All posts tagged: trending

‘Me-time’ fragrances are trending – and their wearers are not interested in statements or seduction

Here’s a new step to consider including in your evening cleansing routine: fragrance. Not one that’s about preparing you for sleep – this trend is not about pillow sprays – but one that helps to ground you in your evening and your own work-free time. This is about quite literally washing off the stresses of day when you get home and then using a perfume as a way to help to make a conscious mood shift. Bid welcome to the rise of Me Moments fragrances, spritzes that aren’t about armour or anyone else’s perceptions or expectations, that aren’t about pitching a specific mood, but simply about centring into yourself, harnessing your own equilibrium. The shift from statement to self-soothing Self soothing is the new seduction It’s a trend within a trend because it’s pegged to the rise of the clean skin girl aesthetic (dewy, glowy skin and a ‘no makeup’ look). Now the growth of associated “clean girl scents reflect the pace of modern life, with fragrance becoming part of a personal …

‘Fake Screen Time’ Is Trending: How Parents Can Talk To Teens About It

Published by Sam Flores

Stay updated! Get notifications from HuffPost UK on Google Chrome by clicking the icon to the left of our URL and select ‘Allow’ notifications. Copy and paste this link into Chrome to get started: chrome://settings/content/siteDetails?site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.co.uk. As conversations around children’s screen time and social media use continue to swirl, it’s perhaps no wonder experts are noticing a trend for “faking” screen time data. UK search interest for ‘fake screen time’ has reached a five-year high, according to Google Keyword Planner data analysed by Bupa UK. In the last year alone, searches rose by 500%. Parents can manage and monitor their children’s screen time to prevent excessive usage. But kids are clearly intent on finding workarounds – from using screen time faker apps, to more elaborate methods that leave even the most tech-savvy parents perplexed. “Can someone help me make a screen time faker?” asked one young person on Reddit, noting their “parents are getting stricter” and they needed to “fake” their usage stats. Some teens are spending up to 14 hours per day on social media …

Why vaginal oestrogen is trending and whether you should be using it

Published by Daniella Wilson

The fact that we can now say ‘vulva’ or ‘vagina’ in the opening line of a mainstream article – and not just a medical journal – says a lot about how far we’ve come. For centuries the parts of the body most central to women’s health were also the least talked about. That silence hasn’t just been cultural, it’s been harmful. Now, intimate health is stepping out of the shadows. What was once relegated to the category of ‘unmentionables’ (it’s not that long ago that we used words like ‘inexpressibles’ to avoid saying ‘trousers’) is not only being openly discussed, but trending. And the latest topic under the spotlight (no stirrups involved)? Vaginal oestrogen. Social media – particularly TikTok – has sparked a wave of candid conversations, including the viral (and slightly surreal) focus on labial changes during menopause. While it might sound like oversharing, it’s rooted in something real; the hormonal shifts that affect almost every woman. Experts estimate that the majority of women will experience Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) to some …

‘Functional Fitness’ Is Trending. Here’s How—and Why—You Should Start

Published by Jenni Sidey

Big goals make for great workout motivation, whether you’re packing on muscle for summer or training for your first half-marathon. But in the grand scheme of things, those milestone moments are a blip compared with the unremarkable, everyday activities and movements we use our bodies for the most. I’m not suggesting you stop training for aesthetics. (This is GQ.) But it’s worth considering how your workouts could be doing more for you in daily life. I’m talking about making your training more functional. “Functional fitness is the capacity to perform activities of daily living,” says David Goldman, MS, RD, CSCS, sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist. “It’s the type of training you would do in the gym or at home that makes it possible for you to do the things you want—and need—to do in other areas of your life,” whether that’s unloading groceries from the car or breaking into a quick sprint to catch your train—without tweaking your back or pulling a hamstring. “That’s what functional training really helps with,” says Matt Tanneberg, DC, CSCS, …

The true story behind Netflix’s trending new drama show is even wilder

Published by skeptic

Radioactive Emergency is a new Netflix drama about a real incident that happened in the Brazilian city of Goiânia in 1987, when radioactive material from an abandoned radiotherapy device spread throughout the local community. By the end, four people would be dead, homes would be lost, and over 100,000 people would be checked for signs of radiation contamination. Radioactive Emergency joins the ranks of gripping TV shows based on true stories, although if anything, the true story of the Goiânia accident is even wilder than what is depicted in the Netflix series. The true story behind Radioactive Emergency Historically accurate with a few liberties taken Radioactive Emergency sticks relatively close to the actual events of the Goiânia accident, but streamlines and compresses things, as these kinds of based-on-a-true story shows so often do. Things start as we see in the show: a pair of scavengers named explore an abandoned, partially demolished radiotherapy clinic and find a radiotherapy device that had been left there when the clinic moved to a new location. There had already been …

