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Does my hair need SPF? How to protect your locks in the sun

From dryness and colour-fade to scorched scalps, our hair shouldn't be forgotten when it comes to taking care in the sun.

Fashion • 31 May 24

5 beauty products we're loving for summer

With the weather warming up, our skin needs a bit more love than usual. Keeping it hydrated, plump and protected from the sun is a must, but finding the right products for your skin at the right time can be a challenge.

Fashion • 30 May 24

How to prep your skin for the perfect (fake) tan this summer. Getty Images

Tanning, exfoliating and chicken skin: Skincare tips for summer

Laura Fox chats to skin specialist and entrepreneur Jennifer Rock, also known as The Skin Nerd, about how to get our skin ready for the sun this summer.

Skincare • 28 May 24

6 things to pack in your carry on bag when flying

Katie Wright runs down the items you might want to keep in your carry-on, in case of emergency.

Travel • 23 May 24

More heat equals more bacteria (Alamy/PA)

Should you wash your bedsheets more often in the summer?

Cleaning and bedding experts tell Lisa Salmon exactly how often your sheets should be washed in the warmer months.

living • 23 May 24

10 great reads to dive into this summer

No holiday check list is complete without a book, if you ask me.

living • 18 May 24

Is the SPF in your moisturiser enough to stop sunburn?

Claire Spreadbury finds out if there's a correct way to navigate skincare and sun protection.

living • 10 May 24

How edible flowers can make your dishes look and taste divine

Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill of She Grows Veg offer tips on tasty blooms.

Food • 30 Apr 24

10 summery dinners to make to feel like you're on holidays

If the weather's not cooperating, at least your dinner can look summery.

Food • 06 Sep 24

10 sweet and fruity recipes to get you in the mood for summer

Once the weather starts warming up, all we crave is fresh fruits, and there are so many ways to use these refreshing ingredients

Food • 19 Apr 24

Do you notice your dreams more when it's hot? (Alamy/PA)

This is why you have weird dreams in the heatwave

There are a few possible explanations for those funky dreams, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 08 Sep 23

10 summery desserts to cool down with on hot days

From berry-stuffed pavlovas and whipped yogurt, to indulgent brownies and a luscious tiramisu, these are the desserts we'll be cooling off with this summer.

Food • 05 Sep 23