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What A Year Of No Haircuts Taught Me About Growing Strong, Healthy Hair

What A Year Of No Haircuts Taught Me About Growing Strong, Healthy Hair

Last year I made a pact with myself: I wouldn’t cut my hair for a full 12 months in what I came to call a “scientific strike”. Don’t get me wrong. As a beauty writer, I’ve always advised regular trims to keep your hair healthy and strong, but following a […]

5 Bob Haircut Trends That Are Going To Be Everywhere In 2025

5 Bob Haircut Trends That Are Going To Be Everywhere In 2025

Here’s the thing about a good haircut: It only takes one photo to spark inspiration. If you’re feeling a little lost this winter, we’re here to help. Bob haircuts are particularly fun because if you’ve been a Refinery29 reader for a while, you know that we appreciate the often imperceptible […]

The Best TV Shows & Movies To Watch In December

The Best TV Shows & Movies To Watch In December

Melissah Yang, Patricia Karounos and Alicia Lansom share their picks of can’t-miss TV shows and movies that have them texting up a storm. Trust, you will be too.  We’ve done it. We’ve reached the end of 2024. And that means just about everything and everyone is winding down until the […]

We Stopped Hosting At Home — & Our Friendships Suffered

We Stopped Hosting At Home — & Our Friendships Suffered

A common complaint among my friends is that no one throws house parties anymore. Remember those? Music playing at a level that would annoy neighbours, bodies crammed onto sofas and in the kitchen, a bottle of Sourz being passed around, flirting and laughing, then eventually dancing to a Spotify playlist […]

Sorry Beanies & Gloves, Oversized Scarves Are Our Go-To Winter Accessory

Sorry Beanies & Gloves, Oversized Scarves Are Our Go-To Winter Accessory

.disclaimer{width:90%;margin-bottom:1rem}.disclaimer__lines{width:100%;margin:0 auto;border-bottom:1px solid #999;padding:0;max-width:150px}.disclaimer__copy{width:100%;max-width:355px;font-family:Brown Regular,sans-serif;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3em;color:#333;padding:0 0 .4rem;margin:1rem auto;text-align:center} All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Beanies? Gloves? Sure, they’re wardrobe essentials when the wind chill intensifies and your coffee cools down faster than you can sip […]

14 e.l.f. Bestsellers Our Editors Are Carting This Cyber Monday, From £5

14 e.l.f. Bestsellers Our Editors Are Carting This Cyber Monday, From £5

Great news for affordable beauty lovers: From now till December 3, e.l.f. Cosmetics is offering 30% off for Cyber Monday (with code CYBERELF on orders over £45), The brand has always been a trusted training ground for people who wanted to experiment with makeup without breaking the bank. Many of […]

The Best Skincare Advice We Were Given In 2024

The Best Skincare Advice We Were Given In 2024

.disclaimer{width:90%;margin-bottom:1rem}.disclaimer__lines{width:100%;margin:0 auto;border-bottom:1px solid #999;padding:0;max-width:150px}.disclaimer__copy{width:100%;max-width:355px;font-family:Brown Regular,sans-serif;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3em;color:#333;padding:0 0 .4rem;margin:1rem auto;text-align:center} All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. From applying SPF with makeup brushes to creating so-called skincare “smoothies” by mixing your products, the internet is awash with dubious […]

Salary Story: I Fought For A Pay Rise Over 6 Months…& Won

Salary Story: I Fought For A Pay Rise Over 6 Months…& Won

In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young women more insight into […]

Kate Moss Is Launching A Zara Partywear Collection

Kate Moss Is Launching A Zara Partywear Collection

.disclaimer{width:90%;margin-bottom:1rem}.disclaimer__lines{width:100%;margin:0 auto;border-bottom:1px solid #999;padding:0;max-width:150px}.disclaimer__copy{width:100%;max-width:355px;font-family:Brown Regular,sans-serif;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3em;color:#333;padding:0 0 .4rem;margin:1rem auto;text-align:center} All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. The year is wrapping up with some seriously major collaborations — from Wicked’s world domination to Reformation and Shrimps’ cold-weather offering. […]