Melanie Macleod

London

Deputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor at HELLO! Magazine

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Articles

How much do beauty editors spend on de-frizzing?

2 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Macleod

If the first sign of humidity sees your hair transform into a fluff ball, our Beauty Collective is here to share their expert tricks for smoothing flyaways and frizz. From products to treatments, tools to tricks, one thing is certain – staying frizz-free is costly! Our team of experts share exactly how much they spend on smoothing their manes...
5 successful women reveal their 'personal toolkit' for stress relief – including the foods they swear by

2 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Macleod

Not just the month of Easter, fools and endless showers, April also marks National Stress Awareness Month. But rather than dwell on the symptoms of stress and their negative input, we decided to mine some of the most successful women we know, from nutritionists to neuroscientists, for their advice on de-stressing. 1.
Can stress supplements help women in their 40s, 50s and 60s?

2 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Macleod

Scour the virtual shelves of Boots, Holland and Barrett and Victoria Health and you'll see plenty of pots of pills promising stress relief. Anti-stress and anxiety supplements are big business, with endless ingredients promising to rid the unpleasant feeling from your life. Stress is particularly prevalent among midlife women, juggling the competing demands of intense careers, organizing childcare and looking after elderly parents.
I'm 53 and still get ID'd - here's my secret

2 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Macleod

When I hit my 40s, my skin started showing early signs of ageing. My jawline wasn't as defined as it used to be and I noticed a loss of firmness around my cheeks. There was a noticeable puffiness and it made my face look tired and less sculpted. I wanted my looks to match what I felt on the inside: energised and youthful. I knew I needed a different approach, something beyond just creams and facials.
8 designer handbags named after iconic women

2 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Macleod

What’s in a name? A lot, actually, if you have an It bag named after you like these superstar women. Some of the world's most coveted and recognisable handbags have been inspired by icons. Discover and shop eight of our favourites. The Gabriela Hearst Nina Named after Nina Simone and carried by Meghan Markle, Angelina Jolie and Amal Clooney – handbags don't get much more iconic.
Justin and Hailey Bieber's bizarre sleeping arrangement has to be seen to be believed

3 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Macleod

Justin Bieber has an army of devoted fans who, naturally, care deeply about the singer's well-being. The Grammy Award-winning singer has recently sparked concern over his health due to his recent public and social media appearances. Not only that, but the 31-year-old's fans were worried about the status of his marriage to Hailey. However, the Rhode Beauty founder recently insisted that all is well.
Best gifts with next-day delivery for Christmas 2023

3 weeks ago | mumsnet.com | Melanie Macleod

Gone are the days when a last-minute gift meant a hastily chosen selection box and a bottle of generic bubble bath. Even if you leave Christmas shopping to the very last minute, you can still buy thoughtful gifts that will delight the receiver, thanks to incredible next day delivery services. For a present they’ll never know was bought at the last minute, here are the best gifts with next-day delivery for Christmas 2023.
Best Women’s Onesies UK 2022

3 weeks ago | mumsnet.com | Melanie Macleod

Love it or loathe it, winter is here, and with it comes cosy evenings in, and mornings snuggled up at home - and what better to wear for those comfy occasions than a soft, fluffy onesie? Not just for leisure time, onesies get a big thumbs up from us when it comes to keeping warm when you’re working from home too (provided you have no video meetings…) Not to mention it's a great gift option for Christmas.
Best football gifts for kids and adults in 2022

3 weeks ago | mumsnet.com | Melanie Macleod

If you’re not a football fan, choosing the best football gifts for footie fans might seem difficult. Team kits are often extortionately expensive, and while it’d be lovely to buy them a season ticket for their favourite club, it’s not always affordable. Luckily there are plenty of affordable football gifts out there that the footie fan in your life, be they a child, your child’s coach, or a full-grown football-loving adult, will be sure to love.
The best eyebrow tinting kits you can use at home

3 weeks ago | mumsnet.com | Melanie Macleod

Over the last couple of years, many of us took beauty treatments into our own hands, trimming our fringes and dabbling with DIY manicures. And while we rushed back to the salon for haircuts and facials as soon as we could, eyebrow tinting is one beauty ritual that we’re more than happy to perform at home. An eyebrow tint is one of the fastest ways to transform your face, making you look instantly polished.