Health & Beauty
Health & Beauty
Eight-year-olds are set to be taught that boys can have periods tooIt goes without saying that in recent years, there has been a huge increase in the visibility of transgender people and the various issues that they still face. Yes, the media has taken much more of an interest in the everyday lives and struggles of transgender people in a bid…5 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
This woman's before-and-after sun damage photo has gone seriously viralIf you have the kind of skin that freckles every time you step outside, you'll be familiar with how frustrating it is to deal with sun damage. Aside from the fact that it can increase your risk of skin cancer and cause premature ageing, treating sun damage is also a…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
This YouTuber tried to give herself henna freckles and it went disastrously wrongAs anyone who over-plucked their eyebrows in the 00's can attest to: beauty trends come and go. One minute it's all the rage to have barely there brows, and the next we're harking back to an 80's Brooke Shields' kind of look. And now, with the prevalence of Instagram, we've…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
23-year-old mom of quadruplets claps back at trolls who said her stretch marks make them want to 'vomit'In a world where the majority of images we see are filtered, edited or Photoshopped, it's hard to believe that imperfections are, indeed, the norm. Certainly, there is an endless array of lotions and potions that claim to prevent or reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These so called "cures" make…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Midwife earns $15,000 a year selling products made from patients' placentaIn this modern world, everybody is trying to scrape whatever cash they can to help boost their monthly income. Some people become part-time cupcake bakers, others choose to use their out-of-office hours selling their wares at craft fairs. Meanwhile, others are more niche in their efforts to earn some extra…5 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Woman whose lips 'tripled in size' after Botox party issues warningAs we've been told time and time again, doing your research is imperative when it comes to making any changes to your appearance. Whether you're going in for a routine eyebrow wax, or delving into the world of fillers and botox, there is so much room for error, and of…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Fitness influencer shares the surprising cause of her severe bloatingBloating can happen to anyone. Whether you spend five nights a week at the gym and sport a six-pack, or eat a balanced diet with the occasional indulgence, it's something that we all, at some point or the other, have to contend with. This is exactly what happened to Australian…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Eyebrow microblading landed this woman in hospital for 3 days with a horrifying injuryA woman from Detroit, Michigan, ended up in the hospital after undergoing microblading - a form of tattooing where pigment is implanted under the skin with a manual handheld tool to enhance the eyebrows - WDIV-TV reports. The woman, who has requested to remain anonymous, told the television network that…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Christmas tree hair is the next crazy beauty trend and it's so festiveThe festive period is almost upon us, and for those who love all things beauty, it's the perfect excuse to play dress up with your appearance. But while the majority of us opt for some sparkly eyeliner and red lipstick for the office party, it seems as if some people…2 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Instagram influencer who lost an incredible 312lbs has 7lbs of excess skin removedMaking a drastic lifestyle change is no easy feat, especially when your eating and exercise habits have been ingrained and consolidated over a number of years. And even if you're able to shift the weight, you often have to deal with a multitude of side-effects, including excess skin. Case in…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
Research reveals women spend more than a month of their lives in the salonI don't know about you, but nothing is more blissful than sitting in a salon chair, and flicking through some glossy magazines, while someone tends to my worn out tresses. I mean, the world is crashing and burning around us, so what better way to alleviate anxiety surrounding the midterm…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
Health & Beauty
This woman temporarily lost her sight after a salon used nail glue to apply lash extensionsAs we've been told time and time again, doing your research is imperative when it comes to making any changes to your appearance. Whether you're going in for a routine eyebrow wax, or delving into the world of fillers and botox, there is so much room for error, and of…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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