Question: My hair is quite damaged – how can I make it healthy again? Sophie. Answer: There are many shampoos, conditioners and treatments to strengthen hair and restore structure that are made for home use. Leave-in treatments are designed to stay in hair to condition and add shine, and are ideal for fine, flyaway hair. […]

Question: How can I blow-dry my hair straight so that it lasts all day? Bridget. Answer: Use an anti-frizz product, a flat paddle brush and a 2000watt hair-dryer. Divide hair into 2cm sections from the nape of the neck, then apply the anti-frizz. Using the brush and keeping your hair-dryer nozzle pointing down, dry each […]

Question: Can you give me some tips for plucking my eyebrows? Anon. Answer: Before you begin, take a long look at your natural brow shape in a mirror. It’s best to pluck straight after a bath or shower, when pores are open due to the heat. If you have a low pain threshold, apply a […]

Question: How do you use cream or gel blush and are they better than powder blush? Liza. Answer: Gel blush is more suited to smooth, younger skin, while a more creamy blush is much better for dry or mature skin. Both kinds blend easily. Powder is the most popular form of blush but it can […]

Question: How can I curl my straight hair at home and make the curls stay in for the whole day? Jenny. Answer: Curling tongs are great for creating spring-like curls. Use small-diameter tongs for short hair or to make tight curls, and large tongs to create looser curls. After shampooing with a volumising shampoo, towel […]

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