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The Beauty Awards With OK! 2017

We were lucky enough to be shortlisted in the Beauty awards with OK! at the end of last year and we went along to the stunning venue of The Tower of London to see the award ceremony.

When we arrived to The Tower of London it was lit up with snowflakes along the outside of the building. We then walked along a red carpet to enter the awards. When we entered, we were greeted by glasses of prosecco and vodka cocktails by the lovely sponsors Gancia Leggero Prosecco and Zubrówka Bison Grass Vodka.

We had 4 of our FFS girls attend the awards on our behalf, Stacey, Beth, Amber and Melissa.

We then went through to the dining room where all of the winners were called out by the gorgeous Amanda Holden! The food was also bought out to us throughout the awards, so there was around 10 awards between each course. There were some really big brands in attendance at the awards and it was so nice to be able to talk to some of the people behind the brands.

During the night we got the chance to speak to some of the people that we have previously worked with, one of them being the wonderful Georgia Kousoulou, and we was so lovely to speak to and even stopped for a picture with us. We all had an amazing night and met some lovely people.

We would like to thank everyone who voted for us in the Beauty awards with OK!.

The FFS Team. X

Why We Avoid Microbeads in ALL Our Products

We regularly get asked whether we use microbeads in our products. With the rise in natural, more ethically sourced beauty, we strive to listen to our customers and provide you with a product that keeps the environment safe and you happy. In a word? No – we don’t use microbeads!

If you’re concerned or even just wondering what microbeads are, here’s the lowdown.

Microbeads are small circular plastic pieces regularly added to your favourite beauty products. Brush your teeth this morning? Exfoliate? Cleanse your face? You may have unknowingly used a product containing microbeads. They’re designed to wash down the sink - one shower can result in 100,000 microbeads entering the ocean.

They’re damaging because, in large quantities, they accumulate in oceans and lakes, causing havoc on the environment and animals. One tube of facewash can contain 330,000 microbeads, and at .5mm in diameter, most sewage facilities don’t have the ability to capture these synthetic particles, meaning it all ends up in rivers and surrounding soils.

They can’t bio-degrade either, and a single bead can absorb up to 1,000,000 times more toxic chemicals than the water around it. Microbeads have been found in all oceanic gyres, gulfs, bays and seas worldwide – and it’s affecting 663 species of marine wildlife due to ingestion or entanglement. This type of plastic has been found in fish, shellfish, and even birds.

To avoid microbeads, simply check the ingredient – the beads are made from polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and nylon. You can normally tell if a product contains microbeads as the plastic can be easily seen – try rubbing a small amount between your fingers to check the texture.

Love, The FFS Team x

Friction Free Shaving’s Guide To Smooth Shaving

You may have noticed that we have launched 2 new products to go along with our award-winning shave cream. These 3 products have been designed and formulated to make shaving a whole lot less irritating. We call it our 3 step process – smooth, remove, soothe.

Our first new product is our Friction Free Pre Shave Scrub – this has been designed to take away the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin. This is important to do before shaving as these skin cells can block up the razor and get in the way, making it harder to achieve the nice close shave that we all desire. The scrub contains manuka honey and the grain is made from walnuts. The walnut will take the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin and the manuka honey has got anti-inflammatory properties that will calm the skin during the scrub.

Next up is our Award winning Friction Free Shave Cream – we launched our shave cream a little over a year ago and it earnt us our very first award at The Pure Beauty Awards 2017. You can read about how we got on at the event on our blog post about it here. Our shave cream should be used following the scrub, you should apply a layer over the area that you are going to shave to help the blade glide over you skin. The shave cream also had manuka honey as an ingredient as it helps to hydrate the skin and it calms any irritation in the skin which may occur when shaving. The shave cream applies clear, this is an important factor to us as it means that you can see the skin that you are shaving.

Finally, we have our Friction Free Post Shave Balm – this has been designed to be used when you are out of the shower and after you have shaved. When you shave you can be stripping you skin of essential oils and moisture that can leave the skin feeling tight and sore after shaving. This is why, this step is VERY important not to miss. It is packed full of nourishing and calming ingredients that will give your skin the silky smooth feel that you want when you shave, but also give your skin the hydrating boost that it needs after shaving.

