Beauty
Fake tan users are more sun savvy
Women who use fake tan are twice as likely to stay safe in the sun, and a worrying 36% of teens class themselves as sun worshippers. They may look like they would do anything for a perma-tan, but new research from iVillage.co.uk has found that women who use fake tan are twice as likely to use sun protection than those who don’t.
Forget big hair, when it comes to colour go XXL
From a subtle change to a bold all-out transformation, colouring your hair is one of the easiest and most fun ways of expressing your inner-personality and individual style. Fancy a taste of rich chocolate brunette? Ready to release your inner-blonde or ignite your more fiery side with red? Whether you want to brighten your existing shade, or create a completely new look – when it comes to putting your crowning glory in the spotlight - Schwarzkopf Live Color XXL delivers incredible, irresistible colour.
Have you got the locks to be a hair icon?
Do you think you’ve got a cool do? Locks that turn heads? Well, now’s your chance to show it off. And if you can prove how fantastic you and your hair really are, you could be crowned Hair Icon and win an exclusive 24 hour taste of the celebrity lifestyle.
Get a tan-tastic I-Bod this summer
Fake beautiful sun kissed skin this summer, the safe and easy way. No worries about harmful UV exposure, sun beds or messing around with streaky tanning creams, the new I-BOD Airbrush Tanning System gives you a natural gorgeous, glowing tan without having to leave the house.
2008 British Hairdresser of the Year nominees announced
The waiting is over and the nominees for the 24th British Hairdressing Awards have been announced. From a specially selected group of industry experts, beauty journalists and international trade press, seven inspirational and influential hairdressers – the cream of the British hairdressing industry, have been nominated for the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year Award.
Wedding Belles opt for cosmetic surgery
A leading London cosmetic surgeon has reported a rise in women having cosmetic surgery for their big day. Dalia Nield (dalianieldplasticsurgeon.com), based at The London Clinic, says she has noticed a 50 per cent increase in the run up to summer, with many women opting for cosmetic surgery to enable them to look great when walking down the aisle. But it’s not all about bigger breasts and slimmer thighs. Sarah Rowan, aged 30, from York, had cosmetic surgery for a very different reason.
Naomi Campbell hair scare highlights widespread issue
A staggering one in three women suffer with hair loss at some point in their lives, which should make it no surprise that recent images suggested Naomi Campbell may be experiencing her very own hair loss issues. The famous supermodel is suspected to be suffering from ‘traction alopecia’, a condition often brought on by use of hair extensions or weaves, which highlights the fact that many daily habits can be detrimental to hair health.
Help your body and mind, from the feet up
Help your body and mind with a new range of foot soaks that do much more than simply help your feet feel good. The herbal soaks use traditional Chinese medicine to increase the wellbeing of your whole body. Comfeet foot soaks use a combination of herbal ingredients that have stood the test of time, been honed and perfected for 1000s of years, and tried and tested by hundreds of practitioners to create as powerful and healing mixture as possible.
The ultimate male salon experience comes to Billericay
Jim Shaw of essensuals Billericay has much to celebrate, not only is he the reigning British Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, but 2008 sees the opening of essensuals MEN salon. The brand new salon is the first of its kind, offering a full grooming service and the ‘ultimate male salon experience’. The launch began with a tour of the stunning new salon with the glamorous guests drawing much attention from the locals wandering by.
Don’t let acne limit your fun in the sun
A new spring water has launched which promises to help perfect a bikini- ready body in time for the holiday season. With many now in the race to get their bodies beach-perfect, it’s the state of their skin that is the biggest problem for many women and new Beauty water promises to clear up blemishes within eight weeks. Months sat in stuffy offices can result in a dull and blemished complexion. It’s not just the face that can be a problem with a third of women worrying about stubborn spots on problem areas such as the back, chest and arms.
Go freestyle this summer
This year has seen many A list celebrities embracing this season’s hottest look – just take a look at Cheryl Cole, Kate Beckinsale or Scarlet Johansson to name just a few. Now you too can create this fabulous look at home with the BaByliss PRO Twisted Styler.
Brits’ toe-curling foot shame
It’s been a winter of discontent for the nation’s long suffering feet. They’ve been confined in sweaty socks, humid tights and slippery shoes. Add the challenges of clammy gyms, damp changing room floors and ill-fitting footwear and you’ve got a recipe for disaster that leaves toenails discoloured and cracked or under attack from fungus. Now it’s socks-off time this summer, but thousands of Brits who are too embarrassed to show off their toenails – help is at hand – or foot.
Stretchmarks – You don’t have to live with them
Having a baby is an amazing experience for most women. But some of the ways that it can change your body are not always to be embraced. For instance, the radiant glow you enjoy during pregnancy can be overshadowed by the development of much-dreaded stretchmarks – an online survey for Babyworld, for instance, suggests 32 per cent of new mums 'absolutely hate' their stretchmarks, with just five per cent seeing them as a mark of their motherhood.
Errol Douglas’ A-list cuts
No stranger to the world of celebrity hair, Knightsbridge-based hairstylist Errol Douglas MBE, who recently gave Kelly Rowland her blunt fringe, and his team have been hard at work on a slew of films, including the newly released The Edge of Love starring Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley, which hits screens this Friday, June 20th.
Kiss with confidence
Has your pout lost its pucker appeal? Do you dream of sexier, fuller lips? Or is it the lines around your mouth that get you down? Then why not use this year’s National Kissing Day on July 6th as the perfect excuse to do something positive and give you back your smile. Yorkshire’s Keeping Face clinics will be able to guide you through the ideal treatment process to get you smiling again, inside and out, so you can pucker up with confidence for the nation’s tribute to smooching.