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L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion: the glow lotion everyone’s talking about

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

A L’Oréal body and face care product is currently causing plenty of buzz: True Match Lumi Glotion. In France it...

Young woman with voluminous curly hair sitting in a salon chair next to hair styling tools and a magazine.

The 2026 Comeback of 90s Curls and the 90s Brushing

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Anyone who has been painstakingly blow-drying their hair poker-straight up to now may well feel ready for a change in...

Woman kneeling on wooden floor choosing paint colours with swatches in a sunlit room with half painted walls.

Room Contouring: How Strategic Paint Changes Room Proportions

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Rather than repainting everything from scratch or even moving walls, many interior professionals are now borrowing a trick from the...

Middle-aged woman with bob haircut sitting at a salon station, touching her hair and looking at the camera.

Broom bob: the blunt cut replacing layered bobs this spring

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Salons are quietly moving on from layered bobs this spring, opting instead for a crisper, cleaner outline that seems to...

Woman with exfoliating scrub on face and hands near essential oil and seeds on marble countertop by bathtub

Aroma-Zone Rosehip Peeling Powder: DIY Exfoliation for Smoother, Brighter Skin

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Rather than reaching for the next pricey exfoliating cream from the perfumery, more and more beauty fans are turning to...

Older woman with short grey hair getting a haircut at a modern hair salon with a stylist.

The Trixie Cut: a modern Pixie update for grey and white hair

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

If you have grey or white hair and want to look a little fresher in the mirror, it’s easy to...

Person wearing white trainers and blue jeans stepping off a pavement next to sunglasses and a magazine.

Puma x Jil Sander H‑Street Y2K: the smarter alternative to white sneakers with jeans

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

For years, simple white sneakers felt like the safest choice: understated, smart enough, and easy with almost any pair of...

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Mineral sunscreen powder with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide: how it works and how to use it

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

More and more people are turning their backs on traditional sunscreen: too many chemicals, a sticky feel on the skin,...

Elderly woman sitting at a table, preparing to eat a meal with grilled fish, chickpeas, and vegetables.

Blue Zones, Fish and Sardines: Why XXL Salmon Steaks Aren’t the Point

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

People who genuinely reach a great age rarely live by strict diet plans. Even so, in the so-called Blue Zones...

Young woman with long curly hair pouring oil into a glass bowl in a bright kitchen.

Apple Cider Vinegar Instead of Conditioner: The Simple Hair Gloss Trick

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Rather than delivering the usual lecture about stressed ends, the stylist suddenly asked which “luxury” brand I was using to...

Three young women smiling and walking on a sunny city street, dressed in patterned spring outfits.

Print Trends for Spring 2026: The Five Key Patterns

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

They are everywhere on social media, shop windows are following suit, and suddenly your own wardrobe can look suspiciously muted....

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Spring Skincare Routine: Peeling, Hydration, Retinol, Vitamin C and SPF 50

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

With a few targeted tweaks, your skin can look surprisingly brighter and fresher in spring. The constant switch between icy...

Woman with curly hair applying hair oil from a dropper in a bright bathroom setting.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Boucles-Couture Gelée for Soft, Defined Waves Without Helmet Hair

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

A new styling gelée is promising defined, soft waves without the dreaded helmet-hair effect. Anyone with curls knows the routine...

Woman relaxing in a wooden tub sprinkling flower petals into steaming water in a rustic spa setting.

Hygiene in the Middle Ages: Baths, Skincare and Oral Health

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Many people assume that earlier societies lived in miserable conditions and neglected basic personal care. Historical evidence, however, shows that...

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Milky Lips: The Milky Lip Gloss Trend for 2026

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Soft, glossy and slightly milky: a lip look is currently taking over runways, TikTok and make-up bags - and it’s...

Woman applying skincare cream in front of bathroom mirror with hairbrush and lotion bottle on counter.

Stop Conditioning Your Roots: The Fine Hair Volume Fix

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Her stylist had just spent a solid twenty minutes on the full routine: blow-dry, curls, root lift - the lot....

Woman holding folded towels and hanging a white towel in a bright laundry room with a washing machine.

How Often You Should Wash Towels, According to Hygiene Experts

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

The recommended washing schedule is far more surprising than most people expect. In many homes, towels feel like an innocent...

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The Old-School Cream Dermatologists Keep Recommending

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

On the low coffee table, shiny brochures shouted about “new peptide technology” and “next‑gen serums”. Nearby, a young woman flicked...

Scientist in lab coat using a microscope with virus images on computer screen in a laboratory.

UCLA study links creatine to dendritic cells and the immune system’s fight against cancer

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Creatine is widely recognised as a staple supplement in fitness. Many athletes and weightlifters use it to increase muscle mass...

Woman applying makeup with brush in brightly lit bathroom with plants and SPF cream on the sink

La Rosée compact powder: the 100% natural-origin pharmacy base replacing foundation

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Behind this buzz is La Rosée, a skincare name that has expanded into make-up with a hybrid “care-makeup” range. One...

Woman with blonde hair getting a haircut in a modern salon with a mirror and plants in the background.

The 3 Shades That Age Fine Hair After 60, According to a Hairdresser

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

The hairdresser had only just fastened the cape when Claire, 67, tipped her chin towards the mirror and murmured, “I...