I can’t remember exactly when I began to see my hair and its care as a burden. But, I do know it probably involved a prolonged wash day and a painful battle between my tender scalp, my mother and a hot comb. While I’ll always cherish the days when my […]
EDITORIAL USE ONLY Presenter Ade Adepitan (left), Actor Naomie Harris (centre) and Activist and Film-maker Jack Harries (right) appear on a panel during the Conference of the People, powered by PUMA in east London. Picture date: Tuesday September 6, 2022. PA Photo. The event is being held to provide a […]
This weekend, London Fashion Week returned to the capital, though without the usual glitz and glam the industry is known for. Falling within the official 10-day mourning period that traditionally comes after the death of a monarch, the tone was sombre and subdued. Though, with this being the biggest LFW […]
Normally when you stay at a hotel, even a nice one, the bathroom sink leaves much to be desired when it comes to complimentary skincare. I mean, the amount of times I’ve had to use a plastic-wrapped bar soap to wash the aeroplane germs off my face because I forgot […]
Imagine not having real control over when you can pee, how clean your kitchen is, or how the room you sleep in is decorated. Well, actually, don’t imagine – just think about the experience of house sharing in the UK right now. We may have moved beyond the direct stress […]
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 skincare, TikTok is a hive of information. Granted, some of it is questionable, like how to treat ‘strawberry legs’ (you really don’t need to) or […]
Growing up in rural Cornwall, photographer Francesca Rowse often found herself questioning her place as a young woman. “It’s a very patriarchal county and a lot of importance is put on fishing and farming, which are two very male-dominated industries,” she explains. “I didn’t know any women who fished or […]
Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the post-COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. This is where personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. Today, we’re talking about what it’s like […]
After a relentlessly hot summer, you’d be forgiven for welcoming autumn with open arms. But with the promise of cosy evenings and actually being able to enjoy hot drinks again comes a host of skin gripes. The combination of cold weather and harsh central heating can make skin tight, dry […]
Earlier this year we ran a story in which 20 women were refreshingly honest about how much money was in their savings accounts and how they got there. While answers ranged from £303.11 to £113,500, we only had one person state their savings as £0. To us, this didn’t feel […]
