A woman has sent commenters into a frenzy after she posted a video of herself blow-drying her own hair at the hairdressers. Brigette, from New York City, uploaded a video to Instagram showing how she achieves the perfect bouncy blow-dry. But, in the clip, the blonde content creator is far from the comfort of her […]
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September is calling so here are the autumn hair colours you'll see everywhere
With a new season upon us, is it time for a fresh do? Experts in hair colour, Live True London, say yes. Session stylist Tyler Moore says there’s a new colour update for every blonde, brunette, ginger, and hair tone in between. In the fashion world, ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘coastal grandmother’ trends have given us […]
I struggled to look in the mirror until I completed my make up
Choosing my favourite eyeshadow palettes, I started with a deep orange on each of my eyelids, and then moved onto a striking yellow. Next, I painted a vibrant green, a bold blue and a smoky purple. After I effectively turned my eyes into a Pride flag, concealer, foundation, highlighter and brows completed the look. I […]
Everyone on TikTok Uses Self-Tanner as Brow Tint, So I Tried It
Ever since an unfortunate waxing situation at a nail salon in the eighth grade, my eyebrows have had problems. They’ve been over-plucked and over-waxed ever since, and it wasn’t until I started using a brow serum consistently a few years ago that I began seeing any regrowth. Even still, I found that they’re sparse in […]
How to do syrup nails, the translucent trend we're loving
SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. From Hayley Biebs’ glazed donut nails to the recent Sofia Richie-inspired blueberry milk manicure, it’s clear that […]
What is 'Traptox'? The Botox trend for posture to eliminate shoulder pain
We all know sitting at a desk all day is bad news for our posture, causing tense, achy shoulders for many. Yes, movement like yoga can counteract it. But what if there was an easier way? Enter Traptox, the latest ‘tweakment’ trend trending on social media, designed to lengthen your neck, shift your posture and […]
First rat, then tomato, now ‘strawberry girl’ summer is trending
Hailey Bieber’s influence on the world of beauty is undeniable. The donut-glazed mani was perhaps the most popular nail choice of last year – not to mention the various glossy offshoots of it – but now the model has declared a new beauty trend in her latest Instagram post: ‘strawberry girl’ summer. So, naturally, the […]
This is why you should never sleep with Olaplex in your hair
Our obsession with Olaplex and strengthening masks in general is definitely a net positive for our hair. While the ‘clean beauty’ trend may veer into toxicity at times, it got people prioritising moisture, nourishment and protection for locks and skin alike. That said, there are specific way to do these things safely and effectively – […]
Is 12 too young for acrylic nails? Mums weigh in
I remember when I started secondary school, most of my year group had large untrendy backpacks, clean faces and skirts down to the knee. As I went up the years, like my peers, I noticed the year 7s each September would arrive with shorter skirts, more caked on foundation, and whatever the latest ‘it’ bag […]
Acne-positive woman faces abuse after helping others struggling in their skin
A mother was told to ‘drown’ herself ‘in bleach’ after she opened up online about her adult acne and body hair. Keen to add to body positive culture and help others struggling with similar skin and hair concerns, nurse Bekki Jade, 30, from Devon, hasn’t let cyber abuse stop her from empowering herself and others. […]