A new solution to rid the skin of scarring, known as punch grafting, has become one of the most effective ways to treat scarring, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. The process involves using skin from behind the ears as a skin graft over acne scarring. Dr Puneet Gupta, a GP with a special interest in […]

Question: There are so many hair brushes on the market and I’m a little confused about what brush I should use to style my hair. My hair is curly and very frizzy. Julie, via email Answer: As a general rule, you should use natural bristle brushes. Beyond this your hair will determine the type of […]

Hands up if you would like a holiday? Wouldn’t we all! For those of you taking time out this year to jet overseas, drive up the coast or go to the local holiday park with the kids, there are a few must-haves that you shouldn’t leave home without. Leaving on a jet plane If you’re […]

Women of Australia think that men’s facial hair is sexy and it gives them the edge in the attractiveness stakes. Schick Men’s razors in conjunction with Jigsaw Strategic Research conducted a national survey asking men and women aged 16 – 34 years old the effects of various facial hair styles on men’s success rate with […]

Unlike the fairytale princess, you may not be condemned to 100 years of sleep, but you can use your nightly shut-eye to reinvigorate your skin. Face Before you worry that you need another cream in your daily routine and skip this section, have a read. We’re all prepared to moisturise after cleansing at night, so […]

The announcement this morning that Julia Gillard has taken over the reigns as Australia’s new prime minister prompted us to take a look back on how she has changed over the years and taken centre stage as our leader. To be honest, while her leadership status and responsibilities may have risen to new heights, she […]

Keeping in character with her good-girl alter ego, Charlotte York, Kristin Davis has been flashing sexy but sweet nails on the red carpet — and she’s not the only one! Eva Mendez and Natalie Portman have also been spotted showing off the look. Nail-care company Orly’s creative director, Fiona Hay, says fleshy pinks and nudes […]

Don’t know what to do with your locks this winter? Toni & Guy’s hair expert Sam Overton shares his top five hot looks for your locks and explains how to use dry shampoo and which products work well in winter. 1. Dry shampoo In between shampoos use dry shampoo (no water) to give your hair […]

When the weather changes, so should your beauty routine. Your hair and skin respond differently to cooler temperatures, so with winter coming up, it is important that you adjust your routine accordingly. The harsh winter elements and colder climates have a harmful, drying effect on skin and hair. But by following these simple tips, it’s […]

While the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland has caused a stir for thousands of travellers, the volcanic ash is a beauty godsend for stars like Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson. The mineral-rich volcanic ash is one of the key ingredients in Kate Hudson’s range of hairstyling products, which […]