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King Charles' signature coronation dish mercilessly mocked

<p>With the coronation comes one of the most famed traditions in the Monarchy, the creation of a signature dish, made to be shared and enjoyed across the Commonwealth in honour of the new Monarch.</p> <p>The Queen’s coronation made history in 1953, with the ‘Coronation Chicken’, a recipe that has since embedded itself into British culture.</p> <p>Charles’ crowning marks 70 years since the last coronation, and with the event coming up on May 6, the reveal of the signature dish has been highly anticipated. A culinary delight, like Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘Poulet Reine Elizabeth’, that will make its way down from generation to generation.</p> <p>The Royal Family verified Twitter account shared the long-awaited dish.</p> <p>“Introducing… Coronation Quiche!”, the tweet read.</p> <p>“Chosen personally by Their Majesties, The King and The Queen Consort have shared a recipe in celebration of the upcoming #CoronationBigLunch taking place up and down the country.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Introducing… Coronation Quiche!</p> <p>Chosen personally by Their Majesties, The King and The Queen Consort have shared a recipe in celebration of the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoronationBigLunch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoronationBigLunch</a> taking place up and down the country. <a href="https://t.co/aVcw9tNarP">pic.twitter.com/aVcw9tNarP</a></p> <p>— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1647917367798939648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p>King Charles III has officially unveiled his signature coronation offering, which will be served at the palace’s ‘Big Lunch’ event on May 7, also to be served at several community events and street parties across coronation weekend.</p> <p>The coronation quiche recipe consists of spinach, broad beans, cheese and tarragon, although Buckingham Palace’s chef Mark Flanagan says those who want to bake their own can easily make adjustments to suit their preferences.</p> <p>Charles, Camilla and Flanagan chose the dish because it’s a convenient “sharing” dish that can be served either hot or cold.</p> <p>The coronation quiche has left a bad taste in many individuals’ mouths, going viral online and becoming quite the laughingstock for a few reasons.</p> <p>The most profound stems from the well-known egg shortage in the UK, with production at its lowest in over a decade, according to The Guardian.</p> <p>In 2022, almost a billion fewer eggs were packed compared to 2019 due to producers hit by price hikes and a disastrous outbreak of bird flu.</p> <p>Shoppers calling for supermarkets to stock up on the ingredients for the coronation quiche have posted online to point out the obvious issue.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">And what are we supposed to make this Coronation Quiche with? <a href="https://t.co/nEmwQGmV0e">pic.twitter.com/nEmwQGmV0e</a></p> <p>— Tavern Hoyden (@TavernHoyden) <a href="https://twitter.com/TavernHoyden/status/1648034778032009219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The UK:</p> <p>- There's a shortage of eggs in the supermarkets.</p> <p>Royal Family:</p> <p>- The "Coronation Quiche".<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoronationBigLunch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoronationBigLunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/coronationquiche?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#coronationquiche</a> <a href="https://t.co/xjEtjiUCuS">pic.twitter.com/xjEtjiUCuS</a></p> <p>— Pauline (@tlnlndn) <a href="https://twitter.com/tlnlndn/status/1648016686937776128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p>Aside from supply shortages, many people decided the egg pie wasn’t very fitting.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">whats the matter babe? you've hardly touched your coronation quiche <a href="https://t.co/3FZZwzMEZz">pic.twitter.com/3FZZwzMEZz</a></p> <p>— Jake Johnstone (@hijakejohnstone) <a href="https://twitter.com/hijakejohnstone/status/1648083477693120512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quiche?? For a coronation?? <a href="https://t.co/rsmwcicgZQ">https://t.co/rsmwcicgZQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/V8aKgf1ZKL">pic.twitter.com/V8aKgf1ZKL</a></p> <p>— local swamp gay 🦝🦨🦉 (@localswampgay) <a href="https://twitter.com/localswampgay/status/1648094906957660161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the lamest thing I’ve ever heard. Imagine having 70+ years to think about it and choosing QUICHE. I despair. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coronation</a> <a href="https://t.co/jEeXmxP1Ss">https://t.co/jEeXmxP1Ss</a></p> <p>— Julie Lovell (@ficklishjlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ficklishjlo/status/1648094645669224452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p>Elizabeth’s coronation saw famed culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London’s creation of the ‘Coronation Chicken’, which consisted of cooked chicken meat in a creamy curry sauce with dried apricots. It was served with a simple salad.</p> <p>When it was first produced the dish came as a surprise due to many of the ingredients not being pantry staples and the country was still under post-war ration restrictions.</p> <p>The chicken dish has evolved over the years, with it now commonly served on a brioche bun and garnished with various trimmings from crisp coconut chips to mangetout and sultanas.</p> <p>Quiche the ‘Coronation Chicken’ goodbye and stay occu-pied with the recipe below.</p> <p>Pastry:</p> <ul> <li>125g plain flour</li> <li>Pinch of salt</li> <li>25g cold butter, diced</li> <li>25g lard</li> <li>2 tablespoons milk</li> <li>Or 1 x 250g block of ready-made shortcrust pastry</li> </ul> <p>Filling:</p> <ul> <li>125ml milk</li> <li>175ml double cream</li> <li>2 medium eggs</li> <li>1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon</li> <li>Salt and pepper</li> <li>100g grated cheddar cheese</li> <li>180g cooked spinach, lightly chopped</li> <li>60g cooked broad beans or soya beans</li> </ul> <p>Method:</p> <p>1. To make the pastry: sieve the flour and salt into a bowl; add the fats and rub the mixture together using your finger tips until you get a sandy, breadcrumb-like texture. Add the milk a little at a time and bring the ingredients together into a dough. Cover and allow to rest in the fridge for 30-45 minutes.</p> <p>2. Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the pastry to a circle a little larger than the top of the tin and approximately 5mm thick.</p> <p>3. Line the tin with the pastry, taking care not to have any holes or the mixture could leak. Cover and rest for a further 30 minutes in the fridge.</p> <p>4. Preheat the oven to 190C.</p> <p>5. Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper, add baking beans and bake blind for 15 minutes, before removing the greaseproof paper and baking beans.</p> <p>6. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C.</p> <p>7. Beat together the milk, cream, eggs, herbs and seasoning.</p> <p>8. Scatter half of the grated cheese in the blind-baked base, top with the chopped spinach and beans and herbs, then pour over the liquid mixture.</p> <p>9. If required gently give the mixture a delicate stir to ensure the filling is evenly dispersed but be careful not to damage the pastry case.</p> <p>10. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty/Twitter</em></p>

