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Sight Unseen

There’s implicit strength in the ritual of getting ready. And the women who know this best may be the ones who have been forgotten by the beauty industry. Now they’re claiming their place.

The Selfcare Lie

The concept has since devolved into the stuffof vapid memes. Writer Devon Abelman searches for its true meaning and ends up finding herself.

In The Next 10 Minutes You Will Tell Three Lies…

In an era of alternative facts, the science behind deception is more relevant than ever. Robert Feldman, a professor of psychology and brain sciences, Dr Michael Slepian, a social psychologist and professor, and Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, a journalist who has written about lying, talk about truth, lies and the grey matter in between.

12 Totally Doable Ways To Pay Off Your Debt Once And For All

If you’re like most people, debt is an unfortunate fact of life for you, and thinking about how to pay off your debt – sometime in this lifetime – likely occupies a good deal of brain space – and not just when it’s time to make another set of New Year’s resolutions.

Pan-African Fashion

featuring the young SA photographers to watch.

The Future Of Therapy

Could virtual therapy apps really play an important role in the future of mental healthcare?

Future Beauty

Meet the ‘tweakment’ – a new, invisible approach to cosmetic surgery, pioneered by Dr Marwa Ali.

Lakeith Stanfield Is A New Kind Of Leading Man

If there’s one moment that sums up Lakeith Stanfield’s acting abilities, I’d argue it’s this: halfway through season two of TV series Atlanta, his character, Darius, attends a party at Drake’s mansion and has a stoned conversation with a woman about the nature of illusion.

How To Live To 100

We are all living longer, but can we also live better?

The Ever-Changing Standard Of Beauty

There’s a growing debate on social media platforms about why women with a particular ‘look’ are celebrated above others in our society – with some even claiming they are being fetishised by men. But Cape Townbased plastic surgeon Dr Nerina Wilkinson explains how perceptions of beauty are forever shifting due to the celebrity-driven world we live in.

Piece Of Cake

Whether you’re looking for something to celebrate or just need a dessert to indulge in on your own, you’re going to want to have a go at one of Katelyn Williams’ sweet treats.

Questions You've Always Wondered About Your Libido

You’ve probably wondered more than once if your relationship with sex is normal. Do you think about it enough or too much? Are you having more or less sex than everyone else? And should you care?

SA Beauties' Golden Rules For Youthful Skin

A few of our beauty faves reveal how they keep their skin glowing and supple – all year long.

True Colours

We spoke to Dove influencers about the representation and inclusion of women in the media – and how they’re playing their part to challenge beauty standards.

Notes From A Perfumer

Creator of Versace’s new Dylan Blue Pour Femme fragrance, Calice Becker, takes us on a scent journey.

Katy Comes Undone

She’s on a global tour and guiding pop hopefuls to fame as a judge on the new American Idol. But her most ambitious project yet? Dismantling Katy Perry.

Get The Look

Take your summer trends from the beach to drinks with graphic prints, breathable fabrics and chic accessories.

Glamour Women Of The Year 2018

From music and sport, to business and health, we celebrate the women whose diligence and dedication in their respective fields has seen them achieve great individual success while inspiring others to strive for excellence.

Meet The Male Birth Control Activists

If Aphiwe Thusi, 34, never had to wear a condom again, he’d be a happy man.

One-night-stand Etiquette, Explained

Tried-and-true advice for those nights when a vibrator just won’t cut it.

'There's More To Life Than 'likes' '

Confession: I love Instagram. Why? Because getting affirmation from strangers makes me feel good. Isn’t that a terrible thing to admit? I slightly regret it, but it’s true. Why else would I post pictures, if not in the hope of them (me) being ‘liked’?

Insta Beauty

Find endless hair and makeup inspiration from Yara Shahidi’s Instagram feed.

Cut From The Same Cloth...

is more than just a reference to the Lara Klawikowski pieces worn bycover stars Unathi Nkayi and Roxy Burger, in the image to the right. Italso speaks to the fabric of who these two women are with regards to theimportance they place on balancing work with motherhood, creatingcareer longevity and the refusal to let anything, or anyone, get in their way.

I Love You - Now Go Home

The next time your partner inexplicably leaves dirty laundry around the house, remember that some happily married couples dont have to deal with that. Meet the apartners.

Regarding People Who Don't Have Period Sex

Writer Alanna Lauren Greco is determined to stop the shame.

The Ugly Truth About Beauty Bullying

Being judged on your looks feels as original as yet another episode of Take Me Out. But as a new breed of online haters gets nastier than ever, we investigate how to keep smiling when its your face vs the internet.

The Next Gender-ation

Blogger Olwethu Leshabane uses her platform to help, inspire and initiate critical conversations. Her recent encounter with genderqueer youths while working with her foundation, The Red Wings Project, sparked a much-needed conversation surrounding gender perceptions and representation in SA.

The Art Of Wigs

Picasso painted with oils. Michelangelosculpted with clay. These artists are creatingmasterpieces, one strand at a time. We explore the world of high-end,fantastical, hang-them in-a-museum wigs.