You may not have heard of hair stylist David Babaii, but you definitely know his good friend and client, the gorgeous Kate Hudson. But more on her and her fabulous hair in a minute.

First to David Babaii and one of the best beauty stories of recent times.

This Hollywood hair heavyweight, who also counts Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson among his clients, was tending to Angelina Jolie’s tresses one day a few years ago, when he wondered out loud how he could do something good for the world. (more…)

This DIY spa range - based on essential oils and natural ingredients, and divided into ‘relaxing’, ‘revitalising’ and ‘purifying’ sub-ranges - is so divine it’s almost a collect-it-all collection. (more…)

It’s that time of year when we really should be buying presents for everyone else … but there’s enough time left to justify a little self-gifting. Lucky then that Mecca Cosmetica has just released its holiday editions. So much to want. Just some of the stars: (more…)

It’s enough to make even the uncluckiest girl go a little ooh and aah. This adorable new baby beauty range from The Body Shop is based on buriti oil, an oil from South America that’s rich in beta carotene, pro-vitamin A and essential fatty acids.

In true The Body Shop style, the star buy is the Body Butter ($27.95), which is also packed with organic olive oil and soya oil, shea butter, and aloe vera (more…)

Each Christmas, YSL brings out just about the most luxurious and covetable makeup collection around – and this year is a particular stand-out. The star of the show – billed as the bow collection, in reference to the late couturier’s beloved ribbon details - is the Multi-Usage Palette. (more…)