Would you have cosmetic surgery? We ask the people on the street
Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever, with take-up rising sharply with the end of the recession. We asked six Londoners whether they still see any taboo to going under the knife
‘Ageing is a mixture of gains and losses’: why we shouldn’t fear getting old
Today the rich, multi-faceted experience of getting older has been pathologised and reduced to shame about looking old. But it doesn't have to be this way, says Anne Karpf
The woman growing a moustache for Movember
Sarah O'Neill, whose facial hair is caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, is forgoing her depilatory regime this month to raise awareness of the condition
Eel exfoliation baths: what a raving mad idea
An eel-bath is the latest beauty treatment on offer. But be warned: do not blithely trust these treatments
Eels, fish and formaldehyde – the risks of new beauty treatments
Health inspectors are worried by the rise of extreme techniques in beauty spas
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