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Graziadaily
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Huda Kattan Finally Dropped A New Hair Extension Collection
Huda Kattan is an unstoppable force in the world of beauty. With the internet's most popular beauty brand now firmly back under her belt – she recently regained full ownership of her namesake line Huda Beauty, making it one of the few beauty brands to be fully self-funded, privately held and family owned – Kattan is getting back to what she does best. Namely, dominating the industry with game-changing, community-driven, quick-to-go-viral products like her new Faux Filler Jelly Oil, £21, and Lip Contour Stain, £22, which ahead of launching later this month, have already spiked Google searches by 5,000%. We're not surprised, The Cosmetify Index Q1 2025 crowned Huda Beauty the top-ranking beauty brand based on social following, engagement, and number of Google searches. And there's more. Kattan has announced a collaboration with premium hair extension brand Beauty Works. Already a trusted favourite among the likes of Maya Jama and Molly Mae-Hague, who both have existing collections with the brand, the new Beauty Works x Huda Collection is one of Beauty Works' most anticipated partnerships. Focused on fusing high-performance with an ultra-glam finish (both undeniably synonymous with Kattan's own business values) the collaboration offers up salon-professional clip-in extensions in five exclusive multidimensional shades that are inspired by the beauty doyen's own Middle-Eastern heritage. Taking to TikTok to reveal the collection, Kattan said, 'I wanted to do something to highlight women in the Middle East, so we did colours that we thought were really, really unique to this region.' Personally curated by Kattan, each shade has been designed to flatter a wide range of hair tones and textures: Midnight Kohl is an intense natural black, Arabia Doll is a deep brown with warm undertones, Huda offers dark brown roots with caramel highlights, Desert Dune is for brunettes with bold lowlights and blonde highlights; and Spiced Oud delivers soft brown roots. Beauty Works has been delivering salon-grade, luxury hair extensions since 2009 and has gathered a loyal celebrity fanbase along the way, while Huda Kattan's community continues to grow. This launch has been a long-time coming. 'This is also something our community has been asking for for the longest time,' says Kattan, 'we are constantly seeing it in the comments section, like "when are you bringing hair extensions out?", and to be honest Beauty Works owns the market there, they genuinely own the market. I always have to transform my hair, I have to do so many different things, and Beauty Works has always been for me the number one choice without a doubt,' she adds. The result is a new era of luxury hair enhancements, including the expertly developed Barely There® Clip-In Collection, which can be bought in 15 bestselling Beauty Works shades as well as Kattan's personally developed ones. Available as a seven-piece clip-in set, from £199, in three lengths, 18' (160g), 20' (180g) and 22' (200g); or as part of a Mix & Match range which spans a two-piece, two-clip face framing Mini set, from £24, a three-clip weft Duo, from £60, and a single four-clip weft Volumiser, from £42. Responding to a specific gap in the haircare market, Kattan notes, 'I had this idea and I just threw it at [Beauty Works] - I love them so much, they are so fun to work with. A lot of women, especially in the Middle East, don't want to colour their hair but they want to be able to experience maybe highlights.' Armed with this knowledge, Kattan developed the Mix & Match range which creates ample opportunity for women to switch up and personalise their look without the damage that comes with bleaching hair regularly. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'I have ultra-long hair but it isn't as thick or dense as it once was. While I don't rely on hair extensions day to day, I do reach for them on special occasions when I want my hair to look as thick and luscious as it was a few years ago. After trying out the new Beauty Works x Huda collection, I can safely say I've found my new go-to for weddings, fancy dinners and any other occasion where a full glam moment is the brief. The extensions are high-quality, easy to fix in and totally undetectable once I have brushed them through with my natural hair. I like to wear mine wavy to match my natural texture and these took to my Dyson AirWrap beautifully. I found my perfect shade match in Arabian Doll, a deep brown with warm undertones. It's no wonder Huda Kattan fans have been begging for a hair extension line from the beauty mogul - these are nothing short of brilliant.' Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, before (L) and after using the Beauty Works x Huda hair extensions 1. Beauty Works x Huda Collection Barely There® Clip-In Set What the brand says: 'Perfect for adding volume, experimenting with colour or concealing thinning areas, the Beauty Works x Huda luxury hair enhancements deliver a seamless, natural-looking transformation. This 7-piece clip-in set is available in three lengths: 18' (160g), 20' (180g) and 22' (200g). Made from 100% Remy human hair, it offers maximum coverage and blends effortlessly for a lightweight, flawless finish.' What we know: Beauty Works has been delivering salon-grade, luxury hair extensions since 2009 and has gathered a loyal celebrity fanbase along the way, in fact Maya Jama and Molly Mae-Hague have both put their names to the brand with separate collections. The Beauty Works x Huda collaboration boasts the new Barely There® Clip-In Collection which features all-new, never-before-seen clip-ins that offer a push-up effect that mimics natural hair growth so you can enjoy seamlessly blended volume and length without the damage. