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With everything exciting in the pipeline for 2021, the world’s first “reverse human ageing” clinic is all set to open in Dubai early next year.
The new clinic, which is set to be located in JLT, is said to reverse biological human ageing using advance technology and science.
With over a decade of research and trials, the Aviv Clinic will be the first of its kind with pioneering medical data to adapt this protocol.
Using the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), the process reverses the key markers of ageing including telomeres.
Pioneering medical science clinic using world’s first proven protocol to reverse human aging to open in #Dubai https://t.co/V8TAoorA3P pic.twitter.com/9Pbfl1AaKk
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 8, 2020
The additional benefits of this treatment are that the process could help reduce your risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The project is led by world-renowned physician Prof. Shai Efrati and his team at the medical research institute Sagol School of Neuroscience at Shamir Medical Center in Israel.
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The highly personalised treatment combines HBOT therapy neuroscience with physiology research to ensure a younger-looking you.
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Founder & Creative Director of Romani, Haya Jarrar creates unconventional pieces with a touch of the rebellious. Is she on our guestlist? Absolutely.
What do your first 30 mins of the day look like, your morning routine?
I check my emails the minute I wake up and respond to all of them before getting out of bed. Then I begin my morning skincare routine and have breakfast before I hit the gym.
Do you feel more drawn to the creative or the business side?
Definitely the creative side. I didn’t even know what an income statement is until I started Romani.
How did you know it was the right time to launch your own brand and what were the stepping-stones to that point?
You know in life, there’s never really the “right time”. It’s always been my dream to start my own label, so I just went for it. Studying fashion design in university and working in the industry after graduating helped me gain experience and insight which I used to start my own brand with my own identity.
What has been the biggest hurdle since launching the brand and how did you overcome this?
Starting as a very young girl in this very big industry was very challenging for me in the beginning. It was a struggle in every single aspect (finding the right suppliers, creating the right designs that represent me, promoting my brand and making sure I’m doing the right thing). With time, you learn that every successful person in any industry has to struggle a bit before finding their way.
Do you have any mentors or guides and how does this help navigate the right path throughout life and your career?
My inspiration and motivation in life is the person I aspire to be in the future. I try to work really hard on myself every day and try so hard to improve myself because everything you want in life and strive to achieve is already within you; you just need to carve your way in.
What do you look for in terms of hiring your own team?
It’s important for me to be surrounded by a team that understands my vision. That’s the most important thing. I also value a team that is hard working and that has something to bring to the table.
How has this year impacted the industry both positively and negatively?
Negatively, as a brand we’ve struggled in terms of production and missing fashion weeks and not being able to showcase our collections and connect with our customers and having to put things aside for a while and delaying production. Positively, it gave us the time and space to sit back, relax and breathe. It made us realize that we were constantly rushing before. Now, we are not rushing anymore.
How do you approach scaling the business and what works in terms of client retention?
I want to scale my business by going into more retails stores and I want to also expand to other areas (other than fashion) through Romani. We will be making this reveal very soon!
There’s a rebelliousness and unconventionality to the pieces you create – was this part of the brand DNA from the outset?
Yes. Usually, from what I see, a lot of designers base their designs on what buyers are looking for or what is the norm in the region. For me, I wanted to create designs that represent my identity and me from the beginning.
Which pieces are your best sellers and do you notice differing trends globally in terms of sales?
The Sylphina jacket. It’s very dear to my heart since it’s the first piece I ever created for Romani. And luckily, it is our most popular piece.
How has social media affected the luxury industry and which platform has been most useful?
It enabled us to become closer to our customers and helped us understand them more. Instagram has been the most useful by far.
Do you have any pre-bedtime rituals?
Recently, I got into meditation. And it works so much better for me at night than in the morning. Also, I really enjoy a nice walk to clear my mind right before bedtime.
If you were not on your current career path, which other role would you have chosen career-wise?
I believe I was born to create. If not fashion design, then definitely interior and furniture design.
This is ‘The Party Issue’, where and how will you be celebrating this season?
I think I will be somewhere cold, cosy and Christmassy with my husband and family.
What should you gift the host when attending a dinner?
A candle is always a good idea.
What’s your secret to surviving party season and still looking flawless?
Lots of water, exercise, vitamins and a healthy routine.
What is your go-to party outfit?
Either a Romani dress or Romani suit. You can never go wrong with a Romani suit.
What is on your wishlist this festive season?
Bottega Veneta boots, an Alexander McQueen knit…
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A curated list of who to #follow this month.
Rene Caovilla@renecaovilla
Dressing women from the feet up since the 1950s with beautifully designed creations. Rene Caovilla crafts pieces of art with an emphasis on heritage and quality.
