The wonderful thing about fake tan is that it holds this incredible transformative power. Once applied, it can boost your confidence levels and make you feel incredible. The trouble is, that some formulas take a bit of time to develop. For those moments when you need an immediate mood-lifting hit, […]
Backed by science. If you haven’t had Covid yet, in news this week, a top doctor has a theory as to why that may be. Posting on Facebook, the medical professional, who is also vice president of the Korean Vaccine Society, claimed that if you’ve so far managed to avoid […]
If you have afro curly hair, you’ll most likely have used a particular type of hair scale to try and identify just how curly your hair is. Designed by Oprah Winfrey’s hairdresser Andre Walker in the 1990s, the 1a-4c hair chart has become a staple way for many Black women […]
My parents always made birthdays a grand occasion. When I was a kid, my mami would bring a cake to my grade-school class; in those moments, as I sat in front of that confectionery fire hazard, I felt on top of the world. Blowing out the candles gave me a […]
*This story contains spoilers for Atlanta Season 3, episodes 1-2 Zazie Beetz’s Vanessa “Van” Keefer has always been one of the most captivating characters in Donald Glover’s hit series Atlanta. No matter how you feel about Beetz’ past problematic roles or how Glover has portrayed Black women (in his music […]
The latest trend in nail art is all about dimension. We’re seeing these nature-inspired forms — think, rain droplets and melting candle wax — built on top of the fingernails. Both artists and trend experts are clocking the trend towards 3D nail art, calling it “organic” and almost “amorphous” in […]
When did we become so obsessed with chasing a certain look? From Instagram’s selfie culture to how young women really feel about ageing, in our series Changing Faces we’ll take a frank and poignant look at the complex and often strained relationship many of us have with our appearance — […]
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 26: Emilie Joseph @in_fashionwetrust wears a pale yellow with green and yellow flower print pattern V-neck / tank-top / backless / belted / ruffled maxi long dress, a beige fabric ruffled clutch, silver rings, during a street style fashion photo session, on March 26, 2022 in […]
Keep scrolling if you want frizz-free, super sleek hair… After your hair dryer, a pair of hair straighteners was probably the second hair tool that you ever invested in. They’re a vital part of your hair arsenal to tame frizz and create sleek styles. These days, the best hair straighteners […]
Getty Images This week saw the publication of the Ockenden Report, a landmark investigation into the NHS’s worst ever maternity scandal. The report by senior midwife Donna Ockenden comes after a five-year investigation into the maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, investigating 1,862 cases, mostly between 2000 and […]
