Question: I have recently bleached my hair and it is extremely coarse and brittle, and breaks off after each wash. Will protein spray help strengthen it? Leesa Answer: Yes, but once hair starts to break off you would be better off going for a very short style and having professional protein treatments at a salon. […]

Question: I have very curly, wavy, bushy-type hair. I want to do different things to it every day but there’s just no style for my hair that suits me. Can you please help me? I’m sick of going everywhere with the same hairstyle every day. I need help! Genevieve Answer: There are numerous products on […]

Question: I always pluck my eyebrows but is it better to wax them? Jane Answer: This is very much a personal choice. I personally don’t like the idea of waxing eyebrows as I feel the skin around this area is very fine and constant waxing can weaken or irritate the skin around the eye area. […]

**My partner and I are considering a beach wedding featuring frangipani flowers. What style of dress and shoes would you recommend? I am 170cm and weigh 65kg. Shar, by email.** Try a more relaxed style gown for a beach wedding, or a very simple strapless dress that is both flattering and elegant. You could add […]

**What colour shoes would look best with a long cream coloured satin formal dress? It has yellow tones and I cannot figure it out. I am 23 and have been told gold, but to me gold is for older people. Help please! Jessica, by email.** A gold strappy number would do the trick, and it’s […]

**You had a fashion question from a young girl who was 5’11” and couldn’t find pants. There is a store called Long Legs Fashions For Tall Women that caters to tall women and you can shop online. The website is www.longlegs.ca. Just thought I would let you know because I am tall too and know […]

**Should you match your shoes to your top colour or your handbag? Nicole, by email.** The old rule was that you match your shoes with your handbag, but nowadays the rules of fashion are not so rigid. For example, if you’re wearing a pink top with jeans you could easily wear a great pink shoe […]

Question: As a child I constantly bit my nails. Now when I try to grow them they constantly break at a certain length. Is there a way to make my nails healthy? Katie, via e-mail. Answer: The best advice I can give you is to massage cuticle oil into your nail bed on a daily […]

Question: I want to know how to apply foundation properly so it doesn’t look like a bad job. Rosie, via e-mail. Answer: The best way to achieve a professional makeup application is to apply foundation with a flat, damp makeup sponge, starting down the centre of the face and blending outwards. This avoids any build-up […]

Question: I have dry and damaged hair. Can you please prescribe a good shampoo, conditioner and treatment to use on my hair to make it feel softer and look healthier? Tina, via e-mail. Answer: There are so many great shampoos and conditioners on the market. One of my favourite brands is the Kerastase range by […]