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How to find a hairstyle that best suits your face shape

<p>Booking in a hair appointment can bring on both feelings of excitement as well as anxiousness. Joy in the hope of getting the best haircut of your life. Anxiety surrounds the daunting task of entrusting your locks over to someone else and not being able to articulate what you’re after. More often than not, though, getting adequate time in the chair to chat through your current hairstyle concerns, what options will bring out your best features and what style you want to go with, is a luxury that doesn’t get the time it deserves. The result of this situation? You leave the salon with a mediocre cut you don’t love.</p> <p>Before your next haircut, spend time thinking about what suits your face shape. To help you make a considered choice, Over60 spoke to two hairdressers about how to make your locks best complement your bone structure. Aleks Abadia, co-founder and hair director at <a href="http://esstudio.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Esstudio Galleria</span></strong></a> along with hairstylist, educator and <a href="http://www.philips.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Phillips</strong></span></a> HairCare ambassador, Lizzie Liros, offer their advice on what hairstyle will work best for you.</p> <p><strong>Round face</strong></p> <p>Both Aleks and Lizzie agree that in order to give more dimension to a round face, it’s all about creating layers and texture. Aleks suggests, “A side part or fringe gradually longer at the sides will help your face appear slender”. Lizzie, on the other hand, suggests a slightly more daring cut. “A short, pixie cut helps soften the roundness of the face and draws attention to facial features or the hairstyle itself, rather than the face shape. Or, a long bob that sits at the collarbone is another beautiful style for round faces, helping lengthen the face”.</p> <p>Whatever style you choose, be sure to work in texture or even colour variation in the form of highlights.</p> <p><strong>Square or heart-shaped face</strong></p> <p>For those with a square or heart-shaped face, it’s important to balance out your strong bone structure. Aleks says “layering at the front adds texture. A centre part and longer sides will also help to soften the face shape”.</p> <p>Lizzie’s ideal haircut for square-shaped faces is a mid-length, layered bob. “This style will help move attention away from the jawline, to the cheekbones. If you want to wear your hair longer, just ensure you add in lots of layers (or soft curls) to soften the sharper angles of a square face shape”.</p> <p><strong>Oval face</strong></p> <p>For those lucky oval-shaped beauties out there, we have good news. Aleks refers to this as “The perfect head” because “almost any style will suit and a sweeping bang will always add something a little extra to your style!”</p> <p>If you want to draw attention away from your “long face”, Lizzie says that any soft fringe with movement helps shorten the face and draws attention to features such as the eyes. “Layers, soft waves or curls on either long or mid-length styles help frame an oval face making the face appear more rounded. An all-in-one length would draw attention to the long facial shape.”</p> <p><strong>Oblong face</strong></p> <p>An oblong face shape is longer than an oval shape, so you can get away with heavy, dramatic fringes. Aleks warns about controlling the style though. “If hair is kept at one length, this will make the face appear longer. Layers, texture and volume is the way to go.”</p> <p>Lizzie agrees, explaining that “The body and wave will help soften the long, straight lines of the oblong face shape and create a really pretty overall finish”.</p> <p><strong>Diamond face</strong></p> <p>Lizzie explains, “With a diamond face shape we want to draw attention away from the wearers narrow chin, minimize the wide cheek-bones and shorten the face length”.</p> <p>According to Aleks, there are a few ways to do this. “They can do both short structured bold cuts or long cuts with lots of layers and movement.”</p> <p>What really works for diamond-face shapes is long sweeping layers, pulled back styles, deep side parts and soft fringes around the forehead. Just be sure to avoid too much volume at the crown or around the sides of the face. </p> <p><strong>Triangular face</strong></p> <p>For triangular faces, Aleks swears by “A blunt bob, with a face-framing bang”. This will soften the face with very subtle layers to add soft movement.</p> <p>However, Lizzie disagrees, arguing that you want to avoid styles that draw attention to your jawline, so blunt bobs are out! She instead suggests “long, soft layers styled with waves, a short pixie cut (fringe cut very short) or textured mid length styles with a soft layered fringe are all gorgeous styles for this face shape.”</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Mother goes viral for making her hair "look cute" while in labour

