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Woman preparing herbal steam therapy for vaginal health in a bright, modern bathroom.

Johnson & Johnson talcum powder and the evidence on ovarian cancer risk

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

More than 1,300 Victorians have signed on to a class action against Johnson & Johnson, claiming its talcum powder products...

Woman in white t-shirt selecting hair extensions from a store shelf in a beauty supply shop.

New study finds dozens of potentially harmful chemicals in hair extension products

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

A recent study has identified dozens of potentially harmful chemicals in commonly used hair extension products, prompting fresh questions about...

Smiling older woman with glasses touching her hair while sitting at a vanity mirror with beauty products.

The 60s flipped bob comeback for women over 50 in 2026

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

I caught sight of it again for the first time in a café, on a wet Tuesday. A woman in...

Hands wearing gardening gloves planting seedlings in a wooden raised garden bed with tools and watering can nearby.

Cheap Cotton Gardening Gloves for Spring 2026: Clean Hands, Better Gardening

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The first bright days of spring bring the first urge to get back outdoors - and the first reminder that...

A woman showing a bottle of hair care product to an elderly woman seated in a salon chair by a mirror.

Delphine Courteille’s science-backed plan for fine hair after 50

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Many women notice that, after 50, their hair starts to lose bounce, shine and thickness - well before they are...

Hairdresser styling a seated woman’s long, wavy, blonde hair in a modern salon.

High-Low balayage for salt-and-pepper hair: a smarter way to blend grey

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Those first silver strands rarely appear in a neat, even pattern - but with the right colour approach, they can...

Older woman with grey hair smiling while getting her hair blow-dried and styled in a salon.

Curtain fringe: the celebrity-approved cut for women over 60

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Chapo. Whether it’s on red carpets or in low-key suburban salons, one small change to the fringe is quietly reshaping...

Smiling older woman with short grey hair sitting at a dressing table, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Cheeky short haircut over 60: why a Pixie, Bixie and short bob really look younger

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Maybe she was in her early 60s: glittering glasses, bright red lipstick, and a haircut that looked like it had...

Woman with brown bob haircut checking hair in mirror with tablet showing hairstyle options on table.

The Most Rejuvenating Haircuts After 50 for a Younger-Looking Face

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Finer hair, softer jawlines, deeper lines: reaching 50 can alter your face more than you might anticipate. Plenty of women...

Woman with wavy hair sitting at a salon mirror while hairdresser styles her hair.

Stretch Colour Appointments with Root Shadow and Balayage

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Every few weeks, that familiar knot in your stomach shows up right alongside your roots: yet another expensive, time-heavy colour...

Young woman with wet hair drying her face with a towel near a window in a sunlit bedroom.

The collarbone-length bob for air-drying when you hate blow-drying

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The bathroom mirror has steamed up, your towel keeps sliding off your head, and the hairdryer is glaring at you...

Elderly woman wearing a pageant sash watches a beauty contest on TV in a cosy living room.

Muguette Fabris on Miss France 1963 vs 2025

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

France is already gearing up for the 75th Miss France final, due in December 2025. Among the most attentive viewers...

Woman with shoulder-length hair getting a haircut at a salon, facing the camera with the hairdresser working.

Salt and Pepper Hair: The ‘Old Lady’ Length That Ages You

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

A woman sat in front of the salon mirror, so quiet you could almost hear her calculating. Her new salt...

Woman applying a powder deodorant to her underarm in a bright bathroom with plants and toiletries nearby.

Baking Soda Underarm Deodorant: How a Pantry Staple Changed My Commute

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

What came afterwards made my commute simpler, my laundry less stressful and-oddest of all-measurably more pleasant to be around. It...

Woman with wavy brown hair getting a haircut at a salon, seated in front of a mirror with tools on the table.

The Flow Cut: A haircut that moves when you do

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The woman in the salon chair had that expression you recognise instantly: the one people wear when they’re bracing for...

Scientist wearing gloves holding a glowing slide near a petri dish on a lab table with a microscope.

Stevia microneedle patch boosts minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in mice

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Researchers are investigating a plant extract best known for sweetening diet foods and drinks, and early findings in animals suggest...

Young woman in white t-shirt looking thoughtfully at herself in a bathroom mirror with plants nearby

Chin Hair in Women: What’s Normal and When to See a Doctor

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Chin hair in women is often treated as something to hide - squeezed in between rushed plucks in the bathroom...

Woman with medium-length brown hair getting a haircut at a salon with a mirror and hair products in the background

The Midi Bombshell Haircut Taking Over This Spring

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The woman standing in front of you on the Tube isn’t doing anything remarkable. She’s thumbing through her phone with...

Woman applies skincare cream on face at sunlit table with serum and cream jars nearby

Ziaja Satin-Glow: Glow Serum and Body Mousse for Face and Body

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

If you look in the mirror in the morning and see fine dehydration lines rather than a fresh complexion, you’ll...

Older woman in bathrobe sitting on bathroom bench while younger woman shows her a document labeled safety checklist

Hygiene after 65: How Often Should Seniors Really Shower?

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

It begins with a bathroom door being slammed. On one side stands a 72-year-old father who insists, “I shower when...

Middle-aged woman with short blonde hair sitting in a salon chair, looking thoughtfully in the mirror.

Short hair over 60 fine hair: why a bold cut still sparks debate

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The salon was close to empty when she stepped inside, her shoulders set like she was bracing for a fight....