The FFS Team. X

Pure Beauty Awards 2017

We were SO excited to see we had been entered into this years Beauty Awards 2017. This prestigious award show acknowledges the best in beauty over the last 12 months, so to be nominated was a huge privilege and very exciting! The entries are assessed by a panel of beauty experts before being passed onto the public vote – so it was up to customers to choose their favourite products from each category. The Friction Free Shaving Shave Cream was entered and shortlisted for the Best New Hair Removal Products – so we attended the award show down in London to see if we’d been lucky enough to win!

Friction Free Shaving ladies Melissa & Amber attended the events in London which were hosted this year at the Savoy hotel. This 5-star luxury hotel is situated in central London in the Strand and was the perfect location to host the awards – inside, it’s breathtakingly beautiful with huge crystal chandeliers and polished marble flooring. The theme for this years Pure Beauty Awards was neon – the main ballroom was surrounded with UV lighting to make the most of the neon outfits and accessories people wore, while everything from booklets to name tags were subtly themed in bold colours.

The evening was kicked off with a champagne reception, where flashing neon name tags were received (these were later used to exchange for the famous gift bags!) Hundreds of industry professionals and top UK retail buyers took the chance to mingle and chat before the main event, which took place in the ballroom.

Once the main doors opened, we were invited to take a seat before a delicious 3-course meal. Rather than using boring conventional name tags, our name tags were printed onto individual pots of hand cream (which smelt like lemony heaven, if you were wondering!) During the meal, the awards were each announced by the wonderful DJ Gemma Cairney. Our category was announced just after the main course, and we nervously sat with fingers crossed until our group was called.

And we’re pleased to say… we won bronze! This is a huge achievement for us and our first ever award – we’re so thrilled and honoured you guys spent the time to vote for us, and we can’t thank you enough! We received a lovely certificate which now has pride of place on our conference table and we’re absolutely thrilled to have been nominated, let alone winners of, such a fab award.

The FFS Team x

Say Goodbye To Your Razor Woes and Hello To The Stunning Rose!

There’s a new girl on the block and she’s about to make you go crazy (for all the right reasons!). Months of testing has gone into creating our most premium razor yet.

Meet, Rose…

She is a world exclusive and the first women’s razor ever to be purposefully designed with a bespoke metal handle (about time, right?!). We took all the best bits of our current razors and incorporated them in this design, with features like the bikini blade for harder to reach areas. We also listened to your feedback and made the blade connector sturdier. These details were finessed with innovative design ideas from one of the worlds leading handle makers.

The Rose handle is chrome plated which means she will be photo-ready at all times (and won’t gather mould or rust). This also means that she can be engraved with your name, so everyone knows she’s yours. Her handle has been designed for maximum comfort and is perfectly weighted for the ideal pressure for a close shave. We have also incorporated high quality TPE rubber (latex free) grip for a firm and comfortable hold.

Rose has also got 6 blades and a bikini trimmer, this gives you 7 blades of high quality shaving. The blades at the front of the head are perfectly spaced to increase the effectiveness of each stroke and reduce any hair clogging. The blades are coated in diamond grade carbon to ensure that they stay sharper for longer and produce minimum friction. The bikini blade is handy for getting into your bikini line or those harder to reach areas. The lubricating strip with vitamin E will allow the blade to glide over the skin. All while being certified cruelty free.

We are so excited to launch Rose and can’t wait for you to meet her too!

If you want to upgrade your current subscription to Rose then you can do so by logging into your account or messaging one of the team who will be happy to help on [email protected]

8 things every woman should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What do Victoria Beckham, Jools Oliver, Sarah Jessica Parker all have in common? Well, as well as being successful megastars, Mums and business women in their own right, they also all suffer with Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS.

PCOS is a medical condition which affects around 1 in 5 women. It is triggered when the levels of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone are out of balance, which leads to the growth of cysts on your ovaries. PCOS can cause a variety of symptoms like heavy or irregular periods, weight gain and excessive growth in body or facial hair. Worse still, if left undiagnosed it can lead to fertility issues. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown but doctors believe it’s due to genetics.

