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Aimee’s Nails

There is no disputing that in the last year or so nails have become a huge part of fashion. They are thought of as accessories and an outfit isn’t complete without them. We can thank celebrities such as Rita Ora and Rihanna for this and the introduction of the claw nail. A few years ago a multi-coloured, patterned and...

Tried & Tested: Frizz No More

Hair. We all have it. Whether it’s thin, thick, curly or straight, frizzy or flat it can be a pain. With the summer almost over and the Autumnal weather setting in, the temperature changes and change in seasons can play havoc with our barnets. There is such a huge array of products on the market to help relieve our hair...

Top haircare products from HQhair

HQ Hair

Winter's coming, the season of dry & lacklustre hair. It's time to upgrade your products to avoid your hair looking dry, dull and brittle which can cause breakage and split ends. Luckily, HQHair is here to help, with its wide range of professional haircare products, you'll be able to satisfy all of your hair needs this winter. So whether you're...

Receive 1 of 4 FREE gifts when you spend £30 at Revolution Beauty!

Free Gift when you spend £30 at Revolution Beauty

Did you know that if you spend £30 or more at Revolution Beauty you'll receive 1 of 4 FREE gifts? You can choose from the following FREE Gifts when you spend £30:Revolution Ultimate 144 Eyeshadow Palette Matte 2018 - How to use: Apply mattes using a fluffy blending brush too for a flawless blended finish, or pack on with a flat eyeshadow...

Get the look: The beauty of Let’s Stay Together on BET! @BET_Intl @Tillyli

With the new season 4 of Let's Stay Together airing on BET, I thought I would take a look at how they achieved their flawless make-up, as the cast always look so glamorous. They all have their own unique styles; from Stacy with her sexy conservative dress sense, to Crystal with her youthful fresh look, but they all keep...

‘Spy’ star Rose Bryne glitters for Violet Grey photo shoot

Sultry actress Rose Bryne has just landed a feature with online beauty magazine Violet Grey. Covered in glitter, wet looks, sparkling nails, and more, Rose Bryne channels her inner model.Rose Bryne didn't go nude for Violet Grey like Rosie Huntington-Whitely did, however the ‘Spy’ star poses for Naj Jamai in the striking portraits with styling by Cervando Maldonado.In her...

Topshop Beauty AW16 – Shop the unique beauty looks

topshop beauty looks

Topshop beauty see's heavy kohl-lined eyes, magenta lips and big, big hair made up the AW16 Topshop Unique beauty look. “Club kids were the inspiration for this season.” Topshop beauty consultant Hannah Murray told us backstage. “It’s a little bit punky and a little bit sexy, with a nod to the ’60s.” What do you need to recreate this look?The Skin: The Concealor Palette...

Gina B Beauty Tips: Kohl it like a Kardashain

Kim Kardashian is not only known for her womanly curved. She has also gained praise for her perfection of the smoky eye! Kim always ensures the focus is never too dark (i.e a day out at the zoo with the pandas), which allows the focus to be on her lashes and eye colour. Kim also knows the cardinal rule when...

Makeup & Beauty budget buys of the month: Flawless Bases

The Ordinary foundation review

Raise your hands if you’ve ever spent a ridiculously large amount of cha-ching on make-up you totally regret buying every time you look at it. I know I do. I took one look at Huda Beauty’s Desert Dusk palette and decided it was going to be the love of my life.I don’t even wear eyeshadow let alone know how to...

5 Skincare Tips for the Cold London Winter Ahead

There is nothing worse than the feeling of dry, chafed skin at any time of year but somehow it is always much more painful in those cold winter months. If you are tired of going through yet another winter feeling like your skin has been rubbed sore with sandpaper, it’s time to do something about that. Here are five skincare...

Christian Louboutin launches luxury lipstick line & nail polish

Everyone knows about Christian Louboutin's signature red-bottomed soles, well now you can get lips and nails to match as Christian Louboutin launches luxury lipstick line & nail polish.The nail polishes will be crafted in true Louboutin fashion in tall, spiky bottles and the varnishes coming in three colour families: Pop, Nude and Noir.And taking his famous red to lipstick with a...

New York Laser Clinic: Tried and Tested Obagi Face Peel

New York Laser Clinic: Tried and Tested Obagi Face Peel

Now that my summer glow has left my skin looking rather dull and a bit dried out. I wanted to try a facial to make me feel rejuvenated. So, I tried the Obagi blue peel radiance at New York Laser Clinic in Bishopsgate. Having never had a peel before I was a little apprehensive. However, there was really no need...

Beauty Tips for Sensitive Skin

skin care

Maintaining our skin is a difficult task nowadays. With some many environmental factors to consider such as dust particles and air conditioning units drying out our skin, it’s hard to know what is going to help and what isn’t. If your skin is sensitive you have to be particularly careful as many products on the market can make your skin...

The Summer Skin Survival Guide

house of wax face

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when faced with a heat wave like the one we’ve been living in, I tend to forgo the makeup. On the off days that I do decide to apply it, the heat has got me looking like something out of the House of Wax (see above for real footage of myself).Having...

Girl Power: Nylon Magazines most Iconic beauty looks

Nylon Magazine for its June-July 2015 edition, takes a look back at some of the famous female musicians throughout the years and captures this beauty editorial campaign photographed by Jamie Nelson.Models Anna Nevala and Merethe Hopland transform into iconic women including Patti Smith, Gwen Stefani and Stevie Nicks with bold makeup looks that leap off the pages.Magazine: Nylon (June/July 2015)...

