Beauty or Beast?
If the thought of leaving the house without completing your beauty regime or styling your hair brings on a state of anxiety, spare a thought for people from the past, many of whom had to do some pretty strange things in order to maintain their personal appearance… Plucking painful High foreheads were considered beautiful in 15th century Northern Europe, where upper class ladies slowly and painfully plucked their hairlines and scraped back their hair. Wigging out A good example of the perils of extravagance was seen in the European courts in the 18th...

Adult education explained
For those thinking about it, the world of adult education can seem daunting. Going back to learning is not always easy after years spent as a working adult. However, adult education classes can be a great way to meet like-minded people and learn something new that might even help to progress your career.   Subject The subject you choose to study is one of the most important considerations when embarking on adult education. You need to opt for something that is going to stimulate and interest you so that you want to keep working on the course. Unlike when you...