In recent weeks, we’ve been contacted by a number of FFS subscribers who deal with PCOS and are keen to get more people talking about it. So for this blog, we’ve been speaking to one subscriber to find out more about her experiences with PCOS…

1) What is PCOS and how does it affect people?

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and affects how your ovaries function. and hormone levels.

Symptoms usually become apparent in your late teens or early twenties.

Not all women with PCOS will have all of the symptoms, and each symptom can vary from mild to severe. Many women only experience menstrual problems and/or are unable to conceive.

Common symptoms of PCOS include:

irregular periods or no periods at all

difficulty getting pregnant (because of irregular ovulation or failure to ovulate)

excessive hair growth (hirsutism) – usually on the face, chest, back or buttocks

weight gain

thinning hair and hair loss from the head

oily skin or acne

2) Can PCOS be treated?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can't be cured, but the symptoms can be managed.

Treatment options can vary because someone with PCOS may experience a range of symptoms, or just one. (The list is far too long but can be Googled)

3) How has PCOS affected you?

Sadly, I suffer from all the above symptoms apart from irregular periods.

If left untreated, PCOS can (and did for me) lead to Type 2 Diabetes as well, and it is the Metformin I take for the diabetes that keeps my periods regular.

4) How does PCOS affect your shaving routine?

I have to shave my face daily - and sometimes twice a day if I am going out in the evening. The growth slows down for 2 -3 days during my period.

5) You’ve recently started using FFS products – how have you found them?

I recently started shaving with an FFS shaver and Shave Cream and couldn't have been more impressed. Closest shave I have ever had, skin felt so soft afterwards and the natural coconut smell - yum.

6) Would you recommend FFS shavers to others with PCOS?

Yes definitely and especially with the FFS Shave Cream.

7) What other advice do you have for people who have PCOS?

Talk to your Doctor, especially if you want to have children, and get referred to a Specialist. I was diagnosed by my GP but she didn't refer me to a Specialist. When I finally got to see one 10 years later, the condition had badly affected my fertility and at age 39, I was told I was too old for IVF on NHS. This was one of the hardest times of my life - PLEASE do not go through what I did.

8) Where can people get help and advice on PCOS?

The best help I've found was with an organisation called Verity - https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/

and a site which I believe is American, Soul Cysters - http://soulcysters.com/

Why We’re Nuts About Coconuts

Roll up, roll up this week it’s time to find out why you want to keep the coconuts for your beauty regime not for the coconut shy. It is the final part to this three part blog series where we tell you all about the lush ingredients we have packed into our Friction Free Shave Cream.

Coconut oil is a BIG deal right now, it is at the centre of all things from cooking to conditioning hair. So, if you haven’t heard about this new kid on the block, keep reading for all the gossip on why we used coconut oil in our shave cream. Coconut oil is good for the skin because it is filled with proteins that keep the skin healthy and rejuvenated. It also has vitamin E which is essential for healthy skin, and helps with repairing the skin.

Here’s why we aren’t shy about coconuts being in our shave cream…

- Super moisture – due to the saturated fats within coconut oil it is fab at stopping moisture loss through the pores on the skin. Which keeps the skin smooth to the touch.

- Disinfectant – this oil has got 3 fatty acids that soak into the skin and stop infections from getting into pores and open wounds, so if you get a little nick whilst shaving this is going to help prevent any nasty infections.

- Vitamin E (aka the hero for skin) – Vitamin E is well known in the beauty and skin care world. It is essential for healthy skin growth and repair. It is also great at keeping the skin smooth and protecting against cracking. Shaving can be tough on the skin so vitamin E is going to help keep the skin healthy and feeling gooood.

If you would like to check out our shave cream with the fabulous coconut oil in it then click here

If you would like to see out other blog posts in this series then find the links below:

Manuka Honey

Shea Butter

Shea my name Shea my name...

Ladies, today’s the day, part two of our Friction Free Shave Cream series. Last week we told you why we put magnificent Manuka Honey into our dream cream for ya pins and now it’s time to find out why we added sumptuous Shea Butter to the unique formula too… But who is Shea Butter, we hear you cry? Why, she’s only the newest and smartest superfood in town. So long blueberries! She’s packed with vitamin A, E and F which are all little gems for healing and soothing your skin. She also contains age defying ingredients and natural SPF to gently protect your skin against the sun. Shea’s like totes Butterlicious.

