Month: April 2025

OPI Nail Lacquer in It’s a Girl!

“I’m a nude-toned loyalist. A sheer layer of milky pink is forever my go-to, thanks to its ability to make me feel that bit more put-together. Imagine my horror, then, when I left the nail salon after settling on the wrong shade. Thanks to some very misleading salon lighting, the manicure I thought was a barely-there rose turned out to be a very-much-there shade of pink. And yet, the compliments have come rolling in. The shade responsible? The aptly named OPI It’s A Girl!, which has taught me that change can actually be a good thing. It’s a pretty, sugary pink polish that feels more playful than my usual, sensible nails. Will I be swapping out my beloved neutrals for candy-floss hues from now on? Unlikely. But if there was ever a time to flirt with a new shade (accidentally or not), then spring is the perfect excuse.” — Rachael Martin, beauty editor, Grazia UK read more

Celebrity hairstylist and colourist Dimitris Giannetos predicts that the “hush” cut — a style with a mix of long and medium layers and face-framing pieces — will take over once again this spring. It offers a more polished alternative to the shaggier, undone vibe of the trending “wolf” cut, says Giannetos, which also boasts feathered layers. “Hush cuts are often paired with wispy bangs,” says Giannetos, like this style by Grace Son. “They go well together because both are about creating movement. Even better? It’s low maintenance, regardless of your hair texture. “You can either air-dry this cut or style it with a [straightener] or curling wand to touch up the face-framing pieces,” says Giannetos.  read more