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
15 cures for the filthiest hangovers
December 31st 2018
Suffering from having had a little too much last night? Here’s how to get straight back on fighting form by the GTG team >>>
Rose brown: how to get 2018’s most Googled hair colour
December 21st 2018
If you’re looking for a subtle way to switch up your hair colour if you’re a brunette, this is for you. What’s more, it won’t overly damage your hair too. Here’s how to recreate the eye-catching look >>>
Why everyone needs to own a set of hair rollers - and the best ones to buy
December 18th 2018
Providing volume, curl, movement and body, these old school gems are a styling staple. Spotted in Fashion Week kit bags as well as airport lounges(!), here are the best ways to use them and the best ones we've tried >>>
The nutrition advice Elle Macpherson always follows at Christmas
December 14th 2018
Our columnist reveals how she plans in wellness over the festive period without missing out on fun >>>
The best cleansers and face washes for sensitive skin
December 7th 2018
Sensitive types need a gentle but effective cleanser to keep skin irritation to a minimum. Judy Johnson shares her favourite face washes for reactive, hypersensitive skin >>>
The best budget beauty palettes for eyes, lips and cheeks
November 30th 2018
There's an affordable palette for every feature >>>
What can (and can’t) you do to your hair when you’re pregnant?
November 30th 2018
“Can I dye my hair?” “Can I have a keratin treatment?” They’re two of the most common beauty questions that crop up when you’re expecting. From the least chemically-loaded alternatives to the techniques that will minimise your toxin exposure, here’s what you need to know if you’re a mum-to-be like Meghan >>>
This is how Elle Macpherson heads off an energy crash
November 25th 2018
Whatever threatens to drain your batteries, whether it's low mood, hormones or a 4pm sugar dip, our columnist knows how to surf the slump. Here’s how Elle manages her energy all day >>>
Searches for this high-impact eye makeup look have soared
November 23rd 2018
It’s quick, easy and will fulfil all magpie sparkly eye desires. If you’re in need of a last minute party makeup look, here’s why ‘foiled eyes’ should be your first port of call >>>
What is a micellar shampoo and is it for you?
November 16th 2018
If you love a micellar water, there’s a good chance you’ll love the hair care equivalent too. Here’s what you need to know about the trend >>>
Does anyone else feel like their skin is a mess right now?
November 16th 2018
Blotchy, dry, dull - sound familiar? With a routine that’s all over the place and skin that’s showing the signs of stress, Judy Johnson hits the reset button and asks the experts what her sensitive skin really needs >>>
The no-downtime laser facial that syncs with your heartbeat
November 5th 2018
In need of some serious rebuilding, Imogen Edwards-Jones tries the Byonik facial powered by NASA research >>>
Why are we so obsessed with long-wear foundation?
November 2nd 2018
It’s the base bestseller that shows no sign of slowing down in sales and long-wear foundation launches are coming thick and fast. Here’s how round-the-clock coverage has changed and why it’s so in-demand… >>>
To Buy For: How I fell for a solid cleansing balm
November 1st 2018
Is it time we all switched to solid cleansing balms (don’t call them soap), facial oils and even primers? In search of the plastic-free bathroom and to mark World Vegan Day, Esther Walker gives some love to Lush’s newest launches >>>
Sarah Vine: How testosterone dramatically improves my energy levels
October 30th 2018
Sarah Vine feels more focused and energised post-50 and going through the menopause than she did at 40. The reason? A daily testosterone hormone prescription >>>
The Postnatal Diaries 5: How to get over motivation procrastination
October 25th 2018
It took Susannah Taylor three years to get back into exercise after her second child. After baby number 3, she was determined to find her fitness mojo as soon as it was safe. Here she discusses how to muster up the motivation to get fit post-birth >>>
To Buy For: How I found the mother of all concealers
October 24th 2018
Drinking gallons of water, in bed by 10pm yet still her dark circles were out of control. Then Esther Walker discovered Charlotte Tilbury's new magic wand >>>
The ‘super’ dry shampoos that are changing the game
October 19th 2018
From mousses to tinted spritzes and frizz tamers, innovations in tech are making this beauty staple more useful than ever. These are the ones worth spending your pennies on if you’ve missed ‘hair wash night’ >>>
To Buy For: The 'morning after' sheet mask that boosts your skin and your mood
October 12th 2018
Oops, I forgot to take my makeup off... again, says Jane Druker. Aromatherapy Associates Hydrosol Sheet Mask has it covered >>>
The blusher trend that Japanese women love (and it suits everyone)
October 12th 2018
It’s perfect for autumn and women in Japan are swapping out their pink blusher to embrace an altogether warmer wash of colour. Here’s why orange blusher is the best of both worlds, whether you’re in the bronzer or blusher camp… >>>
10 of the best concealers for olive and dark skin tones
October 2nd 2018
Whether you're looking to cover up dark circles, spots or redness, these concealers hit the mark >>>
Are you over-hydrating your hair?
September 28th 2018
Most of us are doing it, but few of us are aware of it, says a top hair stylist. From spotting the signs to what to do instead, here’s what you need to know >>>
The Postnatal Diaries 4: How and when to exercise safely after birth
September 23rd 2018
Susannah Taylor got seriously fit before baby No.3, but is taking expert advice before she throws herself back into the gym. Plus her results so far after ten weeks on the Louise Parker body plan >>>
You probably think that you can’t wear this new lipstick look
September 21st 2018
Oh, but you can. Here’s why a new category of lipstick is far more wearable than it first appears >>>
The best body foundations and concealers for olive and dark skin tones
September 14th 2018
If you’re looking for a body base hardy enough to disguise thread veins, tattoos, uneven skin tone or scarring, we’ve got you covered >>>