In the makeup world, summer signifies light-weight formulas, protection, staying power and a good fan. These beauties tick all the boxes.

Apocalypse captures beauty in the rawest form. The autumn/winter 2024 runways saw the return of ‘post-apocalyptic’ fashion, overflowing with dark grungy styles that look like they’ve crawled straight out of a dystopian tale of the future.
For this look, top stylist Nicholas James wanted to capture this exact edgy appeal, experimenting with the bluntness of geometric shapes and the impact that different lengths of hair can have on a look all while considering what ‘post-apocalyptic’ hairdressing may look like.

January and February can be a bit of a slog, unless you’re a hedgehog. So as we emerge from our hibernation spot with trepidation, squinting into the dawn of a new season, here are some beauty treasures I’ve been loving and some newness I’ve got my eye on, to help prepare us and our skin for brighter days ahead.

I’m sticking to a budget on this one. Small but perfectly formed, these little stocking filler beauties are sure to please someone on your present list this Christmas.

In this issue Tina Farey, editorial director at RUSH Hair + Beauty gets us in the party mood with the latest hair looks and why ‘tis the season to experiment with textured styles, braids, blowouts and sculptured updos.

My laziness knows no bounds on holiday. My makeup bag never sees the light of day, skincare is borderline passable and hair is laughable, so I avoid mirrors, but otherwise I’m happy to embrace my beauty lethargy. However, it does mean that it’s all hands to the pump to get myself back into a presentable state when I get home. Here are a few beauties worth checking out to prolong the holiday glow.

Suzie McGill, Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International and current British Colour Technician of the Year, takes a look at the colour and styling trends for the autumn/winter season.

Beyond reports on the arrival of Jacqui Mac Medispa in Ilkley and reveals how the state-of-the-art practice is bringing a glow back to the faces of locals.

As we daydream of sunny escapes, let’s turn our attention to our travel makeup kit because I, for one, am streamlining, in a big way. It is sheer folly to imagine I’m ever going to faff about with eyeshadow and a cat eye flick in 90 degree heat. So, this year, it only comes if it’s essential, dinky, a multi-tasker or just plain gorgeous.

This issue’s beauty feature was inspired entirely by my gorgeous niece, who recently came for a sleepover. With the face of an angel and skin like silk, she arrived with a bag brimming with skincare and makeup goodies, and the promise of the perfect pamper night in and a bright-eyed morning after.