They line the shelves in shop and salon – lotions and serums claiming to repair split ends. How much can they actually do? ‘Hair is a dead fibre, so once it splits, there is no way to bring it back to life and fix the damage. A trim is the only permanent solution’, says stylist … Read more
You are worried and lose confidence when your hair becomes thinner every day, the amount of lost hair increases though you spend time, money and effort caring it. Hair loss becomes your anxiety and sorrow. In fact, hair loss is not helpless but it can overcome effectively by valuable herbs. Cause of hair loss Hair … Read more
Follow them, and thou shalt look younger for longer. 1. Get make-up moxie A little make-up know-how can take years off your face. Try these quick-fixes: Sweep a bone-coloured eyeshadow over the entire eye area to brighten skin and counteract ruddiness. Smudged mascara can settle into creases under your eyes, so switch to a waterproof … Read more
Can’t afford a facial? Try a FACE MASK to counteract your specific skin concerns Combination to oily skin Product: Garnier Pure 3 in 1 Wash-Scrub-Mask, R84.95 How it worked: This product is a great budget-buy as it can be used as a cleanser, a srcub to exfoliate the skin or as a mask. When used … Read more
The make- up artist’s tricks to a lingerie- model body Victoria’s Secret models like Miranda Kerr may make their living looking stunning in skimpy lingerie, but it is not without a little cosmetic intervention. I use a matte bronzer like Per- Fekt Body Perfection Gel, $62, to warm up their skin tone, applied over Rodial … Read more
From the beach vollerball star who goes to work in her bikini to the dermatologist who studies fat cells for a living, our A- team of experts share their ultimate tips for blitzing cellulite this summer Stepping out in a bikini may be an annual occurrence for most of us, but for athletes like Denise … Read more
The client: Laura, 18, Uni Student Laura is looking forward to being a “shade closer” to her natural, ‘mid- brown’ hair color for about two months, but now I want something more vibrant and slightly darker.” The colorist: maria @ orbe Laura, 18, Uni Student Before: “Laura’s hair is too golden and causes her skin … Read more
The client: Hettie, 22, Aprentice Hairdresser. “I do not have much of a style at the moment, so I am really looking forward to the makeover. I am hoping for a whole new look; something a bit different.” The colorist: Erin @ Penny lane house of hair Hettie, 22, Aprentice Hairdresser Before: “Hettie had this … Read more
The client: Jennah, 24, fashion Retail Assistant I have some serious re- growth issues. A lot of people think I purposely have my hair like this- but I do not! It has just horrible re- growth and I really do not like it. My hair is very thick, gets oily, knotty and makes me look … Read more
They say blondes have more fun, but every bombshell-esque Gisele Bundchen, Gwyneth Paltrow or Scarlett Jahansson, I give you a smouldering Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba or Sofia Vergara. Long hair qualifies as alluring, yet I challenge you to mention anyone more seductive than a bobbed Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. So, … Read more
Hair accessories and flawless, velvety skin are all the rage this month Cashmere Complexion. Give you skin a luxurious velvet-matt finish by choosing the right products and maximizing your glow. Penélope Cruz Get it right 1. Apply moisturizer and wait two minutes for it to sink in. 2. Pat concealer around the eye and nose … Read more
Sure, genetics play a role – but there’s loads you can do to make the most of your skin at every age… Unfortunately, none of us get to keep the skin we’re born with. And it makes no difference how prepared we think we are for the inevitable, changes that the passing decades bring to … Read more
First it’s a little frown line (aka a ‘frinkle’), next thing you know, a whole colony of wrinkles are camped out around your eyes. Well don’t you fret, help is at hand. When we’re young, our skin does a great job of stretching and holding in moisture because the dermis (the middle layer of the … Read more
The ingredients that really work With new formulas hitting the market weekly, how do you know which toning creams actually work? Although there is little scientific proof of its effects, caffeine is included in nearly all cellulite creams, because experts believe it increases lipolysis, the breaking down of fat cells into fatty acids. Caffeine is … Read more
Hit the sand in style with our surf-sexy hit list That first day at the beach can inspire dread, even for the genetically super-blessed. But we say: you’re on the beach, relax already! While the term ‘beauty rule’ doesn’t usually exist in our vocabulary, here’s one iron-clad holiday beauty directive you should follow: have fun, … Read more
As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee evokes a sense of nostalgia in the UK and the Olympics converge on London, British beauty has its own jolly good moment. English eccentric On Small Island, flippancy in the national character and lashings of youthful rebellion percolate to create one of the country’s greatest visual assets: its eccentric street … Read more
5. Instant tan (With a golden glow) We tried : Xen-Tan Sunless Tan with 24k Gold Leaf, $40 What’s the claim? A hydrating, instant bronzer containing 24k gold. It also acts as a self-tan deodorant. Inge’s verdict: “If you’re having a Staycation this summer, or need to banish your pale winter limbs in time for … Read more
Beauty Director Inge and Beauty Assistant Cassie headed poolside to test the beauty booty you shouldn’t be leaving behind this summer 1. Magic mascara (that stays on in the pool) We tried: Maybelline New York Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara in Waterproof Black, $13 What’s the claim? Its visible black fibres make lashes appear longer … Read more
We asked experts used to the hottest temperatures to tell us their heatproof tips for avoiding a summer meltdown Kimono $519, La Perla. Swimsuit $393, Melissa Odabash, Necklace, $23; bangle, $19, both Daisy + Eve at Evans Hot hair Keep summer hair carefree and casual. Australian hair guru Kevin Murphy says, “Off-the-face styles such as … Read more