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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BEL MOONEY: I have the baby I longed for – why am I so bored and resentful that my husband still has a life outside our family?
Dear Bel, I'm 35 and a new mum to a beautiful ten-month-old baby – the result of years of trying and, ultimately, IVF.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I tested £38 gadget to beat the salon and save my split ends – it blew my mind
MY hair used to be pampered like royalty – regular trims, glossy blow-dries and a shelf full of fancy products to keep split ends at bay. But since becoming a mum in March, all that TLC has gone out the window. These days, I'm lucky if I get five minutes to run a brush through it, let alone book a salon snip. Between 3am feeds and the endless blur of nappies, my hair's been left to fend for itself, usually shoved into a dry-shampooed topknot that's more bird's nest than 'blowout'. The result? A record-breaking ten months without a trim and therefore more split ends than a Love Island recoupling. And while I dream of a head massage and glossy finish, the reality of juggling a newborn — and hearing my baby scream mid-hair wash — isn't exactly soothing. Add in the fact that my maternity pay is disappearing into nappies, wipes and babygrows, and a pricey haircut isn't an option any more. Days at home mean it's easy enough to ignore, but with a holiday coming up, my unruly mop needs taming before it hits airport security. So, on one of my early-hours TikTok scrolls, I came across a £38 gadget that promised to rescue my dead ends from the brink — a split-end hair trimmer by Luxmend, a British beauty website. The device — which looks like a typical hair straightener, but with scary teeth — has accumulated thousands of tried-and-tested videos, attracting more than two million views. Clip after clip showed users running the device over their frazzled ends, trimming just the damaged bits and revealing smooth, shiny strands underneath — within minutes. Finally, a hair fix I could squeeze in during nap time? I was sold. According to Luxmend, the gadget only targets split ends, trimming away the frazzled bits without affecting your overall length. It works by feeding strands through a hair plate, which lifts any rogue, spiky ends and snips them off with built-in blades. The device comes with sectioning clips, a USB charger and a quick-start guide that recommends working in layers for the best results. Once charged, it powers up instantly, and to turn it off, you simply lock it shut. Easy enough. But I won't lie, I was nervous. The inner prongs look a little too aggressive for something gliding near my face. And the noise? Loud enough to make the baby stir. It doesn't exactly scream 'trust me'. So, before committing my split ends to Luxmend's blades, I did what any trend-follower would do — another TikTok deep dive. 'Unravelling rope' Cue panic. Among the glossy before-and-afters were horror stories — users showing clumps of hair inside the gadget's clear chamber, gasping as more than just their ends disappeared. Was this sleek little trimmer a miracle — or a mistake waiting to happen? Wes Sharpton, a hairstylist at haircare brand says: 'As professional stylists, we think of split ends like an unravelling rope — they travel up the strand and only a proper haircut can truly stop the damage from progressing. 'Split-end machines claim to remove frizz and damage, but in reality, they only trim the small hairs that stick out, and those hairs eventually reappear, leaving the hair still looking frizzy and uneven.' That being said, considering the current state of my locks, I was desperate — and convinced myself that if I just did the ends, I wouldn't have much to lose if it did go terribly wrong. 4 During my daughter's nap, I finally gave it a go. I started cautiously, pulling down a hidden layer of hair from underneath. That way, if it massacred my mane, I could at least cover the damage. Taking a section about an inch wide, I fed the last two to three inches through the trimmer, clamped it shut and slowly pulled it down. You can definitely feel the tension as it works — it doesn't glide like straighteners. There's a subtle resistance, like the machine is chewing through your ends — gently, I hoped. Once I reached the bottom, I flipped the gadget open and peeked through the clear chamber. Sure enough, it was filled with tiny chopped hairs — the kind that normally coat the bathroom sink when my partner trims his beard. I decided to tackle just one half of my head first, partly for damage control and partly to see if there was a real difference. It's surprisingly easy to do solo, but you can't rush it. I tried feeding in a thicker chunk of hair at one point and the device struggled to chomp through it. Working in smaller sections, I watched the clear chamber steadily fill up with little wisps of split ends. Weirdly, it became really satisfying and addictive. I didn't want to stop. The results do far? The freshly trimmed sections looked noticeably smoother, glossier and far less frizzy. Most of those pesky split ends had vanished, and with each section I got braver — thankfully without losing more than I intended. 