So here’s the low down on why we’re nuts for Shea Butts…

- Mega moisture: Shea Butter is full of vitamins and fatty acids that nourish and lock in moisture, which is why it’s often used to treat dry skin. We’ve put in our Shave Cream because it will stop your legs from drying out after shaving and showering (and running and swimming and fake tanning and anything else you do with your legs!)

- Anti-inflammatory – Shea butter is good for reducing skin inflammation, so if you get a little nick whilst shaving this will help you right out, and also help heal it quicker, always a bonus.

- Skin Smoothing – Shea butter helps with the skins natural collagen production which helps to protect and nourish the skin, also who doesn’t want to boost their collagen production and keep their youthful skin? This also helps to prevent drying after shaving.

Sounds pretty damn good right?

Try if for yourself by buying our Friction Free Shave Cream here.

It’s all about the honey honey honey...

So unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few months, you’ll probably know we’ve developed a brand new women’s shave cream, and if we do say so ourselves, it’s lush! Designed to give you the smoothest pins in town, Friction Free Shave Cream contains three key ingredients: Manuka Honey, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. In this three-part blog series we wanted to give you the low down on why we chose this trio of special ingredients and how they’ll help you to get a perfect shave. So let’s kick off with Manuka Honey.

First up, Manuka Honey is no regular honey. It comes from bees in New Zealand who eat pollen from the Manuka Tree, it looks like a small shrub with pointy leaves, it has small white (sometimes pink) flowers that grow during the spring/summer, ready for the bees to do their work. It has vitamins B and C which are great for helping the top layer of skin retain moisture. It’s also renowned for having therapeutic properties such as balancing the digestive system and it is known for its eczema and acne treatments, which is why many people put it on their skin or try to eat a spoonful of it each day.

So what does Manuka Honey do in our Shave Cream I hear you ask? A whole lot, including…

1. It’s anti-inflammatory, which is good for shaving because it reduces the risk of any skin irritation like redness after shaving. This is particularly helpful if you have sensitive skin.

2. It’s great for skin regeneration, so if you do ever nick yourself when shaving the Manuka Honey in our Shave Cream will help to heal the cuts quicker and prevent and scarring afterwards.

3. Manuka Honey locks in moisture which is handy as shaving can dry the skin out a bit so this will ensure your pins stay healthy and hydrated. We also recommend moisturising post shave to stop any dryness occurring.

If you would like to check out our shave cream that contains Manuka Honey you can here

8 Things You Never Knew About Shaving!

Spring has sprung! So just before you go getting your pins out again (it’s been a while old friends!) we thought it was only fitting to give you eight fresh tips to get the best shave ever.

1. Exfoliate first

Exfoliating is an important first step to getting a smooth and long-lasting shave. It removes all dead skin cells that can clog up your razor and it also attacks any pesky ingrowns.

2. Shave your legs at the end of your shower

Ideally you should hold off grabbing your razor until you’ve been in the shower or bath for around 15 minutes. But if like us you’ve overslept and are rushing again, don’t worry – the end of your power shower will do. The hairs on your body will soften during this time, so they’re easier for your razor blade to catch which gives you a better shave.

3. Use a good quality shave cream

You’re never going to get a brilliant shave using soap or conditioner. A shave cream will make a whole world of difference because it will soften hairs and moisturise the skin creating less razor burn. Until now there haven’t been any decent shave creams out there for women – only products for men. We thought that was rubbish so we’ve just launched Friction Free Shave Cream made with soothing Manuka Honey and moisturising Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. You can check it here.

4. DO NOT dry shave

We’ve all been there right? But it really is best avoided… Dry shaving is never going to result in a good shave. In fact, it will dry out your skin and it’s likely to cause irritation. If you’re really dashing, at least get your skin wet and covered in shave cream - so there’s a lubricant between your blade and your skin.

