Beauty
Celebrity stylist launches hair products with a conscience
A-list hairstylist Tara Smith has tended to the hair of hundreds of artists over the years, including Demi Moore, Rosario Dawson, Orlando Bloom, Anna Friel, Gary Oldman, Natalie Imbruglia, Quentin Tarantino and many more. Her film credits include heading up the hair department for the LA leg of Sex & The City: The Movie among others. Tara’s own line of eco-friendly products is due to launch in Tesco on October 1 2008, and is based on her desire to create an accessible line with no nasty additives.
Feed your summer skin from within
Sun, sea and sand can wreak their own havoc on the skin, triggering conditions such as prickly heat and causing sunburn. But help is now at hand in the form of Karen Jessett - author of ‘Clear Skin’ and founder of acne-advice.com whose diet and exercise tips are as essential to healthy summer skin as slapping on the sun cream.
A simple summer remedy for dry & sensitive skin
Summer sun can play havoc with dry or sensitive skin. Some forward planning now can help ward off problems when the weather hots up. But skin-care doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the simpler it is, the better. It makes sense, especially if you are prone to dry skin, to choose products that others find effective and which are natural and uncomplicated.
UK sun seekers shun protection
Almost a third of people in the UK take in the sun’s rays without wearing sunscreen protection, reveals a survey* by Witch skincare. Despite widespread campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of sun exposure on our skin and health, the poll of 1527 people found that a staggering 31% continue to go into the sun without protection. The numbers are even higher for 16-24 year olds, with almost half (48%) shunning sunscreen.
Make sure you have kiss-tastic lips this summer
Wherever you're jetting off to this summer, if you're hoping for some holiday romance the last thing you need is a whopping great big cold sore. After all let's face it, it doesn't matter how well you try to hide it, a cold sore is a sure-fire way to miss out on even the slightest bit of lip action.
Errol Douglas helps to give young women a life makeover
Celeb hairstylist Errol Douglas MBE is well known for his charity work – as well as being a UK Ambassador for UNESCO’s Hairdressers Against AIDS charity Errol likes to lend his time to raising money and awareness for those in need. Tuesday April 22nd saw Errol at Centrepoint in London to cut and style the hair of 10 young women from Centrepoint's youth homelessness services as part of a make-over with Elizabeth Arden cosmetics.
More than just a haircut at Toni&Guy
A total of eight Toni&Guy and essensuals salons ran an exciting prize draw which offered clients the chance to win a Weekend Trip for Two to New York City – with £200 of spending money thrown in! The promotion, in partnership with L’Oreal Professional received hundreds of entrants across eight salons within the Essex area.
40 years of beating blemishes
Generations of women made it through their youth kitted out with a handbag-sized stick that would banish blemishes and ensure a fresh-faced complexion. Forty years on, the magical Witch Stick has won numerous awards and continues to work wonders.
The James Bond of facials
Introducing the 'James Bond of Facials' - it might not metamorphose you into Bond, or a Bond girl indeed, but should at least help get the Eva Green’s/Daniel Craig's in hot pursuit.
Blush away this summer
Want to create the cute and sexy look of Rachel Bilson, or the dewy complexion of Keira Knightley? Blush like the stars this summer with four subtle and sultry shades of creamy blushers from MEMEME. The flushed healthy glow is a must have and a beauty secret favoured by make up experts, to create the natural fresh faced look.
Schwarzkopf launches innovative hair retention system for men
In an image conscious age, a full, healthy head of hair is considered to be a sign of attractiveness, youth and well-being. For an increasing number of men, thinning hair takes them away from this ideal, as the quest to look younger and fitter becomes ever more important. A rarely discussed issue, normal hair loss can often leave men feeling unhappy and lacking in confidence. Produced by established and trusted hair experts, Schwarzkopf, the new Activ M system offers a genuine and long term solution to this very real dilemma.
Is Kylie having a helping hand to look fab at 40?
Kylie Minogue celebrates her fortieth birthday this week. This is one woman that won't be donning a dreadful granny perm and taking up knitting as perhaps would have happened thirty years ago when women reached a certain age. No, not our Kylie, far from it. Instead she will be shaking that famous derrière, performing live whilst wearing show stopping outfits. Her energy and youthfulness putting girls in their twenties to shame.
Light up your lips
As summer is on its way, we all need a little something to perk up our mood and MEMEME’s new Light Me Up Lipgloss is the perfect beauty boost to do just that. From red carpets to catwalks, lips are back and high shine gloss and glamour are at the front of the A-list queue.
Make-up on the move
Taking the capital by storm is new must have make up range from Taxi London. The range has all you need to refresh your beauty regime and give you a make up on the move. Inspired by the swinging 60s the range is aimed at fitting in with your fast paced hectic lifestyles and has simple combinations of products and ingenious packaging to help you speed up your routine.
Summer styling on-the-go
Summer 2008 sees the launch of TONI&GUY’s Mini Protect & Style Set for expertly hydrated, frizz free protection. Whether you’re lazing on the beach, away for a weekend – or in need of something compact during the festival season, the four ‘must-have’ travel size products from the eponymous TONI&GUY hair care range, offer a step-by-step regime to summer beautiful hair.