Grey hair, oh yeah!
It’s always fun to catch-up with Jayne Mayled the founder of White Hot Hair who stopped dyeing her hair when it was ‘becoming harder and harder to do and not look like Paul McCartney.̵...
Hair & Beauty
Straight-talking product reviews, interviews and features on fabulous women who love their age. Expert beauty advice, hair and skincare tips for women over-50 who want to look good, not young.
Lixir Skin: a new faff-free skincare brand to look out for and expert advice from its founder
‘If you went into a department store, I’ve developed more than half the beauty products,’ states Colette Haydon matter-of-factly. The French founder of new skincare brand Lixi...
Party-ready grey hair and how to achieve it
Gorgeous, grey-haired model Silvina Neder explains how a chance remark from a photographer became the catalyst for a career change. Having spent 30 years working in market research, the 50-year-old mo...
You’re never too old for a smoky eye
It’s the iconic party look, says Vicci Bentley. But an editor once told me, she’d taken a straw poll round the office on whether anyone over-50 should do a smoky eye.
Grey-haired role model: Sophie Fontanel on the cover of French Grazia
French fashion journalist and social media star Sophie Fontanel documented her transition to grey hair on Instagram (@sophiefontanel; 134k followers). ‘I was fed up with dyeing my hair.
Anya Smells candles – a mirthful new launch
The clocks are well back now and November’s…November. Says Vicci Bentley.
Grey hair transition – a quick update
Here we have a good view of the gronde* situation. Or what could also be described as my best side.
Time to ditch the term ‘anti-ageing’
This week, Allure – the US’s best-known beauty magazine – announced it was to stop using the expression anti-ageing. “Whether we know it or not, we’re subtly reinforcing the message that age...
Celebrating women of all ages: Lulu Frost
Lisa Salzer-Wiles the designer and founder of Lulu Frost jewellery gets it. I know this because as well as creating this beautiful campaign championing strong women of all ages, she’s one...
About Face: artistry and ageless beauty at Liberty
Liberty’s lovely new About Face beauty campaign features four models, including Sylviane from Mrs Robinson Management, accompanied by portraits and illustrations from up-and-coming artists. Hav...
Wrinkly lips and what to do about them
Tomorrow, July 29th is National Lipstick Day says Vicci Bentley. It’s also my 66th birthday – a curious coincidence, since I’m having a bit of a lipstick issue.
The light not bright summer pedicure
I’ve moved on, people. This summer’s pedicure is light not bright.