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'I have ultra-long hair but it isn't as thick or dense as it once was. While I don't rely on hair extensions day to day, I do reach for them on special occasions when I want my hair to look as thick and luscious as it was a few years ago. After trying out the new Beauty Works x Huda collection, I can safely say I've found my new go-to for weddings, fancy dinners and any other occasion where a full glam moment is the brief. The extensions are high-quality, easy to fix in and totally undetectable once brushed through with my natural hair. I like to wear mine wavy to match my natural texture and these took to my Dyson AirWrap beautifully. I found my perfect shade match in Arabian Doll, a deep brown with warm undertones.' Pros Push-up effect clip ins 100% Remy human hair Cons Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Watch: Emirates flight captures Iran launching dozens of missiles at Israel
A video taken from an Emirates flight over Iraq shows the moment several missiles were launched from Iran targeting Israel amid escalating military tensions between the two Middle-Eastern nations. Shared on the social media platform X, the footage shows massive flames as the missiles fire up and shoot into the sky. The missile launches come as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fourth day on Monday. Israeli strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Petah Tikva killed at least eight people and injured dozens. Key infrastructure, including a power plant, was also damaged. INSANE footage from an Emirates flight over Iraq shows MASSIVE missile launches from Iran targeting Israel. You can see the moment of activation of the ballistic missile booster. — Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) June 16, 2025 Iran says at least 224 people, including 45 women and children, have been killed since Friday in Israeli attacks, according to the country's health ministry. An Israeli military spokesperson said the country had gained aerial superiority and destroyed over a third of Iran's surface-to-surface missile launchers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, claiming a missile struck his bedroom window. Trump denied any US role in Israel's offensive but warned Iran of 'unprecedented retaliation' if attacked. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei accused Israel of targeting residential areas and vowed 'severe punishment.' Planned US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman have been cancelled. As G7 leaders meet in Canada, attention is now on whether Trump will call for a ceasefire or let the fighting continue. He has already vetoed an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader. As per Reuters reports, the Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for a district in Tehran. Iranian media have reported explosions in both eastern and western parts of the capital. Iran's Foreign Ministry has called Israel's reported strike on a hospital a 'war crime.'
Mint
13-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Israel's war on Iran to hit Indian workforce
Israel opening a warfront with Iran will impact workforce mobility from India to many parts of the Middle East. Recruitment companies with clients in the IT, energy, construction and retail sectors estimate a drop in demand for fresh workforce as the crisis escalates. Some manpower companies had calls from candidates on probable changes in joining dates and the hiring firms have held meetings since Friday. Mint has learnt that both blue and white-collared workforce who head to the region every year for opportunities will be reluctant to relocate to even bordering countries that are yet to face the heat. 'We currently have 35 executives from mid to senior management levels scheduled to join roles across Kuwait and other Middle Eastern countries. These positions are primarily within the energy sector, including oil field operations and a significant number of these professionals are US nationals," said Manish C., managing partner, Greentree Advisory Services. Also read: Javier Blas: An Israel-Iran war may not rattle the oil market The firm's clients are in the banking and energy sectors, amongst others. 'Since Friday, we have received several calls from candidates expressing concern, particularly those relocating with their families. The hiring companies have assured us that they are closely monitoring the situation and will keep all stakeholders informed," the managing partner told Mint. In the early hours of Friday, Israel attacked Iran's nuclear bases and called it Operation Rising Lion. Until now, the Middle East crisis has largely involved Israel's attack on Gaza. The external affairs ministry in its statement noted that it was 'monitoring the evolving situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites". A steady stream of blue- and white-collar workers regularly head to countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, which share maritime borders with Iran. 