Warmer weather is finally here, and as summer approaches, we’re looking forward to lazy days spent next to the pool and on the beach. While spending time outdoors is great for your mental wellbeing as well as for your vitamin D production, it’s important to take precautions against one of the biggest threats to our…
Each season poses unique beauty challenges, and it sometimes feels like as soon as you’ve mastered that season’s challenges, the weather turns and it’s time to get onto the next one. Often more challenging than the new season itself, is the in-between stage where the season is busy changing.
The transition period from winter to…
Gone are the days when we pack away our winter woollies on the 1st of September: Throughout the country, the winter elements linger well into “spring,” with snowfall even being recorded in parts of the Western Cape in September last year!
While we may be dreaming of balmy weather and summer fashion, the reality is that…
The difference between “good” hair and “great” hair largely comes down to your hair care habits. While everyone’s hair needs are unique, there are some steps all of us can follow to maintain the health of our hair, and keep it looking great.
Wash your hair regularly
How frequently you should wash your hair depends…
Every season sees an influx of new hair trends that dominate the runways, red carpets and social media, offering endless inspiration for those of us who are keen to try something new. Winter 2022 is no different, except this year, we’re seeing the biggest trends coming from celebrities.
After two years of Covid-19, the start…
The arrival of a new baby – especially your first baby – is a monumental time in every parent’s life. And while it’s a time filled with joy and excitement, it can also be nerve-wracking, especially as you begin to navigate a new routine and new responsibilities.
While a woman is pregnant, she’s likely to…
Nilotiqa, a proudly South African hair care brand known for its nourishing, plant-based formulas, has a fresh new look. The local favourite, which celebrates natural hair in all its forms, aims to keep hair as healthy as possible, and offers products suitable for natural hair, hair in protective styles and hair that is undergoing transition. …
15 June is National Smile Power Day, a holiday observed to celebrate the power of the human smile, and the potential it has to do good in other people’s lives.
According to researchers at Walden University, smiling helps us feel better. *“Smiling increases mood-enhancing hormones while decreasing stress-enhancing hormones, including cortisol, and adrenaline. It also…
Let’s face it – even if you’ve implemented greener habits in your home, we can all do more when it comes to protecting the environment. We can all do better at recycling, reusing, supporting local businesses, and making greener choices. Some may argue that in reality, we need major corporations, the public and private sectors…
When it comes to beauty, there’s more to a season change than swapping out shades of eyeshadow and lipstick. As it gets colder, you need to take into account that changes in temperature can have a major effect on the skin. This affects not only the health and texture of the skin, but also your…