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Facial hair is a common but very frustrating concern for women, and it seems to appear or get worse in midlife when hormonal changes can make top lip and chin hair even more noticeable, it seems to get coarser and darker, and there are not many of us that will escape this midlife joy! It is an ongoing battle for me and I hate it! I am convinced everyone can see those dark little hairs and yet I can't see them myself - only with my specs, a magnifying mirror and good light - my only reassurance is my friends probably can't see them without their strong specs on either! So what are the easiest and most effective ways to remove facial hair? There are lots of well known at-home hair removal methods, including tweezers, wax strips, shaving and dermaplaning. And lots of in-salon options too. But each method needs to be carried out regularly to keep it under control and the best method will depend on your skin type, the area you want to treat and whether you want a quick fix or longer lasting results. In this blog post, I am sharing my thoughts on the best ways to remove facial hair, and specifically sugaring hair removal (because it is my favourite method) so I will explain what you need to bear in mind if you are trying to deal with top lip and chin hair in midlife, and if you're not then lucky you, I'm jealous! This is a sponsored blog post.  How to remove facial hair on the top lip and chin
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Review of the nanoplasty frizzy hair treatment (and how to improve heat damage to your hair)23/2/2026 If your hair has become drier, frizzier and more unruly in midlife then you are not alone, for many of us, menopause (and perimenopause) can bring a significant change in hair texture and we begin to rely on our hair straighteners a little too much - but heat styling can make things worse, they really are not good for our hair! I have 'kinky' hair, neither straight nor curly, and for many years I kept it short as it was easier to style. But when my daughter was born I had this desire to go long again (it was a girly thing) and as hair straighteners were slowly improving (but were expensive) I felt confident I could learn to style it. That was 25 years ago and I remember being very excited when I got my first GHDs although I've since moved over to Cloud Nine (more on that later). Last year Joe Price Stylist in Marlow invited me to his salon to experience 'hair botox' which is a deep-conditioning formaldehyde free salon treatment designed to repair damaged, frizzy or brittle. hair by filling in the gaps in the hair shaft. I loved it! It restores shine and moisture without harsh chemicals. But then it got better and Joe invited me back to try his new treatment - nanoplasty, a smoothing treatment designed to reduce frizz and make hair more manageable, so you don't have to use your hair straighteners every day. I'm sharing my thoughts on nanoplasty (4 months after my first treatment) and some practical tips for improving heat damage and protecting your hair.  Tia at Joe Price Stylist blow dried my hair for my recent photoshoot Red light therapy has become one of the biggest skincare and wellness trends of recent years. You’ve probably seen the red light masks all over social media, and many women in their 50s and beyond want to know whether they can really help with anti-ageing. Red light therapy is far more than a passing beauty fad, it’s backed by science, widely used in clinical settings, and offers benefits that go well beyond smoother skin. In this blog post, I’m breaking down what red light therapy actually is, the proven benefits of red light therapy for midlife women, and how I use my own red light device at home. And if you’re thinking about investing in a mask or panel, I’ll also share what to look for so you can choose a device that’s genuinely effective, safe and worth the money. Earlier this year I finally invested in my own red light therapy device to use at home. I’d already experienced the benefits during facials and treatments at S-Thetics in Beaconsfield, where they use the highly rated medical-grade Celluma devices, so it had been on my wish list for a while. But with my husband recovering from a shoulder procedure, my own wrist issues flaring up, a touch of backache and the fact that I love the relaxation it brings, I decided it was time to stop putting it off, and I am so glad I did. Yes it is a costly outlay but worth it - maybe time to add it to your gift wish list!  I purchased the Celluma Pro red light therapy device from S-Thetics in Beaconsfield Once we move from our 30s and into our 40s (and beyond), the skincare routine we have always relied upon, doesn't work quite as well as it did, it might not be an overnight change, but a gradual shifting of how we feel about our skin. With hormone levels up and down (especially post 45), collagen reducing, and varying lifestyle factors all playing a role, our midlife skin needs different care to the one we got used to. I don't believe we need specific skincare, I am not convinced by the surge of targeted menopause products but there are skincare ingredients that we should be paying more attention to. My simple guide will help you understand what skin changes might occur in midlife and how to find the right skincare products to give you the best results. This blog post contains an affiliate link and a special offer from TOYL, the beauty box for women over 40.  Skincare tips in midlife |
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