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Italian Phrases to Inspire a Slower, Silkier Fall Haircare Ritual
Italian has a single word, cura, that carries the meaning of care, attention, and treatment all at once. It's a fitting way to think about your hair this time of year. The evenings arrive earlier, the pace eases, and there's finally room for the kind of attention that turns a hurried routine into something you look forward to. The Italian language holds plenty of ideas about pleasure and patience that carry over naturally to haircare. Four of them stand out, whatever your tex
New Wave
Oct 22


Beyond The Basic Facial: What Modern Skin Care Looks Like
You probably remember the classic spa day formula of warm towels, scented creams, and a brief facial massage. While those appointments feel relaxing, they rarely produce lasting changes in your complexion once you cleanse your face the next morning. Professional skin wellness has moved past surface pampering into clinical precision. Modern clinics pair biocompatible ingredients with mechanical delivery systems to support dermal health and strengthen your natural skin barrier.
New Wave
Oct 20


How Hairstylist Rachael Banjo Uses Her Craft as a Vehicle For Individuality and Expression
Hair holds a complex place in our lives. Hours spent battling texture or fighting how we feel or determining who we are is as powerful as it is consuming.
Mercy Otasowie
Oct 17


Invisible Tape-Ins vs Standard Tape-Ins: The Difference, the Cost and Who They Suit
Invisible tape extensions use a thinner, flatter tab that sits closer to the scalp and stays hidden with the hair worn up or parted. Standard tape-in extensions put more hair in each pack and cost less per gram.
New Wave
Oct 6


When the Manicure Became Part of the Look: Ray Chu’s Fans Only Club
At London Fashion Week, Ray Chu’s Fans Only Club made us look twice, and then look down. The presentation was full of details that would normally demand your attention first: colour, crystals, sharp tailoring and models moving through a crowded room. But after a few looks, we found ourselves watching their hands. It was a sunny afternoon, but the presentation space was already sweltering beneath the lights. Photographers moved around the models, flashes going off from every c
Gia Yianni
Sep 26


How Fragrance Reviews Became a Form of Modern Cultural Criticism
Fragrance reviews have moved from obscure corners of internet forums to the center of creative culture. Scent, long considered private and invisible, is now dissected and discussed as a tool for identity, self-expression, and cultural commentary.
New Wave
Sep 25


4 Porcelain Veneer Clinics in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Compared
Image Source: Unsplash Porcelain veneers are an extremely personal treatment. The material is important, but so is everything that comes before designing or bonding a veneer. A good clinic to clinic comparison would be how they assess oral health, plan your smile, what materials they offer and if the dentist is willing to suggest an alternate route when veneers are not an option. When deciding between porcelain veneers clinics in Bondi Junction or Sydney Eastern Suburbs, pati
New Wave
Sep 15


Made for Nala, Built for Parents: The Rise of Krept’s Baby Empire
Nala’s Baby wasn’t initially a business idea. In 2020, not long after his daughter was born, Casyo faced a question every new parent can relate to: “What products are safe for my baby?”
Matin Animashaun
Sep 9


Aveeno Calm + Restore Range: A Sensitive Skin Love Story
AVEENO’s newest range, Calm + Restore, is a gem! Designed for dry to very dry sensitive skin, this range is clinically proven to moisturise, repair and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. I can confirm it really does that.
Leah Hastick
Aug 31


The New Beauty Influencer is Community
For a while now, online beauty culture has typically revolved around the individual. A product’s virality may be predicated on the endorsement of the beautiful woman with the immaculately edited GRWM, the hotel-esque bathroom lighting, the effortless presence.
We love her too. But, steadily, beauty lovers are starting to look away from the production and towards some of their fellow audience members for answers.
Angel Oseme
Aug 15


The Scalp-First Revolution: How OGX® ProGrowth + Peptide Is Bringing Dermatology-Grade Hair Care to the High Street
For years, skincare has dominated the beauty conversation, with consumers becoming increasingly knowledgeable about ingredients and the science behind healthy skin. Now, that same mindset is transforming hair care.


Met Gala 2026: When Beauty Became Art
Under Met Gala 2026’s theme Fashion is Art, the most intriguing attendees embodied wonderful expressions of the emotional languages of femininity.