<p>While there are many things that race through a woman's mind when she is in labour, not everyone is too concerned with how they look. </p> <p>Secora Hawks, however, had her mind on other things. </p> <p>The US woman shared a video diary online to document the birth of her daughter Olive, posting her experience in hospital to TikTok.</p> <p>As the woman navigated her contractions, she decided to make herself "presentable" for the birth. </p> <p>"I just took a shower so I can re-braid my hair," she says in the clip.</p> <p>"I am just trying to do my hair quickly before the pain starts again."</p> <div class="embed" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none !important;"><iframe class="embedly-embed" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 610px; max-width: 100%; outline: none !important;" title="tiktok embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fembed%2Fv2%2F7079483270496308526&amp;display_name=tiktok&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40secora%2Fvideo%2F7079483270496308526&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fp19-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com%2Ftos-useast5-p-0068-tx%2Fbfd3fa845fe8431bad95fd1287b7ac0d_1648320648%7Etplv-tiktok-play.jpeg%3Fx-expires%3D1651802400%26x-signature%3DyrlhpIbSZJfuyZmU%252BYRtkYMSmFQ%253D&amp;key=59e3ae3acaa649a5a98672932445e203&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=tiktok" width="340" height="700" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <div class="embed" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none !important;">In the video, which has now been viewed over 12 millions times, she tries to explain to her online followers the pain she is feeling while waiting at home to get the go ahead from the midwives to come in for delivery.</p> <p>At one point her pain is so bad that she has to take a break from doing her hair. "Babe I can't braid my hair. It looks so bad," she yells over to her partner.</p> <p>"Really doubted I was going to do my hair while in labour but I was committed," she captioned the post.</p> <p>Followers were stunned that the mum had the energy to be able to get herself ready for the trip to the hospital, as she said it was "Definitely the worst pain in my life".</p> <p>Other mums shared their stories of pushing through the pain to enjoy one last moment before birth. "I was in labour on thanksgiving and didn't want to miss dinner so I dealt with labour pains until I finished eating and then went," one recalled.</p> <p>Secora updated her followers that the video of her doing her hair was recorded at 10pm, and she ended up giving birth to her daughter Olive just hours later at 3am the next morning.</p> <p><em>Image credits: TikTok</em></p> </div>

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"Pink flamingo": Jett Kenny explains bizarre new hairstyle

<p dir="ltr">Model and former <em>SAS Australia</em> contestant Jett Kenny has drastically changed his hair colour for a good cause. </p> <p dir="ltr">Sharing the incredible snaps to Instagram, Jett showed off bright pink locks in support of his friend’s daughter who was diagnosed with leukaemia. </p> <p dir="ltr">Jett has already raised a whopping $8,200 for the Leukaemia Foundation and will cut his hair on April 9, in honour of his friend’s daughter.</p> <p dir="ltr">“When I said pink, I meant PINK,” he wrote in the caption.</p> <p dir="ltr">“A whopping $8200 has been raised so far for team #allinforaspen and @worldsgreatestshave</p> <p dir="ltr">“Nine more days till it all comes off, let’s see what targets we can hit next. Let’s smash 10k!”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CbwyASkhCx2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CbwyASkhCx2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Jett Kenny (@jettkenny)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Jett shared his own story on the World’s Greatest Shave website, saying his hair might also not grow back.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I started growing my hair in 2012 and has been long and tied up ever since being able to do so,” he wrote. </p> <p dir="ltr">“There’s a strong chance my hair may not grow back as, like my father, I’m leaning towards the bald side of life.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So please donate what you can, but more importantly, share this with all of your family and friends and encourage them to donate and share also! To see how much we can raise together as a team!</p> <p dir="ltr">“Thankyou for your support!”</p> <p dir="ltr">At the time of the publication, Jett had raised $21,146.51 of his $1,000 goal. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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13 things your hairstyle could reveal about your personality

<p><strong>Dark hair: you're thoughtful </strong></p> <p><span>Women with darker locks are often perceived as more thoughtful and enigmatic, which can contribute to their mysterious sex appeal.</span></p> <p><strong>Red hair: you're fun-loving</strong></p> <p><span>Red-haired women are often branded as ‘fiery’ and are typically perceived as fun-loving and wild.</span></p> <p><strong>Blonde hair: you're a man magnet</strong></p> <p><span>Men are typically more drawn to women with golden tones in their hair, despite often pegging them to be less intelligent.</span></p> <p><strong>Grey hair: you're confident</strong></p> <p><span>Women who go or remain grey are considered confident and appear unwilling to bend to societal standards of beauty. </span></p> <p><span>That said, grey-haired women may also be construed as older than they actually are.</span></p> <p><strong>Bold colours: you're a rebel</strong></p> <p><span>Wild hair colours that do not occur naturally, such as pink or blue, point to a sense of rebelliousness and a free spirit.</span></p> <p><strong>Short hair: you're professional</strong></p> <p><span>Shorter hairstyles project confidence because they make it seem as though the wearer has nothing to hide. </span></p> <p><span>Short styles are also deemed more professionally, and women that sport them are often taken more seriously.</span></p> <p><strong>Long hair: you're carefree (or immature) </strong></p> <p><span>Women with long hair are more carefree and youthful, and sometimes bohemian. However, older women who maintain longer hair can sometimes be seen as childish. </span></p> <p><span>Long hair can be seen as a shield of sorts that connotes a lack of maturity or toughness.</span></p> <p><strong>Centre part: you're organised</strong></p> <p><span>Women who part their hair down the centre project personalities that strive for balance and order in their lives. </span><span>They’re organised and responsible. </span></p> <p><span>Jagged centre parts are slightly softer and signal a more easygoing attitude.</span></p> <p><strong>Side part: you're compassionate</strong></p> <p><span>Women with side parts are typically empathetic and compassionate. They care very deeply for their loved ones and make them a large part of their lives.</span></p> <p><strong>Sleek, straight hair: you're a perfectionist </strong></p> <p><span>Pin-straight, frizz-free hair is a sign of a perfectionist who likes to be in control of every situation she finds herself in.</span></p> <p><strong>Wavy locks: you're creative</strong></p> <p><span>Low-maintenance, wavy hair is a sign of a creative and laid-back spirit who goes with the flow.</span></p> <p><strong>Curls: you're less serious</strong></p> <p><span>Curly-haired women are perceived as less serious than those with wavy or straight styles, as others will interpret them as more fun-loving and wild.</span></p> <p><strong>Elaborate styles: you might be self-critical</strong></p> <p><span>If your style is super-complicated and takes a lot of time to create, this could signal you are high maintenance. Also, it may point toward your being self-critical.</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p> <p><em>This article originally appeared on <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.readersdigest.co.nz/healthsmart/beauty/13-things-your-hairstyle-could-reveal-about-your-personality?pages=1" target="_blank">Reader's Digest</a>.</em><span></span></p>

