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It’s incredibly easy to damage your hair. Bleaching, heat styling and too-tight styles can cause stress to your strands, resulting in split ends, frizz and thinning. Previously, there was little you could do to overcome this damage – except go for a

nadiya Hussain cover shoots bring sunshine – meteorologically and metaphorically. It’s a scorching June day in north London when we gather to celebrate the publication of her ninth cookbook, Cook Once, Eat Twice. As the title suggests, she’s helping

Q I’ve lost my sense of purpose. All my adult life I have been heavily relied upon: first my kids needed me, but they’re adults now; work has been my passion, but last year, I retired. I have been caring for my elderly mother since my father passed a

Many of us visit our GPs several times a year. They often know more about our lives than our loved ones do. But how clued-up are we about how they work? From discovering how your surgery is funded to revealing when it’s OK for doctors to break confid

✢ Create a feeling of connection and flow between rooms by repeating a colour, shape or design feature. A common terracotta thread has been used throughout Marisa’s home, with cushions, artwork and bedding. ✢ If you have high ceilings, a pair or trio

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International bestseller Nicholas Sparks needs little introduction. Mention his novel The Notebook – which he wrote when he was 28 – and its subsequent film, and watch people swoon. Author of 23 books, 11 of which have been adapted to film, Sparks ex

After being inspired by supermodel Cindy Crawford, in the early 1990s, Caroline worked hard to realise her dream of becoming a renowned make-up artist. From working with Naomi Campbell on Vogue covers to attending the Grammys with Kylie Minogue, she

What are you like first thing in the morning? I’ve become a morning person because my children wake anywhere between 4.30am and 6.30am. I have coffee first thing and we play, and it’s become my favourite part of the day. What is your worst habit? So

We’ve served a lighter version of the dressing with a side of roast celeriac. Serves 2 • Prep 15 mins • Cook 30 mins 2 free-range skinless chicken breasts1 small celeriac, trimmed and cut into 1cm thick ‘chips’1tbsp olive oil1 red chicory, leaves se

✢ With so many dining tables and chairs to choose from, it’s crucial to pick a design that suits your space, is super comfortable and slots right in with the decor elsewhere in your home. ✢ If your style is bright and breezy, opt for a Scandi-inspire

Q My daughter has premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It’s like a dark cloud over her for half the month. She can’t seem to get help – her GP will only offer the contraceptive pill. What should she do? A PMS affects women in the second half of their cycle,

Standing in Al Aqsa Hospital, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, in March 2024, a father held his baby up to me. ‘Doctor, please help,’ he pleaded. I was surrounded by desperate parents begging me to help their children – babies, toddlers and teenagers. Some ha

Why am I sitting in a cupboard in this photo? It’s a fair question – and one I’m happy to answer, because at the time this photo was taken I was very content. It’s 1989, I am 21, and in Uruguay, of all places. I had been studying Spanish at St Andrew

You’ve likely seen the iconic black and gold label on some of your favourite foodie finds, but do you know how the Great Taste stars are awarded? Every year, our woman&home food team join the 500-strong judging panel for Great Taste, helping to award

The Princess of Wales has always felt the pressure. Marrying into the most famous family in the world has been far from easy, but capable Catherine seemed to take it in her stride. Though the glamorous carapace, whether decked in Alexander McQueen or

Helen Colley, 65, lives in Manchester with her husband Michael. From my first visit in 2000, I loved the Dades Valley in Morocco. Its small farms are rich with wheat and red poppies, and there’s stunning mountain scenery. It’s a magical place. My hus

Four years ago, my daughters – senior social worker Bibaa Henry, 46, and 27-year-old photographer Nicole Smallman – were murdered in a random attack at Fryent Country Park, London. People often ask how I find the strength to carry on in the face of o

A British institution, our version of the mallowy chocolate treat is irresistible. Makes 20, with spare biscuits • Prep 30 mins, plus chilling and setting • Cook 15 mins For the biscuit base: 125g unsalted butter, softened100g icing sugar, sifted1t

Little blue pills, ‘magic’ beans, Viagra, or its generic name sildenafil – however you refer to erectile dysfunction (ED) medication – asking your partner to pop a pill before you head upstairs could be the answer when it comes to solving intimate is

Caramels, cinnamons and chestnuts are soothing yet sophisticated colours, and just the palette for the shift in seasons. When using such rich shades, add flashes of off-white or cream to keep the space fresh. If the wall colour is too much for your s

As we head into autumn and the leaves start to fall, every part of me wants to hang on to the lighter and (at times) warmer evenings. In the absence of them, you will find me behaving much like a tortoise. So it’s good to hear that hibernation – or s

Roz Esposito aka Luna (lunalovestarot.co.uk), 60, has been clairvoyant since childhood, and channels her psychic abilities and healing through tarot readings. She lives in south London with her husband, Alastair, and has three grown-up children. How

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (£22, HB, Penguin) If you could find out how and when you’re going to die, would you want to know? For the passengers on the flight from Hobart to Sydney, they have no choice. When a woman tells people their fate the

As well as a 20-year stint presenting BBC Breakfast, LOUISE MINCHIN is the author of non-fiction titles Dare to Tri and Fearless, and her debut thriller Isolation Island. She talks about her sense of adventure on page 49. What is your relationship l

The Millstone by Margaret Drabble I read The Millstone shortly after I’d had my baby. The clever single mother Rosamund in the story was very different from me – but her experiences of childbirth and her delight in her little daughter were similar to

As we wave goodbye to indulgent barbecues and sunlounger cocktails, there’s no better time to start a new exercise routine. The good news is that by simply upping your weekly step count, you’ll burn calories, tone up your legs, bum and tummy, and boo

Average high in October: 25C Check your thermometer across the Iberian Peninsula – from the west in the Algarve to the east in Murcia – and one coastal city is consistently ‘scorchio’: Marbella. It’s also the best hub on this coast for breezy al fres