9 TIPS FOR ROSY COMPLEXION

Try these tips and get that rosy complexion that you yearn for.

• Get a self-tanner. A light shade applied to your face will make you look healthy, but not so tan that your colour is obviously fake.

• Use an AHA. Built-up dead skin cells can make skin cells can make skin look dull. Slough them off with a mild alpha-hy-droxy acid cream

• Moisturise. Add natural dewiness to dry skin with a light layer of lotion (try one with sunscreen for the day).

• Wear gel blush. Its sheer and its its see-through colour looks fresh and authentic.

• Try whipped foundation. It adds luminosity to skin better than matte foundation. Many whipped formulas are oil-free too.

• Lighten up the eyes. Heavy eye make-up darkens your whole face. Instead, try a shimmery taupe shadow on lids.

• Add touch of gold. Apply a dab of gold face powder to the tops of cheekbones; blend well with your fingers.

• Go for gloss. Super-shiny lips add light to the rest of your face. Apply gloss in plum, peach, or rose.

• Blush brighter. Instead of a muted shade of blush, go one step brighter than youre used to. Apply to apples of cheeks for a fresh look.

8 TIPS FOR SOFT AND SILKY HAIR

For head full of beautiful hair, just a plain shampoo-and-condition routine may not be enough. Your crowning glory needs more than that, especially during the rains.

• Skip gel as most gels are made with strong-hold ingredients that leave hair crunchy and brittle. If you must use gel, mix it with a bit of hair, then rub a small amount of hand lotion into the ends to make th cream before applying.

• Brush gently. Harsh brushing can cause hair to break and split, which leaves it rough to the touch.

• Use shine serum. It coats the hair, smoothening rough and damaged spots. Apply to soaking-wet hair before styling.

• Give hair the run-through. One youve dried and styled your hair, run your hands over your locks to break up any sections left hard by styling products.

• Moisturise. If hair is frizzy and wiry-feeling when dry, then rub a small amount of hand lotion into the ends to make them touchable.

• Get a trim. Dead ends turn soft hair into fuzzy, fried hair. Even the tiniest trim will restore hairs softness.

• Watch alcohol. Styling and finishing products containing alcohol can leave hair brittle and gummy-feeling.

• Go light on bleach. Highlights and hair colours cab sap the moisture from hair. Colours as infrequently as you can, and have it done by a professional.