Features Archive | August 2026

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August 31st
- Summer's new perfumes were a medley of juicy florals and reimagined classics - but these 9 were our favourites
- 'My husband's political views are coming between us' - a reader asks Anna Richardson for advice
August 30th
- Looking for a late getaway? These 7 UK stays have something special to offer
- I found a beautiful family retreat in the Welsh countryside – it's a rare find that all ages will love
- From air stylers to straighteners, these are the 4 ways our beauty team adds waves to their hair
August 29th
- Everything I do to treat summer pigmentation, as a sun-loving beauty editor living in Florida
- The 5 best DeMellier bags to invest in - elegant, timeless and loved by A-listers
- My brunette hair always goes red in the sun – this £19 mask is the only thing that fixes it
- Anne Hathaway's PT never skips this exercise to build full-body strength - and it's so easy to do
- I tried 'decision fatigue decluttering' – it's made clearing out my home feel so much easier
- The 11 best new beauty products to make their debut in August, as per our beauty team
August 28th
- Sweaty Betty has a secret sale on - I've found up to 61% off Power leggings and 50% off coats
- 3 design tricks that never go out of style, according to an interior designer
August 27th
- New study finds HRT may lower dementia risk - but what if you can't take it? Dr Amir reveals alternatives for boosting brain health with age
August 26th
- You can find a long-lasting and chic perfume for under-£75 - in fact, our beauty team have 12 they really love
August 25th
- Forget counting hours of sleep - this underrated fitness tracker feature helped me develop better rest habits
- How deep should you plant tulip bulbs? Professional gardeners reveal the best depth for guaranteed blooms
- This £60 K-beauty kit is the easiest way to build an entire 8-step skincare routine from scratch
August 24th
- Announcing our 2026 woman&home Sleep Easy awards winners
August 23rd
- We asked a makeup artist what's always in her kit - and this 'scary' product came out on top
- This unique blush stain doesn't budge from 7am-9pm - and I've got the photos to prove it
- Don't throw these 8 household items away – professional organisers say they're worth keeping
- I tried Joe Wicks' menopause workout - it's a low-impact, effective way to boost muscle and bone strength in just 20 minutes
August 22nd
- I tried all 6 of MD London's new styling products in 3 days - and I'll never go back to my old routine
- Autumn's in the air - 15 little luxuries for kicking off cosy season in your home
- My hair started thinning at 40, but at 50, it’s fuller and longer than ever - here's how I did it
- EXCLUSIVE Mel Giedroyc on why she won’t be watching Bake Off, surviving grief and 'screaming' while chasing the Pope!
- I've been a Pilates instructor for 15 years - 3 exercises I teach total beginners to build core strength
- This £35 beauty advent calendar has a free spa evening behind one of its doors
August 21st
- Stacey Dooley’s ‘oyster nails’ are an elegant take on the chrome manicure trend – and we predict they’ll be everywhere this autumn
- Horticultural experts reveal the best time to prune Acer trees – to avoid sap bleeding
- 6 simple home water filters - pure water without the price tag
- Gillian Anderson stays active without hitting the gym - here's the simple daily habit she relies on
August 20th
- The long-lasting musky perfume that has been earning me compliments all summer long
- Want to stay strong as you get older? Try these PT-approved 3 plank variations to boost full-body strength and mobility
August 19th
- This £3 Daise deodorant smells so good - and has kept me fresh through every heatwave
- 5 important jobs to do now in your garden before heavy rain arrives
August 18th
- This simple blush trick gives 'the illusion of a lift' in seconds – a makeup artist reveals the unexpected placement to try
- I swapped my morning walks for early swims for 2 weeks - and noticed 5 surprising benefits
- Rain is finally coming - 9 clever garden solutions that will help you capture every drop
August 17th
- Say hello to Hako G1 - the new solid wood bed, inspired by Japandi design
August 16th
- Ageless, elegant and flattering: 9 autumn/winter fashion trends 2026 that make new season dressing easy and enjoyable
- This sheer, sweat-proof SPF50+ stick makes reapplying so easy - it doesn't melt my makeup or mark my clothes
- A frosé manicure is the glowing look to wear as summer fades - and it's easy to do at home