5. Reach for a multiple blade razor

If you’re stuck in a rut of constant stubbly legs and shaving cuts then you are going to want to cut out the 2 blade razors. Obviously sometimes we know that you have to use one, but they are called disposable razors for a reason, they should be thrown out after 1 use. Investing in a 5 blade razor reduces razor burn and cuts because you don’t have to go over the same area multiple times and they provide smoother results. We have a 5 blade razor called Samantha, check her our here.

6. Use cold water post shave

Once you’ve shaved, splash your freshly shaven areas with cooler water to close off the pores and reduce the likelihood of any irritation. Because lets face it, nobody wants red legs on a night out.

7. Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise

The best way to maintain a good shave is to moisturise. Legs don’t have many oil glands so they can get dry easily. Slap it on!

8. Change your blades once a week

Keeping an old blade on your razor puts you at high risk of getting razor bumps, redness and skin irritation thanks to all the bacteria that builds up on the metal. Skin experts say you should change your blade each week for a sharp and hygienic shave. We can help you do that from just £5 a month.

Galentines Day!

Galentines day? What’s that then I hear you ask. It’s only the best goddam new day in the calendar FFS! Whether your single or just hate valentines day, we think you are going to love this one. Here’s why…

Galentines comes one day before the dreaded Valentine’s Day and rather than being filled with stress about the bunch of flowers no one event sent you, it’s all about celebrating the love of your best gals. It’s about high fiving your besties. It’s about cheers’ing with cocktails, munching too many snacks, giggling over that dating disaster, crying over a classic movies and singing your favourite teenage pop song – all the good stuff you can only do with your girlfriends.

And on Galantines Day there’s #nobullshit. You can always trust your gals to be honest with you – even if its to rinse you about that inappropriate celeb crush or about that dress that makes you look big in all the wrong places…

Galentines is a time to say thanks to the women in your life that you can always rely on - any hour of the day or night (and thanking them for all the times you called them at 3am a few proseccos down having a major life crisis and they were there for you. Soz!)

After all you know each other’s deepest darkest secrets. And no matter how mad you might get with each other, you’d never sell her out because she’s the best (and she probably has worse dirt on you!).

So go on, make a date with your best girls on 13th February and celebrate your Galantines love. BFF’s are the best!! And if you want to give you bestie a cool gift, check out the FFS gift options HERE

HAPPY GALENTINES! X

Happy New Year!!

Well hello 2017!

Hope you’ve had a wonderful and mince pie-filled Christmas time! Is it us or does it already feel like ages ago?!

Hopefully you’re feeling as pumped as we are about 2017! We’ve got some super exciting plans for Friction Free Shaving this year and we cannot wait to share them with you in the coming weeks and months! But before we do, we wanted to take a quick look back at what we learned in 2016…

As you know, Friction Free Shaving is all about making your life, well, a lot less irritating. So here’s a re-cap at what got on our nerves in 2016 and what we think should be well and truly locked in the past so that we can make the most of this epic new year!

Enjoy! xxx

Man Buns:

If you’ve got a fella in your life and he is still rocking a ‘man bun’, we hate to tell you this, but the gig is up! The look could not be more 2016. Time to take back your hairbands girls… #manbundone

Justin Bieber hate:

Let’s face it, we were all guilty of a few crossed words on poor old Biebs last year. But there’s no denying – his choons got us all up on dancefloor at the office Christmas party. So here’s to becoming #Bieliebers again in 2017. #sorrynotsorry.

Paying for snapchat filters:

Really? People paid for filters? Why why why?? Put down the debit card ladies. Getting a flower crown is Really.Not.That.Important.

Social media stalking:

Ok, this one is gonna be tricky but we really want 2017 to be the year we all stop social media stalking our exes and bitchy friends and start giving less of a sh*t about our profile pictures. Put the phone down people and start living in the now!

Hairy legs:

We couldn’t not include this one right?! Yes, it might be cold outside and yes, jogging bottoms sounds like a great idea, but no, those creeping-through-your-tights hairs are not a good look! Time to feel like a badass #smoothcriminal again! And let’s face it, having gorgeous smooth legs every day might be a bit more achievable that hitting the gym 10 times a week – riiiiight??! #happyshaving

What’s the best product to use when shaving your legs ?

