START WITH ONE SWEET SCHOOL GIRLIn the sleepy town of Oxfordshire, England, nine-year-old Emma Watson was just a normal pre-teen when her school put her (and 20 of her classmates) forward for the role of Hermione Granger. "They took my photograph and then I got a call three weeks later," she says. Even before the audition, Emma was a huge ...

Denise, 16, has learnt to live with a rare blood disorder that can cause cancer.When I was a baby I was diagnosed with diamond black fan anaemia, which is a rare blood disorder that affects my bone marrow's ability to produce enough red blood cells.When I was seven, I had glandular fever. Afterwards I felt lethargic and looked very pale. ...

Make-up maestros at Yves Saint Laurent S/S '10 and Marc Jacobs F/W '10 asked models to stack it on. Lashes were boosted by using the latest in mascara, masterful technique and a hint of liquid liner. L'Oreal Paris make-up artist Rae Morris reveals how to DIY.RAE'S RECIPE FOR SUPER LASHES1 Curl lashes. Squint and apply a black mascara (keep squinting ...

Even the most chilled parents have their "not under my roof" moments. These dreaded episodes can ruin your weekend, or sabotage your social life. So how do you get them to understand your dire need for a life/boyfriend/later curfew? DOLLY counsellor Louise Remond has the secret. Read on to learn how to get to "yes" (or at least "we'll think ...

We all know one (perhaps sometimes you're even one) - the friend who turns everything into a major drama, the pal who can't seem to get their happy on, or the mate who suffocates you. We asked Jessica Rozler, co-author of Friend Or Frenemy: A Guide To The Friends You Need And The Ones You Don't (HarperCollins, $24.99) for tips ...

My mum was always really outspoken, happy and loud. I had no idea she was in any kind of trouble until she got a summons to go to court a few months ago. She said it was for fraud but didn't know what it was about.I didn't go to school on the day of the court case. Mum said goodbye, ...

NOT QUITE HUMANWhen a local Texas TV station aired the report on teen werewolves, the video spread like, er, rabies, online. Pack member Deikitsen Wolfram Lupus's interview on what life is like as a werewolf was strangely fascinating. "I don't believe anyone is just human. Everyone's got something else mixed in with them. They just have to look inside themselves ...

The careless up-do1 Apply lots of texturising product to your hair first. Sea salt spray gets Hayley's vote for adding the necessary extra grip, but you can also use texture lotion, wax or mist.2 Then, pull hair up into a bunch at the top of your head. Avoid being too neat.3 Twist the bunch into a bun. Fasten hair with ...

To help people in needy countries like Laos, Cambodia, India, Nepal and Kenya. It will be used to:* Build greenhouses to extend growing seasons in severe climates* Create cold food storages to keep vegies fresh for longer.* Increase access to clean water.* Provide seed banks so more crops can be grown.With more than one billion people at risk of dying ...

Do you sleep with one eye open to keep watch on your phone/ Facebook/MSN? You may be suffering from Fear of Missing Something (FMS) syndrome.Meg, 16, leads a ridiculously busy life. She's on three committees at school, plays netball and soccer, has loads of friends and a serious boyfriend. Her schedule makes Lady Gaga look lazy, and she admits she'd ...

Government recently launched a campaign to help teens develop respectful relationships. And while we may not always agree with what the pollies have to say, this is one move that gets our big thumbs up. Whether it's our parents, teachers, siblings, friends or boyfriends, the benefits you'll reap when giving a little respect are HUGE - because when you give ...

Katie, 18, has a new lease on life, thanks to her guide dog Ari. I'm a singer, a violinist, a writer and a first year uni student studying social science. I'm also legally blind.I was born with a condition called Peters anomaly, which affects most parts of my eye. I've been vision-impaired my whole life. I've had about 60 eye ...

DODGY BROTHERMy older brother is always doing drugs and getting stoned. He's already had an overdose and my mum and stepdad are always fighting about him. What should I do?ALEXUnfortunately you don't have the power to change your brother's behaviour. Instead, work on taking care of yourself in what is a highly stressful situation. If you feel comfortable, it may ...