- Dr Amir Khan reveals his favourite breakfast foods for energy – and the one type he always avoids
August 15th
- Our beauty team has spoken: These are 5 buys that are not worth parting ways with your money for
- I cooked like Em The Nutritionist for a week - and fell back in love with one-pot cooking (and her Le Creuset)
- ‘Soak hair before swimming’ and ‘use lipstick as blush’: 9 travel editors share their holiday beauty hacks
August 14th
- I’d forgotten just how lovely an unexpected bouquet can be – Bloom & Wild’s late-summer new arrivals reminded me, and you can get 15% off
- Jennifer Lopez's 'vintage rose' nails make a case for elegant, floral designs - that take seconds to apply
August 13th
- Loved by you – the 15 hardworking beauty buys our readers have added to their baskets this month
- Zoe Saldana's go-to perfume is a long-lasting floral scent with an unexpected edge - and it's made for autumn
August 12th
- Too hot for housework? 5 low-effort ways to keep your home clean during a heatwave
- See the summer out in style - these cool boxes will keep the al fresco evenings going into autumn
- I tried the 12-3-30 workout again - 5 reasons this low-impact exercise is great for beginners
- Our beauty team has scrolled through Sephora's entire under-£10 section - here's everything we'd buy
August 11th
- 3 simple exercises Olympian Sally Gunnell swears by at 60 to stay strong and independent in her 80s
August 10th
- Sienna Miller’s clever setting powder hack proves you don’t have to pile on makeup just to make it last
- Every day is spoil your dog day, but today's the official one - here are 15 gifts under £50 that we love
August 9th
- I get so frustrated by mascara that transfers - but this £16 tubing formula has really wowed me
- From Lisbon to the Côte d'Azur, these 4 chic scents have been everywhere with our beauty team this summer
- Zoe Saldaña swapped Pilates for weights at 48 - here's her full-body workout for better strength and mobility
- These affordable Swyft x Morris & Co pieces will make your home look instantly more expensive
August 8th
- The 'slip bob' is the effortless, 90s-inspired cut that'll take your hair from summer to autumn
- I swapped airport queues for Center Parcs this summer – and it transformed my family holiday
- I train women to get stronger - these 2 exercises help beginners improve strength for push-ups unlike any other
- This year's beauty advent calendars are already starting to sell out, these are the best ones to get your hands on now
August 7th
- Can a viral K-beauty serum really transform mature skin? A 48-year-old tests the Anua brightening serum against dull skin and age spots
- When is the best time to plant roses? Garden experts reveal why timing is everything
- Over 65? This 4-minute daily exercise can improve strength and balance 'very quickly', new study finds
- The 'immaculate' dry pedicure looks salon-fresh for weeks, say experts - but what's actually involved?
August 6th
- This K-beauty thickening shampoo was the most intense experience - but my hair has never looked better
- If you love M&S style, you need to see the new Phase Eight collection - it's full of elegant, wearable pieces for autumn
- I'm a candle snob – but Aldi's £9.99 home fragrance collection has won me over
August 5th
- Left your holiday nails too late? essie's Peach Daiquiri is the quick-drying summer shade that works on toes, too
- Hannah Waddingham shares the 2-minute daily exercise she 'never underestimates' for building stronger leg and core muscles
August 4th
- Which No7 Foundation Is Right for You?
- August gardening jobs: 7 essential tasks to get done this month to help your garden thrive
- The Harrods fragrance advent calendar sold out faster than ever before – but there's still a chance to get your hands on it
August 3rd
- Introducing the 2026 woman&home Reader Approved Awards
August 2nd
- Throw away your complicated eye palette - these swipe-and-go sticks are ridiculously simple
- The Odyssey's women deserve their own epic - with loyalty, seduction, and modern dilemmas that never go out of style
- My hip hurt after every run for a year - a physiotherapist gave me this simple resistance band exercise and it resolved practically overnight
- If you like piña coladas, coconut perfumes are the effortlessly summery scents you should be wearing
August 1st
- Too hot at bedtime? This viral ‘cooling’ shower hack could help – and it costs under £13
- I used to avoid updos - but this 2-in-1 root cover has transformed my hairline and my confidence