The SAT and ACT have been integral to the US university admissions process for decades. However, COVID-19 has led to test date cancellations and many US universities have decided to introduce test-optional policies for the 2020-21 admissions cycle. So, what does this mean for your son or daughter?

Here are some tips to help you keep your skin looking and feeling good during Covid19 from one of the leading specialists in the field of aesthetics and skin health.

Organising all your precious photographs is often set aside until later. Luckily, later is now! Olivia Norman, who manages the personal photo collections of her exclusive clients provides some tips.

We all love getting professional manicures, but there’ll come a time when you can’t get your nails done; whether that’s because you’re trying to save money; you’re too busy or seeing your nail technician is simply not an option. Being able to do your own manicure is a skill you’ll never lose!

At a time when we’re all working from home, this week Almost Essential spoke with Lottie Mayland from our recommended PA finding service to get the inside scope about hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA).

Clearly the official advice covers most of the things we all need to know. On top of this, Doctor Charles Levinson, Almost Essentials' reccomended private medical practictioner would like to give the following advice on behalf of his renowned practice.

In this difficult period, we need to take care of ourselves - relax, pamper yourself, make your surroundings cosy, read, and learn something new by diving into the jewellery world. Alexandra Alon would like to tell you the stories of the Kyanite, Alexandrite, Amazonite and Moonstone gemstones.

To stave off boredom at home and to present opportunities for personal growth and wellbeing during the lockdown, we are introducing the lockdown challenge series. This week we're sharing 7 videos that will teach you about fine art.