‘Unqualified peddler of woo’: Gwyneth Paltrow event sparks customer revolt at beauty retailer Mecca

A virtual wellness event featuring Paltrow, hosted by one of Australia’s largest beauty retailers, has prompted furious customer backlash

‘We’ve been inundated’: England’s beauty salons say cash-splashing clients excited to return

Clamour for salon appointments comes as uncertainty remains over new rules on shorter, basic treatments

Return of the ‘dad-bod’: survey finds people prefer a softer male body type

75% of respondents to a survey conducted by Dating.com said that they preferred the body shape to a more toned one

‘As much as I love Depop, it triggers me’: is body image a fashion disruptor’s final frontier?

Virtual fleamarket Depop aims to be fashion’s ‘most diverse and progressive home’, but its users are still grappling with the industry’s oldest issue

I have given up on all pleasures. My leisure pursuit? Scratching my toe until it bleeds

While some people are hate-dressing – wearing all their worst outfits – this approach has gradually spread through my entire life, writes Emma Beddington

Fog off! Which anti-fog glasses treatments work when wearing a face mask?

Anti-fog solutions have become widely available in the wake of mandatory face mask rules. Elias Visontay puts three popular products to the test

How to dress yourself happy, one feelgood outfit at a time

Clothes can boost confidence or bring comfort – follow our dopamine dress code to add a little joy to your day

No more Mr Muscle: the activists championing body confidence for men

Body image issues are rising fast among men. But positivity campaigners are raising the profile of men of all shapes and sizes

The best new sustainable razors

These independent disruptor brands deliver quality, environmentally kind shaving products – for men or women

Why finding your favourite fragrance will make you feel better

Our sense of smell is crucial to survival – so wearing the right perfume could be more important than you think