Most of us know how to get a ribbon to curl, by swiftly pulling a scissor blade across the surface. You’ve probably heard that the faster you do this, the tighter the curl. Physics begs to differ. A ...

Scientists have explained precisely how and why a ribbon curls when we run a scissor blade down one side of it. They teased out the effects of the blade's sharpness, the tension applied to the ribbon ...

Dozens of women around Australia are using a new heatless hair styling gadget to create gorgeous curls at home Melbourne beauty brand The Swyft Silk launched earlier this year on April 21 selling a ...

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Getting the perfect (non-poodle resembling) wave in your hair is harder than it seems, but get it right and it's THE go-to 'do for easy glamour – whatever the occasion. With so many options for ...

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