Is SALT the future of cult London hair salons?

At 13 Stoney Street in Borough Market, on the south side of the river Thames, an unexpected resident has moved into the capital’s oldest food market. You won’t find ramekins of whipped butter here, nor chunks of chewy sourdough and slivers of anchovy served on spenny small plates. Instead, opening right on the doorstep of … Read more

Breaking Through the Noise: Translating UK Beauty Brands for Success in the USA

Certain countries are renowned for their game-changing approach to beauty: we’ve all waxed lyrical about the appeal of French pharmacy, trawling the aisle for products that promise to give us that seemingly effortless Gallic glow. We’re all familiar with the multistep dedication to skin that characterizes J-Beauty and the playful, trend-led novelty of K-Beauty. And … Read more

Oily Roots, Meet the Best Scalp Scrubs

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. After days of layering dry shampoo and using heat protectant, it’s time to give your scalp a good reset. The best scalp scrubs gently remove product buildup from your roots to leave … Read more

The Best Tinted Moisturizers for Mature Skin Give You Hydration and Glow in One Step

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There’s something to be said for changing up your skin care routine as you get older, but the best tinted moisturizers for mature skin are great at any age. What … Read more

6 Skin-Care Mistakes That Are Making Your Dark Spots Worse

Even with your best efforts (and a lineup of pricey brightening products), dark spots notoriously take their sweet time to go away. More specifically, “it can take around a month,” Mamina Turegano, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in New Orleans, tells SELF—sometimes, “up to three months.” But in our rush to fade stubborn hyperpigmentation ASAP, dermatologists say … Read more