Hair & Beauty

Does anyone else out there stare at all their skincare products at night, confused about which one should go on first? We all know to…

If the lead up to summer after a lengthy lockdown has left you feeling lacklustre (same), news of Emma Lewisham expanding of her…

Lush and luxurious, silk pillowcases are the key to getting the best beauty sleep of your life. Blessing users with soft, tangle-free hair…

Start cleaning out your make-up drawer, because Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup and skincare range is finally launching in Australian and…

When it comes to anti-aging and protection from skin cancer, SPF is the be-all and end-all. However, what many don't realise…

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of experiencing acne (FYI, more than 80% of us have), then you’ll know it’s the…

When the going, along with your skin and back muscles, gets tough, there’s only one thing to do: a spa day. Sometimes all the sheet…

Tattoos are a universal art form used as a form of self-expression and tribute and as the world’s most tattooed nation, it's no…

I don’t know about you, but I lose approximately 17 tubes of lip balm every year. It doesn’t matter whether they’re in my…

If the words co-wash, diffuser and curl pattern mean nada to you—step aside. Bread is the cult curl-care gamechanger for anyone with…

Mother's Day is just around the corner (9th of May if you're wondering) and boy, does she deserve something a little bit special…

We're pretty blessed here in NZ to get groceries—and even alcohol—delivered direct to our door, despite being in the midst…

Looking good is all about feeling good, don’t you think? Stepping out of a salon with freshly coiffed tresses is easily one of the…

When it comes to advent calendars, why should the kids have all the fun? Well they don't, as it turns out—because a growing number…

If you, like us, can never walk past a Lush store without popping in for a ‘browse,’ only to walk out an hour later with half a…

There’s nothing like a warm, bubble-filled bath to cure whatever ails you, whether it’s a bad day, a bad mood or just a whole…

For our friends in Auckland, wearing a mask is now the daily norm, while in the rest of the country they are strongly recommended. But…

Auckland is a mecca for hair salons and when it comes to choosing “the one”, selecting a hairdresser to entrust with your…

Do you feel like your skin needs extra love in winter? From dryness to breakouts, winter can make your skin crazy. The solution? Change up…

Have you ever looked at the skincare in your bathroom cabinet and just wished for a fairy wand to make everything natural, ethical, and…

Across Australia and New Zealand, we are slowly tiptoeing out of iso. It’s absolutely been a hibernation of sorts, some of us more…

Tanning has certainly had a ‘glow-up’ of its own in recent years. In the last decade, we’ve said toodles to tanning beds…

They say eyes are the windows to our souls—so it’s only fitting that our peepers are decked out for the occasion. From tints to…

Between waxing, threading, plucking, tinting and henna-ing, there’s about a gazillion ways you can wrangle your wayward eyebrows into…

After the crazy year it’s been already, you deserve a time out. Not just a few hours, but a massive day of calm to reset and recharge.…

So, it’s been weeks since your last brow appointment and you’ve got a real situation happening on your face—notably, your…

If you’re used to popping to the barber on the reg things will start to get real pretty soon. The shorter the hair, the faster it…

We’re living in a world where loungewear is the new business casual and staying home on a Saturday night is finally considered cool.…

We get it, finding the perfect hairdresser can be a lifelong journey. Trusting someone to work their magic on your hair is a decision that…

Welcome to the November Urban Culture Curve—your go-to guide for what’s on its way in, and on its way out, in urban culture.…

Finding the right hairdresser can be as difficult as finding true love. It’s a lifelong journey and not one to be taken lightly. Rest…

Edna Swart is the considerable brains behind the ed&i swimwear and body care range and recently starred on TVNZ's Boss Babes.…

Over the years tattoos have evolved from a symbol of the criminal underworld to a universal art form used as a form of self-expression and…

Finding the right hairdresser to entrust with your precious locks is not a decision to be taken lightly. In fact, it’s one of the…

Clear out your makeup bag Christchurch, MECCA is opening a new store and you won’t want to miss this one. Calling all beauty addicts…

When Dyson first dropped their Supersonic Hair Dryer it was an industry game-changer. Light, fast, and visually 'alternative', one…

Over the years tattoos have evolved from a symbol of the criminal underworld to a universal art form used as a form of self-expression and…

Beauty junkies, the wait is finally over—Sephora has finally opened its doors to their first New Zealand store. Kicking off at 9am…

Perth-born entrepreneur Iris Smit is certainly one to watch. The not even mid-20s beauty tycoon is already a multimillionaire, and her…

If we know one thing to be true, it’s that selecting a hairdresser to entrust with your precious locks is a big freakin’ deal.…

It’s time to drop everything and brace our bank accounts because the countdown is ON. Ever since Sephora announced they were opening…

Aucklanders went crazy when it was announced that Sephora is finally opening a store in Queen Street. And, like the gift that keeps on…

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about…

As fabulous as Auckland life is, a little me-time is always a welcomed addition to our busy schedules. When a bath bomb and a DIY face mask…

The US cult beauty giant, Glossier has just teased the world with word of a new product launch. While sister product line Glossier Play has…

The annual event when the world’s biggest, freshest and best beauty brands come together in New York City for one mammoth weekend to…

With the international festival season about to roll in and Coachella just days away, we’re taking our cues from the 2019 runways for…

If you thought there couldn’t be more buzz about the benefits of hemp derived beauty products right now, the movement just went…

French fashion house YSL took immersive consumerism to achingly cool new heights over the past two years, opening its first ever YSL…