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Nicole Kidman’s drastic transformation

<p><span>Nicole Kidman is one of the biggest actors in Hollywood, and her commitment to a role knows no bounds – including dramatic hairstyle changes.</span><br /><br /><span>And now, in preparation for another role, the Aussie superstar has debuted a new look where she looks barely recognisable.</span><br /><br /><span>Sharing a photo from the set of her new project <em>Roar</em>, the actress is shown with a pixie cut hairstyle for the eight-part Apple TV series.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842668/nicole-kidman-hair-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/8264d1ddc1fe46319cb703346b8aded9" /></p> <p><em>Image: Instagram @NicoleKidman</em><br /><br /><span>The 54-year-old is currently shooting the new show in Sydney’s Cronulla alongside Judy Davis and Simon Baker.</span><br /><br /><span>The new series is based on Irish author Cecelia Ahern’s collection of 30 short stories, where each one will function as a stand-alone story.</span><br /><br /><span>Her new hairdo is a far cry from the long strawberry blonde locks she previously sported.</span><br /><br /><span>“On set,” she captioned the snap.</span><br /><br /><span>“What’s going on with the hair I’m scared,” one person wrote in the comments.</span><br /><br /><span>“This gives me Julie Andrews vibes from<em> Sound of Music</em>,” another added.</span><br /><br /><span>“You let them cut your fabulous hair??? I hope that’s a wig. But you’re still beautiful,” a third person said.</span><br /><br /><span>Nicole’s latest show, <em>Nine Perfect Strangers</em>, is due to drop on Amazon Prime Video on August 20.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842670/nicole-kidman-hair.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c88fdd23e4914f96a56dd3051983c1a9" /></p> <p><em>Image: Nine Perfect Strangers</em><br /><br /><span>The program was filmed in Byron Bay, Australia, and features Nicole, Melissa McCarthy and Asher Keddie.</span></p>

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Hairdresser who charged $2,500 cops backlash: “outrageous”

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A hairdresser in the US has sparked a major debate after she shared some of her work transformations that she’s completed to the social media app TikTok. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While her work is nothing short of spectacular, observers couldn’t help but call out Jasmine Policarpo, who posts to the TikTok account @byprado_, for the amount she charges customers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jasmine was forced to defend herself when followers began asking why she charged her client $2,500 after she transformed her from a soft, mousy brown to a silver-blonde. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The caption of Jasmine's clip revealed the salon charged $199 an hour ($135USD) for their services. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842035/hairdresser-tiktok.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/851dced54dda4eab9a2a3b45e641f284" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: @byprado_</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The customer racked up a total of 13 hours, leading to a $2480 ($1800USD) beauty bill.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jasmine said in a voiceover: "I did not think my last post was going to make so many people mad with how much I charge. But I think this one is going to make you madder."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The video went on to amass a flurry of comments and has been viewed 1.3 million times. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"It does not take 13 hours to do hair, what a rip off," one person wrote.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Could easily be done in 5-7 hours," another added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Insane and not necessary," a third reaction said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, not everyone was against the hairdresser, with many people commending the TikToker for building a loyal customer base. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Honestly to the people complaining about the price, just find someone else?" read one comment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Everyone chooses to spend their money differently. My clients choose to spend it on their hair," Jasmine said in another clip. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"And they leave happy so I don't know why so many people are mad."</span></p>

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The truth about Princess Diana’s iconic hair

<p><span>Princess Diana has always been considered an icon in her own right – and this includes the royal’s hair.</span><br /><br /><span>However, a style choice that made history has actually been revealed by Diana’s personal hair stylist as a “split-second” decision.</span><br /><br /><span>Sam McKnight, who worked with Diana from 1990 right up until her death in 1997, told British Vogue that there was a moment that led to the iconic cut.</span><br /><br /><span>"This leggy blonde comes bouncing up the stairs, smiled and made us all melt, and it was Princess Diana," he said.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEjCaRyHnTE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEjCaRyHnTE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Sam McKnight Personal (@sammcknight1)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /><span>He revealed that while playing with the royal's hair as she posed for British Vogue, McKnight saw a look for Diana that was much different to her usual style.</span><br /><br /><span>"I made it look short under the tiara — I faked it a bit," he said.</span><br /><br /><span>When the photoshoot ended, McKnight told Diana he would style her hair however she wanted if she gave him free reign.</span><br /><br /><span>"I said, 'I would cut it all off and just start again,'" he said.</span><br /><br /><span>"It was the beginning of the '90s and it was at the time that I was doing lots of shows and covers and a lot of the girls had short hair, and we were moving from the big frou-frou '80s into the sharp, more androgynous, business chic of the '90s."</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_y93PIAPDx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_y93PIAPDx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Anita Shemon (@justbecauseitsbeauty)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /><span>Diana told him to do it immediately, to McKnight’s surprise.</span><br /><br /><span>"So I cut it off then and we never looked back," he said.</span><br /><br /><span>Princess Diana would go on to praise McKnight for shaping her personal view of herself in the 90s.</span></p>

