Prima Magazine

Jersey’s favourite detective returns to our screens this week, and we can’t wait! Just over a year after the first season finished, we will soon have our second fix with the new season of Bergerac launching this Thursday. In season one, we saw Jim Bergerac (Damien Molony) investigate the murder of Cate, a women in a local wealthy family.

If your strands feel dry, frizzy or lacking in shine, and no amount of hydrating haircare seems to revive them, trichologists often suggest looking into your tap water. While the term 'hard water' is thrown around, the role it plays in damaging hair can go unconsidered. Ahead, find all the telltale signs of hard water – and how to combat the effects. What do we mean by 'hard' water? According to trichologist Hannah Gabaordi, 'hard' refers to high mineral content.

With everyone crossing their fingers for some beautiful summer weather, why not take it up a notch and manifest it by starting a craft project perfect for the sunny beach season we’re hoping lies ahead? A capiz shell wall hanging is the ideal choice. But what exactly is a capiz shell? Capiz shells are delicate, thin, circular shells with a chic, pearlescent finish, derived from the windowpane oyster found in the province of Capiz in the Philippines.

If knitting is your craft of choice, you’ll love these free Fair Isle knitting patterns. Not only are they the perfect way to pass the time – needles in hand, rhythmically stitching away – but they also make fantastic additions to your handmade wardrobe that you’ll cherish for years to come. These are the kinds of pieces you’ll reach for season after season. But what exactly is Fair Isle?

While the spring sunshine may be out and it feels like summer is just around the corner, a warm, cosy accessory to throw on during cooler evenings is still a must. That’s where scarflettes, the new must-try knitting trend, come in. But what exactly is a scarflette? A scarflette (or scarflet) is a small, versatile neck-warming accessory that sits somewhere between a cowl and a traditional scarf.

When No7 launch skincare, people sit up and listen. It has the launch of Protect & Perfect to thank for that: remember back in 2007, when a BBC Horizon programme exploring its innovation sent shoppers queuing at Boots stores around the country? Us, too. Pleasingly, they’ve been met. Today marks the launch of Prime Forever: a new range that combines peptides, antioxidants and high-level UVA protection to help keep skin looking its best, for longer. What's the skincare science in Prime Forever?

Is there a more perfect season to embrace pastel tones than spring? We think not. So why not try incorporating some soft shades into your latest crochet project? Certain pastels, like butter yellow, are also having a moment on the high street. By using crochet, you can keep up with the trends while still creating something personal to you. It really is the best of both worlds. There are so many gorgeous pastel yarns to choose from.

Want to find out what the month ahead has in store for you? Read on for your April horoscopes. And be sure to scroll down to The Moon and You section, to find out when this month's New Moon is and how you can harness it. STAR OF THE MONTH: ARIES There’s so much activity in your chart that it may be hard to know where to focus. The good news is you’re entering a phase where you can think in a new way. Allow fresh ideas to flow, they could reshape how you see your next chapter.

Accessorising your shoes is the latest trend to hit the high street this spring, with the release of Next’s charm trainers. It is such a fun and simple way to add a bit of personality to your outfit. However, with only a crochet hook and a small amount of yarn, you can jazz up your shoes from home. Crochet shoelaces are the perfect project for beginners, taking only 15–20 minutes to make while adding style to your shoes that will last a lifetime.

What's your biggest source of stress in the home? It's possible your mind instantly flicks to the dirty laundry pile, or the growing stack of dishes perched beside the sink. Maybe you picture that pile of odd bits and bobs that needs sorting and tidying away. While we often consider visual clutter when we think about home stresses, what about intentional decorative decisions?