
Anita Bhagwandas
Beauty Journalist and Writer at Freelance
Beauty Director at Condé Nast Traveller
Award-winning beauty journalist & broadcaster. My debut book UGLY is out now! Words: Conde Nast Traveller, Guardian, Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire...
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2 weeks ago |
cntraveller.com | Anita Bhagwandas
If your nails are weak, try a builder gel like BIAB before your regular gel polish, which acts as a reinforced strengthening barrier, protecting your nails. If you're using regular polish, then prep with a keratin-rich base coat to prevent staining and choose short, square or oval shapes to avoid beach-bag breakage.
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2 weeks ago |
cntravellerme.com | Anita Bhagwandas
What do you love most about Paris? “Paris is all about the tension between heritage and modernity. It’s Château de Versailles and Place de la Concorde, and the grandiosity of the Eiffel Tower. But there is also modernity and youth culture – and contemporary art gallery Centre Pompidou – that juxtapose with the city’s 18th-century influences.”Tell us your first memory of the city? “I’m from Bordeaux, in the South West, and, as a kid, I would watch football games on the television with my dad.
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3 weeks ago |
theguardian.com | Jess Cartner-Morley |Hilary Osborne |Anita Bhagwandas |Claire Ratinon
Any day now I am going to do a complete wardrobe reorganisation and then make tons of money selling my old clothes on Vinted. Also, learn Spanish. Go through the 10,000 photos on my phone, print out the nice ones of the kids and put them in nice frames, and create one of those charming gallery walls. Definitely get into meditating and journalling. Should probably write a will? I’m all set. I’m just waiting for, say, a clear week to magically appear in my diary and I’ll get started.
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1 month ago |
cntraveller.com | Anita Bhagwandas
Festivals are all about dancing until the early hours, living in the moment as you navigate the sweaty crowds and embracing the often unpredictable weather elements. Sadly, none of this is great news for your hair. Between mud, sweat, dust, and no access to a decent mirror, keeping your hair looking fresh can feel like a losing battle at a festival.
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2 months ago |
cntraveller.com | Anita Bhagwandas
The idea of wellness is as old as civilisation itself. From the communal bath houses of ancient Rome to the intricate Turkish hammams and the opulent spas of 19th-century Europe, homegrown remedies, bathing and natural medicine have long been considered a source of rejuvenation, healing and connection. Those characteristics aren’t things you’d immediately associate with London, with its fast-paced lifestyle and non-stop energy.
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Ugly comes out in the US tomorrow - so exciting! You can buy it here: https://t.co/5jfrLkShzW: https://t.co/YamWVLvuKz and Barnes and Noble etc. #USbooklaunch #bookgram #newbook #nonfiction #beautystandards #ugly #bookrecommendations #debutauthor https://t.co/IDZWTDFmD1

Happy International Women's Day! #InspireInclusion Beauty, fashion and wellness industries need to do more. Diversity and inclusivity seem to be slipping backwards. Brands need to think smarter about serving all women. Let's connect - redefine beauty together. #ReclaimingUgly https://t.co/y8g1s8AlVS

Exciting news! My upcoming book, UGLY, explores the origins of beauty standards and challenges the systems that support them. Let's break free from these limiting norms. Pre-order your copy now. Launch on May 9th. Link in bio. #ReclaimingUgly @bonnierbooks @blinkpublishing https://t.co/WmBqZOpdg0