After battling months of brutal winter in Joburg, we’re beyond ready to throw on some strappy sandals and a flippy skirt and put our best face – and body – forward. To prep for spring from head to toe, we put three beauty treatments to the test, including a safe tanning treatment and a facial that promises … Continue reading 3 beauty treatments to get you ready for spring in Joburg
After months of layering serums, balms and oils, winter has left the building (well, almost), taking with it our dry, itchy skin and dreary moods. How, then, to update your skincare routine to get that glow back? From an uneven complexion to chapped lips, these products will nix pesky warm-weather beauty issues and prep your … Continue reading Fresh-faced for spring: Skincare essentials to kick off the new season
Joburg girls are known for their artfully rumpled hair, but make no mistake – unless you’re a dab hand with the old vented brush, blowdryco. is pretty essential to have in one’s little black book of beauty. At this newly revamped blow-dry bar in Parkhurst, the masterful stylists conjure that kind of easy insouciance and … Continue reading It’s time for that much-need new ’do at the revamped blowdryco.
Our skincare product needs naturally change from season to season – especially once winter ends and spring begins. During the cold weather, we use more nourishing, protective and hydrating products like thicker moisturisers due to the dryness in the Jozi air. Then, once spring rolls around, we need lighter options that keep sun damage and … Continue reading Skincare products to swap in for spring
‘Tis the season of wintry transitions. It may feel a little cliché to talk about adjusting your skincare routine along with your wardrobe as we go from summer to winter, but there’s a reason why so many people do. What better way to survive the cold, after all – or at least distract from it … Continue reading Our top choice winter skin heroes from Dermastore
At this point in the season, you’ve mastered the art of layering (one part classic Burberry trench coat to one part Witchery cashmere blend jumper) – but no matter how smartly dressed, frigid temperatures and dry winds have likely taken a toll on your hair. These chic, cool sulphate, paraben and cruelty-free products from Kevin … Continue reading Winterproof your hair with Kevin Murphy
Whether it’s daily heat styling or slacking on split-end trims, we all have a vice when it comes to keeping our hair in tip-top condition. And with the arrival of winter, hair becomes more vulnerable to unwanted dryness and brittleness. While greasy hair isn’t glamorous, a hair oil or shine spray could well be the … Continue reading Our top 5 hair oils and shine sprays for winter
Face it: Joburg’s winter weather can make it hard to feel glowy. But just because the temperatures are low and summer is at the opposite end of the calendar doesn’t mean you can’t fake it ‘til you make it! We’ve rounded up our favourite lotions and potions to up the radiance factor this season – … Continue reading No sun, no problem! How to nail your faux glow this winter
Sunbeds are old news! Before you even think about using a sunbed to turn your skin tone from pasty to peppy, make for a salon instead. Not sure where to start? We’ve ranked the five best spray tans in Joburg so you can glisten all year long. Glow Couture Fourways Price: R380 for ladies or … Continue reading Gloriously golden: Our top 5 spray tan spots in Joburg
The world may never really know if blondes have more fun. But as a bottle blonde myself, I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s all fun and games – until you use the wrong haircare products. Using the wrong shampoo and conditioner just once can result in your colour being washed down the drain after spending … Continue reading The best products to shied icy blonde strands from damage and dullness
