Beauty fact or fiction? The truth behind some familiar hair myths
Catherine Zeta-Jones may have been blessed with thick hair full of natural movement, but for the rest of us it's hard enough making sure our crowning…
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Doting grandmother Camilla helps young children in the countdown to Christmas
The Duchess of Cornwall has a natural affinity with children. As a grandmother of two - soon to be four – and patron of a number of youth-focused…
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Get the look: Tamsin Egerton works the casual beach blonde effect
A keen fan of Hot Chip, St Trinian’s star Tamsin Egerton turned up super-early at the launch party of Wrigley’s 5 gum to catch the members of the…
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Wedding flowers made easy
What with the bridal bouquet, reception centerpieces and ceremony decorations, the list floral requirements for a wedding can be daunting. A little…
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X marks the spot for Halle's hot hair
She never looks less than A-list amazing, but now Halle Berry is sporting a new bob shape that manages to be soft and sharp at the same time, she's…
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Quick tip for top tootsies
Now that British summer-time has finally arrived, we'll be pulling out those strappy sandals – a la Courtney Cox Arquette and Victoria Beckham -…
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Scent selection: Be sensible with scent to avoid staining
Most of us apply our favourite fragrance after we've dressed, yet alcohol in perfume can stain our clothes – especially if they're silk – and you…
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The simple way to get retro curly hair
Want to know the easiest, cheapest and kindest way to style hair into retro waves? Start by lightly spraying down clean hair with water at night and…
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Nails, hands and feet tip: Protect nails from staining
Here at hellomagazine.com's Beauty channel, we love dramatic nail colours and wear dark or bright polish all the time. Yet we never have yellowing…
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Keep legs looking smooth in short skirts
If broken veins or blemishes on your thighs make you feel self-conscious about wearing short skirts, apply foundation or concealer to the patches…
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Nails, hands and feet: Stop nail polish from bubbling
If you can see tiny bubbles in your nail varnish once it's dried, it means your nails weren't thoroughly clean before you applied it. The two most…
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Nails, hands and feet: Quick tip for smoothing flaky nails
Nails flake for all kinds of reasons – a low water intake could be one, as water is needed to bind the fats that stick the layers of the nail…
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Nails, hands and feet: Cheat your way to slimmer fingers
Polish isn't just there to decorate your fingertips – you can use it to flatter the shape of your hands, too. If your fingers look a little squidgy…
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Anti-ageing: Protect hands and cleavage from ageing
Many of us now use moisturiser containing SPF on a daily basis to protect our faces from premature ageing caused by exposure to the sun. But we…
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Condition and shine: Avoid styling products if you want shiny hair
If you want your hair to shine, especially after going an expensive new colour, avoid styling products as they work by coating hair with a residue…
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How the stars stay in shape: actress Linda Lusardi
"I refuse to weigh myself any more because I think if you're over what you want to be, you starve yourself, and if you're under, you stuff yourself.…
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How the stars stay in shape: actress Angela Griffin
"I look at my body mass index (BMI) instead of my weight. My BMI is always around 23.4, which tells me I'm a healthy weight for my height, 5'8" –…
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How the stars stay in shape: singer Lisa Scott-Lee
"I used to think that by missing breakfast I was doing well. But actually I've found it kick-starts my metabolism so I eat whether or not I'm hungry,…
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How the stars stay in shape: singer Natasha Hamilton
"I think diets are boring and getting into a general pattern of healthy eating is worth it if it means I can avoid them. I eat little and often –…
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How the stars stay in shape: nutrition expert Gillian McKeith
"Eat regularly and often during the day. You can't allow your blood sugar levels to drop so don't think, 'I haven't eaten breakfast, aren't I good?'…