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Christmas Desires: Men's Grooming

Forget labels such metrosexual and menergy (or whatever the buzzword de jour happens to be), the modern male concentrates on his looks and appearance with a savoir-faire not seen since the English Regency era. But when it comes to Christmas, the grooming products on the markets for men pale in significance in comparison to those available to the fairer sex.

So what grooming products should you give the man in your life for Christmas?

Keeping up with Victoria Beckham's hair

Ever since she and Ben Cooke invented the pob I've kept a keen eye on Victoria Beckham, certain that subsequent hair styles would become 2008's hair trends. Then she changed it altogether, lost the L.A look, and returned to her natural brunette colour - and as Victoria begins a world tour with the Spice Girls it's the hair style she's promoted ever since.

Christmas Desires: Penhaligons fragrances

There's something so old-worldly about Penhaligons. Visit a Penhaligons store and you'll likely be met by perfect customer service and a hand-written receipt, not to mention the adorable packaging. For someone traditional who appreciates quality, a few shaving products or a bottle of cologne from Penhaligons will be well received. They also do some pretty fragrances for women.

Penhaligons shower gel, aftershave balm and cologne from the Endymion range

Available from Penhaligons.co.uk.

Paris Hilton gets lip augmentation?

Or was stung by a bee.

It wasn't that long ago that Lindsay Lohan got some apparent cosmetic surgery, now it seems another Hollywood diva has joined her.

Paris Hilton breaks the "don't go outside" rule, and is the latest person to wear the trout pout.

Christmas Desires: Paul Smith Rose perfume

My penchant for Paul Smith is hardly a secret, so when each Christmas comes around I get quite excited at the prospect of a new scent from the quintessentially British designers. Sadly Christmas 2007 doesn't herald a new men's fragrance. But for the fairer sex Sir Paul has released Paul Smith Rose.

All about hair extensions

Hair extensions are a fantastic way to add volume and length to your hair - whether your hair is naturally thin or you have had a disastrous hair cut, they may be the best remedy.

Extensions are also used for colour treatments - if you don't want your hair to be bleached or coloured you can use strips of artificial hair to do the job for you therefore protecting your natural hair.

Celebrity Hair Resources suggests that Kate Beckinsale may have used extensions for the colour in her hair in this photo, however the beauty of extensions is that (if properly done!) you can't tell the difference between real hair and added strands.

There are different ways to add extensions include clipping them in, bonding, cold and warm fusion, braided and sewn in.

Kate Moss parfums samples and prizes

If you didn't get our last newsletter (shame on you, you can sign up here!) you might not know about the chance to win stuff from the new Kate Moss parfums range.

To coincide with the fragrance's launch in Australia, they're giving away a prize pack which includes a $500 Myer voucher, as well as the full Kate by Kate Moss range (amoung other things).

You can also get a free sample of the Kate Moss fragrance at your nearest Myer counter - visit www.katemossparfums.com.au to find out how and enter the competition.

Good luck, and let us know what you think of the fragrance if you win it!

How to get Amy Winehouse's hair style

Don't wash it for a year were my initial thoughts.

But somewhere out there, someone might actually want Amy Winehouse's beehive hair style - so here we have it, a video tutorial on how to achieve the look. And for those who don't want Amy's hair style, watch the video anyway - it's actually a fascinating process!

The Kate Moss fringe: how to get it

It's no secret the fringe made a big return this year. But just when we thought it was going to fade away Kate Moss stepped out with one, pretty ensuring it’s continuation and making it the hottest hair trend of 2008. We spoke to our good friend, the ever-amazing Mark at Masci Hair, for some tips, tricks and advice on getting the Kate Moss fringe.

Lindsay Lohan gets some odd lip augmentation

I'm all for plastic surgery. Whether it's because Mother Nature has started to take her cruel toll, or because various parts of you might have needed the odd enhancement to begin with, as long as you're comfortable with it then go for it. Within reason.

You see, "within reason" really is the key. And Lindsay Lohan has completely overlooked it.