Daniel’s boyfriend thinks his youthful complexion is down to fancy skincare, and Jessica’s nearest and dearest still don’t know she’s had a breast enhancement …Jessica was at a spa with her friends of more than 20 years when she...
Read MoreI wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simpleThe last time I opened X, a photo of Ariana Grande leaning over in a low-cut black dress, clavicle...
Read MoreFinding treasures is part of the fun of travel. Here, experts share their top tips on what to buy whereSpeciality tea Continue...
Read MoreEvery time I get my hair done, I find myself confronted with rising costs, and dizzyingly long maintenance regimesDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereThis week, I tried to book in for some knotless braids...
Read MoreWhen I gave up washing my hair, the first two weeks were the worst. But I was determined to follow my barber’s advice …In 2025 I’d not had a paid-for haircut in about five years, preferring to ask my ex to cut it with...
Read MoreRapid scientific progress has given us the tools to stop time more convincingly than ever – but lurking behind these claims is the same fear of ageingAndrea holds a PhD in literature and works for a nonprofit in Dallas. She’s in...
Read MoreFrom serums to hand soap, fragrances to hair stylers, here are the beauty buys that justify the price tag and the ones you can happily get on a budget• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWalk down any...
Read MoreGlamorous, fashion-forward, fun – wigs are everywhere you look, with celebrities leading the way. But should you go for something flamboyant, or a more natural style? Time to test-drive a few‘I think it’s the word – ‘wig’!” says...
Read MoreWhether you want a stick, a spray or a tinted cream, our expert’s favourite formulas can provide year-round sun protection• The best face moisturisers for every budgetThere’s nothing quite like the warmth of the sun on your face...
Read MoreSecateurs, pizza ovens and sparkling rose in a tin … whatever your plans for the long weekend, here’s how to make the most of it• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereReasons to be cheerful #271: a warm,...
Read MoreWho says hair can’t be art? We meet Taiba Akhuetie, who uses flowing human and synthetic locks to take brollies, tables, chairs, lampshades, handbags and more into a wild and wavy new dimensionTaiba Akhuetie’s art is...
Read MorePeonies, padel rackets and a genuinely good low-alcohol wine … whatever your plans this bank holiday, we’ve rounded up our top spring essentials so you can make the most of it• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign...
Read More