Feathers have replaced fur – how to wear the trending trim of the season

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The past two winters saw fur dominate wardrobes, flooding the high-street in the form of coats, stoles, hats and trims. While it is the obvious texture to go for during the colder months, the runways of autumn/winter 2026 are all showcasing a new statement finish: feathers. Appearing on everything from tailored coats to evening dresses and even shoes; they offer the same sense of movement and sense of luxury, but with a lighter, perhaps more playful feel. Luxury stylist Angela Kyte believes the shift reflects both cultural change and fashion’s natural evolution. “A lot of people are understandably moving away from fur,” she explains, despite most nowadays being faux on the runway, the connotations are still complex. “Designers still love that sense of drama …

BBC’s ‘outstanding’ 4-part crime thriller Reunion is trending now

Published by Daniella Wilson

The BBC’s intense four-part drama, Reunion, received rave reviews following its debut in April last year. Now, the drama is thrilling audiences once more as it climbs the iPlayer’s ‘Most Popular’ chart. The crime thriller, which boasts an impressive 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, stars deaf actor Matthew Gurney as Daniel Brennan, who is released from prison after a ten-year sentence for killing his childhood friend. The story follows Daniel’s journey of revenge and redemption. The production is bilingual, moving between British Sign Language and spoken English, and has been hailed as a thought-provoking and groundbreaking thriller with brilliant performances. Intrigued? Find out more below… WATCH: The trailer for Reunion on the BBC What is Reunion about? The series follows Daniel Brennan (Matthew Gurney), a deaf man isolated from society who seeks revenge after serving a ten-year prison sentence for murdering his childhood friend. While he confessed to the killing, his motive has never been revealed. © BBC/Warp Films/Matt SquireMatthew Gurney stars as Daniel Brennan in the BBC series Leading star Matthew said …

Nostalgic ‘popstar bangs’ are trending again – here’s how to style them now

Published by Daniella Wilson

Miley Cyrus set social media alight earlier this month when she announced she’s set to reprise her iconic role as Hannah Montana for the 20 year anniversary of the show, slipping back into the trademark wig she wore to play the fictional popstar. From 1980s-inspired rock chick for her 2020 Plastic Hearts album, to emo icon during her ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ era to her infamous bleached pixie cut, 33-year-old Miley has tried it all in the hair department – but nothing can top the heavy bangs she wore as Hannah Montana, and her reprise of the role that kickstarted her career signifies the return of the popstar bang. On the enduring popularity of Hannah Montana’s heavy, face-framing fringe, celebrity hair stylist Adam Reed comments: “That full, heavy fringe paired with long, glossy lengths was pure pop fantasy; it framed the eyes dramatically and instantly transformed Miley into ‘Hannah’. It’s unapologetically theatrical, and it wasn’t just hair, it was character creation.” © WireImageThe structure of the Hannah Montana fringe is what makes it unique Fellow hairdressing legend …

Zone 2 Cardio Is Trending. But Is It Really Better for You?

Published by Jenni Sidey

“Run slow to run fast” goes the Zone 2 rallying cry that has taken the fitness internet by storm. Over the last three years, this once-obscure sports-science concept has become gospel for many recreational athletes. Running influencers and health podcasters frequently talk about the benefits of low-intensity exercise. Many runners are slowing down their “easy” runs. And TikTokers are promoting incline walking (like the 12-3-30 workout) as the key to fat loss, longevity, and hormonal balance. Keeping your heart rate low—about 60% to 70% of your max—seems to have become a near-universal goal for the health-conscious. Zone 2, in case you somehow missed the wave, refers to low-intensity cardio where you keep your heart rate just below your aerobic threshold (the point where your body shifts from primarily burning fat to using carbohydrates for fuel.) While doing it, it’s easy enough to hold a conversation, but hard enough to feel like you’re exercising. And, as an exercise category, it has been praised for building mitochondria, improving fat metabolism, and keeping cortisol levels in check (more …

I tried the trending ‘matcha’ scrub and balm duo for dry lips – here’s my honest review

Published by Daniella Wilson

We all know the pain of dry, chapped lips as temperatures drop in the winter months. The lower humidity outside acts like a sponge, and pulls the moisture out of your mouth. As such, employing products that will shield and hydrate becomes paramount at this time of year. As a self proclaimed lip balm enthusiast I have tried and tested my fair share of products to promote hydration. And in my humble opinion, the best way to do this is through a scrub and balm duo. A scrub does the heavy lifting to remove dead cells, whilst a well-formulated balm will lock in moisturise and nourish. So, when I discovered Sync Beauty’s Lip Care Set, featuring not just a lip balm but also a lip scrub, I was immediately intrigued. I tested Sync Beauty’s trending lip care duo Sync Beauty is an indie beauty brand born in the UK in 2024. Since its launch, it has earned a spot in the iconic Harrods beauty hall and totted up an impressive roster of famous customers, …