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Lucy Thorpe

Lucy Thorpe

Lucy Thorpe is a freelance writer specialising in health, beauty and lifestyle reviews, content and copywriting. Also a trained beauty therapist, her work has been published in Refinery29, Popsugar and Confidentials.

Recent articles by Lucy Thorpe

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How to clean braces
Dental care

Braces can be tricky to keep clean – here’s how to do it properly, according to a dentist

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Bad breath treatments: Banish oral odours for good
Dental care

If you suffer from stinky breath, these bad breath treatments can help you smell fresh again

How to remove teeth stains - teaser. Close up of a dentist's hands holding up a tooth shade guide against a woman's teeth
How to remove teeth stains
Dental care

Drinking coffee, smoking and red wine can all contribute to teeth staining. Here’s how to remove and prevent them

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How often should you use whitening strips?
Dental care

Overusing whitening strips can damage your teeth over time – here’s how to use them to keep your teeth and gums healthy

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The Curly Hair method: Everything you need to know
Hair care

From “plopping” to “pineappling”, we’ve everything you need to know about looking after curly hair thanks to Lorraine Massey’s masterclass

What skin type do you have?
What skin type do you have?
Skincare

Discover your skin type and keep your complexion looking its best with cleansing routines and products tailored to your needs

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Find out how to best repair damaged hair
Hair care

Hair feeling dull, dry and damaged? Here’s everything you need to know about giving it some much needed TLC to get it back to peak condition

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How to stop static hair
Hair care

Struggling with frizzy, flyaway hair? Here’s everything you need to know to make it stop

What is my hair type?
Hair care

A guide to working out your hair type, what you need to know about it and how to take care of your hair type

How to stop frizzy hair
Hair care

Fancy having a frizz-free hair day every day? Read on to discover how