Indholdsfortegnelse for 20th Oct 2025 i Woman

1 DIY dye While a salon visit is always best for a full colour update, at-home box dyes have come a long way over the last few years, so you can easily get a new look in your own bathroom. Clairol Colourstrong Zero Ammonia, £11.99, Boots, will transform your locks with a new multi-tonal and natural-looking colour that lasts for weeks. The ammonia-free formula means the ingredients are less likely to irritate your scalp and will cause minimal damage to your strands, too. 2 Hot takes Damage caused by blow-drying and heat tools can dry and dull your strands, so apply a protective product beforehand. Rub in a little Gisou Honey Milk 5-in-1 Styling Milk, £25, sephora.co.uk, while hair is damp, to shield it and boost shine. Or mist over Q+A…

Pulled pork tacos Tender and juicy, with a spicy kick, this is even better made a couple of days ahead. SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOK 4 HRS ✱ 1kg pork shoulder, skin/fat cap removed✱ 12 small soft tortillas✱Guacamole, soured cream, salsa, lime wedges and coriander sprigs, to serve For the marinade: ✱ 2tbsp chipotle paste✱ 1tbsp each ground cumin and coriander✱ 1tsp dried oregano✱ Juice 1 orange✱ Juice 1 lime✱ 3tbsp red wine vinegar✱ 4 garlic cloves, crushed✱ 1tbsp tomato puree✱ 1tbsp salt 1 Mix the marinade ingredients in a large glass bowl. Add the pork and coat well. Cover and chill for at least 4 hrs or overnight. 2 To cook, heat the oven to 140C Fan. Put the pork and marinade in a large roasting…

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NICOLE AND KEITH’S DIVORCE DRAMA Just days after it was announced that Nicole Kidman had split from husband Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, it was alleged that Keith had already found love again. The country singer has reportedly moved on with a new, younger partner, with a source revealing, ‘The rumour is he’s with a younger woman in the business. It’s all everyone is talking about. Everyone wants to know who, but so far, that’s a mystery.’ Meanwhile, Nicole was spotted without her wedding ring, and the pair’s unique custody arrangements came to light. Nicole, 58, was named as the primary parent, caring for daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, for 306 days of the year, while Keith, 57, will have them for just 59 days.…

As she approaches her birthday on 23 October, for Cat Deeley this year probably hasn’t unfolded as she might have expected. In July the This Morning presenter and husband Patrick Kielty announced their separation after 12 years of marriage in a statement that said, ‘We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved.’ Now Cat is preparing to mark her birthday as a single for the first time in over a decade. But while a source tells Woman the occasion is ‘bittersweet’, the star, who shares sons Milo, nine, and James, seven, with Patrick, is determined not to ‘dwell on the past’ and is ready to ‘embrace this new chapter’. ‘Cat wants to channel her energy positively’ The lead-up to…

VERY While Very is known for its stellar line-up of high-street heroes, it’s their in-house offering that’s quietly stealing the spotlight. Newly launched, The Very Collection is a treasure trove of wardrobe must-haves – from elevated essentials to seasonal staples and trend-led pieces that feel fresh and affordable. We’re especially obsessed with their footwear edit, which delivers designer vibes without the price tag. Trust us: this is one collection worth bookmarking. OLIVER BONAS This British lifestyle brand sparks joy with its quality and unique designs. Whether you’re seeking a showstopping piece for a special occasion or a playful accessory to refresh your current style, Oliver Bonas has got you covered. From socks to jewellery, bags and clothing, it’s not just your home that can be well-dressed! ACCESSORIZE You love their…

Why it’s never too late to get in shape Getting in shape – what does that even mean? Well, to me it means this: working at achieving a good muscle mass to body fat ratio (that you, personally, are happy with). Plus, well-supported joints, good bone density, a high level of strength (to avoid future injury, improve balance and boost metabolic health) and a good diet to fuel both your activities and a healthy gut (a flourishing microbiome rules our health!). But it also means working on your mindset. And that is the tough bit. It may mean leaving behind old ‘dieting’ myths, such as the ones maintaining that only scale weight matters or that cardio is the best exercise for fat loss. Or that carbs are bad and nuts…

When to worry about bloating It’s uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, but this symptom does need closer attention… Often, the hardest thing about being a GP is sifting through non-specific symptoms to find the serious illness lurking beneath. Bloating is one of these symptoms – it can be harmless and is extremely common, but it can also be a sign of something more serious. One of the most common causes of bloating that affects most people at some point is excess gas – dietary fibre in food, such as beans, fizzy drinks and the breakdown of artificial sweeteners, can play a part. You may also notice that you are more bloated around menstruation due to a degree of hormonal fluid retention and gut slowing. If you are constipated, swallowing too much…

