Beauty

‘Days after the incident, I went to a salon and asked for a Willy Wonka cut. I did it as a survival tactic. For a time, my haircut made me safe’

Christina Aguilera’s recent appearance has sparked discussions about a new era where cosmetic procedures are imperceptible, raising questions about what this will mean for beauty standards, ageing and mental health

A growing number of apps, programmes and influencers are promoting ‘trauma releasing’ exercise as the key to weight loss – but experts are worried the trend could be more harmful than helpful