'Our Missions in both countries are in contact with the Indian community. All Indian nationals in the region are advised to exercise caution, stay safe and follow local security advisories," the external affairs ministry said in a statement on its website. Also read: Escalating Israel-Iran conflict to keep markets on boil in near term 'We hire IT employees from India for the Middle East and also from Lebanon and Egypt for the Middle East region. We are focusing on this region extensively, but now if the war escalates and spreads to nearby areas, then our hiring gets impacted," said Anshuman Das, chief executive and co-founder of Careernet, a talent solutions provider. According to government data from July 2024, there are 92,58,302 skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers from India employed in various sectors in the Middle-Eastern countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In fact, Israel too has recruited thousands of skilled workers from India over the last couple of years. Genius Consultants, which caters to retail and construction clients in the Middle East, estimates an immediate hit to the number of workers accepting offers. 'We estimate a 35% drop in the hiring numbers in the UAE region," noted R.P. Yadav, chairman and managing director of the recruitment firm. Also read: Who is Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi? Iran names new Army chief after Israeli strikes kill commander: 'Declaration of war…' Ironically, the Middle East and Russia are some of the prominent regions that attract Indian workers because the clients often pay higher compensation than their Indian counterparts. In fact, this exodus has hit Indian construction and real estate firms, which have flagged a shortage of skilled and unskilled workers.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Ex-Wales rugby captain's business settles claim from former star
Ex-Wales rugby captain's business settles claim from former star Exclusive: A settlement has been reached in the case brought by Leigh Davies against a multimillion-pound water supplier Former Wales captain and WRU chairman David Pickering A water supplier run by ex-Welsh Rugby Union chairman David Pickering has settled a court claim from former Wales rugby international Leigh Davies. The retired centre had accused Hydro Industries of cheating him out of more than £125,000. Mr Davies, 48, earned 21 caps and played for teams including Scarlets and Ospreys. Mr Pickering, 64, was a flanker who captained Wales before managing the national team and then spending 11 years as WRU chairman. He is chairman of Hydro, a Carmarthenshire-based firm which provides drinking water in various countries and last year had more than £5.2m in net assets. In his claim, which was due to go to trial at Cardiff county court, Mr Davies accused Hydro of "deception" over Middle-Eastern business deals and said he no longer trusted Mr Pickering or the other directors. But we understand a settlement has been reached and the claim withdrawn. Hydro told WalesOnline: 'The proceedings have been stayed on the basis of confidential terms that neither party is free to disclose or discuss." The business previously made headlines in 2021 having secured millions in UK Government funding after donating £71,000 to the then-ruling Tory party. One of its directors is journalist Guto Harri, who was a top aide to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Wales centre Leigh Davies tackled by Tom Takau of the USA in 1999 (Image: David Rogers /Allsport ) Article continues below Mr Davies' claim – first revealed by WalesOnline in January – alleged that he got to know people involved in Hydro after helping one of its directors with fitness training. Mr Davies allegedly introduced the directors to a friend he knew from charity rugby events in Dubai. That friend was a "close business partner and friend with the royal family in the United Arab Emirates", the filing alleged. According to Mr Davies' claim his friend was "looking for a water purification company to assist with numerous projects in the UAE, Gulf states, and surrounding countries". It added: "Following my initial introduction the potential for business grew and it became clear early on that there was massive potential for large contracts." The Neath-born star claimed he signed an agreement with Hydro's directors in 2013 that would secure him 5% commission on any orders he introduced or helped negotiate. The following year Hydro announced what it described as a "£20m joint-venture deal" with Abu Dhabi business group M Partners for a water treatment project in the UAE. Mr Davies saw himself as an "essential and continuing" link between Hydro and companies in the Gulf states. He said he represented Hydro at meetings and at corporate and charity events. "Hydro could not have existed, searched for new business opportunities, or entered into any new business contracts without my introductions," the filing alleged. It continued: "In 2016 Hydro wanted me to sign a new and different contract. This new contract would reduce my commission from 5% to 1%. Naturally this concerned me a little so I arranged to meet Wayne Preece [the chief executive officer of Hydro]." Mr Davies and Mr Preece allegedly met at the Morgans Hotel in Swansea. "We discussed the new agreement and discussed all the new business opportunities that had been presented to Hydro since my introductions," the claim read, adding that "lots" of potential contracts were mentioned including one with UAE waste management company Bee'ah. "I did not write any of them down as I took Wayne at his word that my interests and commission would be protected. I also believed I had some legal