Mica Ricketts

6 days ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Mica Ricketts

I think we all know by now the importance of wearing SPF. It’s the one product that dermatologists and skin experts are unanimous about recommending—thanks to its ability to protect skin from sun damage. This, in turn, prevents the appearance of things like pigmentation, fine lines and dehydration as we age. However, while I never stop banging on about it being a non-negotiable part of my own skincare routine, I’m well aware that many people have had bad experiences with facial sunscreen.

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Mica Ricketts

While the first few months of 2025 saw neutral nails take over our social feeds (think soap nails and barely-there tints), we're slowly but surely noticing more vibrant manicures emerging. Right now, there’s only one color that’s dominating salons: green. It might sound unexpected, but green nails are surprisingly versatile, uniting both manicurists and nail lovers alike, thanks to the many ways to wear them.

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Mica Ricketts

While the first few months of 2025 saw neutral nails take over our social feeds (think soap nails and barely-there tints), we're slowly but surely noticing more vibrant manicures emerging. Right now, there’s only one colour that’s dominating salons: green. It might sound unexpected, but green nails are surprisingly versatile, uniting both manicurists and nail lovers alike, thanks to the many ways to wear them.

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Mica Ricketts

Not only has spring’s arrival provided a much-needed boost of sunshine, but for me, it has bestowed the perfect opportunity to refresh my nail game. And while there are certain nail trends and manicure colours that roll around every spring—florals, pastels and French tips to name a few—this season’s most popular colour is proving to be one that will unite minimalists and those who like to opt for something more experimental when they visit the nail salon. Enter: butter yellow nails.

1 week ago | whowhatwear.com | Mica Ricketts

While certain hair trends disappear just as fast as they emerged, there’s no denying that most are somewhat cyclical in nature. Of course, every now and then a truly original haircut or hair colour trend will capture the zeitgeist, but the most wonderful thing, for me as a beauty editor, about dissecting a red-carpet hairstyle is spotting which throwback references and iconic hairstyles the artist behind it might have been inspired by.