Beauty
Escape to a faraway place this Christmas
Wrap a bow around your very own slice of ‘paradisa’ this Christmas and treat yourself or a loved one to a sensational pampering experience with two totally indulgent gift sets from Spa Paradisa.
Lipcote survives Miss Naked Beauty
Want proof that Lipcote is the secret to long lasting beauty? Look no further than Channel 4’s latest episode of Miss Naked Beauty! Aired last week (Tuesday 21st October) at 8pm, the show featured scantily clad girls being jet-sprayed by presenters Gok Wan and Myleene Klass in an attempt to rid them of their make-up. However, in a sea of make-up free faces, one girl’s lipstick remained perfectly and conspicuously in place.
Toni&Guy Soho is open all hours
Now getting your hair cut or coloured couldn't be easier with TONI&GUY Soho on hand from 9am - 9pm Monday - Thursday, finding time for that all important appointment couldn't be easier. For a seriously stylish start to the day head on down to TONI&GUY Soho.
Top London salon boasts ethical hair extensions
The Inanch Hair Design salon on Great Portland Street has been using the Great Lengths brand from the first day the salon opened its doors five years ago and during this time the likes of Michelle Heatton, Tara Reid, Billie Piper have all visited the salon to have their tresses transformed using this world famous hair extensions brand.
Toni&Guy's Toni Mascolo receives honorary OBE
Guiseppe Toni Mascolo, the ‘Toni’ half of the global hairdressing name, TONI&GUY, has been presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the British Empire) by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham, in recognition of his services to the British hairdressing industry. Together with his father and brother Guy, Toni Mascolo launched the international hairdressing company, Toni&Guy, in Clapham, South London in 1963. They were joined by their other brothers, and by the 1980s the company had grown from a single shop to thousands of salons in over 20 countries world-wide.
Celebrity make-up artist reveals tips for a stunning Christmas
It’s time to glam up for Christmas so get ready to party! Elegant Touch has delved into celeb make-up artist Claire Ray’s beauty secrets so that you can be beautified in no time and look hot, hot, hot under the mistletoe.
Clever cleansing for seasonal skin
Cleanse, tone, moisturise, cleanse, tone, mositurise! A skincare regime has been drilled into us over the years but as the seasons change, your skin can become confused. Lucky for you, Witch is on hand to help with all your skin needs. Designed to enhance your natural beauty the Witch Cleansing range is perfect for oily-combination skin. The range has been formulated with extract of natural witch hazel to leave your skin feeling sensationally clean and healthy-looking.
Cult beauty label Benefit launches on Asos.Com
asos.com’s growing Premium Beauty range is about to get even bigger with the exciting addition of iconic beauty brand Benefit. Its innovative products, cheeky names and gorgeous packaging have ensured that Benefit is a firm favourite with celebrities and beauty junkies a-like.
A mineral make-up miracle
Is your make-up bag full of ‘must have’ products, each with its own promise of perfection? Dozens of different products for your lips, cheeks and eyes, which don’t do the job? Bella Pierre’s Shimmer Powder is a mineral make-up miracle, helping you to achieve the flawless look you have been after with just one product.
Udderly Smooth helps beat the credit crunch
Udderly Smooth moisturising creams come with amazingly low retail prices offering an excellent alternative to highly priced creams on the market – a great way to help beat the credit crunch! Their unique kitsch, quirky packaging also make for great Christmas presents at prices that will not break the bank.
Free massages for mums to be
Feeling stressed out? Tight shoulders from carrying a toddler around or being hunched over a computer? Then get down to the Baby Show, Earls Court, London 17 – 19 October 2008 for a free mini massage from MamaBabyBliss. The MamaBabyBliss team will be giving free 15 minute neck and shoulder massages at their on-site sanctuary, designed to calm and revive mums.
Face up to the elements
If the volatile weather conditions are playing havoc with your skin then take refuge in a duo of nurturing and caring skin care formulations from Elizabeth's Daughter. Specifically designed for young skins - but highly effective for grown up girls too - the intensive moisturiser and the soothing and glossing balm from the innovative and botanically rich Elizabeth's Daughter range will keep the ravages of unpredictable weather conditions at bay.
Black skin beauty for men
Black Skin is the first luxury line of shaving and skincare products designed for men of Afro Carribean origin. Shaving can be problematic for black men, the extremely tight curls of Afro hair are prone to curl back on themselves pressing into the skin causing irritation and pushing themselves into the skin's pores causing razor bums.
Seasonal skin savers
Autumn skin needs help. After a summer of sins, sun bathing, partying at festivals and generally getting hot and bothered, don’t panic when the seasons change and your skin becomes confused – just reach for MeMeMe’s Ultra Duo concealer.
Lust-have lipgloss
Drench your lips in pure glamour with Crystal Crush, the luxurious new lipgloss from Miners cosmetics. This high shine lip colour contains light reflecting pigments, which glide on to your lips creating shimmering results. Crystal Crush also contains high pigment tints that create vivid, vibrant colour so its like a lip colour and lipgloss in one.