Features Archive | April 2026

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April 26th
- Not just electrolytes - fitness experts reveal 5 real ways to recover from running that don't cost anything
- The 9 L'Oréal products our team loves and always restocks when they nip into the drugstore
- Companion planting is the low-effort, genius method that will revolutionise the way you plan your garden
April 25th
- Legs paler than the rest of your body? A tanning expert is here to help you achieve an easy, even glow
- Jo Malone's latest launch is affordable luxury at its finest - it's an elegant £24 treat for every home
- I’m choosing sleep over makeup, and I can get ready in 5 minutes flat with these 3 beauty buys
- These outdoor lights will instantly elevate your garden in time for the summer - and they're on sale too
- Our beauty team ring in spring with our ins and outs for the season ahead
- 7 plants every north-facing garden needs to look lush, bright and thriving
April 24th
- 'It really does pack a punch' - Caroline Hirons just launched her most potent exfoliator yet
- 'You feel comfortable in your own skin', Cat Deeley on turning 50, DIY hair dye and the beauty buys in her Ocado shop
- Whatever your destination, NEXT's new collection should be the first port of call for summer style
- Like a milky mani with just a hint of spring colour, 'faded floral' nails are our team's favourite trend
- Running the marathon - or know someone who is? 6 last-minute tips from an expert fitness trainer
- ‘I asked about renewing our vows - my husband was horrified!’ Sara Davies on the secret to a long-lasting marriage
April 23rd
- We handed out Korean face masks to the w&h team, and they've 'never experienced anything like it'
- Announcing our 2026 woman&home Hair Awards winners!
- 5 food cupboard staples that double up as cost-effective cleaning agents – including table salt
April 22nd
- 5 minutes, 5 products – and all by founders over 50: Naomi Watts just posted the get ready with me video we needed
- Meet our expert judging panel for the 2026 woman&home Hair Awards
- Dunelm's accessibility collection is cause for celebration - it makes the everyday easy for everyone
April 21st
- Can skincare reverse a pigmented or crepey chest - and which products get the best results?
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton's astrological reading for each star sign for 21-27 April
April 20th
- I'm a physiotherapist - this is the 4-step running warm-up I wish more runners would do to avoid injury
April 19th
- I swapped subtle grey blending for statement grey spotlighting - and I've been collecting compliments ever since
- Elemis has turned its best-selling Marine Cream into a body treatment – but is it worth the £70 spend?
- Low-fat berry desserts that feel indulgent - but are gut-friendly and refined sugar-free
- Charlotte Tilbury has changed Sienna Miller's favourite Magic Cream - and we have thoughts
- 'It hit me like a ton of bricks, ' Coleen Nolan on how therapy saved her after losing her sister Linda
- Do you know how old your body really is? Find out with our true body age quiz
- These are the 2026 spring-summer pedicure trends you'll soon see peeking out of sandals
- Can you ever get carpet as clean as the professionals do by doing it yourself – or is it a waste of time and effort?
April 18th
- A dermatologist has just broken down the ultimate skincare routine - and it has 12 steps
- Michael Douglas showed us 3 easy hacks to add volume to fine or thinning hair, fast
- My flat hair didn’t need volume; it needed care – these 5 swaps made the biggest difference
- Forget basic BBQs and pizza ovens, the Ninja FlexFlame is a five-function "revolution" in outdoor dining
- Recipes to help you look and feel good: 5 glow-up dinners full of veg, vitamins, and antioxidants
- What is PDRN, and why is it suddenly everywhere? Dermatologists weigh in on the K-Beauty phenomenon
- 5 reasons to switch to perennials for a low-effort, high-reward thriving garden
- Sara Davies on staying strong for her family, body confidence and living frugally
April 17th
- We've uncovered the exact two styling products behind Zara Tindall's sleek and glossy strands
- I've been wearing Topshop Jamie jeans for almost twenty years - yes, the new version is just as good as the original
- Rosamund Pike won best actress this week, but we crown this the best eye makeup for hooded lids we've seen all year
- The 10 under-£5 buys our beauty team use day-to-day - and restock (even when they're not on sale)
April 16th
- Fresh and bright, these lemon nails are spring's answer to soft neutrals and milky whites
- 7 common spring gardening mistakes to avoid this season to ensure a healthy, thriving plot by summer
April 15th
- This new K-Beauty skincare ingredient is like 'liquid microneedling' - and Nadine Baggot's a big fan
- Why everyone's talking about The Power audiobook again - and the bold new voices that make this electric
April 14th
- Forget squats - build your glutes and get stronger with 3 exercises you can do from anywhere
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton reveals what's in store for each star sign for 14-20 April
April 12th
- If you try one thing, make it this exceptional brow-boosting duo - and a trick that gives eyes a 'lift'
- Moving into an unfurnished home can be stressful, but this affordable homeware has been my saviour
- Designers explain why small bathrooms are 'the best place to have some fun and use bold colours'
- This range is the closest any nail polish has come to a gel manicure, in my professional opinion
