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Pay close attention to the products you use to prevent your hair from going out of control in summer. Photo: Trunk Archive

Love summer but hate frizzy hair? Experts share tips on beating the humidity

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A peek inside Acme Wellness Hong Kong's contrast therapy suite, with a cold plunge tub and sauna. Photo: Handout

Luxury anti-inflammation retreats are booming, but do the benefits last?

Manuka honey, like this raw product by Manukora, boasts a reputation spanning wellness and skincare, and is backed by celebrity endorsements and medical-grade certifications. Photo: Handout

Manuka honey: New Zealand’s skincare, wellness and gut health elixir

Despite having played a role in beauty regimens for millennia, face oils still get a bad rap. Photo: Handout

Debunking myths about face oils – and how the right type can benefit you

Pete Davidson’s girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, who gave birth in December, wrote candidly about choosing formula over breastfeeding in an essay for Elle. Photo: @elsie/Instagram

Why are we still judging how mothers feed their babies?

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Why your scalp care routine is just as important as hair care

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Elite athletes and members of Chanel Beauty’s CC League: Heïdi Gaugain, Gaby Agundez, Cindy Cheung Sum-Yuet, Renee Montgomery, Janelle Leung, Marie-Julie Bonnin and Jain Kim. Photo: Handout

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

Magnesium can help you sleep, but it’s important to understand the differences in the various compounds on the market and how best to use them. Photo: Trip

Magnesium can help you sleep – but check the dose and how to take it

Sonia Samtani, a leading mental health professional in Hong Kong, offers advice on new year’s resolutions. Photo: Handout

Q&a / A mental health expert on how you can make your New Year’s resolutions stick

Are Prenetics and David Beckham remaking the supplements game with IM8?

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Dr Nigma Talib is a naturopathy practitioner who believes what we eat and drink can reverse the signs of ageing. Photo: Handout

Celebrities turn to this acclaimed doctor’s rejuvenating gut health advice

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Products that offer instant results for detoxifying your body may not be the best approach. Experts recommend adopting a healthy diet and taking plenty of exercise instead of going for the quick fix. Photo: Getty Images

Detox dos and don’ts – beyond the instant ‘miracle’ cures of the spring fad

5 power-ups for 2026 to start your 2026 wellness journey right

Lemme, founded by Kourtney Kardashian, offers nutritional gummies and even lollipops. Photo: Handout

How celebrity wellness brands are reshaping self-care

Joe Jonas makes under-eye patches look cool. Photo: @joejonas/Instagram

Bye-bye bags: 4 best under-eye patches for dark circles and wrinkles

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The Pent Yacht gym is a seagoing example of how design and technology are reshaping fitness spaces. Photo: Handout

Health & Fitness

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

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The spa pool at Ananda in the Himalayas, India’s first luxury wellness retreat, established a quarter of a century ago. Photo: Handout

Welcome to Ananda, the luxury Indian retreat favoured by celebrities and royalty

Heanney Banks’ Yana Method offers practical tools for mothers in Hong Kong, including breathwork sessions and live group coaching. Photo: Handout

Wellness gets a 2026 upgrade as ancient wisdom meets modern modalities

Fame and celebrity

Inside Alo, the ‘secret gym’ favoured by Hollywood A-listers

Martha Stewart in the American Eagle holiday campaign. At 84, she looks as young as ever. Photo: @americaneagle/Instagram

How does Martha Stewart look so young? The 84-year-old icon’s skincare secrets

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Hand cream, like Chanel’s La Crème Main, has gone from being primarily a seasonal staple to a year-round necessity. Photo: Handout

How hand cream evolved from seasonal product to year-round staple

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Medix 5.5 Retinol Cream. Photo: Handout

Slathering retinol below the neck? Read this first

Women meditating with sound bowls at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Photo: Handout

Is this the future of medical spas? Behind Canyon Ranch’s US$500m Texas resort

Silk pillowcases like those from Molodo are said to be good for keeping skin smooth, but make sure all your bed linen is regularly laundered in gentle detergents to prevent germ build-up or even allergies. Photo: Handout

Is your mobile secretly sabotaging your skincare?

Wellness retreats like Movara in Utah are fine-tuning their offerings to support GLP-1 users. Photo: @movarafitnessresort/Instagram

How Ozempic and GLP-1 meds are reshaping wellness resort offerings

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