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WHILE some brands have said goodbye to social networks — whether for image reasons or to protect the mental health of their customers — the luxury industry seems to have carved a niche for itself on most social platforms.

WHEN it comes to getting sleek, smooth hair, it’s essential to get rid of any frizz that can mar such a style. This is a major problem that a popular American hairstylist appears to have solved with the help of an everyday item that everyone has in their bathroom: a make-up brush. Here’s how it works.

WHAT will you be wearing on New Year’s Eve? It may seem like a trivial question, but it’s one that is attracting growing interest on social networks and search engines alike. And this New Year’s Eve looks set to be filled with glitter, sequins and other sparkling details, as well as red, tipped to be the star colour of 2024.

ALTHOUGH essential for good health, the sodium in table salt and in certain foods can be harmful when consumed in excess. In particular, it increases the risk of stroke and premature death. A new study reveals that removing just a tiny amount of salt from the daily diet can lower blood pressure, with “a decline comparable to [the] effect achieved with drugs.”

2023 has seen a flood of pink flowing across the fashion and beauty sectors, but it appears that this dominance may be (finally) coming to an end. Barbie’s favourite colour is about to be dethroned by red — in a wide swath of various shades, according to numerous reports and outfits shown on the catwalks of major luxury labels.

THE holiday countdown is on, opening the door to a colourful, glittering wardrobe. The time has come to decide which dresses, tops, coats, accessories and shoes you'll be wearing for this year's celebrations, where glamour and elegance are the order of the day. Here's a look at some of the pieces that are trending this party season.

THERE’S no need to choose between full-on contouring and the “no make-up” look, as social media's latest viral make-up trend, the “Demi Method”, is all about enhancing your complexion without using tons of makeup. It's the perfect balance between glamour and authenticity.

WHAT could cause more despair among beauty fans than breaking a nail just after getting a manicure? But panic not, because a tip straight from TikTok -- spotted by world-renowned nail artists -- promises to save the day. And it all relies on something found in your kitchen cupboard...

BONEVIEW software from French company Gleamer is capable of detecting fractures and reducing the rate of diagnostic errors, thanks to the use of artificial intelligence. Already in use in a dozen countries, including France, the program has just received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to be marketed in the United States.