HOT
With award season in full swing, we're glued to our screens to see the latest red carpet looks as they happen. And when it comes to hair and makeup, there's nothing more comforting and on-trend than throwback hairstyles and simple-but-impactful makeup.
Strand to attention
The ‘tendy’ is the 2000s hair trend with a modern upgrade – a single tendril (instead of a pair) hanging asymmetrically from an up-do.
Dot to dot
Add microdots to your lower lash line á la Yara Shahidi’s makeup artist, Nikki Makeup, for a fresh liner look.
Image: @nikki_makeup
Award season
Who said party season was over? This year’s red carpet looks have us itching to recreate our own version of Hollywood glamour.
Image: @oprah
NOT
This season's "not" list sees us looking back at lost years during the pandemic, tiring of designer fashion's novelty offerings, and ushering in a new era of hair tool hygiene.
The 'Pandemic Skip'
Research shows women who were in their mid-twenties during the pandemic are facing undue pressure to start a family, while having missed out on crucial self-development.
Brush up
That gross build-up of product, oil and dust on the bristles of your hairbrush has a name: ‘grey fuzzies’. But it’s not as cute as it sounds. Time to clean your hair tools?
Pack it in
Balenciaga’s Summer ‘24 collection sees the return of the controversial Chip Bag. Crisps not included.
Image: @balenciaga