4 Once half my head was done, the difference was obvious. One side looked sleek and fresh, the other still rocking the tumbleweed look. I was genuinely blown away that this £38 gadget managed to freshen up my frazzled ends in under 15 minutes. Sure, it's not quite the same as a salon experience, but let's be honest, neither is trying to wrangle a baby through a haircut. And in the meantime, it has bought me a few extra months of avoiding the hairdresser — and the hefty bill that comes with it. Pre-baby, I was paying as much as £150 per cut and £220 for a cut and colour, visiting the salon every four months. That's at least £400 a year, just to get it trimmed. The best bit about my new split-end saviour? You can whip it out whenever you've got a moment to yourself — even at 3am when the baby's asleep and you're wide awake. Don't mention it to your hairdresser.
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Model mum Madeline Holtznagel runs errands with her newborn baby for the first time after welcoming son with Justin Hemmes
Madeline Holtznagel looked every inch the doting new mum on Thursday as she was spotted running errands with her precious new bub in Sydney. The model, 28, and her billionaire beau Justin Hemmes, 52, welcomed their first child, Jaegar Justin on June 1. Madeline cut a stylish figure on the windswept streets of Double Bay, as the new mum donned a slick streetwear set and matching sneakers for the outing. The bubbly blonde was seen hitting the shops with her bundle of joy rugged up in a designer Silver Cross stroller (which can retail for between $500 and $3000). Going casual for the afternoon stroll, Madeline wore a plain white hooded sweatshirt and a pair of matching pants. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Madeline swept her blonde locks back into a high ponytail and completed her chic ensemble with a pair of black Chanel sunglasses. Her trim and toned pins were on full display, and she finished off her look with a pair of two-toned sneakers. The younger sister of model Simone Holtznagel went solo for the outing and cuddled her sleeping newborn close to her chest. She kept her accessories to a minimum, selecting a simple pair of gold hoop earrings and an oversized black leather Miu Miu bag to tote around her things. The newborn heir to hospitality magnate Justin's vast hospitality fortune looked very cozy as he nestled into Madeleine's jumper hood. Jaegar sported a light grey sweatshirt and a sleepy smile as he hit the streets of the well-heeled eastern suburbs for the very first time. This marks his first public outing since the new family arrived home from the hospital via seaplane at Justin's $100million Vaucluse mansion on Tuesday. It comes after Madeline announced Jaeger's arrival in a sweet Instagram post last week. 'Jaeger Justin Hemmes 1.06.25,' she captioned the post. This is the model's first child with the billionaire Merivale owner. He shares two daughters - Alexa, nine, and Saachi, seven - with his ex-partner Kate Fowler. The sweet photo dump included an array of snaps showing the couple's newborn baby wrapped up in a blanket. One picture showed the new mum proudly holding her first child as she donned a matching pink pyjamas set. She was positively glowing as she beamed at the camera while her precious newborn wore a smile on his face. Another picture showed Justin and Madeline looking windswept and content as they enjoyed a beach walk with their little one. One adorable snap showed Justin leaning down to kiss baby Jaeger, who was tucked into his jumper to keep warm during the windy outing. Friends and family flooded the comments section with well wishes for the couple and their new bundle of joy. 'I love him,' Madeline's sister Simone Holtznagel simply wrote. Madeline recently announced the sex of their baby in an interview with Stellar magazine, and said she was thrilled because she wanted a 'new journey' with Justin. 'I always thought I was going to have a boy. I knew I was going to be a boy mum,' she said. 'Justin has two beautiful little girls, so having a boy, it's like a whole new journey together. '[The baby] is going to be his little best mate.' She said she previously kept details of her pregnancy private, but was ready to share her journey. 'I keep a lot of my life private and I don't share a lot online anyway, so [being pregnant] wasn't really something that I was going to share online,' she said. In November, an insider confirmed the exciting news of Madeline's pregnancy to Daily Mail Australia. They revealed a friend of Justin's recently moved out of his Vaucluse mansion to make room for their growing family. The business mogul, who has a net worth of $1.39billion, began dating Madeline in 2019 when she was 22 and he was 47, after his split from Fowler in 2018. Madeline is the younger sister of Simone, who .
