Author: Sara Lloyd Williams

The sprouting of fashionable top lip accessories marks the start of what has in recent years become an international sensation. Movember will soon be upon us, as men around the world unplug their clippers and seal away their razors to let loose their inner macho. But what is Movember, and why has it become such a sensation? Movember began way back in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, the burgeoning idea of four men who, on one fateful night in the pub, decided to change the world one moustache at a time. The idea was simple, and hasn’t changed: start clean shaven…

As the nights become longer an unfortunate side-effect is seen within human beings. The majority of us begin to notice our moods becoming lower, our energy levels dropping, just at a time when the pressures of University workload begin to pile on. Why is this happening? Well, the chances are you’re suffering from SAD. “Suffering from SAD?” I hear you say, “That sentence can’t be right?!”. But SAD is actually short for Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that’s linked to the changing of the seasons. While it can develop at any time of the year when the levels…

As the winter months draw in and the air around us grows colder, our skin can be seriously harmed by the elements we’re exposed to. While there are many ways to combat these issues, one of the best products you can use is Shea butter. Shea butter is made from the fat of the nuts found on Shea trees in Africa and for years its moisturizing properties has been used in skin care products throughout the world. One of its major benefits for us students is its affordability. Here are five Shea heavy products for the price of a pint…

November is upon us, and so we decided to show you a few beauty looks based around a fireworks theme… A simple design based around the colours and sparkle seen on the 5th of November. The designs are created with Sharpie permanent markers, their fine tip points allow detailed designs that won’t run when painted over. *******************************************************************************************************NAILS Start with an Undercoat This will both protect your natural nail from staining and create a smooth surface to work with. Choose a Bright Base Colour The brighter the base coat colour the easier it will be to see your design against it. Make…