Hyaluronic Acid: it’s not just a phase, mum

Hyaluronic Acid

Ah, Winter, thou have arrived! Not only do you make us wear 50+ layers of clothing on top of another 50+ layers, you decide that we must also suffer through bright red noses, lips that are sucked of all moisture, and skin that is so dry you could make it into a fine powder (gross but true). As you already...

Party make-up for the festive season

Step 1. Use your best primer to prepare the skin.I personally love Illamasqua Matt Primer; it gives you a nice, even coverage which is extremely important for preparing the skin for make-up. To prime the eye lids I recommend using Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer potion. It gives the eyes a fantastic base and prevents the eyeshadow from creasing.Step 2....

Unveiling Nature’s Secrets for Thicker Hair: Effective Techniques Revealed

Woman with red hair, wearing black sunglasses sitting on a chair

Wanting to look your best isn’t just about how other people perceive you or even how you perceive yourself, making the most of your appearance will often make you feel better and more confident on the inside, and the outside. Hair loss and thinning hair are natural parts of ageing, especially for men, as well as being a sign of...

Illuminating Makeup Lust List

nars christopher kane outer limits

Why illuminating makeup lust list? Because this list is all about getting your makeup glow on. Oh yeaaaahhhh bebe! I am literally drooling over this Nars eyeshadow (above).  It's even got tiny little sparkles in it, in this beautiful peachy shade. you can even use it as a shimmery highlight on the tops of your cheeks.£18 Nars Christopher Kane in the shade Outer LimitsI badly want...

Do women prefer their men with a smooth or hairy chest?

With the help of two resident male dancers from Clothes Show Live's ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fashion Theatre, presenter Annaliese Dayes finds out if you prefer your man with a hairy or smooth chest! Ladies what are your thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HafYVTLyp40

Unleashed – Maybelline x Marvel makeup collection features lipstick, highlighter, mascara and more

An Le directs Marvel x Maybelline film

The world of makeup is getting a superhero makeover as Cosmetics brand Maybelline and comic powerhouse Marvel join forces on an upcoming makeup collection. Girl Power - Swipe on your superpower with the Maybelline x Marvel makeup collection which includes mascara, highlighter, lipstick, and more.https://vimeo.com/445297211Director An Le created the Marvel campaign film featured above for this awesome new collection and features the likes...

Gina B Beauty’s Tips & Trick – Fishtail Plait

 Gina B explains how: Learn how to create your own fishtail fantasy hair style with a Gina B Beauty’s Step by Step guide…Ensure that your hair is clean and shiny. (If not, wash it). Comb and remove any tangles from your hair. If you have flyaways, use a smoothing cream of choice to settle the hair before braiding, Gina B...

Joy Adenuga: How I Became a MUA

Joy Adenuga, London based make up artist, talks to Flavour about how she made it as a successful MUA in the fashion industry.When did you first realize that you wanted to be an MUA? 5 years ago but my confidence was really low so I didn't do anything about it.Have you had an educational background in fashion MUA, and do you think...

Top 4 Celebrity Hairstyles You Can Follow

The art of styling hair is primordial. In different cultures, women and men use hairstyles to show their marital status and look beautiful. Throughout history, hairstyling trends and fashions became popular with the influence of the elite class. However, after the invention of digital media, these trends are now formed and regulated by celebrities and social media influencers.Celebrities put great effort...

Get The Natural Look: Makeup Review

Get The Natural Look: Makeup Review. This week I am reviewing some products for a more toned down natural look. Quick and easy, it'll perk you up with out looking "made up". First things first: Brows. These have been a big thing for a while, whether they are thick, overly defined, or the Cara Delevingne type. I tried  Wunder2 WonderBrow (£19.95)....

Hair Styling Tips for Short Hair: Maximum Impact for Trendy Looks

Short hair, often seen as a bold statement, offers a playground for creativity and expression. The key to making the most of short hair lies in understanding its unique dynamics. Unlike long locks, short hair provides structure and sharpness, making each styling decision more impactful. Check out hair styling products from Amika as it's essential to approach short hair with...

Bellapierre Foundation review

bella pierre

Bellapierre foundation Review. I swear down these are some of the best products I've tried in a long time. I came across this brand when I went to see what IMAT's had to offer, which is one of the largest make up shows in the world. Where I found American brand Bella Pierre cosmetics. I had never heard of them before...

H&M Nail Varnish and Lip Pencil Review

I am an H&M type of girl, but I have never tried any of their cosmetics. I always veer away from make-up and nail polishes sold by clothing retailers as I just assumed the quality would be bad, but last week I was in H&M when I saw a wall of nail polishes; the colours were so bright, loud...

The Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar launches 25th October

liberty London beauty advent calendar

The Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar will soon be on its way once again and this year is set to be better than ever! Worth over £500, this is the ultimate gift for the beauty obsessed! Housed in a beautiful Liberty London box and featuring 15 full-sized products alongside deluxe samples, each drawer reveals a fantastic beauty treat, hand-picked from...

Inside the Hair Dressers Eyes @DionneSmithHair

The Hair Dressers Eye is one of the UK’s leading top hair and beauty blogs, dedicated to bringing you the juiciest gossip from the beauty and hair world and delivering the best reviews, interviews, personal stories and guides within the UK.Founded by celebrity hairstylist Dionne Smith, who boasts an impressive clientele list ranging from Naomi Campbell, Chanel Iman to Genevieve...