I remember my first heartbreak like it was yesterday. I'd fallen madly, deeply, headover- heels, crazy in love with someone who was completely wrong for me. We stayed together far longer than we should have and my self-esteem was below zero by the time it ended (extremely messily).For a while I thought I'd never get over the pain of my ...

WHY WE LOVE YOUCreative, loyal and generous, your presence brings out the best in your friends and always leaves a trail of excitement.LIKESVIP treatment, luxury, dressing up, being the centre of attention and any sort of artistic activities.PERFECT MATCHLibra - stylin', suave and lots of fun he's easygoing but won't be bossed around.DISLIKESDisloyalty, unreliable people, cheapskates and playing it safe.YOUR ...

Q. "I have really bad scars on my forehead and chin from past acne, is there anything I can do to make them disappear?" Maryanne, 17A. Whenever I have a skin problem, I run straight to Emma Hobson, education manager at the Dermal Institute. I asked her about your scars and she told me some good news: they will fade ...

"I'M JEWISH"Sasha, 17, is Jewish and attends a progressive Synagogue.Jewish people believe God created the universe. We follow the Torah, which is like our Bible, and we have festivals like Yom Kippur, Hanukkah and Rosh Hashanah. The main focus of Judaism is to be a good person. I take that and treasure it because it's taught me obvious things like ...

THE NU-MOS SOCIAL ALLIES: INDIES, ACTIVISTS, SKATIESDEFINITION: Expressive and intelligent, the Nu-Mo has an imagination that would impress JK Rowling. As artistically inclined as the Gleeks, they tend to be a tad shy. Just don't mistake their silence for stupidity - these dudettes are seriously sharp.THE STEREOTYPE: An antisocial, morbid group of elitist creative types like Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy) ...

GIRLIE CRUSHI was wondering what makes you a lesbian? I love my best friend (who's a girl) so much. I want to hang out with her, not any of the boys at my school, even though everyone else doesn't stop talking about their crushes. Does this make me a lesbian?TINAA lesbian is a female who is attracted - emotionally, physically ...

SWEATING ITI'm in Year 9 and I sweat really badly. It's not just moisture - I stink! I have to shower twice a day because of it. My grandpa had the same problem, but he had painful boils under his arms, so he had to get his sweat glands removed. My mum has the same thing and the doctor says ...

Sarah, 15, has always loathed her stomach. "I used to call myself fat," she says. "I felt jealous of my friends who are all size 8 or 10, who find outfits that look great, but I always struggle." Sarah's not alone - 79 per cent of DOLLY readers* say they wish they could change part of their body.MIRROR MANIPULATIONIt's easy ...

When you're faced with choices - whether it's deciding what subjects to take next year or whether to tell your parents you scratched their car getting it out of the garage - making decisions can be totally stressful. "There's no foolproof way to manage something as untidy as life," says author Suzy Welch. And that's exactly why she developed a ...

I thought I was invincible and nothing bad could ever happen to me. With Dad working in Victoria and Mum living in New Zealand, I was 17 and lived by myself in Molong, NSW; life was great.On New Year's Eve 2007, my friend Mark, his girlfriend and I went to the local pub to celebrate. After a long week at ...

MANICURES 101Being able to nail a mani like a pro is an awesome beauty life skill. Here's how to DIY your own nails:1 Apply some cuticle oil to the rims of your nail bed. Then using an orange stick (a wooden stick with a slanted edge), push your cuticles down gently to make the most of your nail bed.2 File ...

1. An ideal day for you is:A) Baking cookies for someone special.B) Curling up on the sofa with a good book.C) Going on a road trip, bushwalking or camping.D) Playing netball/soccer/cricket.2. If you have an argument with a friend, you:A) Smile and apologise but feel upset for a long time afterwards.B) Quickly compromise and settle the dispute.C) Outwit her with ...