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A few summers ago, I tried to grow out my bob and failed miserably, because I didn’t just want length, I wanted hair that was an event, a mane, hair that swished. For that, you need not only length but heft, and heft relies heavily on health. I decided to embark on my growing endeavour for a second time with an eye on the health of my hair. Inch by inch, I turned my bob into shoulder-skimming, then modestly long hair. I kept going and currently it settles between the bottom of my shoulder blades. It’s taken a full three years, but I’m nearly there now at the holy grail: hair that’s long but also shiny, without frayed and damaged ends.After extensive research, and many failures, these are the tips and products which really, really work. They will help you achieve your healthiest hair, wheth...

North London with my two sons, husband and dog. We’ve been here for about five years and really adore it.Where do you stay in London? When my husband and I were dating we used to stay at the Café Royal at Piccadilly for the decadent breakfasts and incredible spa facilities. In fact, we loved it so much we became members so we could swim in the pool whenever we liked — pre-children, when our life was far more indulgent. When my mum realised how many mice I was cohabiting with, she did feel bad about making me move outWhere was your first flat?What was your first job here?I worked at the Millennium Dome, first in the ticketing department and later as a character actor. It’s probably the most I’ve enjoyed any of my jobs: it was social, well paid and with lots of brilliant, interesting pe...

He started his journey seven years ago, after overhearing a public conversation: “I found the arguments convincing and I couldn’t find a sufficient counter argument.” Counter arguments to antinatalism, but especially to Benatar’s theories, include emphasising a value on human life, the potential for happiness, and reducing suffering for future generations. Debate, and readying yourself for debate, is fundamental to being an antinatalist. Many websites, like the antinatalisthandbook.com, list arguments (described here as “excuses”) against procreation in 15 languages, including Arabic and Mandarin. Although there are plenty of online resources with information, there is no official home of the movement yet. Source link

Engineers are well aware of this potential pitfall, which is why MG called heavily on its small UK team, based at Longbridge, to help fine-tune the car before it went on sale in October here last year. Guided by ‘MG David’ (David Allison, Head of Product and Planning at MG Motor UK Ltd), the team liaised closely with HQ in China, culminating in a handful of successive development cars being sent over here, for testing, refinement and development. Source link

“The morning after” proved popular on moodboards; both Ashish Gupta, the Indian-born, London-based designer known for his exceptional use of sequins, and Sinead Gorey, a grungy partywear label, lent in. As such, beleaguered-looking models wearing miniskirts with baggy hoodies were de rigueur. Elsewhere, hoodies came haute. Jawara Alleyne, another of London’s rising stars, had deconstructed hooded pullovers in his line-up, which had more gowns than the safety-pin T-shirts he is known for, and Rihanna loves. Stefan Cooke added striped hoods under inky, cinched wool jackets — while Simone Rocha’s hoodies came zipped, navy blue, and embellished with splashes of crystal. Source link

Author Eloise Head has a following of 16 million followers across social media channels, making her the most followed female in UK food. She shares her favourite recipes from her new book Easy Air Fryer, published on February 27. Hot Honey Chicken TendersIf you love a sweet and savoury combo like I do, these are for you. Crispy and juicy, coated in hot honey sauce, they’re irresistible. Perfect for a quick dinner or snack, and you can make them as spicy (or not spicy) as you like.Fitwaffle1 large egg 60g (2½ cups) cornflakes 300g (10.5oz) chicken mini fillets 3 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper 60ml (4 tbsp) honey 4 tsp dark soy sauce (light is also fine) 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 3 tsp hot sauce (more or less to suit your spice level) Preheat the air fryer to 180˚C (3...

Author Eloise Head has a following of 16 million followers across social media channels, making her the most followed female in UK food. She shares her favourite recipes from her new book Easy Air Fryer, published on February 27. Hot Honey Chicken TendersIf you love a sweet and savoury combo like I do, these are for you. Crispy and juicy, coated in hot honey sauce, they’re irresistible. Perfect for a quick dinner or snack, and you can make them as spicy (or not spicy) as you like.Fitwaffle1 large egg 60g (2½ cups) cornflakes 300g (10.5oz) chicken mini fillets 3 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper 60ml (4 tbsp) honey 4 tsp dark soy sauce (light is also fine) 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 3 tsp hot sauce (more or less to suit your spice level) Preheat the air fryer to 180˚C (3...

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Next, I settled into some reading, finding I steamed through a few Conan Doyle stories as silence rung around me. This silence characterised the day, and despite going out to do a Reformer Pilates session and to go for a walk around the park where I encountered lots of people, I felt less harassed by the world, less like it demanded from me something I couldn’t give it, more like I existed in a bubble of calm away from the fray. By the evening though, the silence felt intense, nearly imposing, and I missed the sound of music sweeping through the house. Source link

London Fashion Week is back in town — and celebrities are filling up the front rows to catch the first glimpse of the autumn winter 2025 collections. As has become customary in recent years, American designer Harris Reed began proceedings with an 8pm extravaganza on Thursday, 20 February, which saw him take over the Tate Britain.Florence Pugh at Harris ReedJed Cullen/Dave BenettAfter a surprise performance by Florence Pugh, wild sculptural gowns — some of which left little to imagination — came down the runway as Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, and Michèle Lamy watched on. S.S.Daley, one of London’s brightest young labels which is part owned by Harry Styles, began Friday’s shows with printed leggings, bouncing puffy skirts and a Marianne Faithfull soundtrack. Star of the f’row was Amandaland’...