“It’s become a treat to myself to spend Christmas alone, having a couple of days completely to myself,” says Rachel, a 32-year-old nurse. It might sound odd to some, but for Rachel, saying no to her partner and family is a wholehearted choice — and one that she enjoys, at […]
A kitten. There is a kitten balancing on his forearm. When I first saw my now-boyfriend’s Hinge profile, I stopped in my digital tracks. Clearly this meant that not only did he like cats but that this cat liked him. I’d long yearned for a cat-person partner and along with […]
When it comes to hair, there are two camps of people: those who let their just-washed lengths air-dry naturally (whether that’s fashioned into a messy bun, tucked behind the ears or flipped to one side) and those who can’t face a commute with sopping wet strands, so reach for their […]
From dry to oily, most skin types are pretty clear cut, but combination skin is something of an enigma. If you’re wondering how it’s possible that some areas resemble an oil spill and others the desert, you aren’t the only one. According to Google Trends, there have been a number […]
Getting overwhelmed and overstimulated in a Lush, and overspending, just so you can get out quicker. Procrastinating until the last minute and frantically scouring Amazon for decent gifts with next-day delivery. Forgetting the office Secret Santa and hoping no one notices that the candle you hastily wrapped up is from […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 31-year-old food product development manager living in Hertfordshire with my other half and dog. […]
£10 doesn’t seem to go very far these days, does it? Though you might find the odd gem in a charity shop for that price, in these financially fraught times, it’s much more about small wins. R29 readers have shared with us their best buys of the year, all for […]
Regular readers will likely have spotted R29 editors putting a myriad of Free People pieces to the test, and trust us: the brand rarely misses. This winter, Free People’s fashion forecast predicts comfort that doesn’t scrimp on style. So, ultra fine cashmere knits, oversized blanket scarves, sherpa fleeces, faux fur […]
Makeup is one of the easiest ways to embrace the grandeur of party season, and there are some makeup looks that are simply synonymous with this time of year. Glitter eyeshadow? Tick. Red lip? Check. However, while crimson pouts and shimmery eyelids might be Christmas and New Year’s Eve classics (for good […]
“I showed up for an appointment but the stylist was not there — the salon lights were out!” shared one anonymous Black woman to Unbothered earlier this year. “I had to come washed and blow-dried but [I was] also taxed extra if it wasn’t ‘properly washed’,” revealed another. “One stylist […]
