Why we shouldn’t forget the powerful story of hair, make-up and fashion

Why we shouldn’t forget the powerful story of hair, make-up and fashion

Nov 19, 2025 – 5.00am

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Recently, my 12-year-old asked me where I shopped for beauty products when I was her age. The answer was brief and will no doubt resonate with anyone Millennial or older – I didn’t.

Beauty has changed in ways that I never could have predicted. When I was a curly-haired pre-teen, the only way to tackle my frizz was to use a supermarket brand that slicked it down to my scalp. I owned exactly one eyeshadow. It was purple, and I stole it from my mum (who, in my defence, would never have worn that colour, with good reason).

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5 things to mix in milk for quick hair growth

5 things to mix in milk for quick hair growth

Methi is that humble kitchen spice your grandmother always swore by and rightly so! Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein, iron, and nicotinic acid, all of which strengthen hair follicles and prevent thinning. They’re also packed with lecithin, which deeply nourishes the scalp and reduces dandruff, one of the hidden causes of hair fall.

To make a methi-milk blend, soak one tablespoon of methi seeds overnight, grind them into a fine paste, and mix it with a glass of warm milk. Alternatively, dry roast the seeds, powder them, and add a spoonful to your morning milk. It may not be the tastiest drink, but it’s a true beauty elixir from the inside out.

Pro tip: Drink it three times a week and complement it with a methi hair mask once a week for visibly stronger, longer hair.

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