Zero commitment colour
Natural hair brings about many joys including experimenting with colour sans bleach. The latest wash-in, wash-out formulations from top tier curl care brands, cleverly achieve vibrant results saving time and money. As I Am’s Curl Color collection is an easy-to-apply gel designed to saturate the coiliest kinks and Curlsmith’s Hair Makeup can be mixed and matched for a salon-style colour blend. To build up your colour confidence, apply Curls Unleashed Color Blast to the ends of damp hair for a soft-touch finish.
Top 3 books for self-improvement
Unlock the potential to a happier, healthier you by nose-diving into a self-help book. Go-to choices for 2024 include Pocket Power from The Slumflower, written by self-love queen, Chidera Eggerue, an insightful self-love handbook no modern woman should be without. Want a better relationship with your body? How to Be Body Confident by Olivia Roberts is the trusty toolkit you need to transform negative self-talk into words of affirmation. Finally, TV presenter Gemma Hunt’s latest children’s book, See! Let’s Be Me!, encourages youngsters to understand and overcome difficult emotions.
Sugar mama
If you haven’t heard of sugaring, you’re in for a sweet treat. The ancient hair removal technique, dating back to 1900 BC minimises discomfort, ingrown hairs and lifts dead skin to even dull complexions. Sugaring London has three ultra-cute locations across the capital – the newest located in King’s Cross – all offering defuzz MOTs from Brazilian to Manzillians.
State of the art
If you can’t find the perfect mural for your space, wall art retailer Desenio’s new AI service offers consumers the option to create personalised illustrations from a combination of words. Desperate for a poster of the Venus de Milo in the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat? No problem. Create the art of your dreams (literally) in just a few seconds. Desenio will then print your creation and send it to your door.
Love language
Whether you’re celebrating solo, with a special someone or prefer Galentines, get in the mood for the occasion with a self-care routine that includes pampering, power-dressing and a confidence-boosting perfume. Why? Because this year we’re marching to the words of Beyoncé: “The world will see you the way you see you, and treat you the way you treat yourself.” So get ready to be your own Valentine’s Day crush!
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