Dentist Madeleine Duff shares her top tips and tricks to get white teeth from home

A dentist has revealed everything you need to know about teeth whitening – and her top tricks to help you get a perfect smile. Dr Madeleine Duff from Toorak Fine Dentistry in Melbourne said there are countless ways to get whiter teeth – whether you visit a dentist and have it done in the chair, get … Read more

Hollywood hair stylist Philip B shares his tricks to banish oily roots and dry ends all year round

The best shampoos contain avocado or peppermint and oil won’t make your hair greasy if it’s applied the right way, a Hollywood hair stylist to the stars has revealed.  Philip Berkowitz – known professionally as Philip B – is a Los Angeles hair stylist whose celebrity client list includes Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry and Gwyneth … Read more

MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo shares his cooking tricks to pick the right potatoes for every dish 

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has offered his simple guide to picking the right potatoes for your recipe – from kestrel to creme gold. With so many options on the market, the restaurateur said it can be tricky to know which variety is best suited to a specific dish.  ‘I’m going to talk through what … Read more

TV presenter AIDY SMITH reveals mental tricks used to beat the tics of Tourette’s

A voice roared from across the train carriage: ‘Will someone shut that kid up!’ I was eight years old at the time. But 20 years later, those words – bellowed by an angry, business-suited man still make me wince. At the time, I was with my mum, Annette – we were sitting at a table, … Read more

iPhone tricks you never knew about: From torch brightness to ‘degrees’ symbol in your keyboard

Tech-savvy people have discovered the little-known features on an iPhone that many never knew existed – including a hidden degree symbol in the keyboard and a ‘secret’ setting to adjust the brightness of your torch. Here, FEMAIL has rounded up the handy shortcuts on the touch screen that will enable you to get the most … Read more

Plants use odour camouflage tricks to ‘hide in plain sight’

Plants have an upper hand in the ecological battle against insects by using ‘odour camouflage’ to ‘hide in plain sight’ and avoid being eaten, scientists say.  Trees, herbs and shrubs are known to communicate with each other by emitting odorous chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  These smells serve as vital information to insects such … Read more

Why changing sleeping position can beat back pain…so which of these tricks really work?

Lying on my stomach, right arm flung over my head and with my left cheek squashed against the pillow, I feel snug and secure as I drift off. Apart from during my two pregnancies, this is the position in which I’ve slept all my life. But I’m starting to wonder if — despite the initial … Read more

Delta Goodrem and Kelly Rowland reveal their surprising wardrobe tricks

Delta Goodrem and Kelly Rowland reveal their surprising wardrobe tricks during blind auditions for The Voice By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:28 BST, 4 June 2020 | Updated: 09:28 BST, 4 June 2020 Delta Goodrem has revealed her outfit tricks while filming the blind auditions for reality singing competition The Voice.  Speaking to … Read more

Acupuncturist shares his DIY tricks to help cure insomnia, sore backs and stiff necks

While many turn to western medicine when suffering from a mildly sore back, stiff neck or interrupted sleeping patterns, an Australian acupuncturist has revealed how these common problems may be relieved at home by massaging pressure points. Brendan Smith, founder of the Sydney-based clinic Village Remedies, uses Chinese medicine practices to stimulate the body’s natural … Read more

Don’t get taken for a ride on car rental: How to avoid common tricks and scams

‘That scratch wasn’t there when you rented the car’: Here’s how holidaymakers can avoid (and fight back against) common car rental tricks and scams Do a full inspection of the car and note down any imperfections beforehand   You don’t need GPS – use maps on your smartphone for free or pre-plan routes  Follow the simple … Read more