Ditch mouthwash, always floss: experts on their wellbeing dos and don’ts
From skin to nutrition, sleep to menopause, we are inundated with wellness advice. But what actually makes a difference?
Brief letters
Rein in fat-cat pay at universities too
Letters: Excessive executive pay | Curly hair | Population news | Banksy’s crime | Tommy Robinson
How we learned to embrace our curly frizz
The science behind the viral tinfoil frizz trick on TikTok
Why I quit
I spent decades straightening my ‘Jewish hair’ – until I realised I was hiding my true self
Diana Spechler
July 2024
Chic, sexy, elegant: the classic bob is back as the haircut of the summer
Jessica Biel and Zendaya herald a new era for the shorter look that often symbolises a new beginning
Notes and queries
Readers reply: should I be taking longer to wash my hair? My hairdresser seems to think so
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Notes and queries
Should I be taking longer to wash my hair? My hairdresser seems to think so
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
June 2024
The beauty Q&A
My once-dyed hair is greying naturally, but my roots look awful
Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Petra is unhappy with the way her hair colour is growing out
May 2024
‘Really weird and really beautiful’: why the jellyfish is 2024’s unexpected style icon
Runway strands: how to create catwalk-ready styles for curly and afro-textured hair
Demanding a haircut without talking is just rude – how important do you think you are?
Barbara Ellen
Hairy, scary and extraordinary: a playful, brutal show for art made from – and about – hair
Brief letters
Bomber crews had each other’s backs, unlike Tory MPs
Women behind the lens
Women behind the lens: ‘When your sister does your hair, you don’t need a mirror’
April 2024
Bald man or woman with wet hair – who would get the job?
Letter: Alice Moncaster thinks it’s time for some research on hair and gender bias
The beauty spot
Eyebrows that hit a high note
How to get a full-brow look, plus Beyoncé’s new hair range and luxe evening scents
Notes and queries
Readers reply: Why do men have short hair and women long hair?
Sulphate-free shampoos: 10 of the best
50 best beauty bargains: Sali Hughes’s favourite products for under £20