- Prince William's fury as Harry and Andrew make a royal reboot tricky, writes royal editor Emily Andrews
- Hear me out: banana in perfume really works, and will rival vanilla this summer
April 11th
- I've wondered how to get Kate Moss' waves for decades - I can't believe it's this easy
- What now for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie? Royal expert Emily Andrews thinks Prince William will eventually need them
- I've recently discovered 'over-the-sink' kitchen accessories – the easiest way to maximise the space in any small kitchen
- When is the best time to moisturise your body? It turns out, I've been getting it wrong
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton reveals what's in store for each star sign for 7-13 April
- Why are French tips called French tips? The surprising history behind the popular manicure design
April 10th
- A-lister approved: These are 12 buys you will find in Demi Moore's personal beauty collection
- 'The longest I held my baby for was two hours': the shameful role the Church of England played in forced adoptions
- 8 bright and cheerful tulip-inspired nail colours to wear throughout spring
- I saved £70 a month by swapping the gym for resistance band workouts - here are 3 I rely on every week
April 9th
- 5 expert dermatologists reveal the most common signs of a damaged skin barrier – and how to repair it
- 'I'm glad my mum died' - author Katrina Collier explains the reason why she felt nothing when her mother passed away
- 'There's no denying she's having a later-life renaissance': why Carol Vorderman is inspiring women now more than ever
April 8th
- Bright and juicy, essie's Cute As A Button nail polish is the ultimate spring-to-summer shade
April 7th
- Forget counting steps - tai chi walking is a workout to improve your posture and balance
- Demi Moore's eyelashes always look so full and fluttery - and now we know it's thanks to this mascara
- Author Katie Fforde on the emotional toll of downsizing after 45 years - and what she's taking with her
April 6th
- The new M&S collection is serving style in an unexpected place - it's perfect for picnic season
- If you’re a sweaty person like me, you'll want to invest in these innovative new ‘whole body deodorants’ before summer
- 'My son's return has made my husband grumpy' - a reader asks our columnist Anna Richardson for advice
- 7 ways you may be sabotaging your skincare routine without realising, according to a dermatologist
- Are Sophie and Edward's children 'secret weapon' to refresh the royal brand?
- Amazon's new home technology will streamline your life - and get you away from screens
April 5th
- If you try one product, make it this powerful treatment that's a gift for parched, pigmented hands
- Want a low-maintenance flourishing garden? These self-seeding flowers do all the hard work for you
- This nostalgic £5 concealer might've had a makeover, but its non-drying coverage is still 100% true to form
- Emily Andrews reveals the real reason Netflix dropped Meghan Markle's As Ever brand
April 4th
- When should you use a hair mask instead of conditioner on dry, coarse, or damaged hair?
- Inside the secret friendship of Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham - two of the most high-profile matriarchs in Britain
- Victoria Beckham might be cut off from first grandchild as Brooklyn vows to do everything differently with his own children
- Just like Queen Camilla, I've had an eyebrow transformation - and it's one of the best tweakments I’ve tried
- If you only do one thing in your garden this month, make it this budget-friendly trick to grow free plants
- The 12 pieces I'm convinced Kate Middleton would buy if she visited M&S this season
- Dame Joanna Lumley has swapped her ‘cheap as chips’ moisturiser for this high-tech firming cream – and we can see why
- 'I often recommend metabolic walking more than running for women over 40' says expert PT - it's better for burning calories and lowering blood sugar
- 5 low-maintenance plants that thrive on neglect, ideal if you want an effortlessly glorious garden
April 3rd
- Is it time for a sleep retreat? Reset, revive and inspire your rest
- Grown-up bath brand Saltair is huge in the US, and it's my secret to smelling chic all day long
- Carol Vorderman reveals what King Charles is really like - and jokes he's never been 'overly impressed' by her
- I’m a Pilates instructor in my 50s - these are the 5 bodyweight holds I prioritise to build strength and stability with age
April 2nd
- It's not too late! 3 delicious Easter treats to make this weekend - from a hot cross bun cake to a simnel trifle
- Join us at Tweakments Live: your guide to navigating aesthetics with confidence
- ‘I didn’t want a facelift or injectables,’ Tamzin Outhwaite shares the treatment behind her firmer-looking skin
- When it comes to spring outfit formulas, the 3 colour rule makes getting dressed easier
- 9 things you're neglecting to clean that are causing your house to smell unpleasant
April 1st
- From short shapes to tulip red, our beauty team's April nails perfectly capture spring's cheery mood
- On an Easter gift hunt? This limited-edition Rituals gift set is the beauty version of a Lindt bunny
- No press-ups required - this 4-step Pilates arms workout builds strength and definition without them
- When Armani reformulated its iconic foundation, we panicked - so we had to do a comparison
- As woman&home's beauty director, these are the 6 things I'm most excited about for April