These 20 brilliant beauty hints from the experts will have you looking gorgeous from top to toe, writes Shonagh Walker. MAKE-UP “Keep two shades of foundation in your make-up case,” advises L’Oreal Paris make-up director, Rae Morris. “Your complexion changes colour slightly from summer to winter, and you will need to swap them, or perhaps […]

Do you want to know how to look great, all the time, at any age, any time? Follow these fail-safe age-defying tips and tricks to always looking your best. Skin The best age-defying skin secret is to protect your skin from the sun and harmful free radicals. Always cleanse your skin morning and night to […]

Want all the red carpet glamour at a fraction of the cost? Check out these insider’s tips on how to give your hair a Hollywood makeover minus the massive bill. Behind every celeb and their shiny mane is a team of (very rich) hair stylists who dedicate their days to keeping their client’s hair picture […]

A new hair colour is a great way to instantly transform your look. Updating your colour at home can be an easy-on-the-pocket option, but can also be a risky colour change. Here are a few tips and tricks to changing shades. A hairdresser will charge between $100 and $200 for colouring, so with the ever-increasing […]

Your makeup is beautiful, your outfit is stunning and your shoes look incredible — it’s a shame about the hair! Bad hair can ruin a killer outfit so we’ve found 10 clever ways to update your hair in 10 minutes. 1. Cut a fringe A fringe is an easy way to update your style with […]

Scarlett Johansson is now scarlet in more ways than one — the actress showed off her new bright red hair at an event over the weekend. The 26-year-old actress is normally blonde, but has dyed her tresses a fiery red. She debuted her new look at the White House Correspondents’ party in Washington DC on […]

Women under the age of 30 are going grey in record numbers and blame it on stress, a new study has claimed. A survey commissioned by haircare brand John Frieda found that almost a third of UK women spotted their first grey hair before their 30th birthday. Twenty years ago, the number of women under […]

Summer takes its toll on your hair with damage from the sun, surf and sand. Here we show you how to transform frazzled hair into fabulous locks. It can be hard to maintain beautiful, lustrous waves during summer. Says George Giavis, of The Blonde Room, “Curls can become brittle, frazzled and crackly during summer, making […]

There used to be a rule that as soon as you turned 40, long hair was a no-no. Shorter hair was said to give you a sassier, smarter look, which would take years off your face. But these days, long hair can work on any age – it just takes a little know-how. Says Richi […]

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 […]