The History Of Contouring

Contour is everywhere we turn! It's a huge trend in makeup. But where did it come from? 1500's The art of contouring started all the way back in the 1500's, when stage actors in England would apply chalk and soot to their faces, so members of the audiences could see their expressions clearly. Then, as [...]

Mascara or False Lashes ?

Makeup usually looks incomplete without mascara or lashes. If anything, you look like you've forgotten to do the rest of your makeup! But what's better, mascara or lashes? Personally, I don't use false lashes. I don't think my eye shape suits them! I always see so many beautiful eye looks, which compliment the window to [...]

Alopecia and Me

Alopecia. The word we don't like to hear, especially women. The condition which is regularly, wrongly confused with cancer. But what is it? And how does it affect you? Alopecia is an autoimmune disease where it is thought the immune system starts attacking its healthy cells, in this case hair follicles. Not a lot of [...]

Your Guide To Defining SPF Protection For Skin And Hair !

Sun protection is so important, and we only realise it once we get burnt! If you don't wear at very least, a face sun cream all round, now is definitely the time to start thinking about adding one into your daily regime. All these creams and serums which rave about youth claiming benefits, mean absolutely [...]

The 21st Century: Searching for Love ?

Most of us grew up watching films capturing fairytales, believing in true love and we'll all live happily ever after. But does 'the one' really exist? And if so, where do we find it? I have the view that maybe years ago, it was easier to find a match. Guys didn't have so many options, [...]