Columns
Read the latest from our award-winning columnists, including Sarah Vine, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Christa D'Souza and more, on topics ranging from anti-ageing to sensitive skin to motherhood and beyond
Introducing our new advice column: The Shame Changer
January 22nd 2021
Done a bad thing? Confidence coach Hattie Sloggett has been there done that and now she's here to rid you of your guilt and embarrassment >>>
My skin had a freak out and this clever new range fixed it
January 6th 2021
She's the beauty podcaster who's tried everything, so what made Nicola Bonn fall in love with Skingredients? >>>
Why Instagram could be wrecking your hair
December 1st 2020
Your favourite celeb might be giving you #hairgoals, but they could also be serving up some unrealistic expectations too. Here’s why the following stylists and colourists want us all to look beyond the filter >>>
Blue makeup is everywhere RN; here's how to wear it
October 27th 2020
Wean yourself off the black eyeliner and embrace blue makeup instead; once you see the effect on your eyes you won’t regret it… >>>
Can castor oil really make your hair grow?
October 23rd 2020
Castor oil: it’s the all-natural remedy that’s received glowing testimonials across the web for its hair growth potential - but is it really the secret to a fuller lash and hair line? We found out >>>
Should you be taking a hair supplement?
October 16th 2020
They can help with everything from hair fall to dandruff and brittleness, but how to know one’s right for you? We asked the experts which vitamins and minerals to look for, for thicker, fuller hair >>>
What happens to a busy control freak on a meditation retreat?
September 14th 2020
Will Williams, has taught hundreds of people to meditate from Kate Winslet to Take That. We sent GTG editor Victoria Woodhall, and her inner control freak, on his weekend retreat. Boy did she need it – and probably so do you >>>
No more digging straps: we've found the ultimate yoga bra
August 17th 2020
Lululemon's new adjustable In Alignment bra is the most comfortable on the planet says this yoga teacher who wears it every day >>>
The best hair oils to smooth and revive dehydrated locks
August 13th 2020
No matter what hair type you have, these are the oils to reach for to add shine and movement to your hair and protect it from damage >>>
To Buy For: the ice cold sculpting ball that gives you instant cheekbones
August 6th 2020
This five-minute beauty tool lives in your freezer and is the red carpet facialist's secret weapon. Victoria Woodhall tries the Cryoball >>>
Why matte eyeshadow looks so incredible on older women
August 5th 2020
Fed up with ageist assumptions in the beauty industry, Tricia Cusden launched her own makeup brand at the age of 68. Five years on, business is booming and she’s a Youtube star. Here she tells us how to create beautiful eye makeup on older faces >>>
Shaking is the stress-busting trend that everyone can benefit from
August 4th 2020
Does your body automatically clench when you're under stress and you just can't seem to let things go? Put down the Pinot and shake it off. Here are the best shaking workouts to follow >>>
Sarah Vine: 5 things they don't tell you about losing weight
July 22nd 2020
No longer being the largest person among your friends creates a vacancy, says Sarah Vine. And you spend a fortune on clothes. Just some of the surprising side-effects of losing nearly two-and-a-half stone >>>
The prickly heat rash product survival kit
June 25th 2020
Heat rash is as stubborn as they come - but can any beauty heroes really help you to ditch the itch? Judy Johnson rounds up the best products for prickly heat hell >>>
The best at-home hair removal tools, creams and strips
June 18th 2020
From epilators to waxing strip and razors, and creams, if hair removal is your thing, then choose your weapon from Sarah Vine's edit >>>
Nicola Bonn: life lessons from top wise women in beauty
June 17th 2020
From Hollywood actors to body positivity campaigners and veterans of the beauty industry, they all open up to beauty podcaster Nicola Bonn. Here's what she's learned from their stories >>>
The best high street foundations under £20
June 12th 2020
Here's our edit of the best budget brands whose cheap foundations are as good as (if not better than) their high-end counterparts, because when it comes to achieving flawless foundation, you don't have to spend big to win big >>>
Yoga teachers of colour to follow and practice with
June 10th 2020
If these inspiring yoga teachers aren't already on your radar, try their classes now >>>
7 reasons you've got a dry itchy scalp - and what to do about it
June 5th 2020
Scratching your head wondering what to do about a dry and flaky scalp? Here’s what you need to know >>>
To buy for: the influencer-led makeup brand that's not just for teens
May 29th 2020
Sarah Vine reviews Il Makiage, the highly-pigmented, affordable makeup line taking Instagram by storm >>>
The irrepressible joy of glitter eyeshadow at any age
May 22nd 2020
Who says older women can't wear glitter? Today's clever formulations mean you never need step away from the sparkles. Beauty editor Jane Druker, 53, leads the way >>>
The budget beauty buys keeping Nicola Bonn happy in lockdown
May 20th 2020
Strapped for cash but still want that dopamine hit you get from deliveries? Here's what to put in your basket >>>
The best non-toxic nail polishes for sensitive skin
April 30th 2020
These free-from and natural nail varnishes are both good for sensitive skin and kinder to the planet >>>
Your post-eyelash extension rehab plan
April 1st 2020
During this enforced break from the lash bar, we’ve got coping strategies for you. From how to deal with brittle, stubby eyelashes to primers and mascaras to ‘grow your own’, extension addicts pay attention… >>>
The best moisturisers for sensitive skin
February 18th 2020
If your skin reacts to beauty products often, you might be tempted to go for doctor's orders when it comes to your face cream. But there are good ones out there for sensitive skin - you just have to find them, writes Judy Johnson >>>