Amanda Hooton's February 13 cover story 'Self-care or self loathing' looks at the growing popularity of cosmetic enhancements - from dermabrasion to botox, eyebrow feathering to eyelash extensions - and the potential gateway effect for young women as this spectrum of (sometimes expensive) beauty regimen offerings expands. Amanda is joined in conversation by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald national fashion editor Melissa Singer, moderated by Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland, to talk about the beauty business boom.

Link to the story: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/i-talk-about-botox-as-a-gateway-drug-the-changing-face-of-the-beauty-business-20201203-p56k9j.html

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