Lifestyle
Beauty
It's time for some self-care. These luxury beauty treatments can help
A detox facial for your puffy skin or a massage for your sore, stressed muscles? Ahead, where to go and what to ask for when bookings are few and far between.
- by Alexandra Whiting
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Trends
The hair serum trick that boosts shine between treatments
Just had your first professional hair colour since lockdown? Here's how to keep dyed locks in peak condition until your next visit.
- by Stephanie Darling
Retail
Sephora US signs '15% Pledge' to carry more black-owned brands
The idea behind the 15 per cent Pledge is to move beyond one-time donations and to create longer-lasting change at retailers.
- by Sapna Maheshwari
Trends
After three months, suddenly a fortnightly manicure feels ... wrong
Lockdown put an end to regular nail and hair appointments. Now that we've seen the other side, will we care less about beauty?
- by Annie Brown
Trends
There are benefits to brushing your skin every day
It's an ancient ayurvedic practice and it helps your skin feel heightened and tightened.
- by Stephanie Darling
Sleep
An expert gave me a new sleep routine to follow. And it works a treat
A book, chamomile tea and a lavender-scented candle all form part of the new night ritual to signal to my body: I am getting ready for sleep.
- by Stephanie Darling
Fragrance
Yes, there is a right (and wrong) way to burn a scented candle
If you don't want to risk losing half your candle, make sure you follow the timing rule.
- by Melissa Singer
Skincare
Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help
The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.
- by Crystal Martin
Skincare
The gua sha is the at-home facial massage hero
The ancient tool helps lift and tone the skin, stimulate the lymphatic system and release muscle tension.
- by Stephanie Darling
Makeup & nails
Face masks, five clients only: what to expect when nail salons reopen
Nail stylist Skye McIntyre is preparing to open her salon next month in line with the government's three-step framework, but service will look very different.
- by Natalie Reilly
Fragrance
How to find a signature scent that will work for every occasion
One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach men how to smell better.
- by Benjamen Judd