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Precious cargo! Madeline Holtznagel cradles newborn baby Jaegar in a woolen jumper as she exits seaplane with billionaire Justin Hemmes
Madeline Holtznagel looked every inch the doting new mum this week when she was spotted with her precious new bub in Sydney. The model, 28, and her billionaire beau Justin Hemmes, 52, welcomed their first child, Jaegar Justin on June 1. Madeline was positively glowing while carrying her precious cargo, as the new family arrived via seaplane at Justin's $100million Vaucluse mansion. The bubbly blonde could barely keep the smile from her face as she walked with Jaeger, who was swaddled in a brown sweater. Going casual for the flight, Madeline wore a plain light grey hooded sweatshirt and a pair of matching pants. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Madeline rolled the legs of her track pants to the knees to keep them dry as she waded to shore. Her trim and toned pins were on full display, and she finished off her look with a pair of plain white slides. Wearing her blonde locks back in a ponytail, Madeline accessorised with a pair of black Chanel sunglasses. She also carried a large black leather bag over her arm, no doubt containing all of Jaeger's necessary accessories. Justin was also spotted in tow, with an armful of jackets and shoes as he disembarked the seaplane. Also cutting a very casual figure, Justin wore a plain white T-shirt and a pair of dark grey track pants. While baby Jaeger was kept under wraps during the outing, Madeline snuggled her son close to her chest as she strolled along the beach with a pal. It comes after Madeline announced Jaeger's arrival in a sweet Instagram post last week. Madeline was positively glowing as she was seen carrying her precious cargo as the new family arrived, via seaplane at Justin's $100million Vaucluse mansion The new mum could barely keep the smile from her face as she walked with Jaeger, who was swaddled in what appeared to be a brown sweater 'Jaeger Justin Hemmes ❤️ 1.06.25,' she captioned the post. This is the model's first child with the billionaire Merivale owner. He shares two daughters - Alexa, nine, and Saachi, seven - with his ex-partner Kate Fowler. The sweet photo dump included an array of snaps showing the couple's newborn baby wrapped up in a blanket. One picture showed the new mum proudly holding her first child as she donned a matching pink pyjamas set. She was positively glowing as she beamed at the camera while her precious newborn wore a smile on his face. Another picture showed Justin and Madeline looking windswept and content as they enjoyed a beach walk with their little one. One adorable snap showed Justin leaning down to kiss baby Jaeger, who was tucked into his jumper to keep warm during the windy outing. Friends and family flooded the comments section with well wishes for the couple and their new bundle of joy. 'I love him,' Madeline's sister Simone Holtznagel simply wrote. Madeline recently announced the sex of their baby in an interview with Stellar magazine, and said she was thrilled because she wanted a 'new journey' with Justin. 'I always thought I was going to have a boy. I knew I was going to be a boy mum,' she said. 'Justin has two beautiful little girls, so having a boy, it's like a whole new journey together. '[The baby] is going to be his little best mate.' She said she previously kept details of her pregnancy private, but was ready to share her journey. 'I keep a lot of my life private and I don't share a lot online anyway, so [being pregnant] wasn't really something that I was going to share online,' she said. In November, an insider confirmed the exciting news of Madeline's pregnancy to Daily Mail Australia. They revealed a friend of Justin's recently moved out of his Vaucluse mansion to make room for their growing family. The business mogul, who has a net worth of $1.39billion, began dating Madeline in 2019 when she was 22 and he was 47, after his split from Fowler in 2018. Madeline is the younger sister of fellow Aussie model Simone Holtznagel, who welcomed her first child, a daughter called Gia, in March 2024 with her now-ex-boyfriend Jono Castano.
