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Love is in the air

VALENTINE’S Day doesn’t just have to be about treating your lover, there are plenty of tempting treats out there just for you.Read

Hairstyle by Paul Mitchell

The bigger the better

IF you need inspiration on how to wear your hair this season, look no further.Read

Puts some colour in your cheeks

TWO of the biggest names in beauty and fashion have launched the Estee Lauder Michael Kors Very Hollywood Color collection.Read

Ease your way into a stress-free New Year

IF you are feeling frazzled after the festivities and need to unwind body and mind, then there is plenty on offer to help achieve a new you for the new year, as LIZ LAMB discovers.Read

French pampering on your doorstep

A FRENCHMAN based in the North East promises to bring a little 'ooh la la' to your beauty routine. Read

Give your teeth the white stuff

ONE of the trademarks of today's celebrities is a dazzling smile. From Kylie Minogue to Cheryl Cole, they all possess pearly whites but for many of us less-than-perfect gnashers can ruin our whole appearance.Read

Treatment turns skin silky smooth

THIS week we road-test a Comfort Zone Hydramemory facial ... Central heating and chill winter winds can wreak havoc on skin, to say nothing of the effects of burning the candle at both ends during the festivities.Read

Pamper time

FOR those who are stressed out by Christmas or feeling fragile after New Year then a pamper package is the perfect post-party treat.Read

Fragrances for children

PERFUME for children? You may scoff but it’s a multi- million pound industry.Read

Party perfect

Office party season kicks off on December 4. Liz Lamb brings you some key party looks to shine in.Read

So spa, so good

Christmas is one of the most stressful times of the year so why not pop along to a spa for the ultimate chill-out or treat a stressed-out loved one to a relaxing pamper present. Liz Lamb profiles some of the best in the region.Read

80s style

THINK Madonna’s big hair in Desperately Seeking Susan and Kylie’s voluminous curls in her Neighbour days.Read

Scrubbing up nicely

CELEBRITIES such as David Beckham and Brad Pitt make no secret of their heavy duty beauty regimes. From skincare and facials to make-up, manicures and plastic surgery, the male beauty industry has been transformed in recent times and now business is booming.Read

Hair extensions - Cheryl style

Hair extensions are more popular than ever thanks to Cheryl Cole hitting screens again in the new series of X Factor. Liz Lamb finds out more about the celebrity-led trend.Read

Beauty lesson for good pupils

FROM fake lashes to groomed eyebrows and even eyelash extensions, there is a whole host of beauty treatments and products out there to make your eyes your main feature. Read

Tried & Tested: Pedicure

THIS week we roadtest a pedicure and gel nails treatment.Read

This week we roadtest … a Matis facial

Having been smothered in sun creams on holiday for the past couple of weeks, my clogged-up complexion felt in need of a thorough cleanse.Read

Colours of the rainbow

Don't stay in the beauty shade this summer, reach for those sunny rainbow brights. Katharine Capocci shows you how to do colour that popsRead

Perfect smile

A smile can light up a room, but what happens when your teeth leave you lacking in confidence?Read

This week we roadtest... a Sun Labs fake tan

THERE’S nothing quite like a full-body tan for upping the glam quotient in your life.Read