Here is everything you need to know about going for a smear test during the pandemic Unsplash Coronavirus has changed a lot about our lives, including the experience of visiting the GP. For months we have been advised by the government to stay at home and avoid all but essential […]
Stalking devastates many lives and as MPs call for a register to monitor stalkers, Lizzy Dening talks to the mother of murdered 24-year-old Alice Ruggles and Claire*, who has been stalked for 16 years Getty Images It breathtaking to think stalking was not criminalised in the UK until 2012, and […]
‘Let’s be kind to one another. Today and every day.’ Getty Images Victoria Beckham is one of the most talked-about women in the world, and from her enviable family life with the rest of the Beckhams to her LFW shows and her dreamy skincare line, she never fails to make […]
Left, left, left, right. What are any of us looking for as we swipe away? Sex? Validation? Love? All three? Jemma Forte – author of romance novel Be Careful What You Swipe For – talks us through her ideas to have a successful lifespan on the dating apps Unsplash Ah, […]
Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, our weekly bulletin where you’ll find the best things to shop and see in fashion right now. Gucci launches a platform to hold itself to account on everything from diversity to sustainability, Whistles’ summer drop has us dreaming of far-flung holidays and Kitri launches a pre-order […]
Whether you’re acne-prone, want to treat fine lines or are looking to minimise pigmentation, you’ve probably heard dermatologists and skin experts recommend one particular all-rounder ingredient: retinol. Derived from vitamin A, retinol acts in a similar way to an exfoliator, producing new skin cells to replace old ones at lightning […]
Here are two facts about American beauty guru Jaclyn Hill: when she was 21 years old, she was arrested for driving with an expired licence and taken to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office in Florida, where she was photographed and her bail was set at $250. Six years later, when she […]
The last time I went on a really long train journey (what I’d call a ‘proper train journey’) was from London to Edinburgh in 2018. I loved seeing different parts of Scotland, visiting friends in Edinburgh and Glasgow, feeling like the weather was going to knock me over every time […]
The weather is growing warmer each day, and you’re so excited it’s seeping out of your pink ombre nails. Welcome the summer with light pink colors with a twist. What better way to celebrate the transition of a fresh new season with gradient pink ombre nails? Let’s see how celebrities […]
Learning how to dye roots darker than the rest of your hair is easier than you imagine. This post will show you exactly how to do a DIY root touch up. However, first things first. If you are expecting a professionally done root touch up, it’s better to lower your […]