Zara Larsson’s Pinterest Playground Is A Dream You Can Scroll Through
Zara Larsson’s effervescence spills over into her latest collaboration with Pinterest, Gifts for the Online Girlie.
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The Scalp-First Revolution: How OGX® ProGrowth + Peptide Is Bringing Dermatology-Grade Hair Care to the High Street
For years, skincare has dominated the beauty conversation, with consumers becoming increasingly knowledgeable about ingredients and the science behind healthy skin. Now, that same mindset is transforming hair care.


Met Gala 2026: When Beauty Became Art
Under Met Gala 2026’s theme Fashion is Art, the most intriguing attendees embodied wonderful expressions of the emotional languages of femininity.


Zara Larsson’s Pinterest Playground Is A Dream You Can Scroll Through
Zara Larsson’s effervescence spills over into her latest collaboration with Pinterest, Gifts for the Online Girlie.


Can Castor Oil Reduce Gum Swelling and Infection? A Natural Remedy Explored
In the ever-growing world of natural health remedies, castor oil is gaining renewed attention—not just for hair growth and digestive relief, but also for oral health.


Can Black People Have Naturally Straight Hair?
Genetics, evolution, and a person's sense of self all play a role in how their hair feels. The goal of this exploration is to break down stereotypes and celebrate the variety of Black hair.


The Beauty Influencer Edit: Who to Follow Based on Undertone, Skin Tone, and Style
If you’ve ever walked out of a Boots or a Sephora, orange, grey, or just dissatisfied, you’re not alone. Undertones are one of the most misunderstood (and least clearly explained) aspects of beauty.


Do Natural Body Scrubs Really Help? Benefits, Tips, and How to Use Them
There’s something undeniably satisfying about the feeling of freshly exfoliated skin: smooth, refreshed, and just a little more alive.


Ahead of the Cosmetic Curve: How South Korean Beauty Became a Global Powerhouse
When it comes to skincare, South Korea is often hailed as the epicentre of innovation, setting the bar high for beauty routines across the globe.
TRENDING BEAUTY


Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026: Notes On Beauty
Attracting millions of viewers globally, the 2026 Victoria’s Secret fashion show is a night that’s been anticipated for months. All eyes were on Los Angeles on October 18th as pop culture's biggest names and influencers gathered in the audience and the world at large fawned over the models taking centre stage. The night was fabulous, but its wake held a slightly controversial tension. After 21 shows in 31 years, viewers are increasingly able to trace patterns in how the ‘


When the Manicure Became Part of the Look: Ray Chu’s Fans Only Club
At London Fashion Week, Ray Chu’s Fans Only Club made us look twice, and then look down. The presentation was full of details that would normally demand your attention first: colour, crystals, sharp tailoring and models moving through a crowded room. But after a few looks, we found ourselves watching their hands. It was a sunny afternoon, but the presentation space was already sweltering beneath the lights. Photographers moved around the models, flashes going off from every c


The Scalp-First Revolution: How OGX® ProGrowth + Peptide Is Bringing Dermatology-Grade Hair Care to the High Street
For years, skincare has dominated the beauty conversation, with consumers becoming increasingly knowledgeable about ingredients and the science behind healthy skin. Now, that same mindset is transforming hair care.


The Art of Finding Faces:Inside the World of Street Casting
Long before a camera rolls, a film begins with a face. The search for that face—the person who can embody a character and bring a story to life—has always been one of filmmaking's most important creative decisions.
ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL SERIES


All Things Beautiful: Marieke Thibaut
New Wave sits down with Marieke Thibaut, senior global artist for MAC Cosmetics and a couture makeup specialist.


All Things Beautiful: Makeup By Chelsea
This week, New Wave catches up with content creator and make-up artist Chelsea Uchenna, commonly known as Makeup By Chelsea. Chelsea’s meteo


All Things Beautiful: Maya Njie
Maya Njie is a visionary London perfumer redefining the world of fragrance. Maya’s scents tell stories through nostalgia and artistry


All Things Beautiful: Painted By Esther
A New Wave Series exploring beauty and its various manifestations. For the duration of the series, Angel Oseghale will sit down with artists


All Things Beautiful: Aminata Kamara
Aminata opens up about her beginnings in the industry, her work progressing the culture surrounding the representation of black models
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