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Second to sippin' on a glass of the fizzy stuff, soaking our bods in a tub full of fizzy fragrant water is the next best thing. We are of course talking about bath bombs, those...

Nothing makes us happier than seeing that number in our bank accounts go from minus to positive when that pay cheque hits - so before all the boring stuff like bills and rent come out...

Another day, another bizarre trend heading for our brows thanks to a talented Instagram make-up artist - meet squiggle brows. Reminiscent of our GCSE-art days, this whimsical...

2017 has spawned all variety of weird, wonderful and NSFW trends but this beauty blogger's reinvention of the infamously impossible-to-perfect eyeliner flicks may just be the...

After being bullied as a child, Luis Padron, from Buenos Ares, became fascinated by the fantasy world of elves and angels as a form of escapism. Now, years on, the 25-year-old...

While there are some things we can't control as we age - the menopause and everything going south - when it comes to our intimate health there's one complaint we can manage, and...

Budget beauty buys are hard to come by and budget beauty buys that actually work are an even rarer breed. With that in mind, we've rounded up our top pick of purse-friendly beauty...

We're not quite sure why but everything looks better when it's covered in glitter, right? From cupcakes to partings, there's something about sparkle that can take literally anything...

I don't know if you know but your labia - the most visible bit of your bits - loses its fleshy-pink shade as we get older. Good news then that one make-up brand is here to do...

For some bizarre, unknown reason, body care always seems to be an afterthought when it comes to our skincare routines. We spend so much time researching the best products guaranteed...

If you thought finger tattoos had had their time, think again.Tiny digit inkings are enjoying somewhat of a revival thanks in part to Rihanna's heavily-decorated hands. The superstar...

It looks like a menstrual cup but don't be fooled, this silicone vacuum is actually out to blitz your disgusting, ugly cellulite, because ain't that just the perfect body confidence...

Bubble braids first floated onto our radar when Kendall Jenner rocked a singular-style braid - or bubble ponytail - at the MTV Movie Awards in 2016.Since then, they've burst onto...

Getting a henna tattoo is basically a rite of passage for any young girl on holiday, along with getting a colourful hair braid or going on one of those trampoline bungees for kids...

While the majority of us are still yet to master the humble eyeliner flick, this fierce female is taking the term 'transformation' to trippy new heights, using her body as a canvas...

In today's beauty-gone-mad but super feminist news, I present to you: 3D vagina nail art. No, your eyes aren't deceiving you - women in America really are having life-like, mini...

It's a known fact that everything is better lit up and sparkly. Case in point? The Eiffel Tower. And birthday cakes, of course! But can the same be said for our nails? The answer...

Blonde haired girls listen up! You deserve better. You deserve to swish your blonde hair with pride. You deserve not to hate your hair because it's gone dull, brassy and is breaking...

Female body hair is a much-debated topic: society demands we shave ourselves from our eyebrows downwards and women who dare to bare an unkempt body part are often deemed dirty...

If you're forever scrolling Instagram in search of a new brow muse, it's time you called off the search because we've found it in brow wizard Kristie Streicher who counts the...

Visiting the hairdressers is stressful enough so you can spare a thought for this teen who was forced to confront a combination of her biggest fears. The 16 year old has been...

Graduation photos are like running into an ex: you wanna make sure you're looking the t*ts - because let's face it, your parents are going to be polishing that thing up for everyone...

People rely on breast milk to solve a whole host of issues - treating eye infections, ear infections, and nappy rash, for example. Some even use their breast milk to make creams...

We all know it's good practice - and frankly, just plain good hygiene - to give your makeup brushes a good scrub every once in a while. Foundation brushes, blush brushes - you...

Picking a manicure is up there with one of the hardest decisions a girl has to make. Second only to anything food related. Which is why we have rounded up some killer nails to...

We all know that you can use pretty much anything to put your makeup on - condoms, iPhones, tampons - because unfortunately people insist on trying these things out for some reason...

The beauty salon is the one place where you are allowed to feel at your most fabulous. You treat yo'self to the max and come out the other side looking like a million dollars...

Medical issues are mostly scary but we can't help but think the results of seven-year-old Shilah's condition - which gives her the hair of a mad scientist - is super cute. Shilah...

Exfoliators have secured their place in our skincare routines nicely alongside our daily cleansers and moisturisers but when it comes to haircare, exfoliating has quite frankly...

False eyelashes are a ball ache at the best of times - you spend precious minutes trying to meticulously place them on your lids during your rigorous getting-ready routine only...

