Deconstructing the beauty ideal as a trans individual
Polish-born and Yorkshire-raised cosmetic science transgender student Sebrina Fatz has big plans on switching up the beauty industry. In an up-close and personal interview with Fashion North, she tells us about the in's and out's of the beauty industry from
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for £20 and under
Christmas is quickly approaching and, with delivery dates getting further and further out of our reach, here at Fashion North, we have compiled the ultimate Christmas gift guide for £20 and, under that, you can get in-store. All of the products
Are we a generation of ‘skintellectuals’? How social media is reshaping the skincare world
The online beauty market in the UK more than doubled in the last six years and our skincare obsession is only getting bigger in the post-pandemic world. Fashion North investigates how social media fuels our skincare buys. The beauty sector was hit hard
Early Christmas shopping: the best beauty present round-up
It's over 70 days away but Christmas panic-buying has already started in mid-October, not least due to HGV driver shortages and dire warnings from retailers. "It is always a good idea to avoid disappointment and shop early," said toy retailer Smyths
The key to a beauty brand’s success on Tik Tok
Tik Tok has officially hit the beauty mainstream, surpassing Instagram as the second-most popular social media app for teens. The latest statistics from Sensor Tower reveal that in April 2020 the video app has been downloaded more than two billion
Love yourself this Valentine’s Day
Lockdown is taking its toll on many of us, and with Valentine's Day coming up it would be easy to feel lonely and isolated. But at a time when both our mental and physical health is at a low, this
How to Shoot Beauty and Fashion Flat Lays
Skincare Essentials This first flat lay includes a range of skincare products laid on a high gloss grey surface with water marks. I shot this image on an iPhone using the portrait setting, I also had a small white light facing
Calling all Lush lovers the Valentines day collection is here
All aboard the SS Love boat as Valentine's day is officially on its way. We can admit it may not be the most favourited holiday among us, but whether you are looking for a romantic gift for your loved one
“The salon is like a baby to me, but lockdown came two days after I had returned from maternity leave”: an exclusive interview with salon owner Julie Barras
Nestled in the suburbs of Gateshead lies Sparkle Beauty, an award-winning salon with 15 years of experience. We spoke to Julie Barras, owner of the salon, to get the low-down on how she set up her business and the struggles
12 days of Christmas: Last minute advent calendars bargain buys
Christmas is fast approaching. But don't worry if you don't have a calendar yet, Fashion North has you covered with the 10 best last minute beauty and body care advent calendars on a budget. Let the countdown commence! If you're tired
Support the independents at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Fayre
Director of AMS Business Consultants Andy Skinner set up a virtual Christmas fayre event was to be held today on December 6th, 2020, between 11am – 3pm. Andy supports many independent businesses and was persuaded to establish this event via
These are the most luxurious advent calendars of 2020
If you have never experienced the joy of getting a beauty advent calendar, maybe after a challenging 2020 you might consider joining thousands of people who get one every year. Indeed, there are plenty of calendars for every budget, but