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Bad hair day? Not with these fantastic tips

<p>Hair allows us to express our personality and change our look depending on our mood or the weather. It is also a good indicator of overall health. We have collated the most reliable and effective tips to ensure every day is a good hair day.</p> <p>There are a plethora of simple tips, questionable myths and reliable scientific results surrounding the mystifying quest towards healthy hair. Here's what you need to know.</p> <p><strong>Choosing shampoo and conditioner</strong></p> <p>The best advice when choosing your shampoo and conditioner is to look at the active ingredients. Don’t be fooled by marketing, as words like ‘natural’ aren’t regulated and don’t provide any kind of guarantee. One positive ingredient to look for is silicone (or dimethicone) as this coats and protects the hair. Look out for artificial scents and colours or detergents. Some particularly harmful ingredients to be wary of are sodium laurel sulphate, parabens and benzyl benzoate. Try to buy shampoo and conditioner that is specifically targeted to your hair type and use the same line of products as they are designed to complement each other.</p> <p>There is no single rule for how frequently you should wash your hair. If you have an oily scalp, for example, you will need to do it more often. As you age, your scalp produces less oil and you can usually wash it less frequently. However, if you’re getting dandruff or a flaky scalp this generally means your washes are too seldom. When washing with conditioner, start a few centimetres from the scalp and concentrate most of the conditioner on the tips of your hair as otherwise it can make the scalp oily.</p> <p><strong>Old wives tales - true or not?</strong></p> <p>You’ve probably heard many old wives' tales about hair care however surprisingly there is some truth to them. The old saying ‘100 brush strokes a night’, for example, has merit because brushing your hair from root to tip distributes the hair’s natural oil down the hair shaft, making it shinier, less damaged and less prone to breakage.</p> <p>Start from the tip then travel upward to detangle the knots. Also be sure to use a dense boar brittle brush, as this is the most effective at removing dirt, dust and debris and moving oil down the hair shaft.</p> <p>Ever heard the one about using cold water to wash out conditioner? It is true that this seals the cuticle and makes it harder for moisture to enter, effectively preventing the process that can cause 'frizz'.</p> <p>One of the most important practices to avoid is very frequent blow drying or straightening. These events damage the hair make it more prone to breakage. If you are blow drying your hair, put it on a lower heat level and be sure to never straighten wet hair. Wet hair is more vulnerable, which also means you should avoid brushing it. Try to towel dry hair by patting rather than rubbing it. Furthermore, avoid tying hair back too tight to the point of pain, particularly when sleeping, as this increases friction and causes breakage. Finally, try to avoid smoking or too much stress, as these factors can make your hair duller and brittle.</p> <p><strong>Thinning hair</strong></p> <p>While going bald is a well-known issue for men, surprisingly, 40 per cent of people who experience temporary or long-term hair loss are women. If you are experiencing sudden hair loss, you should consult a medical professional. However, there are some easy hair thinning prevention and treatment methods to try at home.</p> <p> </p> <p>To disguise thinning hair, try a different hairstyle such as a shorter cut, a different part or more layers to heighten the volume. Try getting into the habit of gently blow-drying your hair (after it has partially air dried) to build volume. A scalp massage has also been shown to prevent thinning hair as it temporarily increases circulation to the scalp, thereby pumping the hair follicles with the nutrients it needs to grow. Use your fingertips and a small amount of argan or coconut oil and rub in a circular motion for a few minutes prior to shampooing.</p> <p><strong>Greying gracefully</strong></p> <p>Embracing grey hair can be a sophisticated look. The first step is to blend your roots, as the contrast in texture and tone makes it look unkempt. It is worth getting a do-it-yourself highlighting or root-touch-up kit to blend the roots until at least 60% of your roots are silver. Then you can give up your dye job and just embrace the grey. Silver strands often have a duller look as they absorb light instead of reflecting it. Consequently, you should use an oil-absorber or glaze to give your hair added shine between washes. Also ensure your styling products are colourless so they don’t tarnish your grey hair.</p> <p><strong>Natural hair masks</strong></p> <p>Many of the most helpful and nutrient-rich treatments for your hair aren’t found in hair salons but they are found in your kitchen cupboard. The natural vitamins, minerals and proteins in certain food items make them the ideal nourishing hair treatments.</p> <p>For the 'hair masks' recipes below, you should mix the ingredients together to make a paste then apply liberally over the hair. Cover your head and hair with a shower cap and leave the paste for 20 minutes to a few hours depending on the damage. Thoroughly rinse out the mixture and follow with your usual shampoo and conditioner regime.</p> <p>For hydration, softness, body and shine: give your hair a deep hot oil condition by mixing ¼ cup of olive oil, ¼ cup aloe vera oil, 6 drops of rosemary oil and 6 drops of sandalwood essential oils. Heat it so that it is warm to touch and then soak through the hair.</p> <p>To give your locks a softer, more luscious look: simply blend one ripe banana and a teaspoon of honey into a smoothie-like mixture.</p> <p>To give your hair a glossy finish: simply apply plain yoghurt to wet hair. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 10 minutes then rinse thoroughly.</p> <p>To prevent dandruff: use a hibiscus leaves paste or powder with water.</p> <p>To restore lustre: combine one ripe avocado and an egg to wet hair and replenish it with vitamins and essential fatty acids.</p> <p>For a softness and shine: simply prep your hair with warm water and coat your hair with mayonnaise, put on a plastic wrap such as a shower cap, let it sit for 20 minutes or more and rinse.</p> <p><strong>Feed your hair naturally</strong></p> <p>As well as putting food items in your hair, a balanced diet with plenty of healthy oils for essential fatty acids is also crucial for restoring hair health and vibrancy. A diet rich in zinc, iron, protein and biotin (a B vitamin) is important for shine and strength. Aim to get these vitamins naturally. Particularly beneficial foods for your hair include foods such as salmon, walnuts, yoghurt, sweet potatoes, spinach and blueberries.</p> <p>If you have specific concerns about your hair, consult a hair or medical professional.</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of </em><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/health/wellbeing/bad-hair-day-not-with-these-fantastic-tips.aspx"><em>Wyza.com.au.</em></a></p>

