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10 Golden Tips For Streak-free Fake Tan Application

Everything looks so much better with a tan but it takes a whole lot of effort to get there. Fake tan application requires meticulous exfoliation and moisturising – none of which...

French Girl Beauty Secrets: 11 Tips To Look Parisian Pretty

Have you ever noticed how effortlessly beautiful French girls are? With their glossy hair, perfectly clear skin and beautiful figures they ooze confidence. But just how do they do it...

10 Different Uses For Deodorant That Don't Involve Your Pits

Where would we be without deodorant? Judging by some of the people we've sat next to on public transport in a torturous B.O. cloud, they need to use a bit more of it! But DO is...

Sensu's Smile Makeover! The Ultimate Teeth Whitening Treatment

Nothing gives you confidence quite like a dazzling white smile but often the idea of having super sensitive teeth puts you off. Big time. The SENSU cosmetic dentistry clinic knows...

Wake Up Gorgeous! How To Make The Most of Your Beauty Sleep

There's no doubt that day-to-day stresses from your diet to your daily commute can all wreak havoc on our skin, that's before we even mention the environmental factors. Pollution...

7 Reasons To Try The Dr. Leah Bespoke Deluxe Luxury Facial

Dr Leah Totton won The Apprentice last year and her idea to launch quality cosmetic skin clinics on the high street is finally coming true. We went along to check out her flagship...

The Do's And Don'ts of DIY Waxing: How to Wax at Home Like a Professional

Epilating, sugaring, shaving: however you like your hair removal, the chances are you like it to last. Our fave way to defuzz is with regular hot wax appointments, but if you're...

Look Younger, No Split Ends And Perfect Nails? The Amazing Beauty Benefits Of Almond Oil

We're always searching for that miracle beauty product that can do pretty much everything from making us look younger to making our hair grow stronger. Luckily we've found all...

The Beauty Brands You're Gonna Be Low-key Addicted To This Year

Oh no. Just when we thought our addiction to beauty products had reached maximum capacity, we go and find a whole website dedicated to bringing the best rising stars of the beauty...

WATCH: Singer takes on the music industry by making a video that exposes how women are edited

We already know how magazines and adverts change the way women look with a little help from special effects and Photoshop, but music video production is an industry that's just...

DIY nail rehab: How to keep your nails healthy

Gorgeous natural nails are a lot harder to come by than you might think. There's a lot more to it than simply letting them be. For truly healthy, happy nails there's some must-have...

Susan Sarandon's Secret To Eternal Beauty REVEALED!

At 69 years old, Susan Sarandon is a woman in full bloom. We all know she's a beauty both inside and out, but now the actress and grandmother gives us access to her true beauty...

Your Party Season Aid Kit: Everything You Need To Survive The Holidays

If you're anything like us, you've probably indulged in a few too many festive shenanigans and LOTS of drool-worthy grub but while all seems jolly and good your tummy and skin...

Confidence booster: Feel-good tips to build you up!

It's only a matter of time before we're bombarded with 'get fit' messages and diets, diets, diets! Come Boxing Day the adverts for workout DVDs will be all over our TV screens...

How To Make Your Eyelashes Longer (And Lovelier)!

Every girl wants OMG lashes, you know the kind; fluttery, flirty and never-ending. So what's a girl to do when she's only been blessed with short and stubbies? Call in the experts...

How to get whiter teeth this Christmas

Wouldn’t it just make your Christmas if you could have a sparkling Hollywood smile just in time for the party season? Luckily, this isn’t a festive fantasy, it really can happen...

5 Ways To Look Younger Instantly: Quick-Fix Skincare

Wouldn't it be great if you could magic yourself younger, return to your 20-something-year-old self and never take your line-free skin for granted again? While it may seem like...

How to Prepare for Your First Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is a major life milestone and more and more people are taking the plunge into the world of body art. However, it's important to take the necessary steps, meaning...

The ultimate aromatherapy massage: Aromatherapy Associates at K Spa in London

Aromatherapy has long been known to have benefits to the mind and body, and as winter draws in there's no better time to treat yourself to a spot of aromatherapeutic massage....

Elemis Pro-Intense Facial: Say goodbye to the sag

If you're fed up of having your skin slide off your face and form those much-feared jowls, then this is the power facial you need to know about. Dedicated to lifting, toning and...

Pain-free bikini waxing? At Harrods Urban Retreat of course!

They say that beauty is pain but imagine if that wasn't the case. Imagine if you could have your 'bits' waxed to perfection without so much as a 'youch'. Luckily, that's now possible...

Miranda Kerr voted most beautiful woman: Our beauty survey results revealed...

There’s just no escaping the pressure to look good, is there? With Angelina Jolie's peachy pout, Kate Middleton’s tumbling tresses and Posh’s pins, there's a flawless woman round...

Watch: How To Get The Perfect Red Pout

The statement red lip is the one beauty trend that keeps on giving. Whether you match it with a fresh face for a modern make-up look or go all out with feline eyeliner flicks...

Impress Nails review: Watch how to do an instant manicure

When you're a girl on the go you need smart, colour chic nails that last. So if you're fed up of flaky nail polish chips and can't think of anything worse than waiting for your...

