It’s something we all do daily but have you ever considered that you might be throwing your hygiene habits out of the window based on your shower habits? When I asked my group chat how long they showered for each day, the responses varied wildly. Whilst one friend revealed she could spend up to 30
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From faux freckles to plumping lipgloss To absolutely no one’s surprise, I downloaded TikTok a couple of months back in an effort to escape quarantine boredom and kids, SHE HAS BEEN INFLUENCED. While the social media platform dominated by Gen Z is known for endless dance routines, Timothée Chalamet stan compilations and hilarious Kardashian voiceovers,
In the first installment of her new monthly column, writer and author, Beth McColl, explores doomscrolling and why we all really need to take a social media break now and then. Beth is the author of ‘How to Come Alive Again’ which is a relatable and honest practical guide for anyone who has a mental
Federal agents say a massive shipment of footwear on its way to Mexico contained millions of dollars worth of fake shoes — including some coveted, rare Jordans and Yeezys. U.S Customs and Border Protection announced the bust their agents down at the Dallas/Fort Worth port this week — where they seized a haul which included
If there’s one thing we’ve become obsessed with over the past four months – besides picnics and matching our face masks to our summer dresses – it’s interiors. We’ve spent more time than ever indoors, which means we’ve been casting a *rather* critical eye on the spaces we call home and investing in just as
In amongst all the doom and gloom of lockdown life, it was easy to miss a rare note of positivity. But on 10 July, the chancellor of the exchequer; Rishi Sunak, announced a monumental boost for first-time buyers: a Stamp Duty holiday. If your initial answer was ‘think of all the money we’ll save on
“You were the one posting all those [Instagram] Stories, right?” It’s three days after Beyoncé’s jaw-dropping, feast-for-the-eyes Black Is King visual album dropped on Disney+, and I’m on the phone with her stylist, Zerina Akers, the woman behind the fashion fantasies that dazzle in the film and on Beyoncé in general. “You were on it,”
The bad news is that because of melanin, black skin tends to have more noticeable and prominent scarring; which can cause huge amounts of distress. I have the receipts. The good news, however, is that there are many ways to lessen the impact of scarring. Whether you take the DIY at-home route or combine with
This month marks the centenary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. The amendment was passed by congress on 4th June 1919, ratified on August 18th 1920, and certified eight days later on August 26th. 100 years ago, American women fought for and won an equal
While everyone seems to be on very different pages right now as far as ‘lockdown’ is concerned (we all know just as many people still loyally isolating and ordering groceries via delivery as we do those justifying 14-days post-hol isolation for a quick paella on the beach), but the one thing still tying us all
If you’ve spent any time in the sun throughout your life, you may have developed some sun spots on your face. These spots (also called age spots, liver spots, or solar lentigines) appear as flat, smooth brown spots on areas of your skin that tend to get a lot of sun exposure. Sun spots are
Courtesy Last year marked the first time online retail sales exceeded those of brick and mortar shops, and that was before 2020 came along and forced everyone to stay home. Nowadays, we’re more inclined to click through a website than enter a department store. Whether you’re adding to cart via Instagram or you drunkenly bought
Lockdown was many things for many different people. Some swanned off to rural idylls and had a rather marvellous time of it (negronis on the patio anyone?) Others struggled, financially, mentally or both. This we know. No isolation was created equal. 2020 – no matter your circumstance – has not exactly been fun. But for
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times Presented by Colgate Optik White Renewal The biggest fashion trends are usually high risk, high reward. And specifically in the tragic case of low-rise jeans, that was a lesson I had to learn all my own. Travel with me for a moment to
If 2020 can be summed up by one item, it would probably be hand sanitiser. Back in March, when Covid-19 was first declared a global pandemic, sales of hand sanitisers sky-rocketed, increasing by 255% in supermarkets and selling out entirely online, with supplies among frontline workers scarily scarce. It became one of our key defences
While many of us are slowly easing out of lockdown, a new study has revealed some of the impact that the pandemic has had on our wellbeing. According to a major UCL study, young women were most likely to suffer from lockdown-induced depression, anxiety and loneliness, according to the research. For the study, researchers carried
As we learn more and more about Covid-19, the virus which brought the world to a standstill, it’s becoming clear that aside from the often debilitating immediate symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, there are a number of worrying long term side effects that are only just beginning to reveal themselves. In fact, health secretary Matt
Style Points is a new weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. In the early evenings, Esther Povitsky heads outside to begin her meditation. This being Los Angeles, you might think that involves crystals or ashwaganda, but, she says, “‘Sit down, hold your back up, close your eyes and think about nothing’—that’s
Face feels tight? Lashes feel brittle? Got some rando white-heads scattered across your face? Wake up to find the foundation you thought you scrubbed off the night before is mysteriously on your pillow? The chances are, you’re making a mistake somewhere in your cleansing routine. It’s not simply a matter of window-wiping with a cotton
We love a bold lip—even if it’s just for you Five months (and counting) into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are finally starting to find their rhythm when it comes to the “new normal”—and that includes adjusting their beauty routines. With cities and provinces slowly reopening across Canada, wearing face masks in public spaces is more
Let’s not beat around the bush here, Nicole Kidman is the Queen of intense drama. And now, following the huge success of her TV star turn in Big Little Lies, she is returning to the small screen with, the new TV show, The Undoing. In order to see this embed, you must give consent to
Today, if you are a man in the UK, here is what you can book in for at a barber’s shop: a beard and moustache trim with clippers or scissors; eyebrow tweezing, waxing and trimming; nose and ear waxing; a facial; brow and lash tinting. There are hundreds of images online right now of barber
The perfect blusher can lift your entire makeup look, tying everything together in a rosy glow. The wrong blusher, however, can leave you looking – and feeling – like a clown. Not only do you have to think about the shade that best suits your skin tone, but also to suit the rest of your
Courtesy Stumped by what to get the dudes in your life this holiday season? Allow us to assist with easy classics, practical kitchen goods (that he should probably own already), and a multipack of underwear, because men can always use more. Here, ELLE’s roundup of the most reliable gifts for the reliable men in your
A large blast in the Lebanese capital of Beirut has killed at least 70 people and injured more than 4,000, the health minister says. This morning, the head of the Lebanese Red Cross, George Kettana, said that some victims are still trapped under rubble, and over 100 people are still missing, according to Beirut governor
Most importantly: Protect your hair when it’s wet, people! While the summer of 2020 may look *a little* different than those of the past, one thing remains the same: summer can still wreak havoc on your hair. From visits to the beach to distance hangs by your local pool, chemicals like chlorine and salt water, not
From designer beach bags to the best beach bags on the high street, here’s our edit of the best beach bags to shop now. Just as your bikini choice is highly considered, the act of selecting the best beach bag for your first post-lockdown jaunt should be given time and attention. Forget what you thought
Rob Alexander has been setting a high standard for both himself and the scene he was born of with the last three singles he’s released from the new album Being Myself, but in his latest, the taut “This Hollywood Road,” he gets down and dirty with rock n’ roll aesthetics he’d never experimented with in the
Play video content Sam Panda / Facebook Aerial performer Sam Panda got detained by Myrtle Beach police for her revealing swimsuit, and she had to have a long thong debate to get released. Sam says “some Karen” called the cops on her for her bikini, and the video starts with her being walked away in
At the end of January, we opened the bespoke clinic space – West Room Aesthetics – that I’d always dreamt of to focus on my keen interest: skin of colour. The project was completely self-funded because we were turned down for a loan (but that’s a story for another day!), so we were completely bootstrapped