While we all wait around for the release of her latest album to drop, Rihanna’s been busy expanding her Fenty Beauty empire and…

As well as creating irreversible damage to our planet, pollutants in the air such as cigarette smoke, smog, fire burn off and car emissions…

Pampering yourself doesn’t come much better than a sleek set of nails. A touch of sparkle and a pop of colour on your tips is the…

When Lush dropped a bath bomb inspired by Ariana Grande’s ‘God Is A Woman’ music video in 2018, it sold out in minutes.…

Physically triggered skincare is the next generation of products hitting the beauty industry, instantly elevating ‘ath-beauty’…

While we're only just digging our teeth into Pre-Fall trends, New York Fashion Week Autumn/Winter '19 has hit, and with it…

Known for keeping people bronzed to perfection, Bondi Sands is a tanning staple in most bathroom cupboards. Looking to expand the…

Music’s night of nights went down less than 24 hours ago and, save for the usual drama that that went down on (and off the stage)…

Hinting at changes it would make to its famous bottle back in 2017, Bioderma has released a very limited run of its Sensibo H20…

In an unpredictable 2019 twist, the world’s most famous ‘cookie’ is taking its iconic monochromatic product and turning it…

Hair accessories; let’s talk. Once the height of cool, Alice bands, glittery butterfly clips, and bulky headbands were relegated to…

A decided contrast to the kawaii beauty looks and messy pastel hair, neon—particularly green neon—is the breakout colour of…

Beauty mavericks Summer Fridays all but broke the internet late last year when the company announced that it would now be stocked in…

The (almost) night of nights, the SAG Awards are said to be the truest indicator of the big winners come Oscar time. The 25th SAG Awards…

It’s not news to us that the beauty industry has been lagging in actioning the drastic change in consumer attitudes to single use…

Fresh for 2019 is one of the most highly anticipated beauty drops of the year—and we’re only in January. Primed for release this…

Summer is well and truly here, and your beauty routine will need to change in order to accommodate the warmer weather. If you're prone…

Poised to release the world’s first completely personalised sheet face mask later this year, Neutrogena’s MaskiD app is…

Vitamin C is at peak revival right now. Once reduced to just another daily vitamin supplement, it is now being hailed as a powerful beauty…

Hollywood’s elite were out in force yesterday for the 76th Golden Globe Awards and while it may have been touted as one of the least…

It’s been a huge year for beauty drops. From revamped cult classics to notable newbies, we’ve pulled together the most-wanted…

The neon makeup trend has been knocking around for a few seasons now, and it shows no sign of fading. And while the overarching rebellious…

No, not a typo, high street mega brand Zara has just launched its first ever beauty line. And you’re going to want every last bit.…

Arguably the must-have wellness ingredient of 2018, Cannabidiol, or CBD (a compound found in cannabis), has been making a lot of noise in…

The festive season here and the endless drops of holiday collections are quite literally a dream come true for any beauty fanatic. From…

It sold out in less than 24 hours in the UK and USA, instantly becoming one of the most hyped about product launches of 2018, and now,…

In the age of flawless complexions and wrinkle-free faces deemed a status symbol, beauty trends like glass skin, Insta filters and apps that…

It's official; matte lips are over. The countless velvets and mattes currently taking up space in your beauty bag are no…

It's official; matte lips are over. The countless velvets and mattes currently taking up space in your beauty bag are no…

Legendary barbers Boar & Blade has opened a new shop in Wynyard Quarter, keeping CBD workers looking sharp.  The go-to…

It’s every beauty lovers favourite time of year—the highly anticipated MECCA holiday collection has dropped, and it’s…

Would it surprise you to learn that 1 in 4 people have experienced some form of cyberbullying simply because of their appearance? 1 in 4…

If you’ve had a heavy week or just need a break from first world pains, we’d suggest booking a ticket to Paris for a much-needed…

In what is the marker of ethical conscience in the beauty world, for any company or product to be legally considered completely cruelty-free…

The home of progressive skincare products and the addictive sounds of K-Pop, Korea is leading the way when it comes to the latest hair…

When you’re living that busy city life, your skincare routine is often rushed or pushed to last on the agenda. Whether you’re…

It may be approaching summer over here, but think of those poor souls up in the northern hemisphere for a second. Nothing but dull, dreary…

Welcome to Unmasked. The series where we try a bunch of weird beauty treatments to see a) whether they actually work, b) how much we can…

If you’re a beauty junkie, you'll know this time of year well. October comes around and you're eagerly awaiting…

Love her or loathe her, you have to hand it to Kylie Jenner: everything she puts her hand turns to gold (read: dollars in the bank). And…

It’s official; the next gen of supers have arrived to take over the fashion world. Ever since Kaia Gerber—daughter of…

It’s a wrap for S/S 19 Fashion Week in New York, London, Paris and Milan. Among the big budget moments—Savage x…

Kylie Jenner took to Instagram to unveil the new Kylie Cosmetics Halloween collection, and we are so on board. The 10-piece collection…

When you decide to grow out our bob to a lob, the fact that most hair grows no more than half an inch each month, makes it feel like an…

Starring a dead-set superstar mashup of the music and movie biz, A Star Is Born is easily the most highly anticipated movie release of…

Honey is having its moment right now and this is especially true for beauty. While the benefits of honey have been promoted for their health…

Attention beauty fanatics: we have some seriously good news for you! New Zealand’s second all-encompassing beauty destination, MECCA…