Unruly or frizzy locks can now be kept under control for up to four months.

A new ammonia-free hair dye is revolutionising the process, writes Janetta Mackay.

Australian women as young as 18 are taking overseas holidays for cosmetic surgery.

Natural or eco-friendly "green" hair is the latest trend, writes Janetta Mackay.

A new exhibition celebrates the many achievements of one of New Zealand's earliest designers, Gus Fisher of El Jay.

London-based artist Emily Wolfe has returned to Auckland to exhibit her latest works.

As the world's most famous luggage brand opens a landmark store in London, Patrick-Louis Vuitton shares why we love LV so.

If you have a thing for shoes, check out new local blog The World at your Feat.

Amidst a sea of sparkles and hairspray, the winner of Miss Universe New Zealand was crowned on Saturday night.

The average woman spends 76 minutes getting ready for work on Mondays, four times as long as they do on Fridays, a new study has found.

Long legs, high heels and big smiles were on show yesterday as auditions began for the second series of New Zealand's Next Top Model.

Amy Wang is among thousands of runway hopefuls auditioning for the second series of NZ's Next Top Model this week.

Damaris Coulter, one of the owners of Coco's Cantina, loves finding hidden gems on her shopping expeditions.

Prince Harry has been crowned king of cool by GQ magazine.

Employers cannot force workers to buy from the company catalogue.

Rio Fashion Week photos from the summer 2010/2011 collections.

Parents might have long suspected it, but research has shown girls cost more than boys to raise.

The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.

Venus Williams has been playing at the French Open in a revealing black lace dress with a plunging neckline and bright red straps.

Creating an optical illusion is one of the best makeup artists' tricks to learn.

The web has revolutionised the way we access the latest fashions, making it quicker and less painful to get designer garb delivered right to our doorsteps.

Beautiful singer/songwriter Erakah plans on dressing to impress at this weekend's S3 Pacific Music Awards in Manukau.

After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.

Viva's fashion writer Zoe Walker checks out Topshop's new store in Takapuna...

Ordinary mums-to-be are taking off their clothes in the name of beauty, appearing in a lingerie ad campaign spanning 16 countries.

Two sisters with a thing for handmade accessories tell us about what else makes their list.

After hunkering down during the recession, fashionistas believe they will be able to afford to show at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week.

The finalists of last year's New Zealand's Next Top Model offer their tips to hopefuls.

Actress/artist Amelia Guild has a theatrical sense of style off the stage as well as on.