Every town has them – groups of surly teenagers standing around looking intimidating in bulky jackets pulled over their heads. They may well just be convening for a chat, but they’re scary to walk past and you can’t help thinking they are up to no good. Nottinghamshire council has had an ingenious idea, which could [...]

A study by two psychologists at The University of Rochester in America has examined the relationship between colour and behavior. The research revealed that the colour red makes men feel more attracted to women. In the course of the study researchers analyzed men’s responses to photographs of women under a variety of color presentations. In [...]

If you didn’t notice yesterday’s buzz circling the new over-the-counter diet pill, Alli, then where have you been hiding? The tablets, which claim to help you lose an extra 50% of weight with regular exercise and a balanced diet, have been all over the news this week. There are heavy regulations surrounding these pills and [...]

According to a new survey from Zeno, maker of blemish treatment devices, stress is the number one reason why adults get pimples. Something I personally can vouch for! The Zeno Blemish Anguish Index was conducted in February and March 2009 by Harris Interactive and surveyed 5,151 adults and 900 teens nationwide. Here are some acne [...]

I’m honestly not sure if this qualifies as beauty, fashion or just plain odd but I know that it would certainly raise an eyebrow. These necklaces, made by U.S. based artist Stephanie Simek, incorporate real human hair to simulate false eyelashes. The necklaces are available in a single unadorned row of lashes, a pair of [...]

I hate to admit it, but I’m something of a snob when it comes to perfume. I almost always choose fragrances created by design houses – right now I own John Galliano, Narciso Rodriquez and Salvatore Feragamo. I also adore the scents created by the real parfumiers though they are always a little out of [...]

The world’s first ever Barbie spa recently opened in Shanghai, China. Yes, you heard me right. The children’s doll, who has had lucrative cosmetics deals in the past with grown-up brands MAC Cosmetics and Stila now has her own spa. The spa is part of the brand’s flagship Barbie store, which is unashamedly girly, also [...]

…Tomatoes! While the tomato has long been credited with cutting cholesterol and preventing some cancers, the fruit now appears to have two more health giving benefits, related to keeping skin beautiful. Apparently, protection against sunburn and helping keep the skin looking youthful are the latest pluses to the fruit. However, in order to get the [...]

Next time you decide to forgo the 48 hour test patch trial when dying your hair at home, think of this image of 19 year old Crystal Atkinson. After using a hair colorant by L’Oreal the young woman has been left with horrific and painful chemical burns. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Miss Atkinson is now taking legal [...]

The bob is one of those hairstyles which will always be in vogue. It is generally thought of as a classic style but there are countless modern variations, perhaps the most famous being the graduated bob, which runs longer through the front than the back. If you have long locks but sometimes want to switch [...]