Beauty
Salon review: Hiro Miyoshi, Mayfair
Nearest tube: Green Park Go for: Colour expertise Before you read any further, I have a confession to make - but you have to promise not to judge me. Although I’m a beauty writer, I haven't been to a hairdresser for eight years. Perhaps it’s because I’m a control freak, but I thought I was getting along just fine with a box of Nice 'n' Easy and a friend giving my ends a trim. Fed up of looking like I'd...
Hair review – the Chapel, Islington
By Amy Sharpe When the sun finally showed its face last month after an endless winter, I no longer wanted my straggly long hair to be dragging me down. In the same way that some people want to trim their love handles at the first sign of sun, for me it was the locks that needed trimming. I wanted a light and fresh do – a ‘spring clean’ for my head. So I popped into The Chapel in Islington, London...
Video: Fashion Hurts, Officially
In my formative years I spent a lot of time exploring the exotic night-life of the North, and one thing that never ceased to amaze me was the courageousness of the local lady folk. Mini skirts in Newcastle in freezing cold weather, high heels on the cobbled paths of Leeds' Corn Exchange and low cut tops on a wind-swept night in Manchester always made me feel rather guilts for chucking a jumper on over my shirt and wearing a nice padded...
Looking For An Organic Salon?
Glasshouse Salon is a new and exciting salon tucked away in East London’s trendy Broadway Market and London Fields. Unlike most hair salons - who use products tested on animals and packed with harmful chemicals - GlassHouse Salon prides itself on its organic and ethical products. The vast majority of the products are vegan (bar a hair wax which contains bee wax) and are not tested on animals. What’s more, it’s reasonably priced for an organic hair salon in the...
Legendary Statues Polish Up For London Fashion Week
Some of London's most renowned statues have polished up in honour of this week's prestigious Fashion Week. Fashionista Beau Brummel, Sherlock Holmes, Churchill and Roosevelt were just a few of the icons who were dolled up for the event. Pioneer of men's fashion Beau Brummel lived up to his reputation when he was seen sporting on-trend pink neon nails. While Churchill and Roosevelt, not necessarily known for their fashion sense, were also making an effort with a glamorous shade of...
UK’s first all-female facial surgery clinic launches in London
By Laura Casewell The country’s first female-led facial surgery clinic has launched in London, seeing five of London’s most well-respected female surgeons working together. The Face Surgeons is run by a highly skilled team of five surgeons each expert in their field. Miss Sarah Osborne performs eyelid surgery (ophthalmology), maxillofacial surgery is provided by Miss Caroline Mills, Miss Katherine George and Miss Helen Witherow and Ear Nose and throat surgery by Miss Sarah Little. All undertake facial cosmetic surgery associated...
The transgender beauty secrets women across the UK are following
By Laura Casewell Very few celebrity news stories have gathered as much press interest this year as the birth of Caitlyn Jenner. As Bruce Jenner announced he would be transitioning to Caitlyn, the world watched with awe as the former Olympian bravely stepped out from the shadows. Proudly revealing her decision to leave Bruce behind, Caitlyn became a world-wide star overnight, and her choice of makeup and feminine look was praised by men and women alike. Since June we’ve followed...
Average woman spends £16,000 on smooth legs
By Rosie Wilson [email protected] What would you do with £16,000? Invest it, buy a new car, or go on an amazing holiday – right? Would you consider using it to keep your legs hair-free? Well, based on having a wax every 8 weeks (the maximum recommended time to go between waxes for best results, according to experts) and the average cost of a leg wax, you could be spending that without even knowing it. The average woman who commits to waxing...
Want to look happier? Get a whiter smile
By Laura Casewell It's no secret that a pearly white smile is something that many of us aim for, but our modern diet (who doesn’t like a glass of red wine) can often hinder our quest for "perfect" white teeth. But what makes white teeth so special? And is it really the secret to a more attractive appearance? We sat down with Dr. van Vurren at IGDP in London to talk all about our obsession with a whiter smile, how it...