In the age of Instagram filters and TikTok trends, beauty is no longer just about what you were born with — it’s about what you can create, sculpt, and present. The so-called “TikTok Face” has emerged as a global aesthetic: high, lifted brows; perfectly contoured cheekbones; a button nose; pillowy lips; and a smooth, poreless … Continue reading Natural Beauty vs. Curated Beauty — The Rise of the “TikTok Face”
Millions of us watch in awe at the satisfaction of domino displays falling in perfect symmetry, we hit "like" on videos showcasing flawless make-up styles and colourful outfit combinations. We collectively admire a painting or the view from a landscaped vista, and we fawn over faces. We, as a population, are obsessed with looking and … Continue reading “Who is the Fairest of them All?” A Diverse Discussion about Beauty🪞
Many of you probably consider henna as a semi-permanent way to get a fancy tattoo on holiday and, although you're not wrong, this herbal powder has also been used for hundreds of years to do many other impressive things too, especially for your hair. During ancient times, for instance, the blend of henna and other … Continue reading Henna – Nature’s Solution to 5 Common Hair Hassles
"What’s food got to do with it?" you ask. Well, without getting overly sciencey about it, hair is made up of a protein known as keratin, and this protein's growth can be affected by many factors - notably through hormones, illness, genetics and of course, diet. Therefore, it's fair to say that healthy hair is … Continue reading Eat Your Way to Enviable Hair! (The Vegetarian Way)
Nowadays, you can't turn a corner without hearing about what’s good or bad for you. Anything from your everyday lifestyle to your little luxuries, there's no escaping the constant flow of conflicting information. It's just so damn confusing! All you want to do is live a straightforward life, right? Well, today is the day that … Continue reading 15 Crazy Hair Myths You Should Never Fall For
Today, I escaped reality. Feet threaded to the grass, I watched as the sky tied up the sunlight with blue and pink ribbons, carefully dotting the view above me with platinum jewels. The day had met its curtain call, and the fabric of time itself was stitched up in my watching. The breeze stroked my … Continue reading How To Be Free
I hid behind the sheets with one eye covered and the other glued to the TV screen. “Don’t go in there!” I yelled. But she did. The scene was unimaginable. Her body was limp and lifeless, just lying there covered in a pool of her own blood. What horror film was I watching, did you … Continue reading Make Me Perfect – The Cosmetic Surgery Edition
I know why you’re here. You’ve booked yourself a trip to some hot island and you want to rock the beach looking like the next best thing since sliced bread, right? But, as much as you can hit the gym and deplete the carbs (Mmm, precious carbs) sometimes, once you arrive at your destination, you … Continue reading Holiday Skincare Tips for the Naïve Traveller
I’m a woman on a mission. It’s bold and it is daring. My name’s Bond… Okay, so it’s not quite that intense! And my name’s Sacha, not Bond. However, the truth of the matter still stands. As a bit of skin science boffin, I regularly guide people in the right direction with their skincare needs. … Continue reading Skin-Saving Tips For a Flawless Complexion
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