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Reese Witherspoon just chopped off all her hair: The chic style that suits everyone

<p><em>Big Little Lies</em> star Reese Witherspoon has debuted her new haircut, which is on trend for many celebrities of late. </p> <p>She shared a video on her Instagram account that shows off her new haircut. Witherspoon also thanked her stylist for her “new summer cut”.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTBjDpAE7o/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTBjDpAE7o/" target="_blank">Thanks for my new summer cut @lonavigi! 💇🏼‍♀️☀️</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/reesewitherspoon/" target="_blank"> Reese Witherspoon</a> (@reesewitherspoon) on Jun 4, 2019 at 11:05am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Judging by the smile on her face, Witherspoon is thrilled with her new look.</p> <p>Fans were loving her chic new hairstyle as well.</p> <p>One fan commented saying, “Let’s be honest. Reese could shave her head, and still be breathtaking.”</p> <p>Another agreed saying that they were thinking about this cut for themselves and tagged a friend.</p> <p>As she was debuting long hair as recently as last week, during the promotional tour for the second series of<span> </span><em>Big Little Lies</em><span> </span>with her co-stars Zoe Kravitz and Laura Dern, it’s the signature style that Witherspoon is known for since <em>Legally Blonde</em>.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7827593/big-little-lies.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6304803664144e6bba3d3d89f56c5786" /></p>

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New hair alert: Judge Judy ditches signature bob for stunning new look

<p>We have watched her on our TV screens for years, and this time she has come back with a new hairdo – and it is drastically different to her signature short, neat bob many are used to. </p> <p>Judge Judy Sheindlin showed up to the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday with a modern look as she swept away the red carpet.</p> <p>Her long running courtroom television show, <em>Judge Judy</em>, has never seen her waver from her signature short hairstyle for more than 30 years.</p> <p>However, that hairdo was switched out for a combed-back low ponytail for the event, where she took out the Lifetime Achievement Award.</p> <p>The 76-year-old TV star told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/judge-judy-shares-what-inspired-her-to-try-a-new-hairdo-exclusive-124659" target="_blank"><em>Entertainment Tonight</em></a> the change of style was inspired by wanting to lead a “simpler” life.</p> <p>“It used to take me an hour to get ready for work … or even to go out for dinner,” she said. “Hair, curling, blowing.”</p> <p>However, the new 'do hasn’t just been warmly accepted by fans, but herself as well.</p> <p>“I like it,” she said. “It’s comfortable and easy.”</p> <p>Her on-screen buddy and bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, took to social media to share which look he liked best though.</p> <p>“I tried to stay out of this, y'all won't let me!” the co-star wrote in a caption.</p> <p>“I prefer my boss with the old 'do' (left) More sophisticated and 'Judy'cial.”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqIlE-hCP1/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqIlE-hCP1/" target="_blank">A post shared by Petri Hawkins Byrd (@byrdthebailiff)</a> on Apr 24, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>While accepting her coveted honour at the 46th annual award show, Sheindlin said: “I have a profession that’s always been my passion. And tonight, I have this lovely honor which says I’ve done my job well.</p> <p>“Life has a beginning, a middle and an end. As most of us, I don’t remember the very beginning, I’m having an absolute blast in the middle, and if my luck holds, I won’t be around for the end.”</p> <p>Judge Judy first premiered on September 16, 1996 and is currently in its 23rd season.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Judge Judy’s new stunning, sleek hairstyle here.</p>

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How to get Duchess Meghan’s signature top knot

