The new black

Hannah Pool: There is no one quite like Pat McGrath. Described by the New Yorker and Vogue as "the most important black woman in fashion who isn't a model".

The new black

Hannah Pool: "I never felt like I was handsome or good-looking; I just felt like I was different." These humble words come from the mouth of none other than the distinctly un-average model Tyson Beckford.

The new black

Hannah Pool: "Detox and shape up in your bath" is what the box said. With a sell like that, who can resist?

The new black

Hannah Pool: No sooner have you got rid of your Christmas belly (finally), than high-street windows are full of flimsy tops and miniskirts that aren't even to be worn with thick tights.

Just ask the professionals

What is the best way to combat wrinkles, keep your blood pressure down or fight plaque? Joanna Moorhead asks six specialists for their tips on staying healthy.

The new black

Hannah Pool: I have never shared a flat with another black woman. As a result, I am obsessed with the hair and beauty products that other black women keep in their bathrooms.

The new black

Hannah Pool: In a concession to Valentine's madness, albeit a small one, today's column is about achieving the perfect Cupid's bow.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Overplucking your eyebrows is like a rite of passage.

The new black

Hannah Pool: The curl is back. Yes, it's official.

Read my lips

Cold sores can be banished by eating greens, but supplements shift them quicker, says Dr John Briffa