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Vanity Van featuring at International Confex London Olympia 26th-27th February 2019
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The Vanity Van team are excited to announce we will be featuring once again at the International Confex this week at Olympia on 26th-27th February 2019, 9.30am – 5.30pm each day. We will be showcasing our services and offering complimentary treatments to exhibition-goers. We will be stationed towards the front of the Confex show on stand B4C, which is on the left when you come through the main entrance. We will be offering express hairstyling, makeovers, manicures and massage treatments. We are located directly next to Megabooth, so you come and get photo-ready before making some snapshot memories! With over ten years in the industry,…

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London Fashion Week: A rundown of the Spring/Summer 2019 beauty trends
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London Fashion Week has officially come to a close, and with it, a whole new set of hair, make-up and nail trends to set the tone for Spring/Summer. From how to elevate a tired hairstyle with staple hair accessories, to how to rock an electric, neon nail, this season’s backstage beauty offerings definitely didn’t fall short. Vanity Van is giving you the ultimate rundown on all of the best hair, makeup and nail moments from the runways, plus our personal favourite beauty looks from London Fashion Week.  Hair  In case you haven’t heard, hair accessories are the styling staple to watch out for…

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Valentine’s day hair and make up get the look
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to step out of your usual make-up and hair comfort zone and crank up the romance. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, or an anti-valentines villain, these looks are sure to be a head turner this Valentine’s Day. Go sexy A cat eye is a classic, sultry look that is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date night, or a night out on the town with your girl gang. Using a jet black liquid or gel eyeliner, follow along the edge of your eyeshadow to create an angle and drag it back to your lash-line to…

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To contour or not to contour – is the art of contouring dead?
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Popularised by A-listers, such as Kim Kardashian, and Instagram beauty influencers, contouring has quickly become one of the biggest beauty trends of the last few years. What was once a well-kept secret of celebrities and makeup artists has now become an everyday practice for the typical makeup obsessive. But like every trend that emerges from the beauty world, has contouring had its day? Here at VV we personally believe that it is here to stay, but in a much more subtle way. Say goodbye to the dramatic, ‘insta-famous’ way of face contouring and welcome a soft, bronzed contour that naturally shapes…

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Get your Galentine’s on with Vanity Van
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Valentine’s Day has crept up on us and cupid’s arrow has struck once again. While this holiday is perfect for hopeless romantics, some of us singletons can be filled with dread when it comes along. Luckily, this year a new holiday has gained momentum and is stealing the romantic spotlight: Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day originated from the television show, Parks and Recreation and is all about ladies celebrating ladies. It takes place on the 13th of February, so if you have a hot date on Valentine’s Day, you can still participate in the Galentine’s celebrations with best pals. Whether you want to get glammed up for…

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Top beauty tips for a Winter recovery
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Months of freezing cold temperatures and drying heating can leave skin in much need of some TLC. With Spring just around the corner, you may need a little extra help in nursing your skin and hair back to health. Vanity Van has put together a list of our top beauty tips on Spring time hair, nails and skin routines to aid you in your Winter recovery. Condition your nails Chilling winds and cold, dry air can cause havoc on our nails, leaving them flaky and damaged. So, what is the key to getting your nails back to their prime state? Our…

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New year new you: Vanity Vans top tips for beauty resolutions
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Typical New Year resolutions are comprised of vowing to complete dry January, beat laziness and hit the gym, or lose a few pounds. But have you ever thought how you could improve your beauty regime? We thought we would offer you some simple steps you can take to tackle your beauty habits and set new year beauty resolutions that will stick. Give your make up brushes a spring clean! If you’re an avid make-up wearer, you should be aware of the importance of keeping your brushes clean and how they can trigger unwanted breakouts when you skip this essential beauty routine. Product,…

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New Year Hair Inspiration
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As New Year quickly approaches, it’s out with the old and in with the new. With every season, you can always expect a new wave of hair trends to emerge, and this season it is no different. 2018 has handed us endless inspiration for salon-perfect hair while saving us the cash and the trip to the salon. We fell in love with the Kim Kardashian platinum blonde look, and we vowed to never talk about Katy Perry’s slime green pixie cut ever again. So, it’s time to reflect on the most-loved hairstyles of 2018 as we make our way into…

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Winter Skincare Hacks to Beat the Cold
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Nobody wants to wake up on Christmas morning with dry, flaky skin, so make sure you’re hot on your Winter skincare during the lead up to Christmas celebrations. Even an ice queen needs a treatment or two to keep her skin in check during the Winter months, so when dry skin makes an unwelcome appearance, use these simple DIY skincare hacks to help tackle it and beat the cold. Curse of the chapped lips Lips are often the first target of the cold and the most reliable tell-tale sign of dehydrated, unhappy skin. An effective, nourishing lip scrub on the beauty…

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Christmas Party Makeup

Christmas party makeup looks to get you in the festive spirit
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Need some Christmas party makeup inspiration? ‘Tis the season to turn up the glamour a notch and to try out some dazzling new looks. Christmas is an exciting time for make up enthusiasts, so we have handpicked a selection of simple tips and tricks for putting a festive spin on your everyday makeup looks. So, ladies, dig out your best party wear that has been gathering dust at the back of your wardrobe and get ready for more glitz and glam than you could ever imagine! Winter Berries When you think of  Christmas party makeup, chances are that a classic…

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