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6 lip care products that are changing the game
If there’s one sector of the beauty industry that’s raised its game, it’s lip care. Starting with the rebrand of balms, once considered uncomfortably heavy or too slippery, formulas like Daise’s Peptide Lip Butter Balm and Mario Badescu Lip Balm are delectably light. The new SheGlam Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm sits between balm and gloss giving lips a juicy wash of colour without the stickiness, and Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil uses antioxidant oils to keep lips smoochly smooth. For the certified gloss girlies check out Hot Lips Oil Drip available in an assortment of morish scents. Finally, migrating from tub to tube, Vaseline Gluta-Hya Lip Serum Gloss combines hyaluronic acid, SPF and a sheer tint for a plump, glossy finish in one swipe.
2 curly hair care brands to know now
Fact: the curly-hair market is a crowded space.
Sub-fact: we’re always happy to welcome more.
Developed by hair microbiologists in Japan, Bouf supports hair thinning and postpartum hair shedding by targeting the FGF5 protein, a key component for signalling when hair should stop growing and fall out. In 90 days, 98% of users experienced new hair growth, and 92% saw less hair fall.
Newcomer, Being, are winning fans. Why? Punchy coloured packaging, affordability and generous product size are a few reasons that spring to mind. The Curl Power Shampoo is praised for its cleaning performance and sweet scent, but the jury is still out on the stylers. To discover what will work for you, head to the website to take the quiz.
The hair accessory we didn’t know we needed
We’re going on record to say your crowning glory is not a whimsical metaphor, its a way of life. So when it comes to your hair jewellery it’s worth paying attention to the finer details. Zigleys, founded by Jamaican-American designer Daria, are real gold adornments for natural hair. It embraces heritage and sustainability with recycled gold, conflict-free diamonds and fully recyclable packaging. Could these be the new hairlooms we pass down to the next generation?
Boujee homecare essentials for a luxury-feel home
Cleanliness is next to godliness, that’s why we’re taking homecare seriously. With the help of Mella 1809 washing and wiping down surfaces will become less of chore and more of ritual. The Dishwashing Liquid (£35) and Multi-Surface Spray (£30) bring boujiness to daily cleans, leaving spaces softly perfumed, we guarantee your favourite air fresheners and diffusers will become redundant. Well worth the splurge!
A book club worth joining
Whether you’re newly natural or years into your journey How to Love Your Afro by Texture Talks host Paige Lewin is a read that stays with you long after the final page. Exploring everything from breaking free of Eurocentric beauty standards to understanding the link between nutrition, Lewin also deep dives into real-life concepts like how to unveil your ‘fro to your partner for the first time. Consider this a handholding guide with advice from dermatologists, therapists and curl specialists, as well as Lewin’s honest reflections on her own identity and confidence.
