summer

1 Summer foot care
Although we tend to overlook possible problems and take our feet for granted, they are particularly at risk in the summer months and can suffer dreadfully during the holidays. Cuts, scratches, blisters,...
2 Keeping baby nappy-rash free
Nappy rash – that reddening of baby's delicate skin around the bottom, thighs and tummy – is the first sign that your little one could be suffering from discomfort and irritation from wearing...
3 Nailed it!
With new polish and varnish ranges designed for each season, nails play an important fashion role all year round, but many of us feel that in summer our finger tips really come into their own. The warmer...
4 Hair trends: braids and plaits
Plaits don't have to mean the wiry schoolgirl braids of Pippi Longstocking or the long rope-like locks of Rapunzel: there are all the in-between lengths and a host of different ways to adapt this cool...
5 Avoiding summer hair damage
Each year, when summer comes round, some of the best things it brings – sunshine, trips to the pool and to the seaside – also have a downside: they can all be damaging to our skin and hair. The...
6 The heat's on, so lighten up
We all know that make up fashions change with the season, but beyond the latest trends there's a basic rule of thumb for summer cosmetics: when the sun's brighter, keep make up lighter. Whether you're...
7 Andrea Casiraghi's Saint Tropez look
Golden beaches, crystalline waters, nightclubs, champagne... since Brigitte Bardot set the fashion for the French Riviera in the Fifties, Saint Tropez has become one of the jet set's favourite destinations....
8 Fancy a walk on the beach?
What could be more relaxing than a barefoot walk along a sandy beach? Besides being a treat for the senses, this simple pleasure is actually a very healthy option that adds to the attractions of a beach...
9 Three summer essentials
Even if you are careful to apply your sun cream regularly, it may not actually be enough in the sunny days of high summer. There are several reasons it may fail: maybe you've skimped or skipped an area...
10 Hair styles and hair loss
During the summer we're more likely to give our locks a break from the hairdryer and let them dry naturally. But has it occurred to you that we sometimes substitute other summer habits that are damaging...
11 Healthy skin is well hydrated skin
Depending on where you're living, you may well be wondering if we are actually going to have a summer this year. Wherever you are, though, the chances are that the sun will suddenly appear and take you...
12 Your summer home work-out in just ten steps
“I know I should exercise in summer, but I just can't be bothered!” If that's the way you feel, then be reassured that there are plenty of others just like you. After all, summer's the time...
13 Keeping your figure over the summer
In the run up to the summer, we're all hard at work trying to shake off those extra kilos so we can do justice to our new bikinis. But once the holidays actually start, it's all too easy to let the discipline...
14 Neck and cleavage: at risk from the sun
All year round we lavish care and attention on our faces, but all too often we neglect necks and decolletage only to get a rude awakening when the summer comes and necklines plunge to reveal more cleavage....
15 Summer work out warnings
For many, the summer brings longer leisure hours and the chance to relax at the seaside and enjoy the sun. But for others, the better weather means there's more time for outdoor sports, whether it's tennis...
16 Liver spots and other pigmentation problems
Freckles, solar lentigo, liver spots... whatever you call them, these alterations in skin pigmentation are likely to affect us all as we get older. Studies indicate that pigmentation problems are up there...
17 Don't hide your knees!
With the imminent arrival of the good weather, we'll be donning our summer skirts and dresses and knees will 'come to light' again. But if they've spent the winter covered by woolly tights or trousers,...
18 Self-tanning: good colour without the risk
We all know that too much sun is bad for us, and we're well aware we should cover up and use high-factor creams to protect our skin from premature ageing. But that doesn't stop us thinking that sun-kissed...
19 Getting the kids to eat more fruit
Fresh fruit offers one of the most delicious and refreshing forms of sweetness to be found, loaded with vitamins, fibre and natural raw sugars. Sadly though, given the choice, all too many modern kids...
20 First aid for summer-damaged hair
Summer sunshine may be good for the spirit, but it isn't always so good for the body. In particular, unless you usually have greasy hair, the chances are that your tresses have suffered from and are now...