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1 Enjoy your hols and build a Britney-style bikini body
Britney Spears looks to be back to her best with a successful tour behind her and her body looking fighting fit as she relaxes by the pool. Not all of us, however, have the benefit of a world tour to...
2 The magical makeover marvel for truly fabulous feet…
The TUC may be attempting to ban high heels in the workplace, but for many women, it’s not equality that immediately springs to mind when slipping on strappy sandals in the summer months; it’s...
3 Beauty secrets from the Soap Awards
It was a night of glitz and glamour at the Soap Awards so we asked celebrity make-up artist Cassie Lomas to share with us her favourite trick for transforming the stars… “I loved the way...
4 How to… make small eyes appear bigger
Cassie reckons you can't make small eyes look big, but you can accentuate them so they become a more prominent feature within your face as as a whole, which draws attention away from their actual size....
5 How to… correct a prominent nose
Clever contouring with darker shades of base and powder can make a wide nose appear slimmer… 1 Back to base To play down a wide or prominent nose, contour using a darker shade of foundation down...
6 Treatment of the week
It's one of the most indulgent and therapeutic treatments you can enjoy at a spa or salon. But what is hot stone massage – and is it right for you? We asked Noella Gabriel, director of product treatment...
7 Bold nails are back
It’s going to be a riot of colour for nails this spring/summer, according to one of our best-known nail experts, Marian Newman, who’s been working with Emma Watson and Kylie lately –...
8 Celebrity skin expert heads to London
He's treated a range of Hollywood A-listers from Charlize Theron to Ricky Martin and now dermatologist Dr Zein Obagi is heading to London for a personal appearance at Selfridges so you, too, can benefit...
9 Plan ahead for perfect bridal beauty
From Cheryl Cole to Coleen McLoughlin, many brides choose to entrust their bridal make-up to the experts, investing in a professional make-up artist to ensure they look their best. As Kylie's make-up artist...
10 Give your skin zing
"Winter skin often feels sluggish and puffy. Soaking a flannel in ice-cold water and pressing it firmly onto your face for a few seconds provides a great pick-me-up that can also reduce puffiness...
11 Wellbeing: Sweet cure for hangovers
If your you could do with something to deal with the after-affects of partying, treat yourself to a plate of toast and honey, recommends the Royal Society of Chemistry. Honey gives you potassium, fructose...
12 Anti-ageing: Younger looking skin can be too smooth
Thinking of having a peel or microdermabrasion to give your face an instant (almost) lift? One of our favourite make-up artists, Fiona Jolly, told us recently of a problem she's discovered working on models...
13 Hair removal: Shaving myth gets the cut
Hair does not grow back thicker after shaving, as is commonly believed. "It's a physical impossibility," says Will King of King of Shaves, because cutting a hair at the surface can't affect what...
14 Fitness and exercise: Make your own energy
Want a cheap and cheerful energy drink for when you've finished a really tough workout or marathon sporting session? Mix half-and-half orange juice and water – at least a pint - and add a quarter...
15 Nutrition: Vitamins help cut cancer risk
New research indicates that pre-menopausal women can cut by a third their risk of breast cancer - an illness that has affected stars like Kylie Minogue and Anastasia - by increasing their intake of vitamin...