Spanning 56 years, Barbie has undergone dramatic changes, reflecting changing beauty standards.

Each year, Kiwis spend more than $3 million on specialty shampoos for coloured hair.

A model says her boob job has done more for her career than any degree could.

US singer Ariana Grande will launch her very own MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam lipstick and lipgloss range.

Some have conjectured that Zendaya Coleman, the 19-year-old singer-actress-dancer, can do no wrong. That assessment has so far proved pretty accurate.

Zendaya posted original photo next to the manipulated one. But she's not the only celeb to shun airbrushing.

Ever been disappointed by the results from a beauty product? Here are eight times advertisers tried to trick you, but didn't quite get away with it.

A New York photographer has created a stunning photo series showcasing the unique features of people with albinism.

Golden tones make for a perfect addition to whatever colour palette you're already working with. Here are 10 of our favourite pieces to give any room an easy update.

Great news if you have less than perfect looks - it turns out that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

A model and athlete born without legs says she won't be limited by her disability.

Scientists at the University of Western Australia have published research that suggests men can successfully judge a woman's character simply by looking at one small photograph of her....

While other prejudices have been quashed, somehow it's still okay to mock gingers.

They may have more fun but blondes are facing some bad news - gentlemen no longer prefer them.

From plus-size to transgender to full-body tattoos, the beauty ideal in the age of the internet seems broader and more accepting of women than ever before. But is it? Greg Dixon wonders.

Jerry Hall has always denied having cosmetic surgery, insisting her lasting good looks are down to something a bit more holistic.

Glenfield's most famous export is funny and warm in her show that takes her around the world to talk to the locals about matters of style and beauty,

International brand Tiffany & Co. says it will bring a new level of luxury jewellery to Auckland when it opens late next year.

The All Blacks have teamed up with a European luxury goods brand to release limited edition male perfumes in time for the Rugby World Cup.

A curse on all of them, I say. You know what I'm talking about - those unclean, unkempt, scraggy, scratchy and utterly ugly big beards, writes Amanda Platell.

A stunning set of old photos has internet super-sleuths working overtime to identify who took them, who's in them, and where they were shot.

Female graphic designers were asked to Photoshop an image of an average woman to reflect the ideal body in 18 different countries.

The world's largest supermodel, Tess Holliday, is putting a rocket under the fashion industry.

From transgender women fronting major campaigns, to female models succeeding in the menswear sphere, these models are redefining beauty, femininity and gender.

A photographer has teamed up with a group of plus-size women in order to reclaim the word "fat" and remove the negative stigmas that are currently connected with it.

Debate over correct way to wear earrings is raging over Facebook after a man posted that you should remove the plastic backing from ear studs before they're worn.

"I cried and threw up when I saw the positive pregnancy test - my life literally flashed before my eyes and I cried like I lost a giant piece of myself forever."

Eating, or applying large amounts of, antioxidants might damage skin in young people as free radicals are needed to keep skin regenerating effectively.

The increasingly popular product can have a number of unexpected - and highly unpleasant - side effects, hair care specialists warn.