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  • The ginger question

    Those with titian tresses often get the raw end of the deal but guess what? Ginger is in. The question now is - is it here to stay? Vicky Lane looks into the 'ginger' debate.

  • Beauty buy of the month

    If you want to dazzle this Christmas, then a shimmering winter palette is a must and at Bobbi Brown they have just the thing with two brand new limited edition sets.

  • Review: Clumber Park Spa

    A reasonably-priced place to enjoy a spot of pampering…

  • Winter beauty care

    We speak to the experts to find out how best to take care of your skin, hair and nails in the harsher months.

  • Gleaming teeth and a tan, anyone? The rise of the dental tourist

    Sigh, the sacrifices a journalist has to make in the name of beauty sometimes. Liz Frost takes on the tough assignment of heading to Malta to investigate the growing trend for dentistry abroad.

  • The little black dress diet

    Healthy, delicious meals delivered to your door? We try out the Pure Package diet and discover a whole new world of eating.

  • Fruity Beauty

    Get into the mood for the hot sultry months with some fruity goodies. These delicious concoctions will really make your mouth water!

  • The 'lunchtime' lipo

    Is it possible to say goodbye to saddle bags and hello to skinny jeans after just one 90-minute appointment? Liz Frost investigates the phenomena that is the lunchtime lipo.

  • The ultimate facial

    Treat yourself to the thoroughly cleansing, radiance-boosting Ark facial, it will leave you feeling dewy fresh and glowing.

  • Home vs salon colour

    Do you usually dye your hair at home but fancy treating yourself to a professional colour? Liz Frost puts her hair in the hands of professionals for a change to find out if it's worth the investment.

  • The perm is back!

    Is it time to say farewell to the straightening irons and embrace the curl? Liz Frost speaks to the best hairdressers in the business about how to wear next season’s big and bold style.

  • Lava shell massage

    The latest trend in soothing beauty treatments for your body doesn’t involve mud, cling-film or submersing yourself in a bath filled with some hot, non-descript liquid. Surprisingly, the latest massage loved by the celebs uses recycled shells from the Philippines to soothe away tension and perhaps even more surprisingly, it works.

  • No more bad hair days?

    Do you suffer with frizzy hair at the merest hint of rain? Does a hot, sticky day leave your hair looking lacklustre? A permanent blowdry could be the answer to all of our bad hair days. Liz Frost puts her tresses to the test.

  • How to have beautiful hair

    From essential nutrients and daily scalp massages, to that all-important cut and colour, we ask the experts to share their expertise on keeping our locks looking youthful and vibrant.

  • Size matters…

    Liz Frost looks into a wacky new trend beauty that’s rocking Japan: the head shrinking belt.

  • Bliss out with Phytomer muddy stones

    A body wrap and a hot stone massage combined? This is one blissfully relaxing treatment that will leaving you feeling thoroughly deep cleansed and utterly uplifted.

  • Frugal fashionistas

    How are savvy fashionistas making sure they still look good and feel great during a recession? With a few simple style and beauty tricks. Find out what they are here and discover fashion guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones' budget-busting beauty tips.

  • Could mascara be a thing of the past?

    If a new wonderdrug promised to thicken and lengthen your lashes so that you no longer needed mascara, would you be interested in trying it? Liz Frost takes a look at Latisse - a new treatment that lengthens and thickens lashes to Bambi-like effect.

  • Devious dieters

    Liz Frost hangs onto her sarong while all around are losing theirs…

  • Summer beauty S.O.S.

    Get your beauty regime ready for summer! From banishing cellulite to applying the best self-tan products, we reveal how to get yourself looking gorgeous for the sizzling season.

  • Mole screening: why it's such a good idea

    Skin cancer is on the rise in the UK, killing nearly 2,000 people every year. Thankfully the number of melanoma screening centres is also on the increase, helping people to spot the early warning signs and prevent cancerous cells from developing. If you are worried that you have a suspicious mole or know that you have had too much sun exposure, read on... 

  • Are you wearing the right bra size?

    A staggering 80 per cent of women are wearing the wrong bra size, according to a new survey. Not only does this have an effect on how we feel, it could also be damaging our health. Nicole O'Neil looks into why we're all getting it so wrong.

  • Summer beauty chic

    It's time to make way for summery brights, red-hot lips and glowing complexions. We reveal how to wear this summer's sizzling make-up trends.

  • The summer body check

    Don't fake tan over the cracks this summer with our head-to-toe health guide. From your eyes to your big toes, we reveal how to get yourself ready for exposure - and offer advice on some common complaints.

  • The hottest new scents for summer

    Feel fragrant, floral and fresh this summer: treat your dressing table to the best of the season's new scents.

  • Want to forget those painful memories?

    Have you ever wished that you could forget all your bad memories? Thanks to new scientific research, they could soon be a thing of the past. Liz Frost investigates.

  • The NHS bet you can't lose weight

    Even the most determined amongst us sometimes can need a bit of motivation when it comes to losing weight, Liz Frost looks into a new NHS scheme which could have you putting your money where your mouth is.

