Too scared to get the big chop? FEMAIL tests out the most popular haircut of 2014 - and reveals the secrets to making it work for you

Why £100 toothpaste could make your teeth WORSE: A top dentist's brutal verdict on new 'super toothpastes' 

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A new generation of super-toothpastes has emerged. So, is it worth splashing out? Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, gives his verdict

BEAUTY INSPIRATION: KATE HUDSON

BEAUTY INSPIRATION: KATE HUDSON

Kate was right on trend with pops of plummy hues. Dark colours can look OTT so pair them with a neutral wash and polished brows. Use an eye brightening mascara to make sure your eyes pop.

Kate worked a vampy look during the Wish I was Here screening in NYC Kate worked a vampy look during the Wish I was Here screening in NYC

Rhinestones, textured topcoats and elaborate 3D designs: Top five new ways to nail this season's manicure art trend

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The verdict is in: five new trends in nail art have emerged, and with inventive manicures ranging from $30 to $300, there's something for everyone. Rhinestones, 3D designs, textured topcoats and new offerings from fashion royalty have upped the ante on fingertips, and for the DIY-inclined, a simple trip to the drug store and a few rhinestones are all that's required.

Can a £25 whitening treatment give you a Hollywood smile?

At £600 professional teeth whitening treatments are a luxury few can afford. Pearl Drops Pure White Whitening Kit promises the same results for just £25

'It's liked being smacked in the face': Gwyneth Paltrow reveals the 'hardcore' facials and beauty routine that keeps her looking young

At 41 Gwyneth has a complexion women half her age would be envious of, but she apparently suffers for her beauty

Despite being a strong advocate of all things natural and organic the 41-year-old clearly does not take the same softly softly approach when it comes to her skincare routine.

The biggest trout pout in Britain: I love my new £8,000 lips despite the jibes, says office worker, 22

Hopeful: The 22-year-old hopes her look will get her a role in a reality TV show, such as The Only Way Is Essex

Office worker Hannah Page, 22, from Taunton, Somerset, has spent a staggering £8,000 on what has been called the nation’s biggest 'trout pout'.

How to flatten frizz the gentle way

KATE BATTERSBY's dream is to have normal, non-frizzy hair. Now her salvation has come in the form of the British blow-dry, devised by hairdresser Edward James

The jab to anti-age your EARS: It may sound like the daftest cosmetic procedure yet. But more and more women are having fillers to perk up lobes left sagging by heavy earrings

After decades of wearing long, dangly earrings, Marina Cornwall from Hampshire was sick of her ears making her face look older, so underwent 'eartox'

Binky does Burberry: The MIC star pays homage to her favourite catwalk show with an autumnal beauty look 

Binky waves bye bye to Summer with this week's makeover. With the help of ex MIC star Olivia Newman-Young, Binky uses deep plum shades to echo Burberry's catwalk beauty.

Another week, another photoshoot! Busy Binky poses in latest campaign for her nail collection and shows you how to get the beach bronzed look

This week Binky modeled for her nail collection - Binky London, showcasing her latest range of shades. She wanted a tan look to soak up the last of the summer.

Binky Felstead shows you how to be picture perfect on her very first calendar shoot

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Binky shows you how to achieve her sexy smoky eye look from her calendar shoot without looking washed out and greasy from camera flashes.

FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: New gadget that picks your perfect shade of lippy 

Nothing brightens the face as quickly as a slick of lipstick — providing it’s in the right shade. Get the correct colour and it can perk up tired skin, make teeth look whiter and light up your face.

FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: Back from the beach? Now give your hair a holiday

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Just like your skin, hair becomes dry and damaged from exposure to the sun. The good news is, there are plenty of products to help restore and rebuild hair

FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: Go on...give your tired feet a treat

Exfoliating socks from Footner

A summer spent pounding the pavements leads to hard skin. ELSA MCALONAN finds ways to freshen up your feet, including exfoliating socks.

FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: You CAN replace long-lost perfume

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It can be hard when your favourite perfume is discontinued. Elsa and perfume expert Michael Evans help readers find the closest match