Laurel Walsh

Writer

United Kingdom

I'm a friendly & upbeat Canadian copywriter freelancing from the UK.

Portfolio

Feminism

TheTalko
03/08/2019
Bad Beauty Habits To Avoid After A Break-Up

Breakups suck, but trust us: you shouldn't throw away your beauty routine along with your ex. Lying around in your makeup all day, loading up on sugary foods, and drinking more than you know you should aren't just harmless coping mechanisms. They can actually ruin the long-term health of your skin...

BUST
BUST Magazine Clippings

Articles written during my time at BUST. Highlights: Meet The Lumberjills: Badass Lady Loggers Of WWII | Amy Poehler Gifs: Guaranteed To Make Your Wednesday Better | 'Beyonce Art History' Is The Best Thing You Never Had (Until Now) | The 'Bicycle Gender Gap' Means Fewer Women Are Saddling Up...

TheTalko
05/01/2019
He's Not The One: 22 Emotional Red Flags That Prove It

Ever consulted a boyfriend's horoscope hoping for some sign of what's to come? Us too. There's an easier way to know if he's a keeper, and it has nothing to do with the stars. We swear on Bill Nye: the answer might be science.

Fashion

International Beauty Institute
09/27/2016
Trends Explained: The Lowdown on Matte Lips

It's a matte-r of fact: matte lips are back in a big way. If you're passionate about the beauty industry, you may have noticed that most major makeup brands have brought out matte lip products in 2016-from Revlon's new 'Matte Liquid Lipsticks' to Too Faced's 'Melted Matte' line, all the way to cosmetics newcomer Kylie Jenner's game-changing 'Lip Kits.'

TheTalko
02/20/2019
Remembering Karl Lagerfeld: 10 Celebs Who Slayed In Chanel (10 Not-So-Much)

Karl Lagerfeld is no longer with us, and the celebrity sympathy messages have been pouring out. It's fair to mourn for this icon, but let's celebrate his spectacular life and remember the man in his own words. "We live in a dark and romantic and quite tragic world," he once said, as Vogue reports."One day it will be over and I don't care."

TheTravel
07/04/2018
22 Things All Women Should Have In Their Carry-On Bag Before Boarding

The carry-on bag. What would we do without her? So small, yet so mighty. Keeper of boarding passes, guardian of gum. Compact, yet sturdy enough to withstand the toughest turbulence and pushiest seat mates. Probably your most stylish piece of luggage - but it's what's inside that counts.

Health & Wellness

Rhodes Wellness
10/07/2016
IQ or EI? Greg Gurel on Developing Emotional Intelligence

To become an effective life coach or counsellor, it's important to value the power of each of our emotions. According to experts in the field, including Rhodes Wellness College instructor and professional counsellor Greg Gurel, an understanding of 'emotional maturity' is beneficial to client and counsellor alike.

Bust
05/22/2013
3 Sweet, Simple Ways to Make Your Own Conditioner

Homemade conditioners are tricky business. It's all about oils - keeping your hair nourished and rich without getting too slimy. We've scooped up our top three recipes for handmade hair conditioners; easy, all-natural, and animal-product free for all you crafty veganistas! 1) Green Tea Handmade Conditioner Love green tea?

RawLife
10/23/2015
Boost Your Brain Health - The Holistic Way

There's so much to gain from loving your brain! And it's easy being green when it comes to caring for your brain's mental and physical health. We've found that the keys to perking up your mood, energy, memory (and more) can come right from Mother Nature. Read on to learn how.