  • Dying for a bit of sun

    Around one in three women have used a sunbed according to Cancer Research UK, which is calling for a ban on all coin-operated beds to beat rising cases of skin cancer in young women. We find out why indoor tanning is so popular and find healthier ways to get a sun-fix.

  • Luscious lashes, but at what price?

    False eyelashes have been around for years, and while they are more popular than ever, a new craze for semi-permanent eyelash extensions is also emerging thanks to celebrity fans like Cheryl Cole. Yet while there is a growing trend for long, luscious lashes, eye experts at the College of Optometrists are warning women not to put fashion before their eye health when choosing to embrace the Cheryl look.

  • Fat-burning undies!

    Imagine if you could lose weight and shed waistline inches with the minimum of effort.  Liz Frost investigates a new fat-burning phenomenon.

  • Look after your breast assets

    As us women know, breasts come in all different shapes and sizes, yet they often get overlooked when it comes to giving them the support they need. Many of us have never had a professional bra fitting. We tend to spend hours finding the right shade of makeup or the right style of clothes to suit us, so why not put as much effort into finding the right bra?

  • Don’t tax our chocolate!

    Cocoa is also loaded with antioxidants and is, in fact, a better source of antioxidants than green tea or red wine. So is it just plain ludicrous that it should be taxed in order to tackle obesity? With Easter just around the corner, Liz Frost says, 'No way!'.

  • Hot seasonal beauty tips

    Many of us update our wardrobes automatically each season – whether it’s to bring in new trends, or just to adapt to changing temperatures. Our beauty regimes could do with the same seasonal updates – so we’ve got some expert tips of how and why to ring the changes.

  • Tanning with the stars

    Is your skin looking pale and pasty after a winter of keeping it under wraps?  If bottled fake tan doesn't appeal to you (and let's face it, orange isn't a good colour on anyone) then maybe it's time to bronze up, celeb style...

  • My temporary boob job

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have bigger assets for the day?  Liz Frost tells us about the week she swapped her 32B chest for a buxom 34DD...

  • Are you heading for a quarter-life crisis?

    More and more women in their mid twenties are experiencing feelings of failure and a sense of loss over their exuberant youth. It seems that the dreaded Mid Life Crisis is coming to us early. Liz Frost investigates the growing phenomenon that is the Quarter-Life Crisis.

  • Red lipstick rules OK

    Sultry and seductive, pillar box red lips have been making women feel foxy for longer than we can remember. Liz Frost reveals why she'll never ditch the secret weapon in her make-up bag.

  • Are we all turning into Benjamin Buttons?

    Anti-ageing creams filled with magical formulas, Botox, chemical peels and super-organic diets. Are today's women looking younger for their age than their counterparts did 30 years ago? We take a look at how major advances in cosmetics and our dietary habits are affecting our appearance.

  • Skinny again: Did all that weight-gain gossip get to Jessica?
  • Does your man suffer from hair blindness?

    Ever gone to the hairdressers for a completely radical, life-changing new look and found your boyfriend barely even notices? You're not alone. Liz Frost has come across a new impediment called Hair Blindness. And it would seem most men suffer from it.

  • Does your man suffer from hair blindness?

    Ever gone to the hairdressers for a completely radical, life-changing new look and found your boyfriend barely even notices? You're not alone. Liz Frost has come across a new impediment called Hair Blindness. And it would seem most men suffer from it.

  • Rate my mop!

    We've all been there: you step into the hairdressers with high hopes for a brand new look and leave feeling as though you've been butchered. But a new website could bring an end to such hair travesties. Liz Frost takes a look...

  • The Big Detox

    Want to give your system a complete cleanse? Nicole O'Neil checks out the Colon Cleansing Kit, which promises to give your insides a thorough detox, while Laura Simpson tries out the Katie Holmes diet. Find out how they got on.

  • Red lipstick rules OK

    Sultry and seductive, pillar box red lips have been making women feel foxy for longer than we can remember. Liz Frost reveals why she'll never ditch the secret weapon in her make-up bag.

  • Is your man retreating to his man cave?

    Do you find your man disappearing off to what has become the modern day equivalent of the garden shed for hours on end? Whether it's his office at home or the garage, men seem to gravitating towards their own man caves for peace and quiet. Liz Frost looks into a growing phenomenon.

  • A masterclass with Bobbi Brown

    Make-up can be a girl's best friend - and worst enemy. Applied the right way, it can make you look younger, fresher and flawless, but use your products the wrong way and it can have the reverse effect.

  • Why do we care who’s fat and who’s not?

    Jessica Simpson has recently come under attack for committing the atrocious sin of moving from a size six to a size 10-12. While the celebrity magazines appear to be having a field day over the weight gain, it seems most men actually prefer her that way. Check out Liz Frost's weekly column on the matter.

  • Sensitive about your moles?

    Many women can feel sensitive about moles on their skin but they can easily be removed. We visit a top London clinic and find out just how quick and painless the procedure really is.

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