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The Spell-ometer: February 2026

What’s hot and what’s not in the world of Spell?

Going up ⬆️

Human Hair Crochet

Human hair crochet

The invention we never knew we needed. To think, the simple ingenuity of a thread hook has made human hair less slippery and crochet-perfect. What are the hairstylists saying? “This hair is seamless, soft and satisfying to work with!”

@_moyo_05
@_moyo_05

Soft denim

Stiff jeans have left the chat. According to Tibi, Stella McCartney and Acne Studios, denim has taken a relaxed and sculpted guise. We’re talking wearability, without losing its structure. It’s the chic-to-comfort ratio we’ve been dreaming of.

Pearl Drop Swatch

Acronym beauty

We’ve advanced from CC creams and AHA to PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide). In short, it’s the advanced active ingredient your skin needs to repair and regenerate.

Tanni on Pinterest
c/o Tanni on Pinterest

Micro mindfulness

Mindfulness no longer needs hour-long meditations or sound baths. A mindful minute before meals or a couple of deep breaths before scrolling is sustainable while still being effective. Small pauses, big calm.

Going down ⬇️

Fashionable woman yawning
c/o River Island, Image supplied by PR Shots

AI beef battles

Watching bots throw shade at bots was fun for five minutes. But AI feuds? They’ve hit peak nonsense. We’re over the digital squabbles and back to real-world drama, thanks.

@allyiahsface
@allyiahsface

Overly curated feeds

Nobody cares for aesthetically pleasing beige and minimalist posts anymore. This is the era for uploading photo dumps, candid moments and less-than-perfect beauty.

Maduro in Nike Tech tracksuit

Maduro’s Nike Tech tracksuit sells out

The photo of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima wearing a Nike Tech Tracksuit, triggered the grey athleisure staple to sell out. Hmm, awkward fashion moment.

@vanessa_gyimah
@vanessa_gyimah

Parting paralysis

Side parts are out, middle parts are in. Or is it the other way around? We’re all for collectively deciding that whatever frames the face best, wins. Besides, rules are made to be broken, and with a full lace wig, anything goes.

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