Beauty

Photo: iStock  If you’re planning to surprise someone special for Valentine’s Day or perhaps treat yourself, there’s nothing quite like a luxurious beauty goodie to complete the occasion. With soft, sweet shades of pink creating a sensation on February 14th, Valentine’s Day makeup calls for subtlety and romance. Meanwhile, fragrance …

Photo: villageonmain on Instagram  With rose gold and candy pink shades of hair stealing the spotlight this winter, we’re hardly surprised that pink tips are a ruling hair colour trend. On Instagram, beauty addicts can be spotted with subtle pink highlights added to the ends of their tresses. Most commonly seen …

Photo: iminthep1nk on Instagram  Although most of us may find the idea of a needle near our precious visage to be absolutely terrifying, there’s a new skincare trend which just might make this socially acceptable. Appropriately titled “microneedling”, the latest innovation in skincare involves a series of tiny needles, which are …

Photo: balayageombre on Instagram  While balayage hair has been around for quite some time, hair painting officially made a statement in 2016 as a must-have colour fad. As we prepare for the leading hair trends of 2017, balayage leads the curve as a currently trending look. Talking over the red carpets …

Photo: krml4 on Instagram  While every makeup lover enjoys experimenting with brilliant shades, the allure of natural beauty is always a refreshing change from a fully painted visage. If you’re ready to showcase glowing skin and pale pink lips, you’re in luck- the no makeup look is currently en vogue. With …

Photo: nowyouknowivy on Instagram  While nude lipstick is currently enjoying its moment in the sun, nude hair is the surprising new trend to make a splash in the world of beauty. For anyone looking to swap their pastel or brunette locks for a softer, more neutral solution, nude hair just may …

Photo: covergirl on Instagram  While negative space nail art may have made some waves in recent months, the latest trend takes the concept of negative space beauty at face value- literally!  Negative space makeup has officially become a fad, and is garnering attention on Instagram for its quirky, creative look. Similarly …

Photo: iStock  While you already have an ongoing collection of beauty products to help maintain your skin, hair and nails, drinking or digesting products may be the latest way to achieve a flawless glow. From hair serums and hair masks to nail hardeners, you’re doing everything you can to ensure …

Photo: paulaisqueen on Instagram  While the mullet may be best remembered as a notorious hairstyle from the 1980s and early 1990s, it looks like this often-debated hairdo is back for 2017. With other Nineties hairstyles like the shag also returning to the spotlight, it’s clear that this year is drawing its …

Photo: davalbeauty on Instagram While it may seem like an unlikely colour choice, grey lipstick has been gracing the pouts of beauty addicts everywhere. In fact, slate-coloured lips are set to make a grand appearance in 2017, with grayish tones replacing pastel pinks as a wintry go-to colour choice. For anyone …