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In her April 1952 Time cover story, 26-year-old phenomenon Marilyn Monroe shared a beauty anecdote that is still quoted today: “Once this fellow says ‘Marilyn, what do you wear to bed?’ So I said I only wear Chanel No 5.” This was before the time of celebrities spilling their routines in Beauty Secrets videos and Top Shelves, but the response was astounding and No 5 sales skyrocketed. In the 70 years since that printing, Monroe and Chanel have become intertwined. Today, the French fashion and beauty maison is taking it a step further, revealing a new and limited-edition bottle inspired…
In the immaculate mature grounds of Scotland’s Drummond Castle, the sound of bagpipes signalled that the Christian Dior Cruise 2025 show had begun. Models descended a flight of stone steps into the castle gardens to reach the outdoor runway, showcasing kilts, chainmail and Dior-ified tartan. The collection was a celebration of Scotland’s long history with the house (Christian Dior showed his spring collection in Perthshire in 1951), and the wild, warrior-like beauty and hair added to the magic.Think Braveheart-meets-medieval princess: hip-length braids had been interwoven with golden thread – to echo the gold, thorn-like accessories. Plaits were fashioned to create…
We all have long and arduous days, but some of us are better equipped to deal with them than others. As a longtime stress-head of the finest variety, I have found the transition from busy and adrenaline-fuelled work days to rest and recovery at home a difficult one – my Oura ring often informs me that I am “adequate” at balancing my stress load, which is the AI version of telling me it’s “disappointed”. What to do about this sorry state of affairs?Turns out, it’s as simple as shaking it out. “The main thing is to connect with the body…
Rihanna’s relationship with her hair is a transformative one — the multi-hyphenate makes a point of revamping her hair, from cut to colour to texture, on a regular basis. So it’s only natural that the announcement of her latest venture, Fenty Hair (slated to launch on 13 June), would come with a brand new ’do. The star took to Instagram to launch the campaign, sporting a pretty pixie with an elfin twist.The colourful, lo-fi video finds Rihanna wandering through Fenty-infused city streets and suburban sidewalks in a classic trench, her tawny blonde hair coifed in an overgrown pixie that combines…
The moringa plant is sometimes referred to as the “miracle tree”. Resilient and capable of growing in even the most unfavourable conditions – poor soil, drought – moringa’s therapeutic values are such that it has been used in medicines designed to treat an array of diseases for centuries.NaturaleBio Organic Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder£12 AmazonOrigeens Moringa Tea Dried Moringa Leaves£9 AmazonThe properties of moringaRich in B vitamins – essential vitamins for cellular health.Rich in vitamin C – important for stimulating collagen and supporting the immune system.Contains vitamin A, which may help prevent oxidative stress.Contains calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.Moringa contains isothiocyanates,…
If you explore one chic short hair update this summer, make it the Italian ’60s bob. A chunky-ended, neck-grazing chop, it leaves the hair long enough to tie up and short enough to turn heads, thanks to its beautiful silhouette. “The Italian bob can be styled with any parting, meaning you can always achieve that second-day volume we all love,” say Sean Paul Nother and Nick Latham, founders of The Hair Bros.The Italian bob has been one of the most popular hair trends of recent years, but the ’60s-inflected update is all about a subtle detail – a little extra…
Actor Dakota Johnson may have been on the set of her forthcoming film Materialists when she was snapped in New York this week, but we couldn’t not applaud that effortless plait. Enough to make us briefly stop talking about the bob – AKA the cut of the season – Johnson’s braid is a lesson in how to keep cool in the city when the temperature rises.Loosely pulled together, this undone style is the polar opposite of the Kournikova braids we’ve seen recently on stars such as Zendaya. The key is in the positioning, and the low point where the braid…
Long, healthy, shiny hair is a hallmark of Italian women – just look at the long manes of Ornella Muti, Monica Vitti, Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini and you’ll understand that hair care is something deeply rooted in Italian culture. This approach to hair care goes way back – just look at Italian Renaissance art and there is plenty of evidence that long, luxurious locks were definitely part of the culture even then; artist Sandro Botticelli’s work was filled with women and their “Botticelli hair”. Perhaps this is why hair care is so important in Italian women’s beauty routines. Hair…
The surest way to squash social rumours about one’s personal life? Take ownership of the narrative – and reiterate reality. Lady Gaga took to TikTok to address whisperings around a potential pregnancy, her message punctuated with her standard sort of stylised make-up look.“Not pregnant, just down bad cryin’ at the gym,” wrote Gaga, the (entirely relatable) Taylor Swift reference followed by a reminder of voter registration season. Though her cheeky and direct clap-back alluded to time spent working out, her full glam suggested additional endeavours. Along with slicked-back and wig-capped peroxide, Gaga’s bleached brows, glossed lips, and graphic wings of…
Forget the Swiftie bracelets and official merchandise for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, which arrives on UK shores this week. It’s time to brand yourself with nail art inspired by the singer’s music.Manicurist Saskia Fenwick has created the ultimate Swiftie manicure. Each nail represents a different album “so it goes Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore/Evermore, Midnights and Tortured Poets Department,” the nail artist explains. Using a sheer base, Swift fans will be able to recognise the album by each of the nail symbols, from a guitar to her famed red-heart glasses, with just a glance.Fenwick, a…