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Beauty DIY: The your-hair-never-looked-so-shiny hair mask!
Want absolutely stunning, shiny, smooth, show-stopping hair? This simple deep conditioning treatment will make your hair feel incredible! That’s because when it comes to hair, mayonnaise and avocado...
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Ever indulged in a milk based beauty treatment? (If not, you’re missing out!)
Cleopatra, the legendary queen of the Nile, was famous for her luxurious milk baths. So was Rani Padmavati (née Padmini), the iconic royal beauty, all the way in India. And every top-end spa boasts of...
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Meet Priyanka Chopra. Or should I say, Alex Parrish from Quantico?
The first time I met Priyanka Chopra, she was tucked away in one corner of an extremely chaotic dressing room, devouring an entire pizza. All by herself. Refusing to share. It was a shoot for...
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Want to make your hair grow faster? It’s much easier than you think
Maybe you’ve had a bad haircut. Or are craving sexy, face framing tresses. Or are prepping for a big occasion. Or channeling Blake Lively’s cool-girl spirals. Or maybe you just want a change. Whatever...
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Sisi: Modern-day beauty tips from a 19th century Empress
I have been pretty much obsessed with Sisi – Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898) ever since I first saw her portrait in Vienna four years ago. Stunningly beautiful, with a tiny waist that even...
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Skip the booze, try these fabulous Irish beauty recipes for St. Patrick’s Day!
Between St. Patrick’s Day, Kendall Jenner and Jamie Dornan, it seems the Irish are taking over our world. Which is not surprising, considering the beauty of the Irish has been renowned across...
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How to look expensive (without robbing the bank!)
Want to look fabulously high-end even when basic necessities (a tank of gas) often trump little luxuries (expensive eye cream)? It’s entirely possible with a little help from Andrea Pomerantz Lustig’s...
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How to get rid of dandruff naturally (because it happens to the best of us!)
There is this point in the year – every single year – when I get a little, um, flakey. Or at least my scalp does. Whether it’s a byproduct of seasonal changes, hormones, dryness, excessive greasiness,...
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Beauty DIY: Rose recipes that pack a potent skincare punch
Today, my thoughts keep wandering back to roses… I have no idea why! Maybe it’s the Absolis by Patyka Damask Rose Toning Lotion that landed on my table in the morning. Or the fresh batch of rose water...
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12 hair tips that are GUARANTEED to make your life easier
I collect hair tips like it’s my job (which it is – and YAY for that!). Unfortunately, though there are precious few pro pointers that actually work in real life, for those of us who don’t have any...
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Coriander: My skin’s new BFF (you may know it as cilantro!)
I have grown up with the sweet, spicy and herbaceous aroma of fresh coriander (also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley) wafting through the house at mealtimes. I know it’s great for lowering...
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June 2016: The 11 new beauty products I am obsessing over this month
After a long career in magazines, I have developed a deep distrust of that particular industry’s beauty awards, top 10 lists and best-of-the-best new launch announcements. Why? Because the unwritten...
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10 genius ways to use Vaseline in your beauty routine (it’s not just for lips!)
Who says Vaseline is boring? Simple? Yes. Classic? Always. Cheap-as-chips and value for money? Absolutely. Boring? NEVER. And to underscore that point, the fourth limited edition of it’s cult status...
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Why sex is good for your skin. And hair. AND it’s all backed by science!
Last week, when I was ranting to my dermatologist about a sudden outcrop of acne and dull-as-dishwater complexion, she said all I needed was more sex. Um? Uh? What? Because… WHAT? Strangely enough, it...
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The (many) beauty benefits of lavender: Ultra-easy DIY recipes included!
To me, nothing says summer more than lavender. Just its fragrance is enough to evoke the memories of balmy countryside days, soft purple bushes shimmering against a blue sky, emerald green grass...
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Pssst… your scalp needs exfoliation as well!
We scrub our bodies smooth with sugar and salt, take rotating brushes to our faces and buff our feet to silky softness… but what about the skin on top of our head? Yes, the scalp is skin. And while you...
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Chillies and vodka… for longer, stronger hair?
Would you dare to try this hair mask? Mexican fashionistas swear by its hair raising benefits! And it’s simple – chop one jalapeño pepper into tiny pieces and place in a small ceramic bowl. Pour half a...
View ArticleFrom Brazil to you: DIY beauty recipes for glossy, glow-y, super flawless...
Alessandra Ambrosia, Adriana Lima, Isabeli Fontana, Isabel Goulart, Barbara Fialho, Lais Ribeiro, Daniela Braga… when almost every second Victoria’s Secret model turns out to be Brazilian, you know the...
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Beauty recipe: The apple hair mask (it makes hair all smooth & shiny!)
A German friend suggested this new (actually old – they’ve been using it in Germany for some 12,000 years!) beauty recipe for hair that’s lost its mojo and seems totally dry and dull (MINE!). I took it...
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Beauty emergencies: How to fix a bad-everything day
We’ve all had them. No matter how well you maintain your beauty routine – and let’s face it, things can be erratic at times – nobody escapes a pre-party zit or hungover eyes. Or you could be like me...
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