Innholdsfortegnelse for April 14, 2021 i Stylist

“How we present ourselves to the world is part of our identity” When you think about your own identity, what are the words that you use to describe yourself? Whether emotional: kind, loyal, happy-go-lucky, or literal: hard-working, travel-lover, adrenaline junkie, we all have a way of considering ourselves, which in turn becomes the identity the rest of the world sees. Those internal thoughts reflect upon who we see when we look in the mirror and, in turn, who we see looking back at us can affect how we consider ourselves inside. For some, visual identity is everything – they invest, craft, sculpt and toil in their physical appearance, either for their own pleasure or to create a way for others to see them as they want to be seen. Others…

podcasts Tune in to beauty’s big issues Beauty podcasts used to cover one simple thing: product reviews. Sure, we still enjoy a review, but there’s so much more to talk about. Delving into the personal, political and environmental impact of beauty, these new podcasts are widening the conversation. FOR EXPERT INSIGHT In Beauty Fix, model Naomi Shimada speaks to experts about restrictive beauty standards and industry-wide issues. The episode on sustainable beauty, in which she is joined by cosmetic chemist Dr Richard Blackburn is a must-hear. Listen to Beauty Fix with Naomi Shimada on BBC Sounds. FOR SKINCARE SCIENCE If you’ve revelled in skincare self-care over the past year, the Breaking Beauty podcast is where you’ll find comprehensive how-to guides. From perfecting at-home facials to mastering the K-beauty triple cleanse,…

nails press here for an instant manicure In the year when we all had to forgo a regular manicure, stick-on nails stepped it up a gear. Here’s our pick of the best, from neon zebra print to classic red there’s something for everyone – no long-term commitment required. 1. THE HAND-PAINTED ONE Painstakingly hand painted by one of the talented nail technicians at Glasgow’s NAF! Salon, this dalmatian design comes with 60 sticky tabs so you can re-wear them over and over again. NAF! Salon Stick On Dalmation Tips, £45 (nafsalon.com) 2. THE TORTOISE-SHELL ONE With a combination of tortoiseshell accent nails and some more pared-back, neutral shades to mix and match, this nod to nail art is a maximal minimalist’s dream scenario. Claire’s Tortoiseshell Bling Stiletto Faux Nail Set,…

GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SALON THERAPY Ethiopia In the heart of Addis Ababa’s biggest red-light district, 32-year-old Yenenesh Tilahun has opened a small beauty salon that has become a sanctuary for local women. After receiving hairdressing training from the Bethsaida Restoration Development Association, a local charity, that helped her get the salon off the ground, Tilahun began to welcome in her clients, many of whom are sex workers and migrants at risk of being trafficked. Having migrated to other countries for work in the past herself, Tilahun offers her clients advice and a friendly ear while styling their hair. “Usually, they don’t talk freely about their jobs because it’s a taboo. But when they come here, they tell their stories,” she says. Packed with ambition, her dream is…

“My eyebrows are my superpower” words: billie bhatia Getting my eyebrows threaded aged 13 was my first foray into the world of beauty. Before then, a tomboy attitude and lack of interest meant I hadn’t even been acquainted with a mascara wand. Too busy trying to survive Year 8, I had barely reckoned with my body and facial hair – beyond noting a stark difference between the whiskers of adolescence on my peers’ legs during PE and my dark, thick, distinctly Asian-heritage hair. So, the idea that the area I tackled first in this new colossal world of beauty would be these inconsequential bits of hair above my eyes seemed absurd. However, my mum assured me this was tradition – Indian women had introduced their daughters to the rituals and…

for more recipes head to stylist.co.uk/food Your skincare is served When it comes to skincare routines, our minds immediately jump to what we put on our faces – we’re well-versed in the radiance-boosting powers of vitamin C serums and retinol-infused night creams. But, of course, most of the key ingredients found in our favourite products are naturally occurring, and digesting them at the dinner table can be just as effective as applying them over the bathroom sink. The worlds of beauty and food are more intertwined than ever: clean, vegan, organic and probiotic are buzzwords as readily found on a product jar as a menu these days. And it makes sense – ingredients matter, and what we put into our bodies inevitably effects how we feel and look on the…