<p>There’s a reason the Duchess of Sussex’s beauty look has become a sought-after style for women all over the world. With her signature effortless hair and subtle barely-there makeup, Meghan is the epitome of natural beauty.</p> <p>The royal has eyes on her at all times. What she wears, how she walks, who she speaks to. So, it’s crucial for her to put her best foot forward, which is exactly what she does. The royal family are known for their prim and proper style, but the Duchess has rebelled from protocol and is spotted donning messy buns and undone hair. And while she still chooses to carry out some traditions, such as wearing pale nail polish and wearing fascinators, the former actress definitely has a signature look. Scouring the internet for photos, one particular look that stood out was Meghan’s top knot. The sleek, slicked back style not only keeps your hair away from your face, but helps you look polished and put together in no time at all.</p> <p>Here’s how to get the Duchess of Sussex’s signature top knot:</p> <p><strong>What you will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Texturising spray</li> <li>Hair ties</li> <li>Bobby pins</li> <li>Hairspray</li> </ul> <p><strong>Instructions:</strong></p> <ol> <li>To give your hair a bit more grit, spray a small amount of texturising spray.</li> <li>Brush the spray through your hair so it’s evenly distributed.</li> <li>Gather your hair and pull it back into a high pony tail, try and catch any stray hairs along your hairline.</li> <li>Secure the ponytail with a hair tie and start wrapping the length of your hair around the base of your ponytail.</li> <li>Secure the bun with as many bobby pins as you need.</li> <li>Finally, lock in your style with plenty of hairspray, while smoothing out any flyaways with a comb or unused toothbrush.</li> </ol> <p>And there you have it! You’re now one step closer to looking and feeling like a royal. Now you just need an endless budget to spend on clothes and accessories and once that’s down pat, no one will be able to tell the difference.</p> <p>Can't get enough of Duchess Meghan's envious locks? Scroll through the gallery above to see her rocking the top knot. </p> <p>Will you be trying out this simple and easy hairstyle? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Princess Mary debuts surprising new hairstyle

<p>Princess Mary has become a style icon with her elegant wardrobe and her signature long brunette hair.</p> <p>The Crown Princess of Denmark manages to always have her long locks styled to perfection and now, she has stepped out with a new and sophisticated hairstyle.</p> <p>Mary, who was accompanied with her husband Prince Frederik, was spotted with the new look while attending an official dinner in Latvia with President Raimonds Vejonis and his wife Iveta Vejone.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdetdanskekongehus%2Fphotos%2Fa.252278945110694%2F817791728559410%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;width=500" width="500" height="497" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>Although Mary usually prefers to wear her hair out, she styled her hair in a low bun, with her hair pinned away from her face.</p> <p>When looking at her bun straight on, it appears as if Mary has dramatically chopped her hair off.</p> <p>However, from the side angle the low bun becomes visible.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrD2O38A5o1/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrD2O38A5o1/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">Kronprinsparret deltog her til aften i en officiel middag på Riga Slot med det lettiske Præsidentpar som værter. Deres Kongelige Højheder er i disse dage i Letland for at deltage i fejringen af landets 100-års selvstændighed. 📸 Keld Navntoft, Ritzau Scanpix ©️</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/detdanskekongehus/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> DET DANSKE KONGEHUS</a> (@detdanskekongehus) on Dec 6, 2018 at 12:57pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The royal Aussie wore a suit by Danish designer Jesper Hovring to the event, paired with Pura Lopez shoes.</p> <p>Earlier in the week, the 46-year-old mum posed for photos with her father John Donaldson and her children, Prince Christian, 13, Princess Isabella, 11, and seven-year-old twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdetdanskekongehus%2Fphotos%2Fa.284013581937230%2F819033198435263%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;width=500" width="500" height="577" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>Mary’s father moved to Denmark after she tied the knot with Prince Frederik in 2004.</p> <p>Sadly, her mother Henrietta ‘Etta’ Donaldson died from a heart condition in 1997, when Mary was in her 20s.</p> <p>"I was 26. It happened too early," Mary said in 2016 of her mother's devastating death.</p> <p>"It's so hard to see when it is so close and so personal, but as you get older, you learn to appreciate the time you had together as a gift. And the loss offers something that you wouldn't have otherwise. It makes a strong person."</p> <p>The Crown Princess previously told Danish media about the pain she endured following the loss of her mother.</p> <p>"I felt alone in my pain," she told Danish reporters.  </p> <p>"As if nobody understood what I was going through and I had come to a standstill while the whole world around me kept moving forwards."</p> <p>"I would have liked to have spent more time with her," she said.</p> <p>In 2001, Mary’s father remarried after meeting English author Susan Horwood. </p>

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Body language expert analyses Meghan Markle and reveals her "signature gesture"

