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On the other hand, the Nirvana bob is softer, more forgiving and suits more women. “You can also play with your natural waves and hair texture,” says Wild. If you’re thinking of having your hair cut into a bob or styled shorter, it’s as important to consider your face shape, features and even your lifestyle. Trends

There have also been reports of patients signing contracts with clauses stating they must not speak negatively about their clinic.A quick glance at the hashtags #sleeveturkey [gastric sleeve] and #bblturkey [Brazilian butt lift] on Instagram and TikTok reveals hundreds of Turkish clinic accounts, many claiming to be the “best”. Aimed predominantly at British, German and

I once bought a T-shirt in Luang Prabang, Laos, that bore the slogan ‘Same same, but different’. Which could be the title of this week’s column because it’s all about monochromatic make-up: wearing the same colour on your eyes, lips and cheeks, though obviously not grey or green – think pink, peach, taupe, brick or

There was a time when the extent of products on offer for the complexion would either be a thick, cakey foundation that made your face look two-dimensional, or a greasy tinted moisturiser that would slide off and disappear into the ether by the end of the day. Every shade would be a variation of a

We are a nation obsessed with scent: the UK fragrance market is worth £1.8 billion annually. Of course, many of Britain’s bestselling perfumes are the big blockbuster launches from fancy fashion houses or juices fronted by popular celebrities. This doesn’t always make for the best buy, as you can probably guess. In fact, some of

Let’s be honest: for the everyday woman, most make-up trends aren’t hugely relevant. Whether a fluoro-raspberry eyeshadow or an avant-garde glitter lipstick is big backstage at a fashion show doesn’t mean a great deal to most make-up wearers.While certain trendy products come and go, there are new types of make-up that happen to work wonderfully

I was 14 when my mum, tired of my constant complaints about my spotty skin and secret pilfering of her concealer, took me to see our GP. He nodded sympathetically and handed me a prescription for a topical cream called Quinoderm, which was so strong it bleached my white pillowcases and school shirts a nasty

I was jolly lazy exercise-wise last year. I sped away from spinning, and as for ballet classes, I skipped off stage left. The upshot was my sofa clocked up plenty of strength training as it supported my backside. But now I’m back at the barre. Back on the cycle. And sweating like the proverbial. Which