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Nothing beats salon service does it? But we can't always check in with with our stylist every time we wash our tresses. More's the pity. A bouncy DIY blow dry is the next best thing...

Pregnancy is a wonderful time when your body works magic growing a brand new life inside you. It's pretty amazing, but it can be bloody painful too. Back aches, sore shoulders...

Treat perfumes like your wardrobe and switch it up for the warmer months. From fruity scents to floral aromas, we have sniffed our way around the shops and put together 30 of...

Remember when your mum freaked out that she got her first grey hair? Well, who knew the time would come where grey hair wasn't just feared, it was celebrated. Beauty bloggers...

It would seem Kylie Jenner obsessed teens and fully responsible adults (ahem) will stop at nothing to get bigger lips. They'll even try sucking on a shot glass to get a plumper...

Fashion is undoubtedly about finding the next hot thing, but designers and style savants alike can't help but pull inspiration from bygone eras to inform today's looks. One glance...

We all know there’s nothing like a balanced diet and exercise to get a toned body fast, but a little help is always welcomed, and when we say help, we're talking about slimming creams...

If you're tired of the same old boring ponytail, we hear ya! It's why we searched far and wide to bring you the latest and best looks to update the classic 'do. We mean, really...

We think we're doing ourselves a world of good by grooming daily and keeping our eyebrows in check, but fail to notice when we're overdoing it. That is, of course, until it is...

It's not like we WANT to do our makeup on the tube/bus/train, but how are we supposed to have a nice little lie in if we also need to put our face on? This is a solution to the...

The burning question on every pregnant woman's lips - which products work to prevent stretch marks? Well, it depends on who you talk to. That's why we've rounded up the most effective...

Ever wondered if there was a product that could give you everything you need in one single bottle? Well, there is. Exfoliators are the miracle product. From unclogging pores,...

There's something about having freckles that makes a girl so beautiful, almost magical, I mean just look at Megan Fox, Gisele Bundchen and Emma Watson. These freckled beauties...

Just because we’re ordinary girls doesn’t mean we deserve ordinary hair but runway trends don't always translate into real life. Time for some hairspiration? From downtime ponytails...

Wearable hair trends can be hard to come by but SS15 has served us up some DIY treats. From Medusa-like flat waves and two tone ponytails to messy braids and wet look roots, there's...

Whenever we've turned up for work sporting wet look hair it's usually just been down to getting caught in the rain without an umbrella. Drowned rat alert. But thanks to L'Oréal...

You've endured the time and the pain of getting your hair braided, you've got over the first week of stiffness, now second week in, you've run out of hair styles and are bored...

In a selfie obsessed world, it's hard for a lot of women to imagine braving society without a lick of makeup on. But what if we told you that your skin can greatly benefit from...

Ever since Kim Kardashian made her Draco Malfoy debut everyone is talking about going blonde. But lightening your locks is a round-the-clock job. There's the regrowth, the colour...

When stunning Suki Waterhouse revealed that she washes her hair with Coke, yep that's right Coca Cola, we were all ears. Apparently the fizzy drink gives her hair the tousled...

Forget ombre, balayage is the hair colour trend you need to try this season. It gives sun-kissed natural looking hair colour that’s perfect for the summer months. But before you...

Committing to a nail colour alone is hard enough but when creative nail art designs are thrown into the mix we're totally stumped. Luckily we've catalogued 50 of the best graphic...

In 2015, less is more when it comes to hair. Celebs are chopping off their long locks left and right; giving way to a fresh new 'do: the bob. But it's not just any old bob. The...

Spring has sprung and it’s time for a new look. Inspired by the catwalk and celebrities alike, we've put together 10 hairstyle trends that you have to try this season. Go on get...

Girls just love to wear mascara but with so many promising products out there it’s hard to get our hands on the perfect one. That’s why we’ve decided to put 10 of the best lengthening...

Ever wanted to know what it would look like to have eyelashes as long as the Kardashian-Jenner sisters combined? Well, now you can. Eyelash extensions are taking the beauty world...

You'd think that washing your face isn't rocket science, right? I mean, since you were a child you were taught this basic fundamental of hygiene. But what if you were told you...

Can't stand those bulging spots on your chin? Don't fret, because we've got the answer to even the worst of your skin woes. Here are our favourite tried and tested solutions to...

Ladies, it’s time to come face to face with the truth. Women want, well, everything. Whether it’s a hot new dress for Saturday night or a bit of extra cash to see you through...

Given that we’re probably in a rush whenever we apply our lotions and potions we rarely find time to read the small print. But ignorance is bliss right? Until now. We can’t help...