As you can imagine, at FFS we get asked this question all the time. And the funny thing is, for ages we didn’t really have an answer.

We scratched our heads, searched the market and couldn’t find any decent shaving products for women. Then we asked around, spoke to you guys and found something a bit shocking…

Most of us actually shave our legs with conditioner. Yep, as in the follow up to shampoo! All the while our dads/brothers/boyfriends/husbands are offered 1000s of foams, oils, creams and other shaving potions.

FFS!! Yet again, you are getting a rubbish deal from existing razor brands, who aren’t listening to you and who aren’t creating the products you need to get a decent shave.

So we’ve gone and made a Friction Free Shave Cream that’s designed especially and uniquely for women. Whoop whoop!

It’s made with gentle ingredients that protect and moisturise to create longer-lasting results. And not being big-headed on anything, but we think it’s pretty epic. Here’s why:

1. It reduces friction: Our shave cream is made with coconut oil and a unique ‘cationinc’ formula that softens hairs, reduces friction and improves the razor’s ability to glide along the skin, resulting in a closer, longer-lasting shave.

2. It helps stop and sooth any irritation: Our cream contains Witch Hazel Water and Manuka honey that have natural antibacterial properties that protect the skin against irritation.

3. It moisturizes: The Sheabutter and Coconut oil in the cream hydrate the skin protecting against dryness and locking in moisture.

You can buy it now on our website for £6 and we hope you love it as much as we do. Just click here: https://www.ffs.co.uk/samantha-monthly-razor-subscription#ProductDisplay

Why the #Brangelina break up is good news really…

It’s not like we’re missing a sensitivity chip over here at FFSquad HQ.

Divorce is sad and often messy. So of course we do feel for the former Mr and Mrs Pitt and their gorgeous, gorgeous kids.

But is it just us or has the world’s reaction gone a bit cray? Our social media posts have been filled with emotional and disbelieving outpourings from friends everywhere.

Woah there people! C’mon, this really ain’t all bad news. Yes, the world may no longer be blessed with any more beautiful Brangelina offspring, but then they did have a good ol sized brood already…

So in true FFS glass is half full spirit, here’s why we think the #Brangelina break up is really good news:

1.Brad Pitt is back on the market

2.Brad Pitt is back on the market

3.Brad Pitt is back on the market and also a bit of a bad boy – swoon

Oh and also…

4. It’s proof that the even the most beautiful people in the world also have rubbish times too. No one is FFS moments proof – aint’ that the truth.

5. We get to crack this joke: What do the EU and Brad Pitt have in common? They are both in the single market. #BrexPitt [ok ok, we’re sorry, we’re sorry…]

6. Let’s face it, we’re all feeling seriously chuffed for Jennifer Aniston! That’s what you call Karma.

7) And speaking of Jennifer, this whole saga has brilliantly reminded us of how great Friends used to be. May have to download a few episodes tonight... Especially the one where Ross gets the fake tan – a classic FFS moment!

That’s the weekend viewing sorted then. Cheers #Brangelina

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Why women pay more than men on the High St and 5 ways to fight back

Ever wondered why your boyfriend spends so much less than you down the chemist? Ok, putting the make-up treats aside for a minute (unless he’s also partial to bronzer, lip gloss and a bit o’ BB cream), why is it that his deodorant, moisturiser and razors cost so much less than ours?

Answer: there is no good reason. Yep that’s right ladies, you’re being ripped off.

Earlier this year a big investigation found shops like Boots were charging us twice as much for products that were exactly the same as men’s, but had a label ‘for women’ on them. So a packet of plastic disposable male razors would cost £3 and the same razors but pink for women would cost £6.

Well, this week we’ve found out the supermarkets are at it too. Apparently it’s called the ‘pink tax’. Angry? Yeah we are too. So here’s 5 ways you can do something about it…

1) Get angry on social media. Here’s what the papers wrote about it today.

Share this link or other news clips or comment on the news articles. Show the world you’re angry and not prepared to accept this nonsense.

2) Tell your girlfriends, your aunts, your sisters and your Mum. Guaranteed they’ll be p*ssed about it too. And the more women who know about it, the more power we have to change it.

