Makeup, manicures and manscaping: how male grooming went mainstream

From Harry Styles's lipstick to cut-throat shaves and 'boyzilians', male grooming has taken off big time – even if not all those who do it will admit to it. So who are all these new routines really for, asks Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Should I stop using lipstick?

Luisa Dillner: A story in the New York Times has warned that lipstick contains metals such as lead and aluminium. What should I do?

Should I have a facelift?

Luisa Dillner: Although they appear to be on the rise, comparatively few people undergo the the treatment

Turning back the clock: how to stop (or slow) signs of ageing – live chat

Emma G Keller: Lauren Kessler spent a year investigating the ageing process and what – if anything – we can do to prevent it. She'll take your questions live today at 1pm ET

Dry, flaky legs: what’s the solution?

Body brushes, scrubs and oils are all good – but leaving your legs untreated is OK too

Armpits4August is making women’s body hair a feminist issue

Chloe Marshall: How a month-long campaign giving women the opportunity to grow their body hair will help to challenge gender assumptions

The life emergency kit – pyjamas, makeup and a can of G&T

Invisible Woman: When we're facing a crisis, a few small things can make a big difference, even if it's just a dab of mascara and a game of Angry Birds

Could my face cream cause dermatitis?

The increasing use of the preservative methylisothiazolinone in face creams may be responsible for an epidemic of contact dermatitis, according to experts

Hot or not? How we really rate our looks

Some advertising would have us believe that we're more beautiful than we think. In fact, finds Amy Fleming, the reverse is true

I applaud Nadine Dorries for talking about her hair loss

Katherine Baldwin: As a fellow alopecia sufferer, I sympathise with the MP. Women who are struggling with this taboo-ridden condition need help