morning when all you really had to do was sleep seems like a dream right? Well, thanks to these products, the idea of beauty sleep is being given a whole new meaning. When you consider...
When you think about prepping your skin for big events such as weddings, birthdays or graduations, it’s easy to automatically jump to expensive serums and complicated in-clinic treatments. Of course, both those things are important additions to any routine (along with affordable products and even...
We put so much time and effort into carefully selecting every product we choose to use in haircare routines, even selecting down to exact ingredients. There’s a good chance you will only use one particular kind of dry shampoo or only a specific brand of...
If your idea of cleansing your skin involves a makeup wipe or two at the end of the day, prepare for your routine to get a much needed makeover. Double cleansing is by no means a new trend, many Korean and Japanese women have included it...
Over the years I've developed a daily dependency on hot tools, my straightener has been a part of my daily routine for years and years but more recently I've become addicted to my curling tong. Curls done with a straightener just don't look as natural, nor...
Does anyone else start to feel the weather change and instantly start thinking about a hair refresh? There’s nothing like the start of a new season to invest a little lovin’ into your locks and change up your colour, style or even your daily hair habits....
Some girls wouldn’t think about leaving the house without their brows done, for others it’s foundation or blush. For me, it’s mascara. I very, very rarely leave the house without at least a light coat,so it’s safe to say I’m forever on the hunt for...
For most, masking is a way of life. Often there’s nothing better than sitting back with a face mask on at the end of a long week. No matter what your concern, be it dryness, congestion, dull skin or uneven texture, there’s a mask available...
Summer is great for ocean swims, lazy days lying on the sand and drinking copious amounts of cocktails. What it’s not so great for, is its ability to push our sweat and oil producing glands into overdrive. It’s very common for us to experience shiny...
These days good brows are a life essential. Just as clothing styles go in and out of fashion, so do brow shapes, and decade to decade the desirable brow is vastly different to the previous. Good brows are a sign of youth and have the ability...
Who would have thought that bobby pins, such a basic hair accessory could create glam hairstyles worthy of even the biggest event? In this video I have created 5 different looks all using the humble bobby pin from Scunci. They range from casual styles to glam...
It’s no secret that the beauty industry and all of its ever-evolving products and treatments can quickly blow out a gal’s budget. Unfortunately for my bank balance, I do find it completely rational to spend more money on beauty products than I do groceries, and...
Peach perfect makeup has well and truly graduated into a bolder, moodier and strictly red hot colour trend for Autumn. From runways to red carpets, editorials to cult beauty buys, dreamy, sunset inspired red’s and terracotta’s are taking over. Think ochres, warm browns and nudes and rusty,...
Sometimes girls with short hair feel limited in options when it comes to styling. Yes, short hair does limit what you can do, but there are still some great options to give you a bit of a change when you need it. All you need...