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Feeling hopeful “Now it’s time to take action” As L’Oréal Paris launches a campaign targeting street harassment, Stylist talks to Helen Mirren about why now, more than ever, we need to make a stand Helen Mirren was 13 years old when she was first sexually harassed in public; alone on a train carriage platform, bar for one man who decided to expose himself. “It was horrible,” she says, “and they do it because young girls are vulnerable. It’s a power trip.” It’s an issue that the actor, who is a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, feels passionately about tackling – which is why she’s partnered with the brand on its global street harassment bystander intervention programme, a collaboration with the NGO Hollaback!. “It has been ignored for such a…

interiors Throw in the (old) towel A new cohort of brands are taking the simple bathroom towel to the next level. Stylist rounds up the ones to invest in There aren’t many things more comforting than stepping out of a hot shower and wrapping yourself in a vast, fluffy bath sheet. Since the start of the pandemic, the things we surround ourselves with have mattered more than ever. Cushions have been replaced, walls painted, home offices assembled, and now our attention is turning to the bathroom accessories we lean on every day. Enter a new batch of brands devoting their energy to making the humble towel as beautiful and efficient as possible. Find your bathroom upgrade here. Tekla: The cult one This Copenhagen-based label was launched in 2017 by designer…

beauty The new normal Our vision of beauty is changing for the better. We’re shaking off centuries-old conditioning and shunning restrictive ideals but the next step? Rethinking the beauty vernacular. Thanks to a handful of pioneering brands, change is already afoot. When global conglomerate Unilever announced a ban on the word ‘normal’ from all its packaging and advertising last month, it felt like a watershed moment. Recognising that ‘normal’ creates a non-existent barometer (what even is ‘normal’ anyway?), its forced extinction is all part of the company’s commitment to a positive beauty future that feels inclusive, equitable and sustainable. Unilever isn’t alone. Skincare brand Glow Recipe has written off ‘flawless’ and ‘poreless’ in a rebuttal to the long-held belief that we’re all striving for skin void of common realities such…

A one-day diary from morning latte to lights out Mary Mante Mary, 21, is the co-founder of anti-hair discrimination group, the Halo Collective. She lives in Reading My alarm goes off… At 7.30am. I’m good at getting up – I do a quick 10 minute at-home cardio workout. I tend to not have breakfast until 10am – usually an omelette, toast and hash browns. I’m responsible for… All communications with the businesses and schools we work with at the Halo Collective, a campaign group I co-founded in 2020 to tackle hair discrimination in schools and workplaces. I got the job… By creating it. The Halo Collective is part of an organisation called The Advocacy Academy that trains young people in activism, politics and social justice in South London. I…

here comes the sun Victoria Beckham Bronzing Brick We could all do with a bit of sunshine right now and Victoria Beckham Beauty’s new bronzer is as good as the real thing. Available in five two-tone shade options, the finely milled powder melds into the skin (rather than caking on top), so it’s more creamy than shimmery. And just wait until you hear the satisfying click of the impossibly chic case. It’s the modernist’s answer to bronzer. £52 (£37 refills), available 4 May, Victoria Beckham Beauty (victoriabeckhambeauty.com) words: shannon peter photographY: harry pedersen…

stylist advertorial Self Love List Because everyone deserves a little something special, here are some of our favourite pieces from the Pandora Timeless collection to pop on your self-love wishlist… Yes, spring has finally arrived, and we think it’s fair to say that everyone is feeling the good vibes. Along with the budding flowers and sunnier days (and, amen, social dates in the diary), there’s a definite sense of hope in the air. But despite the challenges we’ve faced, it’s important to remember the things we’ve learned – lessons such as self-love and being kind to ourselves. And if, like us, you want to continue this practice long past lockdown, why not celebrate yourself with something special from Pandora. Whatever your style, the Timeless collection has pieces to capture every…

