Our hotlist of winners – all tested by the Her World team – includes trendy Korean perms that give you enviable waves like Song Hye Kyo’s, still-so-popular balayage hair colour, and hair and scalp treatments that soothe sensitivity and repair damage. Keep this list within easy reach.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

9 NINE AÉSTHETICS TREATMENTS, DEMYSTÌFIED

9 NINE AÉSTHETICS TREATMENTS, DEMYSTÌFIED

When you’re so busy during the week, it’s easy to whip out the phone and send for food.

This is your guide to the winning face and body treatments in the 2019 Her World Spa Awards. Keep it somewhere safe – you’ll be referring to it often. What the Her World team loves about this batch of winners from beauty salons, medispas, swanky hotels and specialist boutiques: There’s a wellness indulgence for every week of the year, plus extras for tough times.

Many Singapore parents still prefer popular elite schools, but there are more important factors you should consider before Primary 1 registration fever hits. EVELINE GAN runs you through the checklist.

Super versatile. Time-saving. Fun designs. Easy to remove. Dashing Diva’s gel press-ons make the most coveted nails for all occasions.

If you’ve got dry, itchy or easily irritated skin, look out for these friendly ingredients in your skincare products. They won’t cause redness or breakouts.

Keen to jump on the fitness bandwagon, but don’t know where to start?

Whether your skin is desert-dry, an oil slick, or somewhere in between, moisturisers are a must-have to keep skin supple, so and healthy. But not all moisturisers are the same. Creams and balms tend to be heavier and richer, making them suitable for drier or older skin, while gels and lotions are light and hydrating for oilier or acne-prone complexions. We try five to help you find out which suits you best.

To prevent your kitchen sink from clogging up, pour a mixture of boiling water and baking soda down the sink frequently. The hot water will dissipate builtup oils, and the baking soda will absorb odours.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say hundreds of beauty products pass through our desks every week. To find out which beauty buys are worth investing in for the new year, The Weekly team, along with industry professionals and influencers, rubbed, scrubbed and dabbed our way to determining the best By Elizabeth Lee.