Prepare your hair and tan for spring
Trend: Tans in a Tube
Fake tans come in all sorts of guises, from quick-acting oils to easy-to-slather-on, water-based mousses and wash-off varieties. Whichever version you choose, remember to dry off completely after showering and then wait for a further 10 minutes before carefully applying any tanning product.
Road Test
This week I try … a hair-repair treatment
The lowdown My hair is still suffering from the results of an over-blonding session (several, actually), so I am with Krystal at Hair and Harlow in Surry Hills, Sydney, for an intensive Olaplex restoration treatment that will repair, strengthen and protect my damaged ends.
She starts with the No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, followed by a two-tiered procedure beginning with intensive Treatment No. 1 for 10 minutes, followed by No. 2, which stays on the hair for a further 10 minutes to seal the cuticle.
Krystal finishes with another shampoo, this time to wash out the treatment, then applies some conditioner before finishing with a head massage.
Pain factor None, but there is a high pleasure factor.
Downtime One hour.
Results Two weeks later, my hair still looks much healthier.
Where to get it
Sydney: Hair and Harlow, hairandharlow.com.au. Cost: from $130. Melbourne: Edwards and Co, edwardsandco.com.au. Cost: from $80.
At home For maintenance, use Olaplex No. 3 ($28) for repair; and No. 4 and No. 5 ($28 each) for hydration; olaplex.com.
Add to Cart
The latest must-have skincare capsules from Elizabeth Arden pack a serious anti-ageing punch, targeting fine lines and wrinkles as well as boosting skin tone. Slap on the serum before applying your night cream at bedtime and remember to always wear a sunscreen during the day. Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules, $84 (for 60), elizabetharden.com.au.
Ask Stephanie
How can I make my blush last?
The order in which you apply make-up affects its longevity. If you apply blush without setting your foundation, oil in your skin will break the blush down more quickly. Setting foundation with a translucent powder creates a barrier between the two. Try Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Radiance Loose Powder, $95, davidjones.com.au.
Follow Stephanie Darling on Instagram @mrssdarling. Send questions to stephanie@darlingbeauty.com.au.
This article appears in Sunday Life magazine within theSun-Herald and the Sunday Age on sale September 30.
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