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Amelia Cartwright

Amelia Cartwright is a UK-based hair extension specialist and salon educator with over a decade of experience in luxury haircare, colour matching, and bespoke installation techniques. She writes for hamsahaircouture.co, focusing on ethical sourcing, aftercare routines, and styling advice to help clients achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Elderly woman smiling as she removes a red stain from white fabric with a stain remover in a kitchen.

Nivea cream: the blue tin trick to remove stains in 2 minutes

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Faced with cupboards full of harsh spray cleaners, a tip passed down through generations is gaining fresh attention. Thousands of...

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Beetroot juice with lemon: a practical guide

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Beetroot juice with lemon has been attracting attention among those looking for more energy for training and a healthier diet,...

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10-Minute Lower Abs Workout at Home

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

This short training plan is designed to do exactly that. Many people diligently do sit-ups and then wonder why the...

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Swedish study: avoiding the sun may shorten life expectancy

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

A large Swedish study is now challenging that certainty head-on. Over more than two decades, researchers tracked the lives of...

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Pilates squat: a daily exercise to do at home for those over 50

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

People over 50 often notice it first when getting up from the sofa or lowering themselves into a chair: the...

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6-6-6 walking: a simple guide to losing weight and improving your health

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

A 6-6-6 walking routine has been drawing attention from people looking to lose weight, improve their health and build an...

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Deoxyribose gel for hereditary hair loss: mouse study rivals Minoxidil

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Researchers in the United Kingdom and Pakistan came across the effect by chance while they were actually investigating wound healing....

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Why Barefoot on a Plane Is a Bad Idea

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

A habit that seems harmless on board can, however, become a hygiene headache - and in an emergency, genuinely dangerous....

Blonde woman sitting at salon mirror, admiring her styled hair with haircare products and dessert nearby.

Pavlova Blonde: the creamy, cool blonde trend for spring

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Classic platinum or golden blondes can feel too harsh these days, so a new blonde trend is taking the lead:...

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Blé de Fonty Collagen Pearls: Daily Anti-Ageing Serum for Smoother-Looking Skin

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Many people have relied on the same anti-wrinkle cream for decades, even though skin changes with every passing year. A...

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Collagen for Skin: What Collagen Products Really Do

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

What do these pricey products really deliver-apart from a lighter wallet? Shelves packed with tins, drinks and jars; influencers raving...

Woman with wet hair looking in mirror while applying hair product in bright bathroom.

The OWC Method: Oil, Wash, Conditioner for Softer Hair

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Instead of pricey, specialist treatments, a well-known film-industry hairstylist recommends a simple three-step routine: oil, wash, conditioner. Known as the...

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Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte on Amazon: Does the Under-€10 Hype Deliver?

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

On Amazon, the price has currently dipped below the €10 mark, while users report on both durability and glow. It...

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Blé de Fonty Collagen Day Pearls: a new alternative to classic anti-wrinkle cream

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

The habitual reach for a classic anti-wrinkle cream is starting to feel less convincing. A small French brand is turning...

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Why the ILLIYOON Korean Gel Moisturiser with Ceramides Is a Quiet Favourite for Sensitive Skin

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Redness, that tight, stretched feeling, and dry patches that simply refuse to go away. It’s exactly at times like these...

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Aroma-Zone Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Can it soften mouth lines in 28 days?

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Rather than opting for hyaluronic injections or volumising fillers, attention is shifting to a high-strength serum that, according to the...

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Lancôme Rénergie Collagen+ Lift-Xtend: Anti-Ageing Cream with Collagen Technology and Concrete Figures

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

The skin’s ageing process tends to begin quietly, often from your early 30s. At first it’s faint lines, then a...

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French test: Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil leads nine anti-cellulite products

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Between creamy miracle claims, firming gels and pricey specialist oils, it’s easy to lose track of what actually works. An...

Woman looking uncomfortable as someone removes a bug from her hair using a lice comb.

Chewing Gum in Hair: A Simple Oil Method (No Scissors)

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Chewing gum sets like concrete - right in your hair, right in the middle of everyday life. One split second...

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75th Anniversary of the Beauty Pageant: Muguette Fabris on How the Show Has Changed

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Marking the 75th anniversary of the long-running beauty pageant, one former titleholder is looking back from a very different era....

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SO’BiO étic Perfectrice Day Cream: the “Perfection Cream” hype explained

Amelia Cartwright • July 27, 2026

Restless skin, a hectic schedule and too little sleep can turn the mirror into a daily mood check. A day...