Reap the rewards of referrals From switching banks to looking for a new hairdresser, there’s nothing quite like a recommendation from someone you trust. Research shows friends and family are our number-one source of influence when buying products and services**. That’s why smart businesses harness this trust through ‘refer a friend’ schemes. Usually, you earn a financial incentive or benefit for recommending the company to your friends and they receive a reward when they come on board. These schemes won’t make you rich, but if you’re planning a purchase/switch anyway, it’s worth seeing if there’s the chance of free cash, a discount or voucher. Ask any friends who are happy customers for their referral code – each scheme has qualifying criteria, such as paying the first bill or making a…

Bedroom Mix and match a couple of different prints in similar brown and auburn hues to revamp your boudoir. Add some soft, tactile textures to help create a sumptuous and snuggly vibe. Living room You don’t have to go bright and bold with pumpkin-themed pieces at this time of year. If you prefer neutrals, opt for soft beige and pale green accessories that will look and feel equally as cosy. Dining room Bring a fun yet chic feel to mealtimes by dressing your table with outdoorsy-inspired decorative touches. Whether you opt for real or faux, placing some mini veggies, branches and blooms as a centrepiece will really wow your guests.…

When they married into the Firm, they were a ‘breath of fresh air’. Fergie was the glamorous redhead who had captured the heart of the Queen’s favourite son. Meghan an actor and self-made celeb, who met Harry through an internet blind date. ‘William wants to cut them both out’ Now, the Sussexes and the Yorks have caused irreparable damage to the monarchy. For different reasons, yes. But they have one thing in common – both have cashed in on their proximity to the monarch to enrich themselves. Shorn of the duty that is the baseline for being royal, they are perceived by many to be shamelessly spoiled and horribly entitled. Let’s start with Fergie. Ever since Prince Andrew was photographed walking in New York with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein…

THE ‘KATE EFFECT’ BOOSTS THE ECONOMY BY £1 BILLION! When the Princess of Wales returned from her summer break last month, she practically broke the internet. Why? Because she’d seemingly dyed her hair blonde. This was quite a big style move from Kate, whose signature brunette locks have always looked reassuringly regal. I confess that I did think ‘WHAAATTTT?!’ when I saw the pictures of her at the Natural History Museum, but figured the late summer sun probably made her hair look blonder than it actually was. And so it transpired. Yes, she has lightened it, as she often does after the summer hols (don’t we all love a bit of a post-beach glow up?). It hides the grey and she likes to experiment. Fortunately, the new ‘bronde’ was not…

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Sometimes in life, you look around you and realise you’re right where you should be in that moment. And waking up one morning in January 2017, I really felt like the woman who had it all. After decades of hard work, I had a rewarding but demanding corporate career, supportive family and friends, a beautiful daughter, then six, and now a promising romance with a wonderful man who was caring, kind, funny and a great listener. When I’d first met Max, then 41, eight months earlier online dating, I’d been separated from my ex-husband for a year and I wasn’t really looking for anything serious. I was a career-minded, independent woman who had a good social life and, at age 40, I knew I didn’t want any more children. But…

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Based on the novel by Rónán Hession, six-part comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul stars Alex Lawther and Laurie Kynaston as a pair of introverted 30-somethings who are forced out of their comfort zones into a world of new and unfamiliar possibilities. Jamie-Lee O’Donnell stars as a love interest for one of the pals. Here, the Derry Girls star reveals more… Tell us how your character Shelley fits into the story… She’s a young mum and works in an office with Leonard. They have got a lot of chemistry and click straight away. A very beautiful, cute, adorable romance quickly develops. She's a bit more of a character than Leonard. She's slightly more outgoing and alternative in her thinking, behaviour and reactions to things. But the closer she gets to Leonard,…

DO YOU FEEL SAFE? Have you ever had that moment, after dark, when your skin bristles and you feel cold, hard fear flooding in? When you think someone might be close behind you? Of course you have – 82% of women, according to the UK Statistics Authority, have reported feeling unsafe after dark. I asked my closest girlfriends if they feel safe at night. Given that almost all of us had tales of men leering, flashing, or masturbating at us in broad daylight, the answer was a resounding no. ‘Panic too little and it’s your fault. Panic too much and you’re hysterical.’ That’s the impossible reality women face after dark, as Dr Fiona Vera-Gray of Durham University puts it. It captures the catch-22 of walking home in winter: anything you…