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Ever wondered whether a new beauty launch or trending product is truly worth the hype? Good news—you’re in the right place. I Just Tried… is our regular beauty column where we test out everything from new formulations to cult classics to find out whether they’re really worth your money. Oh, and we’ll even answer the most-searched-for questions so you don’t have to. When a new brand launches and then takes ages to launch in the UK, naturally, the anticipation to get your hands on it builds more the usual. That is exactly what happened when I first heard about new curl brand on the block Bread Beauty Supply. The only thing that stopped me from ordering it from overseas when I first saw it trending on Instagram? Those international shipping costs.  You see, ...

Doing my own hair has always been a challenge. Back in high school, I used to flat-iron it every day because I always believed straight hair was more beautiful. Unfortunately, that ended up causing irreversible heat damage and, ultimately, breakage. I started wearing weaves, and when that became too expensive, I decided to go natural.  These days, I’m pretty happy with my hair and haven’t put much effort into switching up my hairstyle over the last decade. I’ve worn a curly Afro for years now, and I’ve grown to love it. But don’t get me wrong—my relationship with my ‘do has involved a lot of trial and error. I’ve broken countless hair picks and tried every product and hair fad you can think of (and spent a fortune doing so, might I ...

It seems like no matter our given hair, most of us spend way too much of our time wishing for something else. Those with curly hair will go to great lengths to straighten it, just as natural brunettes will spend hours in colourists’ chairs trying to achieve the perfect blonde. And while everyone has the right to express themselves through the haircut, colour, or style of their choosing, education around best practices for one’s own hair could be the difference between hating what grows out of our heads and loving it. According to Erica Conan, ColorProof director of education, this is especially true when it comes to picking the best hair colours for thin hair.  While those with thin hair have been convinced for years that ultra-light colo...

I’ll be honest, I’m currently really craving a professional blow-dry at my favourite salon. What I wouldn’t do for the level of bounce and shine that hairstylists get right every time. However, given the amount of time I’ve spent at home over the past year—and the amount of time I’ve spent quizzing hair experts—I think I have perfected my at-home blow-dry. Yes, while nothing beats a salon trip, the professional advice I’ve received has seen me through lockdown with pretty decent results. The main reason for that? Using the best blow-dry serums. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. ...

From sweeping fringes to choppy bobs, hairdressers are predicting that there will be plenty of hair transformation fun to be had in 2021 once salons reopen. Unless you’re brave enough to cut your own hair at home, of course. But what about when it comes to colour? Well, unlike some of the more low-maintenance hairstyles that are already trending this year, it looks like consumers are still willing to embrace at-home box dyes in their quest for a new hue. And there’s one shade that looks set to dominate the year ahead: copper. Yes, burnished reds, coppery golds and sheeny ambers will be everywhere in 2021 and there are plenty of fashion girls and celebs already proving just how good this colour trend looks. You Des...

Let’s be honest—sometimes washday just has to wait. For those of us with curly and coily hair taking hours out of your day for a full routine just isn’t always possible. So, rather than doing a rushed job, it’s often better to prolong it. In my opinion, opting for an easy hairstyle until you have a day to do your full pre-wash detangle, cleanse, mask, condition and style normally yields better conditioned curls and coils in the long run.  Trust me—there are so many ways you can hide that you’ve skipped your washday but a stylish updo is the fastest way to disguise any frizz or product build-up that you might be contending with. Plus, wearing a different style is the perfect way bring a little something new to your Zoom look. If you’re worried about the c...

First things first—I think we can all agree that box dye disasters and home haircuts with the kitchen scissors need to be firmly left in 2020. After all, nothing beats a professional touch: that feeling when you get to see your hair in the mirror, your colour is all glossy, your strands are perfectly styled, you can hear angels singing… Yes, it’s safe to say that I am itching to get back into the salon—and I’m not alone. With our desire for a professional application at its peak, it’s no wonder that colourists are predicting that one of the biggest hair trends we’ll see this year is money piece hair—an easy way to completely transform your look without chopping all your hair off or going for a full colour transformation that demands a lot...

Ever wondered whether a new beauty launch or trending product is truly worth the hype? Good news—you’re in the right place. I Just Tried… is our regular beauty column where we test out everything from new formulations to cult classics to find out whether they’re really worth your money. Oh, and we’ll even answer the most-searched for questions so you don’t have to. It takes a lot for me to get excited about a hair product. I’ve spoken previously about how totally inept I am at styling my own hair which means that, generally speaking, as long as it’s clean then I’m happy. Which is why when the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Wonder Water 8 Second Hair Treatment plopped through my letterbox last month, I simply put it to one side to test out later. ...

It’s time to come clean: despite being a beauty editor, I am totally useless at doing my own hair. My natural texture is a cacophonous mix of waves, loose curls and even some totally straight strands—I’ve lost count of the number of hairdressers that have commented on it in bemused fashion—and coaxing it into any kind of recognisable style is basically impossible. So, generally, I stick with what I know: a quick blast with the hairdryer before leaving the rest to air-dry, and a couple of minutes going over any particularly wayward strands with a curling tong or straightening iron, depending on whether I want more or less texture that day. However, there’s one thing that I’ve always wanted to know and that’s how to do a d...

For those among us who dye their hair, I trust that you understand regular salon trips can be a bit costly. Besides the fact that colouring your hair is insanely expensive, it also takes up a lot of valuable time and requires some serious commitment. Take me, for example. With every salon trip, I get my balayage brought up so that my blonde streaks start roughly two to three inches from my roots. It has now been four months since my last colour appointment, and it’s fair to say my once-beachy balayage now resembles just-tipped dip-dye.   The reason I leave it so long between salon treatments is because I deem going to the salon a bit of a nuisance. The truth is regular salon trips are often so inconvenient that regular colour touch-ups aren’t al...

Having a hairdresser for a mum has meant that I’ve done just about everything you can think of to my hair. I’ve been platinum blonde, mahogany brown and everything in-between. I’ve framed my face with feathering and had thick fringes cut in. I’ve had hair down to my waist and chopped to my chin. It’s fair to say I was pretty earless with my tresses. That is until I got older. I don’t know why, but for some reason, I’ve defaulted to long length hair in a creamy hue with lived-in roots. Now, though, after witnessing some impressive hair transformations on Instagram of late, I’m finally going to give my ‘do a refresh. And the look I’m toying with is a blunt bob. The blunt bob has undergone a bit of a resurgence in 2019. A far cry fro...

When it comes to ’90s style, there are a few quintessential pieces like tube tops, teeny handbags and flatform footwear that make it so easy to identify a look from the era. And, not surprisingly, the same is true on the beauty front. Considering it was a time when razor-thin eyebrows, frosty eye shadow and tinsel hair extensions reigned supreme, it’s hard to believe that any of the beauty markers from the ’90s have managed to re-emerge in the modern zeitgeist. But, surprise, claw hair clips have done just that, and I need answers as to why. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rew...