Valentino@maisonvalentino
From strict tailoring to flowing dresses and separates, Valentino continues to dazzle for FW20.
Retrofete@retrofete
Founded by Ohad Seroya and Aviad Klin, Retrofete is known for its party season-appropriate sequin dresses.
Haya Jarrar@hayajarrar
Founder and Creative Director of Romani, Haya Jarrar bring a rebellious edge to her ready-to-wear label.
Laura Bailey@laurabaileylondon
Modal, writer, cultural ambassador for the British Fashion Council and brand ambassador for Chanel, Bailey has a honed eye for style.
Jo Malone@jomalonelondon
Unexpected combinations of ingredients made British lifestyle brand Jo Malone famous for its elegant yet playful fragrances.
Gilda Ambrosio@gildaambrosio
Gilda Ambrosio co-founded The Attico alongside long time friend Giorgia Tordini, adding an edge to classic glamour.
BYFAR@byfar
Taking reference from the ’90s this brand is sustainable as well as fun.
Camille Charriere@camillecharriere
Journalist and Broadcaster, Camille Charrier delivers her own sense of half British / half Parisian style.
Fiona Leahy@fionaleahydesign
Bringing dream dinners to life, Fiona Leahy creates incredible tablescapes for royalty and rock royalty alike.
Alighieri@alighieri_jewellery
Founded by Rosh Mahtani, Alighieri offers jewellery collections inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy, where each piece corresponds to one of the poet’s 100 works.
The Arts Club Dubai@theartsclubdubai
The Arts Club is one of the most luxurious and famous private members’ clubs in the world. The London-based club is now happily opening its doors in Dubai’s DIFC.
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Everyone talks about the headaches, the nausea, the “water is the best-tasting liquid on Earth” feeling at 2 a.m., the DADs, and of course, the blinding light coming in from the windows. But we don’t talk about the ways a hangover botches your face nearly enough. Redness, puffiness, inflammation, breakouts, dryness—the morning after is not kind to our faces.I’m not suggesting we all drink to excess this holiday season, but I am saying that if it were to happen that one too many spiked eggnogs, hot cocoas with peppermint schnapps, or my personal favorite, Santa Claus-mopolitans, made their way into your hands during that office holiday Zoom party, I’ve got your back when your skin inevitably misbehaves the next day. Consider this the ultimate routine to follow after your big night out in 🙂
First of all, drink some water. Like a lot of water.
Guzzle down at least 32 oz of water—especially before you drink any coffee. We also highly suggest coffee. And ibuprofen.
Use an ice roller
There’s a reason rolling cold spoons or ice rollers (or plain old ice cubes when you’re in a pinch—we’ve all done it) feels amazing: alcohol dilates your blood vessels, and a cold compress can help regulate that, reducing redness and depuffing skin.
If you can’t ice roll or want to take it to the next level, put your skin care products in the fridge. Think of it like taking your skincare on the rocks.
1. Oil-Cleanse
Oil cleansers are magic. Not only do they lightly moisturize your skin in the first step of your routine, but they remove dirt, oil, and any extra makeup that could be leftover (because we all know we’re a little less than diligent about removing our makeup when we’ve had a glass too many). Make sure to emulsify the cleanser with water to remove everything easily.
2. Second Cleanse
When your skin is fragile, the first thing you should do is opt for a gentler cleanser. Some estheticians and dermatologists argue that your cleanser is the most important step in your routine; it’s what sets you up for success later in your regimen. When your skin is properly cleansed and not left feeling stripped or dry, you’re ready to get a little deeper.
3. Chemical Exfoliator
A chemical exfoliator is a really great way to give your skin a boost, especially if you’re dreaming of glowing skin. You can try a toner, a mask, or a peel—as long as it has exfoliating acids like mandelic (the most gentle), glycolic, salicylic, lactic, and malic acid. Get rid of all those dead, alcohol-damaged skin cells to reveal skin that looks like before you ever took your first sip!
4. Clay Mask
A good detoxifying mask not only helps heal and treat any breakouts that may have already started, but it’ll stop others in their tracks. Opt for something that won’t dry out your skin further, like these:
5. Moisturizing Mask
Alcohol deprives the skin of water, so a lot of it usually leaves us pretty dehydrated (hence thinking “water is so good” every time you wake up hungover), and that includes our skin. My favorite way to get your skin ultra-hydrated is applying layers of moisturizing products; unless you’re really oily, it usually isn’t enough to slap on a moisturizer to make up for dehydrated skin. Rehydrating your skin will make it look bright, even, clear, and help to start healing any breakouts, redness, and dry patches—AKA it’s everything you could ever need and want after a hangover.
