Beauty

“Confidence Kit” for female cancer patients

Look Good, Feel Better (LGFB), a national charity supported by the cosmetic industry, offers free confidence boosting skincare and make-up workshops – at 58 UK hospitals and clinics - to help combat the visible side effects of cancer treatment and, in turn, boost self esteem and wellbeing.

Hot oil massages at Ireland’s coolest boutique hotel

Chill Spa at the Ice House hotel in County Mayo is adored by cosmopolitan travellers and spa enthusiasts alike, thanks to its stunning setting on the River Moy, with panoramic vistas from the treatment rooms across the water, over to the woods beyond.

Audrey Hepburn named most beautiful woman

It’s official - Audrey Hepburn is the most beautiful woman of our time, according to new research released this week. And snapping at her heels is none other than modern day British sweetheart Cheryl Cole.

Avoid the burn this summer

If the beautiful weather continues, this summer could break records! The last few weekends have seen busy UK beaches, sun-kissed freckly cheeks and a mud-free Glastonbury. Whether you are planning a staycation this summer or a far-flung get-away, Arnicare Arnica Cooling Gel is an essential.

Swim in the sun at Malvern Spa

Soaring temperatures this summer have left us sweltering, more than a little sticky, and suffering in the sunshine. What a warm welcome MalvernSpa is with their indoor-outdoor Hydrotherapy Pool, which is fed by the world famous Malvern Spring waters.

The fastest way to a brighter smile

Clinique’s Lip Collection for a brighter smile offers specially designed lipstick colours certified to make teeth instantly look whiter. There could not be a quicker way to brighten your teeth.

Jamie Stevens named Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year

British hairdresser Jamie Stevens has been named The Clothes Show Style Awards' Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by Your Hair, Hair Ideas and Blonde Hair and voted for by the general public.

Karine Jackson launches the ‘Budget Blow Dry’

Because girls shouldn’t have to give up their luxuries, Karine Jackson is introducing the £15 Budget Blow Dry which includes a wash with luxury products Kerastase or Organic Care Systems, head massage and fabulous blow dry, along with complimentary refreshments (wine or soft drinks with crisps/hot drinks with luxury biscuits) so you can treat yourself guilt free.

Beauty SOS: Silky smooth summer legs

New research by Elastoplast Invisible Protection, shows that many women are spending hours perfecting their looks each day. Whilst the average woman spends 35 minutes on her daily beauty regime before work or college – it often takes women hours longer at the weekends.

Substitute football boredom for beauty in Buckley

If the man in your life has been well and truly gripped by World Cup fever and you feel like you’ve been relegated to the sidelines, fear not, just show him the red card and substitute boredom for a beauty pampering session at Charles Church’s Cromwell Park development in Buckley.

Get into the festival spirit with MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics and the MAC Pro Team decamped to the legendary Isle of Wight Festival to keep a host of top celebrities, performers and guests looking refreshed from dusk until dawn, and this year festival goers were able to make like a VIP and experience MAC in all its glory.

Over exposed: Is the damage already done?

As we welcome the start of the summer season, many of us will be looking forward to getting some much needed sun therapy. Yet despite numerous awareness campaigns and warnings issued over the last ten years over the safety of exposure to the sun and the emphasis on protecting our skin against harmful UV rays, for some of us the safety advice has arrived too late.