3) Get all detective: When you’re next in the shops and you spot the ‘pink tax’ in action, take a photo and post it on social media. Show the shops up if they’re overcharging us just for being women. How is that fair?

4) Start or join an online campaign: In January, 42,000 people signed a petition on change.org to get Boots to change the way it priced male and female products to make them equal. It led to them changing a lot of their prices. Other shops should feel the same public pressure.

5) Ditch your pink plastic expensive razor and get one of ours: Friction Free Shaving was set up because of this issue. We were so over saying ‘FFS’ about the crazy price of women’s razors. We also wanted nice mental razors, like men have, and we didn’t feel the need for all our razors to be baby doll pink. We start from just £3 a month, for which you’ll get a new blade every week. We think you deserve a better deal, so click here to get yours and to fight the pink tax.

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Not a fan of the idea of shaving your face? Former model Rachel Hunter shows us how shaving your face with a razor can exfoliate the skin and reduce wrinkles. Here’s to shaving!

In search of a glowing/smooth complexion, women turn to fancy scrubs and ridiculously expensive brushes. But, after all that, who would of thought that the technique that would’ve worked is borrowing their boyfs/hubby’s razor?!

Appaz shaving the entire face exfoliates the skin and reduce wrinkles. Ms Hunter’s TB beauty programme highlights the technique. In the show, the 46-year-old visits a beauty clinic in Japan, where the treatment is hugely popular – and has all the fine hair removed from her face and ears with a cut-throat razor.

The shaving fans claim the method, known as Kao Sori, helps boost collagen production and open the pores, making it easier for the skin to absorb moisturiser. However, it’s not all flowers and daisies, as the results of Kao Sori last only three weeks. The expert says you must repeat the treatment to avoid developing a fine stubble. However, Dr Barlow added that women shouldn’t worry that shaving will make the hair grow back thicker .‘There’s this notion that by shaving you make the hair grow stronger or faster which is illogical,’ he says. ‘That thinking comes about because when you shave off a hair it doesn’t taper at the end, so it feels hard and bristly. But it’s not thicker or growing faster.’

Did you also know, that famous movie stars Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe were both said to be fans of shaving?! Seems like a good celeb trend eh?, and Rachel Hunter’s beautician said she sees up to 200 women a month. Wowza. Maybe we will start shaving our faces after all…

What are your thoughts? Would you ever shave your face?

5 Beauty Hacks Us Lazy Gals Love

Here at FFS, we’re glad it’s #nationallazyday. We’re a lazy bunch, so it seems right to ride the lazy wagon and provide you with some lazy gal beauty tips. Here’s 5 for ya.

1. Hide your growing out manicure with a dash of glitter

Can’t be bothered to get your nails re-done? Or just simply can’t afford it? Why not hide a growing-out manicure by creating a glitter fade at the bottom of your nail. Trust us, no one will know your secret (apart from us ofc).

2. Hide roots with a new side parting

Can’t afford to get your roots done? Or, trying to grow your hair out? Well, we have the trick for you. Save money on topping up your roots by providing plenty of dry shampoo onto your roots and then lightly ruffle your roots to give a bitta’ volume. Finally, flip your hair over to the opposite side from where you'd usually part it. Voila! Roots have been vanished!

3. Use your mascara as an eyeliner

Ran out of eyeliner? Don’t want to walk to the nearest drugstore? We feel ya. Try taking a small eyeliner brush or a cotton bud and sweep it over your mascara wand to take off any excess. Then, simply use it to draw on the lids for a tidy line. Simples.

4. Alter your foundation to match your new tan

As you’ll be going on your summer hols v soon (or may have just came back), we all have that pain of your face not matching your neck. If you can't bring yourself to buy a new foundation just until your tan fades, then simply take a blob of your pale foundation on the back of your hand, then scrap off a little bronzing powder and mix the two together. It's a cheap and quick way to adjust your foundation a couple of shades. Yayyyy.

5. Go for a bold lip

If you cba with a full face of makeup (like us most days), whack on a bright lippie and it'll detract all attention and leave your whole face looking brighter and more awake. Perfect for those days where you sleep in and need to be at work in 10 mins (we’ve all been there).

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