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    Amerley Ollennu

    Amerley Ollennu

    Amerley is an award-winning beauty & lifestyle journalist who has been writing for the UK’s most well-known glossies, websites and newspapers for almost two decades. Known for her ability to predict the next big trend, there is really very little she won’t try for a story. From microblading and injectables, to 10-step skincare plans and breathing her way to better skin, Amerley loves to share her experiences and write relatable, informative and trend-led features for beauty novices and junkies alike. When she’s not testing the next big thing, you’ll find her perfecting tequila cocktail recipes, listening to female-focused financial podcasts or trying to master the art of meditation.

    Latest articles by Amerley Ollennu

    Next-Generation Filler
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    The new generation of filler is designed to look and move like your face, but can it stand up to the hype?

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      I Spent Six Months Sleepmaxxing for Better Skin—The Biggest Improvement Came From the Simplest Habit

      From mouth taping and magnesium to sleep tracking, I tested the internet's biggest sleep trends to discover which ones genuinely delivered healthier, glowier skin.

      By Amerley Ollennu

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      Meet GHK-Cu, the Copper Peptide Taking Over Your Skincare Feed—Here's Whether It's Worth the Hype

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
    • Treatments before a facelift
      The Tweakments Actually Sabotaging Your Future Facelift (It's Not What TikTok Says)

      Surgeons separate fact from TikTok panic on the treatments that really complicate your future facelift—and the ones that don't.

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
    • Air quality, how pollution affects the skin
      I Was Blaming Stress for My Bad Skin. It Was Actually My Flat's Air Quality.

      The air in your home is affecting your skin more than you think.

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
    • hypopigmentation
      Hyperpigmentation Gets All the Attention. What About Hypopigmentation?

      Not all pigment conditions cause dark spots.

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
    • how perimenopause affects aesthetic treatments
      Your Hormones Might Be the Reason Your Aesthetic Treatments Aren't Working So Well.

      Perimenopause changes how your skin responds to everything—and most practitioners still aren't asking about it.

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
    • Amerley Ollennu - Traction Alopecia
      I Called It Baby Hairs for a Decade—It Was Actually Hair Loss

      Traction alopecia can be weirdly easy to ignore.

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Hair
    • Korean Cosmetic Treatments
      The Rise of K-Aesthetics: Korea’s Regenerative Approach to Injectables Arrives in the UK

      The new frontier of tweakments

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
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      The Laser Treatments I Rely On for Skin of Colour—And Trust Without Compromise

      Tried, tested, and trusted

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Skincare
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      These Runway-Approved Haircuts Are Perfect for Curly and Afro-Textured Hair

      From lobs and shags to curl bangs and afros

      Hair
    • Annerly Ollennu
      How I Supported My Skin While Taking a GLP-1 Medication

      What skincare can—and can’t—do when facial volume shifts.

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Beauty
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      As Two Beauty Editors, We’ve Found the Best Shampoos for Curly Hair—These Are the 10 Worthy of Your Attention

      Gorgeous curls start with this first step

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Hair
    • Amerley Ollennu before hair transplant surgery
      After struggling with hair loss, I opted for hair transplant surgery—four months later, here's what I think you should know

      From a beauty editor who has tried it (and no, it's not just for men)

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Hair
    • Amerley Ollennu trying all of the fenty beauty foundation
      I just tested all of the Fenty Beauty foundations—and there’s truly something for everyone

      Whatever your skin type, expect a glowing complexion from every formulation

      By Amerley Ollennu

      Make Up
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