BOOK REVIEW - SUPERMODEL TIPS - RUNWAY SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S TOP MODELS...

Supermodel Tips by Carly Hobbs came out in August but I have only just had chance to read and review this book. Although I'm not a big fan of these type of books the fact that Carly had managed to get so many tips from top models prompted me to buy it.

Just a few of the tips included -
'Twist up your hair after you've washed it and let it dry like that. When you let it down, it will have a gorgeous natural wave' Naomi Campbell

‘After applying your lipstick, blot your lips with your fingers and then pat the remaining colour on your cheeks for an instant glow’ Kate Moss

'Use intensive masks on your tresses and have it trimmed regularly, I also take vitamin supplements to keep my hair healthy from the inside out' Eva Herzigova
It's crammed to the brim with insider tips and tricks on all things in beauty to achieve the best results.

I know we don't like to talk Christmas just yet, but I do think this book would make a great stocking filler for anyone interested in beauty.

THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE BEAUTY AWARDS 2016 GO TO..........

The Sunday Times STYLE Beauty Awards 2016 in partnership with BOOTS go to.......

The winners in each category are as follows:

●      Best Nail Brand: OPI
●      Best Foundation: Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation
●      Best Foundation for Black and Asian Skin Tones: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
●      Best Brow Product: Benefit Brow Zings Eyebrow Shaping Kit
●      Hair Hero: Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
●      Best Gadgets & Tool: Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
●      Best Skincare: Nivea
●      Best Anti-Ageing Skincare Brand: No7
●      Best Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
●      Best Body Product: Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter
●      Best Lip Product: Clinique Pop Lip Colour
●      Best Natural Beauty Brand: Burt’s Bees
●      Best Men’s Classic Fragrance: Boss Hugo Boss
●      Best Men’s New Fragrance: Dior Sauvage
●      Best Women’s Classic Fragrance: Dior J’adore Lumiere
●      Best Women’s New Fragrance: Gucci Bamboo
●      Best Men’s Grooming Brand: Nivea
●      Boots Innovation Award: Tangle Teezer Thick and Curly Hair Detangling Hair Brush
●      Beauty Greats: Urban Decay Naked Palette £38.50
●      Editor’s Award: Chanel No 5

GWYNETH PALTROW ON BEAUTY...

 

Beauty to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin.

That or a kick ass red lipstick...

 

Gwyneth Paltrow

TIP FOR THICKER EYELASHES WITHOUT WEARING FALSE ONES...

How to get your eye lashes to look thicker. Simply brush your wand through your loose facial powder, tap gently to remove excess powder then simply brush through eye lashes. Finish with another wand from another mascara for beautiful ticker lashes.

BEAUTY TIP FOR SMOOTHER NAILS...

According to Wedding Magazine  all of us need to know of any beauty secrets and one is how to make your nail polish smoother to paint onto your nails. Just pop it into your fridge for 15 minutes before you apply it.

SUPERFOOD FACIAL TREATMENTS...

You can now buy superfoods for your skin as well as eating them. Elemis has included broccoli, cucumber and radish as one of their oils along with the more traditional ones like rosehip and meadowfoam to make the Superfood Facial Oil £45.

This natural blend of highly concentrated plant-based superfoods deeply nourishes and hydrates. The anti-oxidants in the superfoods feeds the skin for a healthy, radiant glow.

CLEANSING FROM THE INSIDE OUT....

Plenish contains one billion cultures of friendly bacteria to help you feel healthy on the inside and look healthy on the outside. They have amazing flavours to choose from, Lime, Cucumber, Beetroot to Pineapple Ginger Lemon. All are only 23 calories.  

TOP TWO HAND CREAMS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE...

 

According to Good Housekeeping, Clinique Even Better Spot Correcting Hand Cream SPF 15 £25 comes out as the top cream for hands. Testers said it left hands more hydrated six hours after the product was applied and made a real difference to skin quality.

 

 

 

Their second choice is Roger & Gallet Bienfaits Hand & Nail Balm £6. Tester for this product say that their hands were also much smoother after just one week. I can personally comment on this product as I took it on holiday with me (ideal travel size). My husband used it for two days after his fingers and palm started to crack and dry out in the hot climate. After just 48 hours the difference was amazing.



SIX OF THE BEST HAIR HEROES/PRODUCTS FOR 2016...

With sooooooo many different products on the market to put into your hair as well as lots of different types of hair dryers/straighteners to choose from, it can make it hard to decide which to try next.

Well Good Housekeeping have done their top choice of both products and equipment for 2016.

1. Paul Mitchel Super Skinny Serum - £17.95 came top of their tried and tested serums for any type of hair.

2. Label.m Dry Shampoo - £12.50 was a clear winner out of 16 tested, leaving your hair feeling clean with no residue, adding volume to fine hair.

3. W7 Cover Up Root Camouflage Kit - £4.95 was their top choice or disguising grey roots and also for its non-cakey texture.

4. GHD Platinum Straighter - £165 - may have a hefty price tag but it's super easy to control and manoeuvre.

5. John Freida Frizz Moisture Barrier Hairspray - £5.99 did well on hair swatches in a humidity controlled room, while the flexible formula doesn't leave hair feeling crunchy.

6. Finally Babyliss Diamond Radiance 6421BDU Hairdryer £55 came top marks for this versatile and powerful hairdryer which speeds up drying time. On offer for £41.25 on their site at the moment.

WHY GETTING A FOOT MASSAGE CAN HELP WITH ANXIETY...

Reflexology foot massage is available at The Hair & Beauty Lounge and not only is it a relaxing treatment it has been noted that it has other benefits as well.

By using aromatherapy oils with your massage can help fight anxiety (new studies have shown).

It is thought to boost levels of the calming hormone 'oxytocin', and the natural pain reliever serotonin.

Aromatherapist and Reflexologist Kirstin Luff says 'If you are doing this yourself simple press and rub your foot with both hands, using a firm pressure for best results'.

Try Luff's Relax Foot Cream, with Lavender, Ylang, Ylang and Vetivert Oils.

Research from Good Housekeeping.