BEAUTY

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LUSH Fools Fur Advocates: #MakeFurHistory

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Cruelty-free cosmetic company LUSH knows that the fashion industry’s obsession with fur is heightened as colder months creep up upon our Northern neighbours, so the ethical retailer has launched a new campaign called #MakeFurHistory.

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Health or Hype: Do You Really Need Gluten Free Beauty Products?

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If you’re gluten-intolerant, you know the importance of staying away from foods that contain this protein. Symptoms of a gluten allergy can include various ailments, such as fatigue, bloating, heartburn, rashes, and even depression. However, does this mean that your beauty products should also jump on the anti-gluten bandwagon?

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Hop on the conveyer-belt-of-doom SWEAT 1000!

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I heard about S.W.E.A.T 1000 a while ago on Twitter and recently learned that a branch opened in Brooklyn, Pretoria, so I decided to try it out. S.W.E.A.T stands for Specialised Weight Endurance Athletic Training and the 1000 refers to the number of calories you burn in the class.

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Hair and Makeup Trends: Spring 2014

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Few women can resist changing their hair every now and again. While some people’s experimentation lends itself to spray-painted pony tails, feathered headdresses and peacock-coloured ombres, other people are more content with a few highlights and simple cut.