Tip

Updated 06 SEP 2018

Kitchen tip: Fire and ice

We all have the same problem when buying chillies - they come in such bigs bags and we usually only need a whole one. So what to do with the rest?Two…
Generous Russell Crowe delights Welsh pub staff with £600 tip

Hollywood tough guy Russell Crowe is the hero of bar staff at a pub in Wales after leaving a £600 tip for their services. The Gladiator star treated…
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…
Handy hints for choosing a bridal bag

Worrying about must-have items tucked away under her wedding gown is not the way a bride wants to spend of her special day. Savvy brides-to-be ensure…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kitchen tip: Some butter clarification

Ever read a recipe that calls for clarified butter? It's really easy to make and can be used in place of ghee in many Indian recipes. Simply melt…
Skincare: Get the measure of your holiday beauty kit

If you're planning to save weight on airline baggage allowances by decanting your favourite beauty unguents into smaller pots, remember not to fill…
Eyecare: Keep it cool to avoid puffy eyes

If you suffer from hayfever or other allergies, stick a pot of eye gel in the fridge then wrap it in foil and keep it with you, dabbing a little…
Skincare: Prep well to keep that just-applied look

Whatever the weather, everyone wants make-up that appears fresh throughout the day. That means avoiding an oily or sweaty face and retaining that…
Complexion perfection: The secrets of powder perfection

Except with the over-60s, powder seems to have lots its way in British beauty routines – many feel it makes make-up look caked-on, which can add on…
Spas and treatments: Time your facials carefully

If you only have facials occasionally, make sure you have your last treatment at least ten days before an occasion where it's important you look your…
Colour and care: Single shampoo

Want to hold on to your hair colour for longer? Shampoo only once when you wash, says Boots' haircare adviser Stewart Long. Each shampoo removes a…
Health: Keep water warm

We all know how essential water is to maintaining a healthy body and clear skin. But keep your daily intake at room temperature – or, even better,…