Urmi Pandit
Beauty Assistant
Beauty Assistant Urmi works across Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Red and Prima.
She fell into the world of beauty following a Masters in Magazine Journalism, and has been knee-deep in maximalist makeup, seasonal nail trends, and skincare myth-busting ever since. Both in and outside the office, she is best recognised by her signature red hair and elaborate set of acrylics.
Tess Daly gives her favourite ‘ballet blush’ nails an elegant update: how to recreate them
They’re glossy, polished and surprisingly easy to DIY…
Fairy nails are trending for summer 2026: 5 ideas to recreate now, from Hannah Waddingham's to Florence Pugh's
A-listers have approved these dreamy designs...
8 best August nail trends that are super easy to recreate at home: from glossy ballet blush to juicy lychee
The likes of Anne Hathaway and Victoria Beckham are inspiring our manis this month...
Best mid-length haircuts for fine hair: 6 volume-boosting styles trending this summer
Could this be the Goldilocks of haircuts?
12 best pink nail ideas to try for summer 2026: from ballet slippers to pearly rose
Screenshot these for your next appointment
Hannah Waddingham revives an iconic 00s hair trend with a swoopy bob — summer's chicest low-maintenance cut
Y2K nostalgia meets minimal styling!
Drawstring tops are a twist on a classic, this £25 style from Uniqlo will easily become a summer staple
Chic, airy and so easy to style
"Michelle Keegan is exceptional": The "hidden gem" real life adaptation you can binge-watch on ITV
Football meets romance? Sign us up
Lemon yellow is still trending for summer and M&S' stripe bolster cushion looks more expensive than it is
Luxury, minus the price tag
A denim swing dress is a stylish yet comfy choice in this heat — M&S have the perfect one for £42
The unsung hero of the heatwave!
7 fresh eau de toilette perfumes for a lightweight, long-lasting scent during a heatwave — all for under £20
Humidity is no match for these clean, airy blends
Halo nails are trending for summer: 9 expensive-looking ideas for an elegant manicure upgrade
Nail art, but make it wearable...
‘The foolproof 5-minute makeup routine I swear by for rushed mornings’ — timed and tested with pics
In a time crunch? These tips, tricks and multitasking formulas create a full face with just five products
12 most flattering blue nail ideas that suit all skin tones, from elegant cobalt to glossy denim
Bookmark these for your next nail appointment!
Coral nails are trending for summer: 10 fresh, joyful ideas to inspire your next manicure
Bright, fresh and endlessly wearable!
The 'beehive bob' is the trending haircut that gives heaps of volume – 4 style ideas for every hair type
Call it retro, but wearable!
5 low-maintenance nail ideas that are chic and stretch time between manicures – from soap nails to ombré BIAB
Think glossy neutrals and rounded shapes
Directional striped dresses are spring’s most flattering print and Zara's £30 throw-on design nails the trend
Make way, polka dots!
The 'half-moon' nail trend is the new French manicure: 7 elegant ideas to try this spring
Take a classic and put it in reverse...
10 squoval nail ideas to try for an elegant spring update – from glossy gels to decorative BIAB
Classy shapes meet sophisticated designs!
5 best retinol alternatives for sensitive skin that smooth fine lines and reduce wrinkles with zero irritation
Gentler ingredients, but impressive results!
This new volume spray instantly boosts lift and body in fine and thin hair — and it's now only £6.50 at Boots
Dare I say it’s replaced my high-end favourites?
6 best sage perfumes — spring's most elegant note is crisp, uplifting and will last all day
Your springtime spritz, sorted
6 best short celebrity hairstyles to try this spring for every hair type - from the trixie to the curved bob
Seasonal update, activated!
Primark’s new K-Beauty range delivers smoother, more hydrated skin overnight for just £5 — tried and tested
Glass skin, this way!
6 best lightweight hair masks for fine and thin hair that hydrate and boost shine without weighing it down
Get healthier hair without the heaviness!
"They last 4 weeks": The stylish £7 press-on nails that will replace your monthly manicures, tried and tested
Aura nails in 10 minutes? Say no more
These £16 chilli-infused lip plumpers will give you a fuller, juicier pout – tested with pics
The new Sephora x Tabasco collab has us looking hotter than ever!
M&S's £4 hair wash duo will make you stop buying expensive shampoo and conditioner for good
The supermarket range has taken ‘HairTok’ by storm
The curved bob is a flattering haircut that works for every face shape: How to recreate the face-framing style
This face-framing style embodies sophistication with minimal effort
9 of the best celebrity hair transformations of 2025: from flippy bobs to spiky pixies
From major chops to drastic new colours, these celebs have been bringing the drama!
These Primark perfumes smell so much like designer fragrances, no one will believe they cost £5
Feeling smug because getting change from a tenner in a beauty aisle is rare...