Haircare

Confessions of a recovering beauty junkie (Part Two: The 90s)

Second in a 5-part series chronicling my cosmetic follies across the decades. Today: the perpetual quest to be a Total Betty, not a Monet

Feb 10

Itchy, flaky scalp? Head and Shoulders probably isn't the solution

If you’re scared to wear black and your head hurts, let’s sort out your haircare routine

Jan 27 • Not Born With It

WTF is... double shampooing anyway?

Don't pick up that second bottle until you've read this

Jan 20 • Not Born With It

My 5 favourite Japanese beauty products

All killa, no... Godzilla?

Oct 14, 2025 • Not Born With It

WTF is... Epres anyway?

Some people WAY over-achieved during lockdown. I tried the new rival to Olaplex and K18 and, well...

Sep 24, 2024 • Not Born With It

WTF is... K18 anyway?

Warning: this post may blow your haircare budget for the year. But it will be worth it 😊

Sep 3, 2024 • Not Born With It

WTF is... Olaplex anyway?

And has it all gone terribly wrong for the brand?

Aug 27, 2024 • Not Born With It

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