Question: Hello Mary! About two months ago, I had my salon change my platinum blonde hair to a deep, dark auburn brown. I went through all the required things, like treatments, a new trim etc but now I’m considering going back to my blonde look. My hairdresser has told me that to go back blonde […]

Question: I have recently flown overseas and my skin and hair is very dry. I have exfoliated and used moisturising cream — what else can you suggest? Patsy Answer: You may need a professional facial as it sounds to me like your skin has some dry surface skin build-up or you may be using the […]

Question: When I wake up I have extremely puffy eyes! I moisturise the night before, and do not want to stop doing this, but I do think this might be the problem. Any quick and easy solutions? Clare Answer: You may be using a moisturiser nightly, which is great, but you really need to keep […]

Question What’s the difference between a moisturiser and a serum? Should I be using both? Sally, via email. Answer Moisturisers hydrate the upper layers of the skin and generally come in a cream form. By comparison, a serum can deliver potent ingredients which repair and restore long-term changes in the skin through a lightweight, gel-like […]

Question Is there a secret to making fragrance last longer? Janet, via email. Answer The secret to making fragrance last longer is layering. Build up layers of scent on the skin by using different forms of the same fragrance – perfumed soap, bath oil or gel, body lotion or cream, dusting powder and eau de […]

Question: What sort of hairstyle would suit a square shaped face and chin? Kay, via email. Answer: A good cut that suits your face shape is important to flatter your features. For a square shaped face you should choose any style with an off-centre parting, graduated layers or soft curls. However, if you have a […]

Question: I’ve been quite sick with the flu. Do you have any beauty tips so I can make myself look better when I go back to work? Anon. Answer: Dab yellowish concealer over any redness, especially around the nose. Apply tinted moisturiser to bring back your glow, then add a creamy pink blush. Use clear […]

Question: I usually use a facial scrub every two weeks but was wondering if I should do it more often because my skin gets very dry and flaky. Kylie Answer: Use an exfoliant once a week for dry skin, up to twice a week for combination skin and every other day for oily skin.

Question: For eyebrows that have been over-plucked, what options are available to fix the problem other than tattooing? Vivian Thai Answer: Investing in a great eyebrow kit which contains a powder and cream eye-shadow and a pencil is one solution. Laura Mercier has a great kit, which is available at David Jones. I would also […]

Woman’s Day beauty editor Mary Zavaglia headed to Denmark to interview ‘facialist to the stars’ Ole Henriksen, the LA-based Dane who advises Mary on skincare, and Soren Hedegaard, the Princess’s personal make-up artist. Ole Henriksen is the man responsible for Princess Mary’s healthy, glowing complexion. His products are delivered to the Palace, and when Ole […]