The Spell-ometer December 2021

From designer dupes to lie-in stigma, we look at what's hot and what's not in the world of Spell Magazine this month.

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Dec 2021

River Island Jacket — River Island Jacket, £95

Hot: Quilt trip

Get the look of the on-trend Frankie Shop jacket for less with affordable high street dupes!

@mybedofnails

Hot: Bed of nails

At your desk all day? Acupressure mats are ideal for keeping backache at bay.

Feme Wig — Feme Wig Bouncy Blowout

Hot: Red alert

Jessica Rabbit hair is trending! Try it with the Feme Wig Bouncy Blowout in shade T1B/BG.

Lube

Not: Prime time

Using lube as a makeup primer is one more TikTok ‘hack’ we didn’t need.

Tissues and sanitiser

Not: Steer clear

The so-called super-cold is making its way round the UK. Is it time to WFH again, Boris?

Woman lying in bed

Not: Lie low

Is it time we stopped shaming people (and ourselves) for lie-ins? #HitSnooze

❤ Picked for you ❤

Brand new podcast documentary exploring afro hair and the Black British experience

Head to your favourite podcast platform today for the debut episode of Coiled, a brand new, must-listen series by Leanne Alie.

#BookTok made me read it

Forget Book Tube, the people really influencing what we read are over on TikTok. Here's what to read, and who's reading it.

Can dry January save your skin?

An expert dermatologist explains the impact of alcohol on the skin and how to tackle ‘hangover’ skin in the wake of the party season.

What next for Arlo Parks?

The only way is up for the Mercury Prize winner and multi-talented artist. We look at what her next career moves could be.

Posts we're loving on Instagram right now

Pics and captions we’ve liked on the ‘gram this month, from knockout looks at the Wella Trendvision Awards to braid and bead combos.