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Are steam straighteners better for your hair? Salon experts weigh inSteam straighteners promise effective straightening with less damage – but do they deliver?
By Emma Stoddart Published
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Opinion: Why am I so squeamish about this latest milestone?Staring down the barrel of her 40th birthday, writer Ciara McVeigh seeks out stories of women who are still growing and realising their dreams in their 40s, 50s and beyond to make peace with her own approach to ageing...
By Ciara McVeigh Last updated
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What is EMSculpt Neo and does it really work for body sculpting?Our EMSculpt Neo review reveals everything you need to know about the trending body treatment
By Fiona McKim Last updated
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Opinion: Everyone needs to read this explanation of why we can't compare our bodies to celebrities'Health editor Grace Walsh argues that more celebrities need to be honest about how they get into shape
By Grace Walsh Published
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Opinion: 'Blonde' and 'Dahmer' are a reminder of the ethical issues with monetizing tragedy'It’s easy to forget about the humanity of victims when they’re so often left out of the conversation,' says writer Aoife Hanna
By Aoife Hanna Published
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Opinion: Gwyneth Paltrow needs to dial down the naked birthday photos in recognition of those of us sitting on the bed staring at a new crop of thread veinsIn the light of Gwyneth Paltrow's nude 50th birthday portrait, writer Emma Reed would love to see a more realistic portrayal of midlife
By Emma Reed Published
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Harry and Meghan won't be on 'the guest list' this ChristmasRoyal Expert Duncan Larcombe reveals all in his new monthly column for woman&home
By Duncan Larcombe Published
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I tried balayage with money piece and it's the best blonde color I've had in yearsw&h beauty editor explains all about balayage with money piece – the salon color technique that's trending
By Fiona McKim Published
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Do dressing gown curls really work? I tried the viral hair hack and this is what happenedw&h beauty assistant tries dressing gown curls – the TikTok trend promising bouncy waves with zero heat damage
By Darcy Brown Last updated
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Opinion: As a woman, going gray is news. But would the same be said in an article about Brad Pitt?!Writer Emma Reed reflects on Andie Macdowell's latest comments about how ‘kind’ people have been about her letting her hair go gray...
By Emma Reed Published
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Opinion: Tax the childless? I'm already paying for being childfree!Writer Charlie Hooson-Sykes argues that she's already contributing enough to society, and unpicks what taxing people without children actually means...
By Charlie Hooson-Sykes Published
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Opinion: Those who protested not to wear a face mask and remain unvaccinated see no hypocrisy in denying women a fundamental right to chooseFollowing the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, writer Emma Reed is reeling from the hypocrisy of the decision
By Emma Reed Last updated
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Opinion: Coming out is complicated, even more so when you’re olderLater in life lesbianism, Lilly for short, is a thing. But why do some women only come out as gay in middle age?
By Caramel Quin Published
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Victoria Beckham thinks 'thin' is 'old fashioned' but I think her shapewear range is out of touchBody acceptance advocate Mollie Quirk speaks out on Victoria Beckham's shapewear range and latest body image comments
By Mollie Quirk Published
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Why we need more women in power: An interview with Mary Ann SieghartThe reason why we need more women in power - especially older women - is that when women do get to lead, everyone’s lives improve...
By Anna Fielding Published
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The ageist reaction to Nicole Kidman's Vanity Fair cover proves why the image is so vitalNicole Kidman's Vanity Fair cover and styling has drawn a negative response—what critics missed and how it reflects ageism in wider society
By Aoife Hanna Published
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Saggy boobs are nothing to be ashamed of—in fact, they should be celebratedIt's time we learn to celebrate saggy boobs, says fashion writer Esther Newman
By Esther Newman Published
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A breast cancer survivor shares her story on finding positivity after her Stage 3 diagnosisWhen breast cancer survivor Stefanie was first diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, finding positivity did not come easily. But over time, that changed...
By Rachael Martin Published
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The Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray transformed my makeup routine—plus, three other setting sprays to tryCould this Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray be the secret to long-lasting makeup and a natural, healthy glow?
By Lauren Hughes Published
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Why this 50-something is happy to be booze freeWriter Lambeth Hochwald on sobriety in a booze-soaked world, why alcohol focussed socialising is a bore and
By Lambeth Hochwald Published
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Shopping sustainably as a plus size woman is harder than ever—because of straight size peopleAn exploration of the issues plus size people face when trying to shop sustainably
By Mollie Quirk Published
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Going braless does your boobs good—it’s time we embrace the bra-free movementGoing braless isn’t just a comfortable choice, it can actually have more benefits than you realise, explains Esther Newman.
By Esther Newman Published
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What is plus size, anyway? We ruminate on this divisive termWhat is plus size? From models to clothing, the term plus size is being used more than ever—but what size is plus size and should we be using the divisive term at all?
By Mollie Quirk Published
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Could an e-bike help you fall in love with cycling?We tried the Specialized Turbo Vado SL e-bike to find out…
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Clean skincare is carnage, says w&h beauty ed—this is how 'nasty-free’ beauty got nastyThe clean skincare trend is fair game for debate, but why did we all start fighting dirty?
By Fiona McKim Published
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In My Opinion: Granny Guilt – yes, it's a thing for today's grandmas...A granny expecting to live her own life may find it's not so easy, says bestselling author and loving grandma Marika Cobbold
By Marika Cobbold Published
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Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview couldn’t have taken place on any other day – this is why it had to happen nowWe hear Meghan’s message, loud and clear
By Lauren Hughes Published
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How I learned to swap bare-faced ‘no makeup makeup’ for an actual bare faceHas this year finally seen off high-maintenance no makeup makeup? Here’s hoping, says W&H Beauty Editor
By Fiona McKim Published
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Why an eReader will change your life: 6 reasons to make the change from print to digitalIf you're like the Woman&Home team, an eReader will change your life for the better when you're ready to make the switch from print
By Amy Hunt Published
