Storm Dennis might be ripping through the country right now but that doesn’t stop us dreaming about pedicures and open toe sandals. Early Spring is a great time to take a holiday. We all know that good weather can transform our mood and work wonders for our health. While it might be too early for…
Whether you’re planning a romantic meal with your loved one or opting for a ‘Galentines’ celebration with your favourite gal pals, February 14th calls for the perfect makeup look! Well get ready to fall head over heels for the gorgeous new products from the essence and Catrice Spring/Summer 2020 collections which have…
CUH Charity is to hold a special Mother’s Day Lunch on Sunday, 22nd March next month at Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork, to raise funds to provide a unique Neonatal Family Sanctum for mothers, babies and families at CUMH (Cork University Maternity Hospital). The Mother’s Day event promises to be a warm, fun event which…
When I entered the busy carpark at Ferrycarrig late one Friday evening I already knew I was in for a treat. The bustling hotel was holding a wedding and was fully booked for the weekend that I was staying and outsode there were some wedding guests looking stylish and content. It’s strange the way…
Time to grab a brush and let our inner makeup artist shine through! This fabulous gift set is the perfect present for those as obsessed with makeup as we are here at Hi HQ. For perfect results artists need the right tools, so true make-up artists and fans of the latest beauty trends love good…
You’ve probably heard skin care experts stress the importance of exfoliating. Turns out, they’re on to something. Apart from SPF, exfoliating two to three times per week is one of the most important things you can do for the overall health of your skin. Exfoliating is the process of ‘waking up’ the skin, which leads…
Some dread it. Others embrace it. It doesn’t matter which camp you are in, Valentines’ Day is hurtling down the tracks at us and it’s probably best to address it rather than ignore it. So we have five ways to make this Valentines’ Day stand out for you – whether your smugly coupled up or,…
Oh Yay for Rosé! February 2020: Largely associated with sun-kissed French terraces, the Hampton’s beachside bars and alfresco drinking… one of the world’s most fashionable rosés, Whispering Angel, will be half price at SuperValu stores nationwide for 48 hours only. On a first come, first served basis, be sure to get to your local SuperValu…
We are glued to the Oscars and cannot wait to see the glitz and glam when it is televised later. Imagine our surprise when we heard Codex were part of one of the looks at the Vanity Fair party.Codex Beauty bought the small Irish skincare company Bia Beauty owned by Cork native Tracey Ryan last…
Why do lips become dry? With the theme this week at Hi HQ being love then we are thinking about kissing and of course lipstick which is a staple in our handbags. There are no working sebaceous glands in our lips. These glands, if they were operational, would serve the purpose of keeping our lips…