Beauty Why fuchsia is the LIP shade of the season Remember lipstick? Well, as the spring/summer 2021 catwalks have made clear, it’s back and it’s bolder than ever This past year, if our lips weren’t trapped inside, they were hidden under a mask – which means lipstick barely got a look in. But with freedom on the horizon, it’s time to bring back a face-brightening pop of colour. And there’s only one shade for the job: fuchsia. It sparks joy in a way that sophisticated red can’t, plus it was seen all over this season’s (virtual) catwalks. Versace defined lips with punchy pink matte paint, Bora Aksu smudged them with a poppy pink pigment and Tom Ford celebrated the shade’s 80s roots, pairing fuchsia gloss with baby blue metallic eyeshadow.…

technology The on-demand experts one click away When the pandemic took hold, everything went virtual, including beauty consultations. Now there’s a host of innovative new platforms offering on-the-spot expert advice. Here’s our pick of the pros. TO MASTER YOUR HAIRCARE ROUTINE Carra is a one-stop shop to get to know what your Afro, curly or multi-textured hair needs. From £40, you’ll have access to your own hair coach who’ll advise on the techniques and products to enhance your routine. TO OVERHAUL YOUR SKINCARE REGIME Not sure you’re using the right products? Lion/ne assigns users their own skincare mentor. Looking at your lifestyle and routine, a 45-minute consultation (from £45) will leave you more clued up on your complexion. TO brush up on your MAKE-UP TRICKS Whether you want to master…

shopping THE STYLIST BEAUTY BOX HAS LANDED We’ve teamed up with Lookfantastic on a limited-edition beauty box packed with hardworking formulas, all approved by Stylist’s beauty director Shannon Peter Beauty boxes are a clever investment. Not only do they tend to cost less than the sum of their parts, they give you a chance to try cult favourites. So when tasked with curating Stylist’s first beauty box, it was my mission to pick products I love, that will work wonders for all of you, no matter your skintone or hair type. Want to know what made the cut? With contents worth over £200 for just £65, here’s what you’ll find in our Lookfantastic x Stylist Limited Edition Beauty Box: 1. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment This cult hair mask replenishes…

float your stresses away The rise of the spa suite If you’re craving the sanctuary of the spa, but aren’t feeling ready to mix with others yet, a private spa experience in breathtaking countryside could be the wellbeing boost you need Never has the lockdown-ravaged nation needed a spa break more, and after a year of stop-start closures and ever-changing restrictions, the feeling is mutual – spas want us back. From when they reopen in May (and for who knows how long) any spa break you book is going to feel a little different with timed use of certain communal facilities and limits on numbers, which is why demand is high for any spa break that comes with built-in exclusive and private use. Enter the spa suite. These high-end rooms…

THE NEWS, FORMULAS AND TRENDS TO BOOST YOUR BEAUTY IQ 1. Frill seeker Hair experts have extolled the scalp-saving and strand-protecting virtues of silk scrunchies for some time now, but RoknDol (the brainchild of skin expert Debbie Thomas and extensions pro Vicky Demetriou) is giving them an eco-upgrade. The Ultimate Scrunchie, £39.50, uses fairtrade, cruelty-free and sustainable silk wrapped around a rubber and cotton elastic alternative that’s biodegradable and holds its tension way longer. 2. Acid test After lockdown’s many experimental hair transformations, it’s time for a follicular overhaul. No matter your hair texture or type, Redken’s Acidic Perfecting Concentrate Leave-in Treatment, £18.30, is packed with gently exfoliating citric acid that balances out the pH of processed hair to make it look and feel softer and stronger. Apply one pump…

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS Lisa Eldridge What will the make-up artist make of our existential questions? What is beauty? Beauty is most often found in everyday mundane things. I like to keep my eyes peeled at all times and am constantly amazed. What smell transports you and where does it take you? My vintage make-up collection takes me way back in time to my grandmother’s dressing table, old Hollywood movie sets, dusty old European palaces and wartime dance halls. WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Walking in nature… ideally a forest, but most likely Hampstead Heath. Skincare or make-up? Skincare can exist on its own but make-up doesn’t work well without skincare. IS IT MORE IMPORTANT TO BE LIKED OR RESPECTED? Both are equally important in your…