Beauty
New study
Does sunscreen block vitamin D?
Julia Teen Sunscreen and Vitamin D - new research proves that the two can go hand-in-hand.
Miss USA Pageant 2013
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American beauties battled it out for the prestigous title of Miss USA in Las Vegas on Sunday. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady of East Hampton, was crowned at the conclusion of the comp and will go one to represent USA in the upcoming Miss Universe 2013 pageant.
'Create education better': Miss Utah's rambling answer on gender pay gap
She may not have won the Miss USA competition, but Miss Utah has emerged as one of the most talked about on social media for her rambling and cringeworthy answer to a question about women's wages.
Bad hair day? Blame it on the plumbing
Richard Gray It is one of the inexplicable frustrations of modern life but scientists believe they have found the cause of those bad-hair days when your locks just will not do what you want.
Female hairloss
Thinning hair is not a male only problem
Renae Leith-Manos Male hairloss is accepted as part of life but what happens when your hair is thinning and you're a woman?
New research
Want wrinkle-free skin? Here's how
Forget expensive creams, here's a low-cost wrinkle treatment that works.
Do you have thigh gap?
Katy Waldman Two words: thigh gap. This excrescence is the latest in women wishing their bodies conformed to an impossible beauty standard - and my new thing-I-wish-weren't-a-thing. A thigh gap is a gap that emerges between a woman's inner thighs when she stands with her knees together.
Unlucky contestant
Typo costs Miss Universe Canada her crown
Losing is never easy, but for one unlucky contestant in Canada's Miss Universe competition the bad news came 24 hours later - after she'd been crowned the winner.
Fit face
Exercise and glamour: can they work out?
Jessica Montague Why it's OK for women to be glamorous off the field, but not necessarily on.
Sweet beauty
Is sugar ageing you?
Renae Leith-Manos Excess processed sugar in your diet, even in small amounts can cause dark circles, wrinkles, dehydrate skin and can fast track the aging process.
Power hair
Head strong
Jessica Montague Behind every great woman is an equally great hairstyle. But how do you master the art of the power 'do? We ask the experts which killer cuts and colours command the most respect.
Eyes wide open
What's behind the trend for Asian people to have their faces "Westernised", wonders Benjamin Law.
Silver lining
Scientists find cure for going grey
A cure for grey hair that will allow millions to throw away their hair dyes could soon be available, researchers say.
Beauty misconceptions
Skin myths
Julia Teen Beauty fact or fiction? We talk to the experts about separating hard truths from common misconceptions.
Grey hair: dye it away or celebrate silver?
Silver sisters vs silver foxes. There are not many celebrities who proudly show off their grey hair.
Grey matters?
Grey hair: dye it away or celebrate silver?
SHELLY HORTON If your hair goes grey prematurely it can be confronting. Do you colour it or do the silver strut?
Viral response
Waxing increases risk of STI
Judy Barouch To hair or to bare... down there? Seems there's a new factor to take into consideration when deciding on this vexing (or should that be waxing) question.
Help! Should I take the purple eyeshadow plunge?
Natasha Hughes Beauty expert Natasha Hughes answers your questions.
Beauty trends
Make mine a beauty 'Lite'
Natasha Silva-Jelly The latest beauty trends can be summed up with "good things come in small doses".
Fine hair
The fine truths
Julia Teen Follow the tricks of Hollywood stars to turn fine, lifeless hair into thick luscious locks.
Beauty beat
Why do Australian women give up on their appearance?
Natasha Hughes After a certain age, women seem to allow themselves to become sexless frumps.
Hair growth
True, false or utterly absurd
NICKY PHILLIPS Does trimming your hair make it grow faster?
Big deal
The sweet scent of ten million dollars
SARAH BERRY The sweet scent of ten million dollars. This is the spicy sum reportedly offered to Cate Blanchett as the new face of Giorgio Armani female fragrances.
Beauty beat
When you don't even notice
Natasha Hughes If a radical hair cut doesn't get noticed is there any point worrying about chipped nails or smudged eyeliner?
Expert tips
Genius beauty tips
Natasha Silva-Jelly We asked the experts to reveal their favourite beauty tips, from perfecting a fake tan to finding the perfect shade of lipstick.
Au naturale
Perfecting the natural look with make-up
SHELLY HORTON Looking like you're not wearing any makeup, yet hiding all your blemishes and highlighting your favourite bits, takes a lot of time and skill.
Help! I don't like breakfast
Natasha Hughes Meal suggestions for people who don't like soggy cereal and spongy toast.
Beauty Beat
Eye know how to do it (theoretically)
Natasha Hughes Makeup supremo Rae Morris has a surprising tip that will give you eyes worthy of the runway.
Help! I end up burnt even when I use sunblock
Natasha Hughes Beauty expert Natasha Hughes answers your questions.
