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By Furvah Shah Since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed experimenting and playing with makeup. But, whether it be thinly pencilled brows or icy blue eyeshadow, I have definitely made a few makeup mistakes in my time. However, the biggest problem I still struggle with when trying new makeup is finding brands and colours that work with my skin tone. Like me, the majority of makeup-loving girls and boys of colour have horror stories of ghostly foundation shades, ashy highlighters or too-light lipstick. However, the following WOC-founded brands have truly helped change and diversify the makeup game. By carefully creating products that truly complement skin tones across the spectrum, the now multi-million brands have become cult go-to’s for many, makeup-loving people of colour. 1. Fenty Beauty (£££) It goes without saying that Rihanna’s successful makeup line, Fenty Beauty, has transformed the makeup industry through its 50-shade foundation range and high-quality products....

By Chantel Lewis Afro hair is a hair type that is common for women of African and Caribbean descent. It resembles a curl pattern but is tighter and thicker. If this is your hair type, I have five tips and tricks on how to protect your crown and keep it healthy, strong and moisturised with items you will find in your kitchen!          1- LEMONS     Lemons are high in Vitamin C and help encourage hair growth by promoting collagen. They are known for treating dandruff and an itchy scalp, and their acidic nature tightens the hair follicles.      TIP:   Using a cotton pad, apply fresh lemon juice to your scalp and let it sit for 15-20 minutes then rinse with a mild shampoo for the best results. Repeat this twice a week. 2- HONEY Honey is a multitasker and helps naturally lighten your hair and keeps it conditioned which will help prevent breakage. Therefore, your...

By Chantel  Lewis Since Wednesday, the British public has been ordered by government and health officials to stay inside unless it’s for essential food shopping, medical reasons, or travelling to and from work, in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Now, it's more than likely that you will be on the lookout for useful beauty hacks to keep yourself busy and feeling good during this period. Although you may let your everyday habits, such as wearing makeup or doing your hair, to slip - this doesn’t mean that your whole beauty routine has to be neglected. Whether you are working from home or, or your just self isolating the lockdown beauty survival guide is here to make sure you always look your best, lockdown or not. DIY Facial and Face Mask Lockdown can be very stressful, as each day seems to feel like the one before, but there’s no greater feeling than having an early night in your comfy PJs and putting on your favourite Netflix show. However, there’s just one thing...

By Furvah Shah Following the global outbreak of Coronavirus since late last year, the British government has now declared a national lockdown and issued advice for people to practice social distancing and self-isolation, particularly if you are feeling symptoms such as a cough or high temperature. Since coming into contact with a friend who has since been diagnosed with Coronavirus, I decided to practice self-isolation for the recommended period of 14 days. This means not leaving the house, and having little to no contact with people face-to-face. For many people, myself included, going outside, being active and regularly socialising is an important part of their routine and plays a key factor in maintaining good mental health. But, during self-isolation, this isn’t entirely possible. But, there are a few things I have done in order to stay positive, active and healthy during this time. So, here are seven self-care tips, that will hopefully ease the mental pressures for th...