TEAM ZOELLA APRIL 15, 2021

21 Hair Accessories to Add a Little Bit of Spice to Your Look

From scrunchies to slides and bands to barrettes, the likes of Gucci, Prada and Fendi have popularised and driven this trend to trickle down to our high street favourites.

Hairdressers open? Check. Ability to style our hair like a pro day-to-day? Not check. Whilst our roots may have been touched up and split ends banished, we all need a helping hand every now and then to keep our locks looking effortlessly undone (something which really is quite the skill) as we emerge into post lockdown life.

If you’re a curling novice or can never quite get the hang of beach babe waves, a selection of go-to hair accessories might just be your saving grace.

If you’re a curling novice or can never quite get the hang of beach babe waves, a selection of go-to hair accessories might just be your saving grace in moments of getting-ready-panic. From scrunchies to slides and bands to barrettes, the likes of Gucci, Prada and Fendi have popularised and driven this trend to trickle down to our high street favourites. Exaggerated bows, satin headbands and 90s claw clips are especially in right now, adding a little bit of spice to any look and masking a greasy hair day quicker than you can scrabble for a can of dry shampoo.

Whether you’re sporting Rapunzel length locks or are all about the short and stylish lob, most of these accessories are interchangeable no matter your style, adding a fun je ne sais quoi to your summer wardrobe and 10+ cool girl points too.

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TEAM ZOELLA FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The Products Worth Adding to Basket for a 10/10 Skincare Routine

Does anyone else feel like they need some lessons at skincare school? Us too. It's a confusing and crowded marketplace and between hyaluronic, lactic and glycolic acids we might as well be back in Chemistry lessons- does anyone really know what they're doing? Let's take it back to basics ...

Does anyone else feel like they need some lessons at skincare school? Us too. It’s a confusing and crowded marketplace and between hyaluronic, lactic and glycolic acids we might as well be back in Chemistry lessons- does anyone really know what they’re doing? Let’s take it back to basics …

Your bathroom shelfie doesn’t need to look like an extra from Boots Pharmacy, so it’s often best to start small and gradually introduce new products to avoid a complexion conundrum.

First thing’s first- finding out your skin type. The bareface method is one of the easiest ways to do so and is foolproof, even for skincare newbies. Wash your face with a mild cleanser and wait 30 minutes before evaluating the situ. If your skin feels tight and flaky, then you can be sure it’s dryness you’re struggling with, but if there’s a sheen in your t-zone or acne prone areas then it’s likely you’re dealing with oily skin. Once you’ve got this nailed, it’s time for the fun part: shopping!

Your bathroom shelfie doesn’t need to look like an extra from Boots Pharmacy, so it’s often best to start small and gradually introduce new products to avoid a complexion conundrum. The basic steps that cover all bases in treating and maintaining healthy skin include: cleanser, toner, serum, eye-cream, moisturiser and SPF.

Once you find your go-tos it’s smooth sailing from here. Cleansers that calm angry skin, serums that soothe, toners to tackle problem areas and SPF to ensure your skin is looking smoooooth for the long run. Welcome to the happy skin club, it’s lovely to have you.

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Eye Cream

Moisturiser

SPF

Masks

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