<p><span>A body language expert has revealed how Meghan has transformed into a “poised” royal, observing her behaviour as she joined Prince Harry at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in London.</span></p> <p><span>Expert and author of <em>The Body Language Bible</em>, Judi James, explained how the former Suits actress appears to have had some royal training, with her movements being “more precise” than ever.</span></p> <p><span>Examples of these precise movements include Meghan holding out her hand in a “lady-like” manner, as well as showing “preening signs” as she touched her hair.</span></p> <p><span>During Meghan’s first royal official engagement in December, Judi said Meghan chose to stay close to her fiancé, but now she is able to maintain some distance and shine by herself.</span></p> <p><span>“Meghan seems more royal with these poses,” Judi told FEMAIL.</span></p> <p><span>“When she first appeared with Harry on that walkabout in Nottingham she had a slightly touristy look about herself; she was learning on the job.</span></p> <p><span>“She saw herself as Harry’s girlfriend and was a lot more low-key. She seemed to recognise that Harry was the star. She was trailing slightly in his wake.</span></p> <p><span>“Today she's a lot less spontaneous than she was. This looks a lot more careful, she's very upright. There are signs that she might have had some royal training.”</span></p> <p><span>Judi said Meghan’s recent body language and outfit shows that she is establishing herself as an individual within the royal family.</span></p> <p><span>“She’s wanting to show herself off a bit more. Her clothing has become less easy to wear, a bit more starry and regal,” she said. </span></p> <p><span>“She’s slightly more separated from Harry. She’s got her coat around the shoulders worn as a cape, so there's not much opportunity for hand holding.”</span></p> <p><span>Judi said that Meghan still touches her hair, dubbing it as her “signature gesture”.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 36.851851851851855% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bht8UnqhF39/" target="_blank">A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal)</a> on Apr 18, 2018 at 9:05am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>“It’s a signature gesture of hers, touching her hair a lot,” she said. “But now it’s turned into more of a grooming and preening gesture.</span></p> <p><span>“It also displays her engagement ring, which she's clearly very proud of.” </span></p> <p><span>Meghan also took more of an active role in conversations rather than just listening.</span></p> <p><span>“She’s picked up Harry’s trait, she’s using more exaggerated hand gestures,” the body language expert explained. “She’s someone who’s performing and entertaining a lot more.”</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-video"> <p dir="ltr">Delegates tell Prince Harry, who opened the forum earlier this week, and Ms. Markle what they have learnt from each other over the course of the last few days. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHOGM2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHOGM2018</a> <a href="https://t.co/1tre7CfAnM">pic.twitter.com/1tre7CfAnM</a></p> — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/986577426628128768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2018</a></blockquote> <p><span>However, Judi noticed one trait of Meghan’s that isn’t usually seen in royal family members – “mirroring the expressions” of those she is talking to.</span></p> <p><span>“She's got a more empathetic trait. She’s mirroring the expressions of the people she’s speaking to.</span></p> <p><span>“It’s a Diana trait – it’s something that she brought to the royal family. Harry is probably the one that's carried it on the most.”</span></p>

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Why it might be time to get rid of your printer

<p><em><strong>Lisa Du is director of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://readytechgo.com.au/" target="_blank">ReadyTechGo</a></span>, a service that helps people gain the confidence and skills to embrace modern technology. </strong></em></p> <p>Last night I received a message from my 21-year-old sister asking if she could come over and use my printer/scanner. She had received a new agreement from work and had to email the signed agreement back that night. <br /> <br /> "Do you have a printed version of this agreement?" I ask her.</p> <p>She responded "No, I have a soft copy on email. I need to print, sign, scan, and email it back".<br /> <br /> My sister arrives with her Macbook Air in tow, ready to print off her agreement. <br /> <br /> "You're getting a tech lesson," I told her.<br /> <br /> I grab a piece of blank paper, and asked her to sign her name.</p> <p>1. I opened up the PDF agreement (On Apple Macs, the default program to view PDF documents is Preview program).</p> <p>2. I click on Tools (Top Menu)</p> <p>3. Choose Annotate</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="468" height="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e785dd9ba906ed79fad48bd7e/images/e31ad2a5-acba-4226-9213-8bd39ecc5355.png" class="mcnImage" style="outline: none; text-align: start; max-width: 695px; line-height: 10px; vertical-align: bottom; height: 508px;"/></p> <p>4. Choose Signature</p> <p>5. Choose Manage Signature</p> <p>6. Choose Create Signature</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="464" height="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e785dd9ba906ed79fad48bd7e/images/b87fbb91-5645-4172-9fb9-ef9a45ff45cd.png" class="mcnImage" style="max-width: 763px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom; height: 464px;"/></p> <p>7. Choose Camera, and hold that piece of paper which my sister signed her name on, until an imprint of her signature appears on the screen</p> <p>8. Click Done</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="453" height="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e785dd9ba906ed79fad48bd7e/images/c135bb0b-3878-474c-9e6a-2ef785a2eb5d.png" class="mcnImage" style="max-width: 766px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom; height: 452px;"/></p> <p>This pops your signature onto the PDF Document, where you can move the signature to the location where you need to sign.</p> <p>You can also add text so you can write your name, and the date.</p> <p>To email the agreement off, click on the Share icon, choose Mail, and voila, the signed agreement has been emailed - all this done without printing or scanning! </p> <p>What do you think? Do you think you’ll ditch your printer?</p>

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Pippa Middleton debuts new chic hairstyle

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge influences many fans with her style and beauty choices. After Kate wears a certain designer or garment, it is common for that item to immediately go out of stock as the masses imitate her elegant style.</p> <p>Now it seems even her sister Pippa has taken a leaf out of her beauty book after she debuted a new haircut earlier this week on an official visit to the Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="293" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7265470/1_500x293.jpg" alt="1 (52)"/></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Image credit: British Heart Foundation</em></p> <p>The 34-year-old styled her short new hairstyle in loose waves with her ‘do being shorter and more textured than her older sister’s polished take on the classic look.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="333" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7265472/image__500x333.jpg" alt="Image_ (39)"/></p> <p>Pippa has now joined many other celebrities who have embraced the “lob” (long bob) in 2017 – which sits anywhere from just below the chin to grazing the shoulders and is often tousled and effortlessly stylish. </p> <p>It's a style so versatile, this face-framing hairdo suits everyone, no matter your age!</p> <p>The lob is also low in maintenance but can still be styled up or down.</p> <p>"The lob has become so popular as it’s a great way to change up your look without going to a drastic bob," Aleks Ababia, Esstudio Galleria Hair Director told <em>Honey.</em></p> <p>Have you ever had a “lob” before? Share your thoughts on the popular hairstyle in the comments below. </p>

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