A sheet mask is my go-to to get this done, especially because you don’t have to wash it off. To make your sheet mask ultra-relaxing, follow this Reddit-approved tip and keep your mask in the fridge. It’ll be really refreshing and keep up those themes of putting cold stuff on your face!
6. Moisturizer
Now’s the time to go in with the big guns. None of those “gel creams” or “light moisturizers with SPF.” No, what you need is a thick, rich, DaddyTM moisturizer that’s going to lock in everything you’ve done above, atone you for your sins, and buy you diamonds for Christmas. Your skin is the largest organ in the body, and we know alcohol basically wreaks havoc on every vital organ (how rude for something that feels so good), so you’re giving it the R+R it deserves right now.
If you’re dealing with oilier skin than normal (not uncommon when you’re combining drinks with late-night pizza and tacos—the best kinds of nights, amirite?), you can try a moisturizing toner, like my current favorite from Laneige. It’s a toner/moisturizer hybrid, and for oily skin types, it’s likely enough to stand alone as your moisturizer. And for dry skin, it’s a great added step to really hydrate your skin.
And while you’re at it, don’t forget eye cream. Those puffy eyes are calling out to you in sheer agony over the night you just made them endure—treat them extra well.
7. Do a facial massage
Boost circulation and blood flow by doing a lymphatic drainage facial massage. You can use a tool like a gua sha or your fingers—either works as long as you prep the skin with an oil that won’t tug on your skin as you do the massage. Keep a major focus on the lower parts of the face and the under eyes, as those are the key areas where excess alcohol puffs up your face. The way your McDonald’s hash brown tastes is exactly the way a facial massage feels for your skin. Behold: my current favorite massage tutorial and routine to follow.
8. Follow with SPF
If you’ve used an AHA or BHA, you need to use an SPF to protect your skin from the sun as these acids make your skin even more susceptible to sun damage. Make sure to apply your SPF once any oils have settled into your skin, or use a powder SPF over your makeup. More
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Everyone’s seen the Instagram and Pinterest pictures of women with gorgeous, long curled locks. You spend an hour (or more) in front of the mirror, twirling a scalding hot iron around your head, creating the perfect curls that will hopefully brush out to the messy waves of your dreams. Then, after all that time, your hair falls flat before you even walk into the restaurant. Womp womp.I’ve always had very fine hair that refuses to hold a curl. I did beauty pageants as a child (#nbd), and my grandma used to have to curl my hair and put it in sponge rollers for them to stay long enough to last the duration of the pageant. No one has time for that, but I also know that my lifeless curls need some revision stat.
So, why exactly does our hair lose shape so quickly? I went on a mission to figure out what I was doing wrong (self-awareness is key), and yeah, it was a lot. This is what I’ve learned from my mistakes!
1. You’re not using the right tools
There’s more to curling your hair than the old curling iron your mom gave you freshman year of high school for the homecoming dance. Upgrade your iron to something higher quality with ceramic plates that heat equally all the way through — this way your curls are the same size all the way through. A lot of people think that their irons need to get super hot to get the best curls. If you have very thick hair, you’ll want a higher heat than someone with finer or thinner hair; however, you shouldn’t need an iron with anything over 300 degrees, and make sure your iron is never set above 400 degrees.
Pay attention to the size of the barrel. Short hair would benefit from a thinner barrel because you can wrap your hair around the barrel more times and forces you to use smaller sections. People often think you need a large wand to do tousled waves. I’m not telling you what to do, but using a smaller barrel will make the curls tighter from the start so they fall throughout the day.
Also, don’t discriminate against curling irons! You can use a wand, an iron with a clip, or even a flat iron to create waves.
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2. You’re not prepping your hair
The prep is almost as important as the actual work of curling your hair! One trick to getting your curls to last is using a product with hold before you put the iron on your hair. Whether it’s a moose, a heat protectant, a hair spray, or a dry texture spray, your hair will already be ready to hold onto the curl. I love dry texture spray instead of hair spray because it gives your hair some grit which allows it to stick to the iron rather than sliding off and adds a nice messy texture.
If you have the money and are trying to get curls for a big event, consider adding extensions! Not only does this add length and tons of volume, but it also adds a different hair texture to the mix. This gives your curl more bounce.
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3. You’re not sectioning your hair
If you have a lot of hair, you need to section. Not sectioning makes it easy to miss pieces, which makes your hair look flat even when it’s not. Don’t be afraid to go all in with your sectioning.
