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How to get perfect skin and fall in love with your selfies

If you are looking at your photos and aren’t happy with the condition of your skin, you should consider changing your lifestyle a little. Almost every young girl suffers from a lack of confidence due to problematic skin. Except for the rare cases when the cause of the problem is hormonal disruption, acne and other flaws can be fixed with...

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...

Get the look with Charlie Hedges

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Radio presenter Charlie Hedges is very much used to being off camera in her role as one third of the presenting team for KISS FM’s weekday Breakfast Show alongside Rickie and Melvin. Having interviewed the likes of Nicki Minaj, Will.i.am, Rhianna and Cheryl Cole on the breakfast show we thought it was time to put Charlie under the spotlight...

Throwback: 3 MAC makeup collections you missed! Novel Romance, Rocky Horror Picture Show + The Simpsons

MAC Makeup - The Simpsons collection

Way back in 2014 MAC makeup launched 3 stunning collections that you may have missed. The Novel Romance collection, The Rocky Horror Picture Show collection and the insane Simpsons collection. Here's a quick throwback to these amazing MAC Makeup Collections!!! MAC Introduces Novel Romance Line Romance novel covers are the inspiration for MAC Cosmetics makeup line “A Novel Romance”. The campaign images...

Hair Extensions For Thin Hair

Women with flowing pink hair - Hair Extensions For Thin Hair

A large reason why many people opt for hair extensions, apart from length, is to increase their natural hair’s volume. And understandably so - who doesn’t want voluminous, thick locks? While it makes complete sense to want thicker hair when yours is more on the thin side, knowing what to look for can be a bit challenging. There are so...

How to avoid a makeup meltdown in summer

With the current temperature set to scorchio our eye makeup is really put to the test. Runny eyes, smudging or simply melting off are some of the annoying consequences we face by wearing eyeliner in summer. Here I have tried and tested three waterproof eyeliners on the high street to see if they can beat the heat. 1. RIMMEL SCANDALEYES...

Wedding Hair Tips Every Bride Must Remember

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Even though the wedding dress is an important first step in wedding preparation, another step a bride needs to take seriously is the wedding hair to go with that dress. There are quite a number of brides hairstyles to choose from, this is why you would need to start early when searching for the right one.Choosing your wedding look for...

Beauty tips by actress Alexandra Johnston @MissAlexaJ

After training at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles actress Alexandra Johnston, returned to London and landed one of leads in feature film Tamla Rose, which was screened at Cannes Film festival 2013. With a strong background in dance Alexandra along with co star Adi Alfa also created the choreography for the northern soul based film. Alexandra's latest feature...

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...

Mac Lipstick – The Breakdown

MAC Lipstick, my one true love. It wasn’t always like this, I used to think mac lipsticks were highly overrated, but recently my opinion has changed and I can finally see what others had seen in those small bullets of colour for years. There are a whole load of colours and finishes the MAC Lipsticks come in, and if you aren’t...

Eyelash Extension Care

eyelash extention care

Eyelash extensions can quickly and efficiently improve a woman’s appearance. They are very affordable and the results of the treatment can truly be gorgeous, especially for women whose natural lashes are straight and short. Every woman desires long and curly lashes, and eyelash extensions can provide exactly that - at a fraction of the cost of other, more complicated treatments.However,...

Capital Xtra’s Jade Avia Reveals her Beauty Secrets @JadeAvia

If you missed our EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with the uber cool Capital Xtra presenter Jade Avia, you can check it out here: flavourmag.co.uk/exclusive-photo-shoot-and-interview-with-capital-xtra-jade-avia/ On set we manage to get Jade to reveal her beauty secrets for our Flavourmag.co.uk readers.Do you have a favourite body part?  Not really but for the sake of the question I would say my teeth, they are strangely...

Celebrity Hairstylist Unveils Winter Haircare Tips For Smooth & Healthy Locks

Winter can be a damaging period for your hair, as cold winds, torrential rain, icy snaps, snow, heated hair tools and central heating all take their toll on our hair… Implementing a ‘change-of-seasons’ hair care regime is essential to keep your hair smooth and healthy!Celebrity hairstylist and style director at the Daniel Galvin salon in Mayfair, Asgar Saboo, shares his...

What Are The Benefits Of PRP Therapy When Coping With Hair Loss?

prp therapy for hair loss

When coping with hair loss, it can seem like an impossible task as there are a number of causes that could be behind it. But with treatments such as PRP therapy as well as a number of specialist shampoo and conditioners, you can begin to take back control of hair loss over time. In this article, we will be providing...

Cosmetic Chemistry Connections. – a path for women of colour in beauty and science.

Like fashion, beauty is everywhere we look and the beauty industry is just as hard to get into as the fashion industry. There are so many different roles within beauty that really, it is possible to start anywhere. So why not start from the very beginning? The thought to allow more women of colour to be recognised in the beauty...

