The naturally redheaded actress showed off herself as a brunette at the Brit Awards this year, looking sexier than she has in the past months. She appeared refreshed and youthful, and smiled at the paparazzi as they snapped photo after photo. After years of sporting a light-colored mane, Lindsay decided to change her look, and adopt a healthier lifestyle to boot. (more…)

If you haven’t yet heard of Hourglass cosmetics don’t beat yourself up as this hot new brand is only available at a few niche stores. This brand has rapidly gained cult status since its launch in the UK, due to its uniquely packaged designs and great range of colours and textures. Hourglass Cosmetics were created by Carisa Janes who concentrated on making sure the products were housed in user friendly innovative ways such as powder lids that swivel 360 degrees to become a mirror and glosses which are housed in sexy pod like cases, that fit easily in a jeans pocket. (more…)

There are many ways to apply makeup to the face- fingers, sponges and brushes, but none of those have ever given me the same airbrush like effect produced by using the Beautyblender. The Beautyblender’s unique elliptical shape somehow manages to distribute exactly the amount of product needed onto every area, and the design means you can get those tricky parts by the nose as well! (more…)

A new scent from Donna Karan is always cause for excitement as she manages to perfectly embody female sensuality with refreshing perfumes that you’ll wear time and time again. The newest addition to her fragrance wardrobe is Donna Karan Iris, a scent which takes it inspiration from the rare iris, and captures its fragrance in a scent form. (more…)

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, and if you want to put a smile on your Mum’s face it’s best to be prepared. If your Mum is great and has spent the last few years being a shoulder to lean on, a friend on the phone and support when you need it most, it’s important to show your appreciation. We’ve chosen three fabulous gift sets that should make your Mum feel appreciated and pampered- and earn you brownie points for the future! (more…)

Sick of constantly knotted hair, tangles that take hours to comb out and screaming ouch every time your hair catches a snarl? Then the Tangle Teezer is for you my friends, as this oddly shaped plastic brush will be your hairs saviour. This brush was rejected from Dragon’s Den, but has proved the Dragon’s wrong by going on to be one of the most successful hair tools of the last few years. (more…)

Hygiene is really important when you regularly use cosmetics, as the idea is you’re using them to beautify yourself, so regularly transferring bacteria to your face- yeuch! High quality brushes tend to be quite expensive though, and they need delicate care to keep them in good condition. Clinique’s Makeup Brush Cleanser is the perfect solution as it’s a gentle cleanser which doesn’t harm the bristles and is really easy to use. (more…)

Sharon Osbourne is 57 years old and looks fabulous! This TV star could easily be mistaken for a woman in her early forties, and though part of that is due to some elective surgery, a high quality skincare regime and regular use of SPF no doubt plays a part. We round up some of the best anti-ageing products around to allow you to age in style. (more…)

Charles Worthington is an award winning hairdresser who has styled the locks of many a celebrity and was actively involved with this years BAFTA nominees. Dream Hair is a range he has created to help people achieve salon perfect locks at home, and he has just changed the formulations of the product to make it even more effective. (more…)

London Fashion Week may be over, but the beauty trends that were featured are still being hotly mulled over. Here at Beauty Now we were particularly taken with PPQ’s  show, which featured a selection of stylish black and gold cocktail dresses with models sporting artfully distressed rock chick styles locks. The style was coined as a ‘yesterday/today doo’, by Ben Cooke, the official ambassador for Herbal Essences. (more…)