protection at that stage pursuant to the 2013 sales agreement. "On that evening Wayne Preece provided me with a 'forecast document' which suggested I would be receiving significant commission payments that would steadily increase over the next five years and then settle out resulting in a significant annual amount that would be life-changing for me. Even though my commission would be reducing from 5% to 1% even at 1% the forecast suggested I would be earning around £250,000 a year for the next 20 years from my commission payments. Naturally I now deeply regret trusting Wayne Preece on that night. "A few months later I signed the new 1% commission agreement in good faith. Unbeknown to me at the time negotiations were already ongoing and close to conclusion on the Bee'ah contract. I now know that the Bee'ah contract was signed on June 26, 2016, only a few weeks after I signed the 1% agreement. Had I still been entitled under my old contract at 5% I would have been entitled to a payment in excess of £125,000. I feel I was misled at the time but was not troubled as I had been assured that my 1% agreement would still bring me huge dividends. "Knowing what I now know it is clear that Hydro were becoming well aware of the potential for business in the UAE and Gulf states and wider and wanted to reduce my commission from 5% to 1% and then actually had no intention to pay any commission, in fact wanted to remove me completely." The claim accuses Hydro of "deception" in allegedly failing to disclose the Bee'ah contract. "I was told by Wayne Preece that there were lots of contracts 'in the pipeline' but nothing had actually been signed yet and that no monies had been received by Hydro as yet. This clearly was not the case and Bee'ah was close to signing and monies were about to be received, some of which I was entitled to." The claim was for £28,000 based on Hydro's alleged failures to pay 1% commission on deals after Mr Davies signed the 2016 contract but it also called for a ruling on whether he was entitled to 5%. When we inquired about the settlement Mr Davies declined to comment. Hydro, based in Llangennech, had net assets of £5,248,577 last year, £10,523,965 the preceding year, and £12,647,257 the year before that. The firm specialises in water purification technology and in recent years has won contracts in Ecuador, Bangladesh, and Egypt. Article continues below
Irish Examiner
10-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
Gardaí dangle '$15m reward' to turn Kinahan's cartel lieutenants
The garda hierarchy is dangling the US $15m reward, and a new life in the US federal witness programme, to coax Kinahan cartel lieutenants to give information leading to the prosecution of its leaders. On Monday, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and deputy commissioner Justin Kelly called on cartel associates to have a 'really good think' about their future lives as further extraditions from the UAE increase in likelihood. The warning follows the first extradition from the Middle-Eastern state of an Irish national back to Ireland when senior cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern was sent back home to face gangland charges. At a joint US-Ireland launch in Dublin in April 2022, American authorities offered a combined $15m reward for information leading to the prosecution of Daniel Kinahan, his brother Christopher, and their dad and cartel founder, Christy. Mr Harris said: 'I'd like to point out [to] the other senior lieutenants in the Kinahan organised crime group who are now facing justice or who are now imprisoned, the sanctions and the rewards still stand. "There's $15m there of reward money through the federal law enforcement authorities of the US, so that is still in play. "I just want to remind other members of the gang the perilous position they are now in, that ourselves and other law enforcement are fixed on them and are fixed on bringing them, all of them, to justice.' He said the leaders should be afraid. 'Serious life choices' "They should be worried now for a number of years," Mr Harris said. "All of them should be worried and thinking about the choices, the serious life choices that are now ahead of them in respect of what to do over the coming months.' Mr Kelly said that a couple of years ago, when he was assistant commissioner of operations and security, both he and the Garda Commissioner said gardaí would be 'relentless', adding that the extradition of Mr McGovern was 'absolute evidence' of that. He said that, at one point, there were 47 members of the cartel in jail. He called on Kinahan lieutenants to have a 'really good think' about what choices they make in the coming months. One experienced security source said that Mr McGovern's extradition "has spooked" some of the cartel figures. Separately, the Garda Commissioner said suggestions that gardaí should have used a cadaver dog capable of detecting human remains at the home of Tina Satchwell when she went missing in 2017 would form part of a review he had ordered. Richard Satchwell was given a life sentence for the murder of his wife in 2017. Her remains were found in a deep grave under the stairs in October 2023. Last weekend, justice minister Jim O'Callaghan indicated that probably a cadaver dog should have been used in 2017. Reacting, Mr Harris said: 'We want to review all those decisions back in 2017, but what I know from the reporting that I've seen is that the suspicion was that harm had been caused to Tina Satchwell but there was no suspicion that her body was actually there.'