Plaits and braids are like the hairstyle equivalent of sweatpants. They will save a bad hair day, they'll mask a week's worth of dirt and they'll make five months worth of regrowth...

Men have been wearing makeup for years and now we're in 2017, it's about time we catered to their needs because, let's face it, some of these guys are better at makeup than we'll...

Somewhere, over the rainbow... there is a new, colourful AF hairstyle you need to try right this instant. Forget searching for that illusive pot of gold and put your time to better...

Forget the latest matte lip hue or eyebrow trend because healthy, filter-free skin is the look we're all going for on Saturday night when the selfies are obligatory. Enter: the...

Mac is the holy grail of lipsticks and anyone who's ever tried (and failed) to remember to keep and count six empties in exchange for a free lipstick will understand just how...

Guys we've made it! Summer is in full swing and pay day is here once again which means it's only right to quit the boring packed lunches, window shopping and rationing the toilet...

The French are best at everything: hairstyles, fashion, manicures and not to mention their patisserie-based expertise. The French are sophisticated AF and produce only the most...

There's just something about scratching and peeling off stringy bits that's insanely satisfying, no? iMHO if you've not coated your finger tips in candle wax or PVA glue and peeled...

This is not a drill: there is a new French hairstyle on the block and we are officially ob-sessed. The great thing about French hair is that they make messy look cool, which might...

While we're forever envious the French get to enjoy cheese and bread at every meal (while seemingly maintaining their slim figures), we're also in awe of their forward-thinking...

We're all in need of a little pick-me-up now and again. Whether we've been working too hard, letting our skincare regime fall by the wayside or having a few too many 2-4-1 cocktails...

We can very much get on board with highlighter. Highlight on our cheeks, highlight on our cupid's bow, highlight betwixt our breasts. If we could highlight out lives then we totally...

Isn't it just the best feeling when you discover something that's almost exactly like you're fave beauty product, but a tenth of the price? Well, let us introduce you to Aldi's...

When you head to the salon for a treatment, you expect the staff to know what they're doing. You expect them to know exactly where the knots in your back are and how exactly to...

Hairstylists are known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to creating inspiring and innovative barnets but their latest trick is truly WTF. They're now taking inspo from...

If you're in need of a new badass role model, we've got just the lady: meet Nyma Tang, whose beauty videos not only show you how to contour, but fight back against colourism in...

It's a well-known fact brows hold the key to framing your face but the good news is - if you've not been blessed with bushy brows, there's a whole variety of makeup products and...

Another day, another new nail trend hitting our talons faster than you can say 'top coat.' And this one's a doozy. Meet LED disco nails, the disco ball nails that will make even...

As far as viral beauty trends go there's no denying that black peel-off face masks are the showstopper this year. They and their horror stories are right up there with other bizarre...

Forget splashing your cash on fancy makeup brush cleaning lotions and potions because the best thing to keep those bristles hygienic and germ-free has actually been hiding in the er...

Scarring left from any kind of skin complaint, whether that be sun damage, acne, or a penchant for picking, is no easy feat to shift. But forget the scar smoothing lotions and...

Beauty bloggers making themselves look silly in online 'challenges' has quickly become one of our favourite things to follow - that is, if said challenge is harmless and inoffensive...

Tattoos and the work place are a minefield - while creative industries tend to favour artistic expression more than corporate offices, there's a limit to just how far employees...

Nail art trends come and go but rarely are they as ingenious as Annelies Hofmeyr's bloody tampon variety. The conceptual artist is trying to make the dreaded time of the month...

If you thought the nineties revival had peaked at tattoo chokers and space buns, think again because now it's the boys' turn to take their look down memory lane. Yup, bleached...

If you went to a strict-ish school, you'll probably remember a certain teacher who would always carry makeup wipes on her ready to ram them under your nose and remove your slap...

If you thought rainbow hair was cool, this latest variant on the unicorn-themed trend is next level. While so far the tradition to dye your tresses all colours of the rainbow...

Some say disposable face wipes should be reserved only for flights and festivals while others swear by them. Either way they come with their problems - accelerating the ageing process...

Wouldn't it be great if we could just throw caution to the wind and forego waxing, threading and tweezing for good, instead celebrating body hair wherever it so chooses to sprout up...

How far would you go to avoid a haircut that means losing some of those precious centimetres you've worked so hard to grow? Would you DIY it? Or better still, would you make like...