Why the humble hair clip is this season’s must-have accessory

From Selena Gomez to Holly Willoughby, the statement barrette has been adding a fashionable finishing touch Alexa Chung has long been a fan and...

Is this the haircut of a strong, independent woman?

The rain ended my blow-dry bravado, but I still feel its magic There’s a classic halloween episode of the Simpsons in which Homer receives a hair...

Jess Glynne’s no-makeup stunt at the Brits was trite, skin-deep feminism

The singer’s performance won plaudits for promoting bare-faced self-acceptance – but I was unconvinced Ladies, prepare to be inspired, empowered and generally wowed. You...

Virgin Atlantic drops mandatory makeup for female cabin crew

Airline says crew can work without makeup but must follow chosen palette if they do Virgin Atlantic has told female cabin crew they will no longer...

Kylie Jenner’s makeup makes her the world’s youngest billionaire

Youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner reality TV family tops Mark Zuckerberg by two years Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner American reality TV family,...

Beauty sleep: why there’s no escaping makeup

Bare Minerals is selling makeup to wear in bed – meaning women may never have to show their real, unadorned faces again It’s a...

Well done, Virgin Atlantic – now all companies must ditch their makeup rules for...

Requiring flight attendants to wear makeup forced them to do two jobs at once – actually look after passengers and play at being stereotypical...

Is clean beauty a skincare revolution – or a pointless indulgence?

More and more companies are offering skincare products free from ‘toxic’, ‘nasty’ and ‘suspicious’ chemicals. But are these ingredients really dangerous? Their lids gleam...

Frame your face with great standout brows

Defined but natural-looking is the goal for eyebrows. Plus concealers with a light touch, and an artful new fragrance Some people are born with brows...

Use a painter’s restraint with powder-blue

How to get expressive with colourful eyeshadow, plus easy smoky eyes, and a new mascara that’s caused a sensation While bright powder-blue eyeshadow (or any...

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