Nicola Donovan, Author at CosBeauty

Video tutorial: Keep your hair in style this season

Nicola Donovan — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 05:38:10 +0000

To help keep your tresses in place throughout the silly season, Herbal Essences have developed an essential guide to hair styling. This video tutorial holds the secret to achieving the perfect wavy chignon™.

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You by Sia

Nicola Donovan — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:02:31 +0000

You by Sia introduces its premier skincare line, the perfect complement to You by Sia’s advanced range of in-clinic, anti-ageing treatments. The You By Sia clinical skincare range consists of high performance cleansers and a selection of specialty serums – designed to treat everything from pigmentation to rosacea. The range provides effective treatment for a […]

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Your Summer Hair Sorted

Nicola Donovan — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:03:31 +0000

Fading colour, split ends and dry, brittle strands are common complaints following a summer in the sun. Here, we provide some top tips to ensure your hair stays healthy all summer long. Prepare: It’s in your best interest to get your hair trimmed before summer. Your hair will look much healthier if you chop of […]

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A unique approach to hair care

Nicola Donovan — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 06:14:00 +0000

We all spend endless time (and sometimes excessive dollars!) taming our tresses and perfecting that singular style of ‘do, but there is one essential factor that is often overlooked: the scalp. It’s commonly left dejected in all that shampooing, conditioning, moisturising and styling, and this oversight can undermine your entire hair care regime. Suigo hair […]

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What your hair says about you

Nicola Donovan — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:32:40 +0000

The average woman spends a full 10 days a year making her hair look perfect, and will fork out around $50,000 in her lifetime on products to care for her locks – yet how many of you have stopped to ask what your hair says about you? Whether you wear it short and styled or […]

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How to explain a bad hair day

Nicola Donovan — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 08:21:18 +0000

No matter the amount of money, time and energy spent on treating, nourishing and styling your tresses, there are some days when your hair just will not cooperate. Regardless of which way you brush it, sweep it or part it, a bad hair day will see you glaring at the mirror, hopelessly trying to tame […]

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Lois Lane hair in six steps

Nicola Donovan — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:58:27 +0000

As the latest Superman movie, Man of Steel, captivates audiences world wide, Superman’s power, Clark Kent’s story and Hollywood’s 3D effects will thrill viewers in bringing the classic comic to life. Yet for the styling enthusiasts among us, these elements will not quite overshadow the superhuman allure of Lois Lane’s tresses. Throughout the film, actress […]

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Winter hair trends

Nicola Donovan — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:46:12 +0000

As fashion trends change for the cooler seasons, so do hair trends. Voluminous hair is making major waves this winter so get your curling irons and thickening mouse ready. Sebastian Professional creative director, Kate Reid, has identified three hot trends to liven up your winter wardrobe – the retro bob, texturized waves and rockabilly curls. […]

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Design your own nail polish

Nicola Donovan — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:19:08 +0000

Have you ever wondered how beauty brands come up with the next best trend in nail varnish? Maybe you’ve been looking out for that perfect shade but haven’t yet been able to find it. Well, now’s your chance to step up and design your very own nail polish – best of all, you’ll get to […]

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Two weeks to healthy hair

Nicola Donovan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:30:16 +0000

You know what it feels like when you have a great hair day – no matter which way you flick, toss or shake your hair, it just looks great. Unfortunately, however, not every day deserves the title of ‘good hair day’. Thanks to our ready reliance on hair colouring chemicals, straightening irons and styling products, […]

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