The new black

Hannah Pool: I've been curling my lashes for years, and yet I still live in perpetual fear that one day when I take the clamp away, my lashes will come with it.

The new black

Hannah Pool I have been trying to grow my nails for as long as I can remember but, unlike most things I've been doing with equal persistence, I still haven't mastered it.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Thanks to Shavata Singh, frequently referred to as the Eyebrow Queen, a set of eyebrow shapers will help even the most cack-handed of pluckers to achieve the perfectly formed brow.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Never mind summer lovin', it's summer hair that's the real cause of angst. Just as your skin gets in tiptop condition, glowing visibly with every minute of sunshine, your hair wilts.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Sitting on top of Primrose Hill, north London, the other day, my friend Debra and I were pondering one of life's big questions: what, exactly, is the point of clear mascara?

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Hannah Pool: As someone who firmly believes in the existence of cellulite but equally firmly believes that the myriad creams on sale do diddly squat to alleviate the problem, I'm left in a tricky situation when asked for advice.

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Hannah Pool: I've just returned from two weeks in the sun, and the pain of returning has been more than healed by the fact that, despite never dipping below factor 30, my skin is positively glowing.

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Hannah Pool: My make-up routine on holiday is as big a part of the experience as the two-hour delay and the passport/ticket/money panic.

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Hannah Pool met two flight attendants who managed to look as fresh as daisies. What was their secret?

Friday-night special

A take-away curry is the perfect end to a busy week. It's also a boost to your health, says Dr John Briffa.