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Summer is officially over and for many of us it's back to reality with a bang. Days of planning picnics, weekends by the seaside and exactly how brown you are going to get is all over.

What is more, supermarkets have removed their summer pampering ranges and replaced it with Christmas cards.

If you are in a mid season rut, then we may be able to spread a little last minute sunshine your way. It is National Spa Week which means that you can get some fabulous deals on health and beauty treatments up and down the country.

There are some amazing 2 for 1 deals (take your best mate and pretend you are on holiday), as well as fabulous discounts and deals - so that a little bit of you time is a little bit more affordable.

Book yourself in for a special treat and psyche yourself up for the wind, rain and Christmas shopping that is only just around the corner...

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Fuller, thicker hair seems to be making a comeback this season. That's all very well, but how do you actually get your hair to play nicely? Most of us aren't born with salon-perfect bouncing waves.

Rescue your tired tresses with products that will give you body and hold for creating movie-star styles - because when it comes to sexy hair, volume is a girl's best friend.

Shoppers are expected to be queueing up tomorrow when a 'miracle' skin cream goes back on sale.

Demand for the Boots product is expected to be even higher than when it first went on sale in 2007 - because scientific tests have since proved that it does actually reduce wrinkles.

We're always told to drink more water - but how many glasses a day do we really need?

Our bodies contain a large amount of water - in fact about two-thirds of our body weight is water. And it seems that we need it! Losing just one percent of our body weight due to fluid loss can cause dehydration, and any more than that can lead to serious medical complications.

Are you getting enough? Read on to find out...

After a hunt to find their customer's favourite fragrance, Bliss are launching the new Blood Orange and White Pepper range which includes a body butter, bath and shower gel and a sugar scrub.

The fragrances have been blended with coriander and white musk which has created a truly delectable scent. Prices from £16.

Already a bestseller in the USA, Neutrogena Wave has just hit the British shops. It's a clever vibrating beauty gadget for getting your face super-clean.

You attach the disposable foaming pads onto it, and then give your face a good scrub. Power Cleanser with 14 pads £12.99, refill of 30 pads £4.99.

I seem to have lost my make-up mojo and recent purchases have been a disappointment. Please give me some guidance on a foundation for my well looked after but maturing skin - I'm 45.

Beauty Expert: We all go through make-up bad patches, but don't lose your confidence! If you're unsure about a product, ask for a sample, often beauty counters have them, they're just not always upfront about it! Or try a make-over, most brands in department stores are more than happy to demonstrate their products on you, and if you're not sure don't feel pressured into buying.

As for foundation, I think the best base for maturing skin is Lancôme's Photogenic Lumessence (£25). It gives skin a natural youthful glow, lasts all day long, and contains SPF 15. If you're still not happy, try using a primer first, I love Estée Lauder's Face Primer Plus Illuminating Base (£18).