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Elizabeth Strout

You Can Now Get A Brain Massage—Here’s Exactly How It Works

Whenever I'm hungover, I fantasise about opening a flap at the top of my skull so I can lift out my brain and rinse it under cool water....

Metallic Scents Are the Most Misunderstood and Complex in All of Perfumery—They’re Sharp, Bright, and So Clean

It can't be denied: 2025 has been the year of the gourmand. Research from the global market intelligence and research agency, Mintel, showed that launches of saccharine, food-y...

TikTok’s Viral 11-Step Haircare Routine—Investment or Overkill?

I'm not surprised that my TikTok algorithm delivered me countless videos of the viral 11-step haircare routine, said to deliver dry and damaged hair back from the brink....

Can Pregnancy Really Reverse the Effects of Laser Hair Removal?

Pregnancy can be a (weird) and wonderful time. Alongside prepping for the arrival of a baby, many women experience side effects ranging from morning sickness and fatigue to...

Can Topical Skincare Products Match The Results Of In-Clinic Tweakments?

Skincare has always been at the centre of beauty: from the classic blue tub of Nivea Crème to Tretinoin, topical formulations keep the industry alive. But lately, a...

Did You Know Hair Experiences Multiple Forms of Damage?

Hair damage certainly isn’t exclusive to winter, but as soon as the temperature drops, our strands are hit from all sides—dehydrating central heating, hat-induced friction, and the inevitable...

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One of the biggest perks of my role as a Shopping Editor is having the opportunity to try out the best activewear brands...

You Can Now Get A Brain Massage—Here’s Exactly How It Works

Whenever I'm hungover, I fantasise about opening a flap at the top of my skull so I can lift out my brain and...

Pantone reveals its Colour of the Year. Here’s how to wear it

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...

Holiday Host & Housewarming Gifts For Your Aesthetic Friends

Depending on your budget (and how generous you’re feeling this holiday season), this guide features a range of products between $20 and $200....

Versace’s Dario Vitale exits as creative director days after Prada acquisition

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...