Cosmopolitan ME
28-05-2025
- General
- Cosmopolitan ME
Baby shower gift guide: All the things the mum-to-be will *actually* want
You've received an invite to a baby shower, the new mum-to-be has said 'Gifts optional' or 'Your presence is a present', but we all know they're just being polite. There is no way you'd ever dream of rocking up empty-handed, right? But if you are not a mum yourself knowing what to buy can be a struggle. Do you wanna go cute? Practical? Or something out of the box? Dw if you are in the dark Cosmo ME has you covered with a list of baby shower gifts that will go down well before Aunty duties kick in. iCandy Car Seat Supplied Why mum and baby will ❤️: This brand is loved by celebs across the globe including The Beckhams and Molly Mae (!!!) so, naturally any UAE mum will want a piece of the action. Stylish, safe, and super comfy, this premium car seat ensures baby's first journeys are as smooth as they are secure. With loads of colours to choose from, it's a no-brainer. Price: From Dhs1780. Where to shop: SnüzBaskit Via Instagram @snuzmiddleeast Why mum and baby will ❤️: A modern twist on the traditional Moses basket, this breathable, lightweight bassinet is perfect for newborn naps. And as new mums shouldn't need to compromise their home aesthetics when becoming a mother, this gorgeous piece comes in different colours and wood options ensuring it fits in any space. Price: From Dhs629. Where to shop: Mumzworld or Momstore Stokke Sleepi Dresser Why mum and baby will ❤️: With soft-close drawers and a timeless Scandinavian design, this dresser doubles as a changing station that grows with the nursery. Something that lasts for years, is cute and practical gets our vote. Price: Dhs2,799. Where to shop: Mamas & Papas Baby Grows Why mum and baby will ❤️: Made from super-soft cotton, these adorable essentials are gentle on delicate skin. With loads of designs, including gender-neutral ones for those parents who are keeping the gender a surprise, this is a fail-safe option when gifting. Price: From Dhs129 (for a pack of 3). Where to shop: Mamas & Papas UAE BIBS Baby Glass Bottles'BIBS Baby Glass Bottles Why mum and baby will ❤️: Elegant, eco-friendly and safe, these bottles are made from temperature-resistant borosilicate glass with stylish silicone sleeves, which to those expecting a baby will be buzzwords to know about (for those who are yet to enter baby land you may think wtf but trust us, these are a need), Price: Dhs89. Where to shop: Mumzworld Meminio Memory Box Why mum and baby will ❤️: A keepsake to treasure forever is always a winner when it comes to baby shower gifting as it's most likely mum and dad wouldn't have thought to fork out on something like this. This beautifully crafted box is perfect for storing tiny clothes, hospital tags, and precious firsts and will passed down from generation to generation. Price: From Dhs1200. Where to shop: (ships to UAE). SkulptMe Why mum and baby will ❤️: A heartfelt gift for any mum-to-be—this custom sculpture captures a special moment in time, from bump to baby. Think of a mini statue of Mum's tummy preserved forever. It's giving unique. Price: From Dhs2995. Where to shop: or @ Baby Jalebi Cloud Why mum and baby will ❤️: This dreamy cloud-shaped cushion is both whimsical and practical. Made from natural materials including bamboo and available in loads of colours, it's ideal for tummy time, nursery décor or cuddle sessions. Plus, it comes with a mosquito cover perfect for sunny days in the UAE. Price: Dhs1280. Where to shop:
