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Long hair: we all dream of it but the effort, time and tears it takes to actually grow it organically from our own roots makes us bored just thinking about, which is where extensions...

Facial scarring is the bane of anyone who's ever had the displeasure of suffering from acne's life. But thanks to advances in medical technology and some willing professionals...

Beauty trends come and go, but hyaluronic acid is a cosmetic staple that has managed to stand the test of time. But beyond simply being 'good for the skin', what do we really...

Last night Adele won her, like, millionth Grammy and, as usual, she looked gorgeous whilst doing so. Only Adele could convey such grace whilst simultaneously yelling that she...

It turns out Mary Poppins wasn't far off when she sang about 'a spoonful of sugar' making all the difference because apparently a bit of the sweet stuff is actually good for us...

We don't wanna go and jinx it but, have you noticed what's happening lately? It's gradually getting a little bit lighter outside every evening, which means Spring is on its way...

Gigi Hadid swears by it. Amanda Seyfried is a fan. But does putting toothpaste on your spots really rid your skin of those pesky blemishes? We spoke to two expert dermatologists...

When it comes to skincare, we moisturise our legs, scrub our lips, treat our oily T-zones. But what about our breasts? Don't they deserve some love too? We decided to give our...

Listen up Disney fans, we've got a reason good enough to quit your plush toy collecting habit and save those pennies, and it comes in the form of a Beauty And The Beast makeup...

Condoms - the sheath-shaped rubber sock used during sex to reduce the probability of pregnancy and STIs - are the latest must-have make-up bag item, according to a handful of...

Lady Gaga's fashion sense knows no bounds, and we can't knock her for it because, let's be honest, she's the only one who could wear a dress made entirely of the meat you'd find...

Thought makeup trends couldn't get any more pointless? Think again, my friend because this is 2017, and as this year has already shown us, anything - literally anything - is possible...

It's been a whole ten years since Kim Kardashian became a household name. Time flies when you're creating an empire, doesn't it? Kim K has gone from standing timidly in the background...

Long before YouTube makeup tutorials ever existed and before anyone had even uttered the words "Kim Kardashian", the only way to get yourself decent contour was through the use...

Curly girlies answer me this: is your mane impossible to disentangle, way too volumised, and takes up 90% of your selfie? Or er, all of the above? Thought so. But what if we told...

Over the years, we've been witness to many a trend. But none of them stick around as long as the iconic looks from the movies do. Show of hands: who has tried to get that Audrey...

Hands in the air if you want healthy, soft, strands that make following the latest hair style tutorial a doddle? Well what if we told you when it comes to getting selfie ready...

The weekly shaving session is a monumental occasion for us all but a group of body-positive women in Australia are saying to hell with the routine ritual by ridding themselves...

While it might seem like giving yourself a spontaneous new fringe is a good idea after a Saturday night in drinking wine and watching YouTube tutorials, we can categorically tell...

Is there anything more annoying than blackheads? They're stuck in your skin for weeks before developing into the worst spots ever. And they're so temperamental: rarely does squeezing...

For those of us trying to grow our hair, there's nothing worse than booking yourself in for a much-needed chop. How are we supposed to get it lusciously long if we have to keep...

The saying, "the grass is always greener," is never more relevant than when we're comparing hairstyles. Those with wavy hair envy the ease of straight hair, whilst a wave adds...

When your hair is in need of a bit of TLC the first place you head to is the salon, right? Well no, actually - it should be the kitchen. Why ever would I do that? I hear you cry...

Just when you were thinking there's too many dicks in the world, along cum Bitch Slap Cosmetics and their 'swell' phallic-themed line of make-up brush cleaners. But are they up...

It's not like we've never heard of piercings in, ahem, odd places before but Kim Kardashian has taken the trend to a whole new level with a very interesting type of manicure....

When it comes to January, most people make ambitious aims for the year ahead. Travel the world, tone up, try new foods. Our resolution is a lot simpler: try all of these gorgeous...

Here's the good news: we've almost made it to the end of January. Now here's the great news: pay day is in sight! In celebration of both those facts we've rounded up a bucket...

We all want selfie-ready skin, right? But there's a common problem that's standing in the way, and that's our nemesis acne. It may be hard to believe now, but stunning, spot free...

This is metallic nail art but not as you know it. The humble gel/acrylic manicure has been pushed off its Instagram throne only to be replaced by a DIY equivalent - 'wire nail...

As many of us with a penchant for makeup will know, putting our faces on everyday isn't a cheap affair. That's why if there's one thing we could save in a fire, it would be our...

Nothing makes you feel fancy AF quite like a fresh set of gel acrylics but what if we told you your religious twice-monthly trips to the salon are actually a huge cancer risk...

Hold up. Free beauty products? Erm, hell yes to that. The SoFeminine product reviews are all about putting the latest beauty must-haves and cult favourites to the test, to see...

Valentine's Day as a singleton can be dire. Couples are being cute and romantic and sharing their food and we're just not into it. As a single person on V-Day you can feel like...

If there's one thing you need to know about Gwen Stefani, it is this: Gwen Stefani is a beauty chameleon. Doesn't matter when, doesn't matter how, Ms Stefani can completely change...

When someone gets a haircut straight after their birthday it's assumed they're in the mids of some kind of life crisis. But not when you're actress Alison Brie - just weeks after...

Ladies, the time has come to embrace your Jungle Book roots, because tiger eye tie-dye hair (mouthful or what?) is taking over our tresses. In less fanciful terms though, it's...

Know thyself. It's one of the most important aphorisms that we must abide by in this life. But you can't know thyself, not really, not truly. UNTIL. You have taken this quiz....

Lips ain't just for talking and kissing ya know, they also make the best makeup canvas too - and these beautifully intricate designs are all the proof we need. From delightful...

Hands up who's excited for the hotly anticipated Beauty & The Beast movie starring Emma Watson? That's all of us then. But if the long wait until March fills you with pee-your...

Make-up is no fun unless you're breaking a few rules, right? When it comes to our beauty regimes, there's way too many faux pas to dodge, but here's the thing: What if 2017 was...

Some good news for the low-maintenance girls - the humble lob is back and it looks like it's here to stay. I mean who ISN'T lobbing it at life rn? You've got Kendall, J-Law, Alexa...

So another year comes to a close and while the majority of 2016 has been mostly doom and gloom, the make-up world has enjoyed somewhat of a revolution and we're totally on board...

Stars, jewelled gems and ALL the glitter - enter: the latest nail-art trend fresh from the ocean that you're about to become obsessed and that's otherwise known as aquarium nails...

If 2016 was an animal, it'd be a unicorn as the mythical mascot turned most-used Emoji was the glimmer of light in the many moments of darkness over the past 12 months. And now...

Welcome to 2017: the year of edible nail art. Just when you thought you'd eaten the supermarkets out of their chocolate supplies, along comes nail-art genius Jessie Mills and...

Ever think you spend way too much of your salary on make up? Yup, me too. And don't you not sleep easy until you've got yourself on a particular type of product, too - whether...

There's no doubt acrylic nails have the ability to transform a look but like most things we love in life (having perfect eyebrows, eating pizza all day), there's no gain without...

Just when you thought we'd exhausted all types of yoga, along comes the facial kind - or the so-called 'Benjamin Button of facials'. While you may not be convinced that stretching...

You know what they say: if in doubt, throw glitter at it. They don't but we do and it's a mantra make-up artist Katie Butt applies to her work and we're all the better off for it...

It's a fact: when it comes to Christmas, buying gifts for guys is hard. How many times have you asked your bae/dad/uncle/grandad what they want only for them to respond with a...

Apazza it isn't enough that the Victoria's Secret Angels look amazing glammed up in their bikinis down the runway, cos they also look flawless make up free too. They've showed...

In case you've been living under a rock without access to your phone recently you may not know that Emma Watson has gone over to the dark side. No, she's not been adopted by Darth...

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun! So what better time to treat yo'self than now, before you have to spend all your hard earned dosh on everyone else, right? That's...

Not a day goes by without X beauty blogger claiming Y is the genius way to improve the appearance of Z facial feature but while we can't deny we've not felt FOMO when reading...

Some beauty trends we just can't get on board with. Hairy nails? No. The Kylie Jenner lip challenge? Not for us, thanks! But then there are some trends that are so undeniably...

While we're still sitting tight for science to bless us with a hangover cure that'll put an end to weekly Sunday bad-food binges, being able to at least hide the signs of your...

Winter is a season ain't not nobody got time for. Our make-up routine is ruined and our hair styling goes out the window. I mean, what's they point in curling your hair and putting...

For a peachy AF complexion, gorgeous rosy cheeks and smooth to the touch skin, there's no need to break the bank with super pricey lotions and potions. Great skin can be achieved...

’Tis the season to be jolly! Until you’re faced with the prospect of buying gifts for everyone you’re privileged to call 'family and friends', that is. Nothing brings you out...

Rainbow trends come and go but this latest spin on multi-coloured manes is extra special. Neon hair is lit, quite literally. The brainchild of Hollywood hairdresser Guy Tang,...