You only have to look at Eva Green's caught in the rain tresses to see that the wet look trend is single handedly the most in demand do this season. Luckily for us L'Oréal Profess...

The lob is a hair trend that won't quit - it's the gift that keeps on giving. Just when you think you've exhausted all avenues when it comes to hair styling, Pinterest throws...

It seems there are a million products out there for people who have frizzy hair. From ineffective serums and gels to potentially damaging chemical straightening, those of us with...

Long hold hairsprays are one of our must-have hair essentials. There's no point perfecting your up or down 'do only for it to drop out later on. To avoid pesky flyaways and to...

We’re not usually ones for vanity in the Sofeminine office. When it comes to Instagram, we all tend to stick to basics (like the amaro filter amirite?!). However, we recently...

Beauty counters can be an overwhelming place. All those products in so many colours, and shapes... just how do you know what to buy? To help you out, we have put together a definitive...

We've already been subject to dangerous levels of wardrobe envy this morning thanks to Keira Knightley's woodland fairytale Valentino creation and Jennifer Lopez's jaw to the...

Dear non black people, It’s really not that complicated, it’s just hair, it grows on our heads just like yours, yes it’s big and curly and freaking fierce but it’s not as foreign...

As date night dilemmas go, we don't like to make things easy for ourselves. Do we go nude lip & smokey eyes or bold red lip sans mascara? To help a girl out, we did a little...

Having oily skin doesn’t mean you should skip moisturising, in actual fact, moisturising helps to maintain the skin's natural moisture which prevents breakouts and premature ageing...

Sofeminine's teamed up with blow LTD to give one lucky winner the chance to get her dream date hair and makeup done for the evening and it's all in the name of L-O-V-E. Here's...

Going to bed should be the most relaxing part of the day, getting into your comfy PJs, snuggling under your duvet and nodding off to a sound sleep. But it doesn’t quite work like...

As you look into the mirror you might notice something on the back of your legs that's lumpy and dimpled, almost like the consistency of cottage cheese. To your horror, you realise...

The coconut ain't gonna like what it's about to hear but for the good of all womankind it's totally necessary. There's another essential oil and we're just a little bit in love...

Just picture a dressing table that’s tidy and organised. Lipsticks that are easy to find and makeup brushes in their own home. If your makeup storage is a mess, here's 10 creative...

FYI: natural hair isn't merely a 'do, it's a full-blown lifestyle. Whether it's a curly crown, halo 'fro, or Senegalese twists, you can always spot a naturalista making a look her own...

Hair watching. Definition: When you're impatiently waiting for those extra couple of inches of lob to nudge you into long hair territory and yet it takes FOREVER and a day. Been there...

Whether you're having too many late nights or going through the natural course of ageing, your eyes will show the first tell-tale signs about your lifestyle. Thankfully the beauty...

There was a time when taking a photo of yourself was the most detrimental thing you could do for your social rep but those days are o-v-e-r. Shameless seflies are here to stay...

The Japanese are known for their ageless, porcelain skin and beautiful thick hair so whatever they’re doing, they’re doing it good and we need to know about it. Stat. Here’s the...

Celebrity models have completely infiltrated the fashion and beauty world and I'm not the least bit mad. Don't believe me? When it was announced that IT girl and Kendall Jenner...

Being a cosmetic surgeon has got to be one of the most intimidating jobs out there right? Not only do you have to be extremely intelligent, an excellent surgeon, have great personal...

If you've ever been daring enough to lop off your locks you'll know exactly what we're talking about when we say girls with short hair effing rule at life. They're cool, they're...

So your glorious head of summer highlights is nothing but a vague Instagram memory and now you’re left to deal with static, frizzy, winter locks. It sucks doesn't it? Not anymore...

There's those odd occasions when we can't wait to put on our party face and go all out contour but then there's times when we really CBA with falsies and perfecting our pout....

So 2015 is the year you've resolved to step out of your comfort zone and fully embrace bold beauty looks. I'm right there with you. If you're like me and need a little bit of...

Impossible à démêler, trop de volume, trop secs… Les cheveux crépus sont souvent difficiles à coiffer. Pourtant, avec des soins adaptés, ils dévoilent toute leur beauté. Voici...

If you're a dandruff sufferer, you'll know all too well that it can be hella annoying, and although it may be a bit of a beauty taboo, we say it's time to talk about flakes with...

We all get wanting to look like a celebrity, we'd be lying if we said we didn't have dreams about sugarplum fairies and having legs like Naomi Campbell. That doesn't mean we are...

Looking for a new hairstyle for 2017? We've got hundreds of great hair styles in our hairstyle and haircut galleries. Try our hairstyle finder to discover your next new look and...