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They say blondes have more fun, but every bombshell-esque Gisele Bundchen, Gwyneth Paltrow or Scarlett Jahansson, I give you a smouldering Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba or Sofia Vergara. Long hair qualifies as alluring, yet I challenge you to mention anyone more seductive than a bobbed Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. So, … Read more

Hair accessories and flawless, velvety skin are all the rage this month Cashmere Complexion. Give you skin a luxurious velvet-matt finish by choosing the right products and maximizing your glow. Penélope Cruz Get it right 1. Apply moisturizer and wait two minutes for it to sink in. 2. Pat concealer around the eye and nose … Read more

Sure, genetics play a role – but there’s loads you can do to make the most of your skin at every age… Unfortunately, none of us get to keep the skin we’re born with. And it makes no difference how prepared we think we are for the inevitable, changes that the passing decades bring to … Read more

First it’s a little frown line (aka a ‘frinkle’), next thing you know, a whole colony of wrinkles are camped out around your eyes. Well don’t you fret, help is at hand. When we’re young, our skin does a great job of stretching and holding in moisture because the dermis (the middle layer of the … Read more

The ingredients that really work With new formulas hitting the market weekly, how do you know which toning creams actually work? Although there is little scientific proof of its effects, caffeine is included in nearly all cellulite creams, because experts believe it increases lipolysis, the breaking down of fat cells into fatty acids. Caffeine is … Read more

Hit the sand in style with our surf-sexy hit list That first day at the beach can inspire dread, even for the genetically super-blessed. But we say: you’re on the beach, relax already! While the term ‘beauty rule’ doesn’t usually exist in our vocabulary, here’s one iron-clad holiday beauty directive you should follow: have fun, … Read more

As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee evokes a sense of nostalgia in the UK and the Olympics converge on London, British beauty has its own jolly good moment. English eccentric On Small Island, flippancy in the national character and lashings of youthful rebellion percolate to create one of the country’s greatest visual assets: its eccentric street … Read more

5. Instant tan (With a golden glow) We tried : Xen-Tan Sunless Tan with 24k Gold Leaf, $40 What’s the claim? A hydrating, instant bronzer containing 24k gold. It also acts as a self-tan deodorant. Inge’s verdict: “If you’re having a Staycation this summer, or need to banish your pale winter limbs in time for … Read more

Beauty Director Inge and Beauty Assistant Cassie headed poolside to test the beauty booty you shouldn’t be leaving behind this summer 1. Magic mascara (that stays on in the pool) We tried: Maybelline New York Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara in Waterproof Black, $13 What’s the claim? Its visible black fibres make lashes appear longer … Read more

We asked experts used to the hottest temperatures to tell us their heatproof tips for avoiding a summer meltdown Kimono $519, La Perla. Swimsuit $393, Melissa Odabash, Necklace, $23; bangle, $19, both Daisy + Eve at Evans Hot hair Keep summer hair carefree and casual. Australian hair guru Kevin Murphy says, “Off-the-face styles such as … Read more

It’s been 20 years (really) since Yves Saint Laurent brought us Touche Eclat. Incredibly, one is still sold every ten seconds. So, when we heard YSL was launching a foundation equivalent, we: a) couldn’t wait to get our hands on one; and b) wondered why it had taken so long! Like its predecessor, the foundation … Read more

Want to land fresher than when you took off? Our experts reveal their top tips She passed business class with flying colors Hydration boosters ‘The Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care SPF15, $ 6, is my handbag must-have to keep my lips hydrated on-board and I make sure I drink lots of water throughout the … Read more

Pre-pool: Avoid frazzled, sun bleached holiday hair by getting a trim a week before jetting off. ‘Getting your hair in good health before you go means it’ll stay bouncy and glossy all holiday long,’ says Jason Cocking, hairdresser to queen of beach hair, Cat Deeley. Apply a treatment, such as L’Oréal EverPure Reinforcing Intense Mask, … Read more

6. Prevent parched ends Sun + air conditioning is incredibly drying on hair, especially if it’s already dehydrated by coloring. Keep your locks nourished and soft with a rich treatment like Masquintense $ 39 Kérastase. And protect those costly highlights daily with Advanced Salon Technician Highlight Care Illuminating cream $ 31 Fekkai. Kérastase Masquintense 7. … Read more

The heat is on – and you’re working 9-5. Here’s how to survive summer in the office, Glamour-style Staying cool while looking professional is more about what you leave off than what you add on. So, don’t sweat the big stuff; it’s the little things that make all the difference. Want to say no to … Read more

5 ways to… Fuss-free hair Embrace hat head 5 ways to… Fuss-free hair ‘Chlorine, like bleach, makes hair swell, and salt water roughs up the cuticle,’ says Wella’s Aura Friedman. Solution: a swim cap. Or, wet hair with fresh water and apply a leave-in conditioner all over: your locks won’t be able to sop up … Read more

Hair The problem: Washed-Out Color Whether your strands are blond or brunette, colored or natural, it’s likely that you’ll notice fading by Labor Day. The reason: “Summer is when hair is subjected to the three biggest causes of damage: sun, chlorine, and salt water,” says Kyle White, lead colorist at the Oscar Blandi Salon in … Read more

Side effects from too much sin, heat, humidity, salt water, and chlorine can out a damper on the last golden days of summer. Here, quick fixes, plus easy changes to make throughout the fall Skin The problem: Dryness, Wrinkles “Salt water, air conditioning, and chlorine all strip of its protective lipids, allowing its natural moisture … Read more

The weather might be ugly but you don’t have to be. Follow our tips to get glowing now. It’s easy to start looking more dull than dazzling. Our skin feels dry and appears wan, our hair is limp and frizzy and our feet get as rough and leathery as the shoes covering them. But never … Read more