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We fell in love with her in Mamma Mia and she has been charming her way into our hearts ever since. Well-known for her bountiful, blond curls, Amanda has hair that most girls would die for. Then in her recent movie – In Time – she goes for a complete change with a short bob but still manages to look just as striking. How does she do it? (more…)

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An alarming report about formaldehyde levels in hair smoothing treatments recently surfaced in the US. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) says that hair straightening in salons is not safe in either the short or long term. Even keratin-based treatments contain dangerous amounts of formaldehyde, and the fact that these treatments are unregulated (in the UK too) is worrying. (more…)

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We all have those bad hair days where no matter what we do we just can’t seem to control our unruly locks. We all know our cute beanies and head-scarves aren’t just there to add a splash of colour; they come to our rescue on those really bad hair days. Solve your common hair problems with some quick tips and use your hats as a fashion accessory to show off (rather than hide) your fabulous hair. (more…)

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What happens on the inside of your body often reflects on the outside. As a result, food plays a very big part of your appearance and this includes your hair and nails. Your hair and nails are often the most noticed of all your features and it is important to keep both looking healthy and well nourished. Undernourished nails can look ridged, brittle and have white spots on them while undernourished hair can appear dry and, in some cases, it can even fall out. (more…)

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There are many natural ways to keep our hair healthy and shiny and one of the most surprising ingredients that we can use to do so is beer. The protein in the hops and malt in beer coat, replenish and repair your hair to keep it looking great. Beer is especially convenient for those who prefer to use organic ingredients on their hair rather than shop bought products. (more…)

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So you have just received a call from the secretary at your child’s school to say that your child has lice. You are not only embarrassed, but have no idea what to do next. Don’t worry. Lice are very common, especially amongst school children where they are able to move from one head to another with ease. This isn’t something to be embarrassed about and can easily be tackled. You are not the first parent to solve this problem and you certainly will not be the last. (more…)

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Everyone is faced with an annoying beauty snag from time to time, and they tend to hit when you have no time to deal with them. Luckily, we have some instant beauty fixes for some of the most common problems. We tell you how to hide your roots when you can’t make it to the salon, disguise dark circles under your eyes, banish red bumps on your arms and deal with that one annoying chipped fingernail that can ruin your manicure when you least expect it. (more…)

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Stars such as Denise Richards and Drew Barrymore are bringing back the ponytail and they can be seen rocking the style to everything from a relaxed dinner to a red carpet event. The ponytail should not only be worn on bad hair days or thrown together for a quick trip to the shops, done correctly a sleek, modern ponytail can be the perfect accessory to a gorgeous evening dress. Perfect the ponytail and you will find that any day can be a great hair day! (more…)

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In an attempt to get curly, luscious locks you can blow dry your hair with a round brush, use a curling iron or use hot rollers. But if you have dead straight hair you may find that these curls last for just a couple of hours, or minutes, before falling flat. So if you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, carry on reading to find out how to get those curls to hold. (more…)

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The lengths we’ll go for beauty can reach extreme heights. Would you slather bird poo on your face? Wrap yourself up in hot hay? Probably not. How about soaking your hair in bull’s semen? While these treatments don’t sound very appealing, many women (and men) swear by them. We take a look at some of the more bizarre spa treatments from around the globe – as well as one that’s a little closer to home. (more…)