Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup
Applying cosmetics for concerts and competitions is part of dance culture but many now question the tradition I recognised the signs straight away: the twirling,...
Author : Kayli Towne
You be the judge: should my best friend stop wearing the same perfume as me?
Marta wants her scent to be unique, but Elsa thinks copying her friend is just sharing the joy. Do you smell a rat? • Find...
Sali Hughes on beauty: luxury hand washes that won’t break the bank
No need to get in a lather – there are plenty of stylish-looking, premium-feeling options at a reasonable price Please can we all admit that...
Katherine Ryan has had a facelift at 42. Why do I feel betrayed? | Polly Hudson
I’m a fan of the comedian and her decision initially made me feel like a haggard loser. But famous women are not obliged to act...
12 screen-free hacks for a fun half term (whatever the weather)
Forecast ruining your plans? These rainy day ideas for kids will have you sorted. Plus, the best vacuum cleaners and Nussaibah Younis’s shopping secrets •...
A skincare splurge that’s (almost) worth the hype: Shark FacialPro Glow + DePuffi review
Shark’s latest gadget claims to tackle everything from pore size to puffiness, but can an at-home hydrofacial really replace a trip to the salon? •...
Sali Hughes on beauty: moisturisers for combination skin are rare – these are some of the best
Surprisingly few products cater for people with a mixture of dry, balanced and oily skin. The ones that do shoulld be key to your regime...
‘People are turning themselves into lab rats’: the injectable peptides craze sweeping the US
Though lab-made peptides are touted as a cure-all, they are not FDA-regulated and pose serious risks, experts warn Here’s a new trend that sounds unwise:...
‘It’s an opportunity for bonding’ – my quest to become a Black dad who can do his daughters’ hair
For me – and many other Black men – my experience of hair begins and ends in the barbershop. But as my two daughters get...
Sali Hughes on beauty: why cica creams belong in every first-aid kit
More than mere beauty products, these rich, multipurpose emollients are perfect for soothing and comforting sore skin If you were to open the smallest cupboard...