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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Elif

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Elif

November 07, 2025

Frizzy hair can be a struggle. Unfortunately, it’s made much worse by poor haircutting, and by many of the hair products that tame frizz for today, but create more frizz tomorrow.

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What's the Magic?

What's the Magic?

October 31, 2025

Let’s cut to the chase. Instant gratification. It’s one of the most striking evolutions in the human condition of the last 30 years.

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Why Silicone Is Bad For Your Hair

Why Silicone Is Bad For Your Hair

October 30, 2025

Water is a source of life and vitality. As we age our bodies are less able to hold water so our skin sags, our bones become brittle, our hair drier, thinner and frizzy.

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Gaby's Bakery - Japanese Castella Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Japanese Castella Cake

October 30, 2025

Introduced by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century, and adapted over time to suit Japanese tastes, this light bouncy sponge is considered a traditional Japanese speciality. More delicate and airy than a regular sponge cake, castella ( カステラkasutera) is famous for a fine and moist crumb.

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Winter Sun - Zem Wellness Clinic Altea

Winter Sun - Zem Wellness Clinic Altea

October 27, 2025

None of us know what’s going to take us out. Life’s full of surprises. But we do know that the body starts to degenerate from about age 30 (more cells destroyed than created, barring excess weight gain) and also, crucially, that we can affect the speed of that ageing process.

 

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Gaby's Bakery - Nankhatai

Gaby's Bakery - Nankhatai

October 18, 2025

Nankhatai is an Indian shortbread style biscuit that goes from deliciously crunchy to a light crumbly texture. It's often baked with almonds or pistachios with the added aroma of cardamon or nutmeg.

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Gaby's Bakery - Pain au Chocolate Bread Pudding

Gaby's Bakery - Pain au Chocolate Bread Pudding

October 11, 2025

Bread pudding originated in the 11th Century as a way to use up old bread, ensuring no food went to waste. Over time it evolved into a popular desert, often referred to as poor man's pudding. It's since become a...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Kazz

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Kazz

October 09, 2025

I don’t normally start by showing the back. But the breakage and damage was so bad that the entire top portion at the back had snapped off. Kazz had been paying a lot for hair colouring and for regular Olaplex treatments over the years. Yet her extremely damaged hair quality was something I regularly see. Unnecessarily weak thin broken hair, and dull colour.

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Macarons

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Macarons

October 04, 2025

Macarons are elegant little confections that originated in France, though their roots trace back to Italy. Made from just a few key ingredients their delicate texture and vibrant colours have made them one of the most iconic French pastries. Here's a....

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LifeSaver Vs Olaplex - Have you misunderstood too?

LifeSaver Vs Olaplex - Have you misunderstood too?

October 03, 2025

Human nature likes to take sides, and then dig heels in. Leave or Remain. Labour or Tory. Trump or anyone but. Taking a stand can be seen as virtuous or obstinate. It depends on...

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Winter Haircare

Winter Haircare

September 29, 2025

Winter gives hair a hard time. Dry cold air outside, dry warm air inside; this seasonal pincer movement rips the moisture from the hairshaft leaving it thin, brittle and up to 3% shorter.

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Gaby's Bakery - Baklava

Gaby's Bakery - Baklava

September 25, 2025

According to Michael, “most people have never had great Baklava”. And he insists, “it should be pronounced properly with the emphasis on the first or last syllable, but most importantly "it shouldn’t be confused or sound anything like Balaclava".

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