Watch: How To Do The Perfect Power Brow

Big brows are back for another season of face framing statement-making. So get ready to make the most of those peepers and look bushy browed in the extreme. We've got the ultimate...

Leona Lewis celebrates animal testing ban and shares her favourite animal-friendly beauty products

The international singing sensation and animal rights activist, Leona Lewis, has confessed how animals are more important than her career as she celebrates the latest development...

Tone Up with Fake Tan! Contouring Tips from Harrod's Leading Tanning Expert, Amanda Harrington

Did you know that fake-tanning the clever way can help slim your pins, tone up those abs and give the illusion of a svelter, slimmer you? We spoke to fake-tan expert Amanda Harrington...

Kate Moss new face of St. Tropez

If there's anyone who can convince us that fake tan is the way to go this summer, it's Kate Moss. No wonder then that the supermodel has been named the new face of St. Tropez...

Win a pampering Spa Day at Ragdale Hall!

Ever feel like you have no time for yourself? Well that could all be about to change if you enter our exclusive competition with Ragdale Hall to win yourself a Ragdale Experience...

Beauty buy: Beauty’in beauty drink

Who knew you could drink yourself beautiful? These beautiful drinks (ha!) are chocabloc with vitamins and minerals that will keep you and your skin looking super-duper healthy...

Fashion week essential: Compeed Blister pack

With all the stomping and strutting to catwalk shows, we really couldn't survive London Fashion Week without the wonder that is Compeed's Blister packs. Fashion week essential...

Fashion week essential: Creme de la mer lip balm

With Fashion Week kicking off today we're well equipped to weather the waiting outside queuing for fashion shows and general running around, without looking run down. Fashion...

Ultra Sparkle Diamond Polish

Ultrasmile 127a Basin Approach London E14 7JG Ultra Sparkle Diamond Polish review Cost: £95 Time: 45-60minutes A cheaper teeth whitening option with Ultra Sparkle Diamond Polish...

Universal Contour Wrap Elite review

Universal Contour Wrap Elite sounds almost too good to be true; promising to shrink your body by 5 or 6 inches, detox your skin and leave you feeling toned and tightened in only...

Clinique bonus time: Gift with purchase

It’s Clinique Bonus Time again – and another great gift with purchase opportunity! From March 17th to April 2nd when you buy one Clinique skincare products and one...

Can a cream really boost your boobs?

Italy’s no.1 selling beauty product has just launched in the UK, and if it lives up to its promise we think it could be a big hit over here too. Pupa Multivitamin AEF Breast...

Win a Philips Lumea - Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal system

Soft, smooth legs, fuzz-free underarms, a neat, bare bikini line - we invest a good deal of time and money to make sure our body hair is kept at bay... But up unitl now it was...

Tips for white teeth

Tobacco, coffee and wine all stain teeth, and yellow gnashers are pretty unsightly. Here are our tips for a sparkly white smile. Why do we get yellow teeth?Enamel is a mineral...

Bleaching unwanted hair

Bleaching is one way of covering up embarrassing hair, particularly on the face. It's quick and effective, but there are a few precautions to take note of. Here's our guide… Facial...

Waxing

Waxing has been borne by women throughout the ages. Hot wax removes hair from legs, armpits and bikini line. It hurts, but it works! Here's our guide... How it worksHot wax is...

Hyaluronic acid injections

Along with collagen, hyaluronic acid is the other big product used in the fight against wrinkles. It makes signs of ageing disappear, but lasts longer than collagen and causes...

Sugaring

No time to hit the salon and sick of shaving? Sugaring could be the gentle de-fuzzing method you're looking for. It's an ancient Oriental hair removal method that's becoming incre...

Depilatory cream

Quick, considerably less expensive than permanent hair removal, less painful than waxing and longer-lasting than shaving, depilatory creams provide a good compromise amongst the...

Laser hair removal

Getting rid of unwanted, unsightly hair is possible with laser epilation, a procedure that’s both long-lasting and practically painless. Here's our guide to it. How it worksLaser...

Permanent hair removal using electrolysis

Electrolysis is the most effective method of hair removal in terms of getting rid of unwanted hair for good. Here's our guide to it. How it worksElectric epilation (electrolysis)...

Eyebrow shaping

The time when having thick eyebrows was fashionable is well and truly in the past. These days, eyebrows are shaped more naturally and proportionally. Discover the steps to take...

Spray tanning

Fake tan gives you golden skin without the health risks associated with sunbathing, but you can easily end up looking a touch ridiculous if you put a foot (read knee, or elbow) wrong...

Teeth whitening

If you dream of an A-list smile but you're so hung up about the colour of your teeth you daren't open your mouth in public, tooth whitening could come to your rescue. How it works...

Hair Removal With Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Intense pulsed light (IPL) uses light to eliminate hair more effectively and for a long period of time. Here's our guide to how it works, plus the advantages and disadvantages...

Looking after your nails

Strong nails make for stunning hands. Here are some simple steps to take to ensure your mitts are nothing short of marvellous! Nail beautyCheck out the essentials for obtaining...

How to apply fake tan

Fake tan is a gift from the gods on those days when you want to get your arms and legs out without looking like a milk bottle, even though they haven't seen the sun in months...