25 of the most unexpected items of 2020

From Dominic Cummings’ staff and milk frothers to Connell’s chain and – of course – face masks: how the stuff that people used, and occasionally bought, in 2020 tells the story of a year like no other

Threaded bliss: why more men are getting their eyebrows shaped

With grooming parlours reporting a sharp rise in male customers looking to tame their brows, one writer gives threading a go for the first time

Beauty boom or bust: does the UK have too many salons?

With 12 new salons opening each week, competition in the beauty industry is hotting up, but is there still enough business to go around?

Male grooming subscription boxes: perfect for men too modern to shop?

US beauty firms are offering to send monthly boxes of face-wash, cologne and hair gel in the post – who would want one?