Especially if you’re using a small barrel, large sections of hair won’t get the same amount of heat across the iron, so make sure your sections are no larger than an inch.
4. You’re curling from the bottom to the top
When you curl from the bottom to the top, the bottom of your hair is getting most of the heat. This means your curls are the tightest at the bottom, which weighs down the hair closest to the scalp and makes the curls fall faster. This trick is especially important if you’re using a curling iron with a clamp.
This technique also comes in handy if you’re using a curling wand that tapers at the bottom. If the bottom of the barrel is thinner than the top, your ends are getting a tighter curl than the hair at the root. This creates a beautiful wave; however, it also tends to fall faster than a curling iron that is all the same size. You could opt to purchase a different curling iron or make do with what you have and place the entire section of hair onto the bottom of the barrel.
5. You aren’t holding the curls in place
Curls aren’t set until they cool, so while they’re still hot, pin them to your head. You can use bobby pins or clips. If you really need them to stay, spray your hair while they’re setting!
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6. Your hair is too clean
Clean hair just doesn’t have the grit and hold of hair with a little oil in it. Curls work best on second or even third-day hair. If you need to be clean, you can add dry shampoo to your hair before you curl to give it some texture and volume.
7. You’re brushing out your curls
Of course, no one’s walking out of the house in pageant curls; however, you don’t need to use a brush to get the bounciness out of your curls! A brush pulls the curl down too much, whereas using a wide-tooth comb or just your fingers pulls them apart without overdoing it. I also recommend flipping your head over just after you finish curling and shaking the curls out at the root of your hair. Not only does this add serious volume, but it gives your curls some piecyness. My favorite trick for messy, undone curls!
Make sure to spray them with hairspray or dry texture spray before you brush them out so the hold stays.
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Although we use it the most of probably any beauty product, finding the energy to splurge on haircare tools had been at the bottom of my wishlist for a very long time. It’s not like stylists say it’s one of the most important haircare product you use or anything (heat damage is no fun), but I just couldn’t bring myself to it. That is, until the absolute guru of all things hair, Kristin Ess launched her line of hair tools at Target. I sprung for a curling iron, and by golly, did my hair love it. Kristin Ess is already a pretty budget-friendly line compared to the likes of high-end products, but they perform like salon-quality, smell divine, and all of them last quite a while. (We also can’t deny that every tools are effortlessly chic—just as we like it.) Our entire team swears by Kristin Ess hair products (her blow dry mist, purple shampoo, hairbrushes, the entire fragrance-free line, the accessories, scalp bubble mask—the list is truly endless), but our editors use her hair tools every single day.So, we figured we should let you in on probably the most exciting thing of the last six months (you know, besides the first female, Black, Asian-American Vice-President!): Kristin Ess’s entire line of hair tools is 40% off TODAY at Target! 🎉
Kiss fried, dry, damaged ends goodbye with these tools that are not only easy to use and good for all hair types, but are actually better for your hair. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself (highly recommend) or gifting to a loved one, you can’t go wrong with any of these:
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Kristin Ess
Professional Blow Dryer, $60
regularly $100
A lightweight, powerful blow dryer that gets the job done quickly and efficiently while keeping your hair healthy and hydrated.
Kristin Ess
2″ Soft Bend Curling Iron, $36
regularly $60
Faking a professional blowout has never been easier. Use the large barrel to get soft curves that you typically only get from a dryer.
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Kristin Ess
1 1/4″ 3-in-One Flat Iron, $48
regularly $80
This iron heats up in less than a minute and allows you to create multiple styles: sleek straight, s-waves, flat iron waves, and polished curls. The titanium plates will help your hair look extra shiny.
Kristin Ess
1″ Beach Wave Curling Iron, $30
regularly $50
Use this 1″ curling iron to get beachy, bohemian waves, or small to medium curls. It’s the ideal curling iron for bobs, lobs and pixie cuts. It also features a 30-minute automatic shut-off.
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Kristin Ess
1″ Ceramic Curling Iron, $30
regularly $50
Ceramic tools are an incredible option for those who struggle with dryness (ie: curly hair, coarse hair, naturally frizzy hair, hair that’s been heavily processed with color/bleach). Ceramic delivers “soft heat” while still focusing on overall health of the hair.
Kristin Ess
1 1/4″ Ceramic Curling Iron, $30
regularly $50
The ceramic barrel locks in moisture and closes the cuticle which leaves your hair looking smooth and healthy.
Kristin Ess
Ceramic 3-In-One Flat Iron, $48
regularly $80
The same technology as Kristin’s acclaimed straightener, but with ceramic plates that help eliminate frizz and smooth hair. More
