Beauty

Despite being confronted by unrealistic images of beautiful people in the media and the fact obesity is a very real and rising issue, a US survey has found most people reckon they’re hotter than average in the looks department. The online survey of 26,000 people aged between 18 and 75 was commissioned by MSNBC and […]

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 […]

You might not have a personal stylist, perfect figure or any idea what suits you, but don’t despair. All you need to know is how to make the most of what you’ve got… It may sound extreme but, in the words of those famous style sirens, Trinny and Susannah, what you wear really can change […]

Now that pop princess Kylie Minogue has openly admitted to using Botox it seems other celebs are following her lead. Kylie told the UK’s News of the World she has never had cosmetic surgery but has had Botox. “But I don’t anymore, I won’t go near it. I have lines. You can see the lines […]

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 […]

If the runway is anything to go by (and trust us, it is) old Hollywood glamour is back in a big way. Runway 3 The look: A super metallic look, the eyes shimmer with silver and the blackest mascara while the lips provide a strong counter focus in a dark plum. “The hair gives a […]