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I met my most recent ex while I was in drama school. He was auditioning for a play in which I had already been cast. He was already the favourite for the role, but he still came in to read opposite me so the director could make sure we had […]
Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. When it comes to skin, TikTok’s beauty enthusiasts don’t mess around. From Hyram Yarbro (aka Skincare by Hyram) to dermatologist Dr Shah, countless experts have achieved viral status for […]
The time had finally come. After over two years without a haircut, my 3C/4A curls were in dire need of shaping. And when better than autumn to make a major hair change? I’ve always loved the way a fringe looks on other people, but had never considered the style for […]
NHS contraception waiting times are driving women to buy oral hormonal contraception privately when they could be accessing it for free via the NHS where there are no prescription charges, Refinery29 has learned. Dozens of women have told us that they have chosen to buy their combined hormonal contraceptive pill […]
We love an autumn manicure moment. Whether you’re looking forward to you twice-a-month gel change at the salon or gluing on a fresh set of press-ons from your kitchen table, it’s refreshing to look down at your fingernails and see something shiny and different. While there are no wrongs when […]
Take one look at Karrie Martin Lachney today, and you’d assume she always knew this would be her path: a Honduran-American from Louisiana making a name for herself in Hollywood, starring in the hit Netflix show Gentefied, and launching her own production company. But when I ask Lachney if she […]
Over the last decade, the fight to rid the stigma around mental health struggles has seen massive strides. Therapy is more widely used than ever, diagnoses are on the rise, and workplaces are recognising the necessity of mental health days. And we’d be remiss to not acknowledge that some of […]
If you were to ask a room of people how much water you should drink in a day, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know the adage ‘eight glasses (or two litres) of water a day’. The benefits of drinking copious amounts of water pop up everywhere, […]
In our highly visual, social media world, it’s understandable that many young music artists choose to outsource their every fashion choice to the stylists of the moment. There’s pressure to be seen in the right ‘fit. Beabadoobee’s style, though, is all her own. Oozing creativity and authenticity – just like […]
When I was younger, I was convinced that I chose to remove my body hair of my own free will. I told myself (and others) that I preferred it because having bald armpits, smooth legs and a hair-free bikini line made me feel cleaner and more attractive. I now recognise […]
