Calm Your Beans

The dry winter air takes a toll on our moods, skin and dry, static-worn hair. On top of it all, we torture our tresses with heat: from our hair dryers, curling irons and ceramic straighteners.

Take a look at everything that is surrounding you, every single item has been designed for a purpose, from the simple pen placed by your side on the desk to the chair in which you’re currently sitting.

I grew up in the Highlands of Scotland, and as a young teenager I used to enjoy scouring second hand clothes shops for cool things to wear, but unlike my city dwelling contemporaries there were no skinny jeans and leather jackets on the hangers, just Harris Tweed blazers and brown leather brogues.  I was possibly [...]

Eyebrows can be one of your best natural assets, but only if you treat them right. This is one of the many aspects of beauty that is better off being neglected than obsessed over. Though I don’t suggest you let your brows grow into a werewolf-style monobrow (à la Frida Kahlo), I’d rather that than [...]

It’s safe to say that winter has most definitely arrived, therefore it’s time to start putting away your summertime beauty essentials and move onto products more suited for the winter, starting with your perfume.

Once upon a time, having a beard meant just letting the stubble grow. In these more enlightened times, caring for your beard is a must. With balms, brushes and a variety of razors there’s more to shaving than you think.

It’s now October and the cold, windy and wet weather has arrived. It’s therefore really important that we all start taking care of ourselves and prepare for some chilly months ahead. Time to get really take care of your skin.

So he may be boosting the body-confidence of British women one pep-talk at a time, but ‘Gok Wan’s Clothes Roadshow: Get the look for less’ has a lot to answer for when it comes to fashion ethics.

It’s time for our regular review of a top beauty product. This week, we’re taking a look at Kiehl’s Imperial Body Balm, part of Kiehl’s well-known range of luxury skincare products.

Everyone needs a little bit of pampering from time to time. Sometimes you just need that little something extra to make you feel beautiful and special. If that’s what you need then you can win a spa day at Viva Beauty.