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

AW Makeup Tutorial For Green, Grey, Hazel and Brown Eyes

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Here comes my Autumn/Winter 2014 makeup tutorial. This look is ideal for parties and going out clubbing. Blue/green teal and turquoise shades are my go colours when I’m in the mood for a bright eye makeup that really makes my eyes pop, but feel free to try it out with blue or purple shades, depending on what’s that compliments your...

Carnival Makeup Time! With The Sleek Rio Rio Palette: Review/How To

Carnivals coming, you know what that means don't 'ya. It's time to get bright and bold, it'a time for CARNIVAL MAKEUP! I have written about Sleek Makeup before, it is still one of my fave' high street brands. So when I saw the Rio Rio palette I couldn't resist. I was standing there in Superdrug having tried  every colour of...

Gina B – Apache Fashion

New trends come and go like the ever changing British weather. BUT just like the LBD (little black dress) the Native American influence has been a prominent favourite throughout fashion history. As it crops up time and time again, especially during summer’s festival season! For decades, moccasin style footwear, colourful feathered jewellery, embellished purses and fringed clothing with Native...

Pineapple Dance Studios ‘Choose Dance’ Fragrance gift set

The only night in any dance addicts’ calendar is always the night where there’s a party and at a party when you’re dancing hard, you want to smell good. Pineapple Choose Dance Fragrance Gift Set is a wonderful Christmas gift choice.The gift set includes Pineapple Choose Dance 50ml EDT Spray, Pineapple Choose Dance 100ml Body Lotion and Pineapple Choose...

Cara Delevingne nearly nude for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty ads

Supermodel Cara Delevingne goes nearly nude for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty as the face of its new lipstick campaign.They say sex sells right? Well Cara Delevingne can sell anything. In the stunning images below Cara Delevingne rocks the brand latest edition‘Rogue pur Couture’ lipstick. In one shot, Cara poses nearly naked while wearing nothing but a black jacket while the other...

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...

Celebrity Watch: Rita Ora – Create the look

As our hot British version of Rihanna, Rita Ora has a look that’s immensely stylish yet so simple to achieve. Her make-up is timeless, her hair beautifully bouncy at all times and her fashion sense is the epitome of throwback 90’s edge.Make-up wise, this look can be sooo quick and simple to achieve!You will need…A dewy foundation base such...

Review: Spring Time Metallic Gradient Nails/Nail Varnish @TillyLi

I am in Love with these fresh spring time nails. Chrome is in, so I thought I would couple this beautiful metallic pale blue with a soft warm pink to welcome in my springtime mood. To create this look I used a very simple and easy to achieve gradient technique, and here's how I did it.Firstly I applied my...

Learn tips & tricks from hair and beauty industry professionals Dionne Smith & Joy Adenuga on November 2 at Black Velvet

This fabulous evening brings together talented celebrity hair stylist Dionne Smith and amazing make-up artist Joy Adenuga to show you how to use the tips and tricks used by the professionals to achieve a fabulous look. This is the first in what is set to be an annual event and will take place on Saturday 2 November 2013 at...

Mac is Beauty – Mac Makeup release stunning new ss15 campaign

We are delighted to share this stunning new campaign by MAC Makeup. The campaign features uber cool stunning eye-catching visuals and reminds us why they are one of the best make up/cosmetic brands in the world.MAC Makeup enlisted legendary photographer Miles Aldridge yet again to photograph its new visual campaign for its ‘Wash & Dry’ and ‘MAC is Beauty’ line....

Lauren Curtis: Smokey Eye For Beginners + Eyebrow Routine

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One of our favourite makeup artists, Lauren Curtis show us how to do Smokey Eyes for beginners. Get your brushes, makeup and start practising. Hi guys! This is my go-to smokey eye look, I absolutely love it! It makes my eyes appear bigger and more elongated and it’s super easy! Perfect for beginners This is part one of two videos...

Just in time for Valentines: Ralph Lauren celebrates 20 years of ‘Romance’

Taylor Hill and Michael Stephen Shank star in Ralph Lauren Romance fragrance campaign

Taylor Hill and her BF Michael Stephen Shank star in Ralph Lauren's iconic perfume campaign 'Romance' which is now in its 20th year. Captured in New York City, Taylor Hill and Michael Stephen Shank look uber cool and loved up in the black and white images as the couple embrace each other for the campaign. The Romance scent is described as a...

Sultry Sexy Seasonal Makeup look. It Might Be Cold But It’s Not Drab

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It's Autumn! The weather has turned, it's getting colder outside and the clocks have gone back. WHY!!! I'm not ready yet. On the other hand it means I can delve into the autumnal colours of my make up palettes to create this seasonal makeup look. Here's a simple Glam and very seasonal look. I used a selection of sleek palettes...

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)....