#FIVE TIPS ON WHAT PRODUCTS TO APPLY TO YOUR HAIR...

1. Start with freshly cleansed, out-of-the-shower hair that's been towel-dried.

2. Apply blow-dry cream or straightening cream. For short to medium length hair, apply a quarter sized amount and for longer hair double the dose, then comb through with your hands, starting from the back of the head to the front, ensuring all strands get coated. 

3.If you want volume then add a marshmallow-sized amount of mousse into your hand and rub between your hands to liquefy, massaging into your roots and down using your fingertips. 

4. If you use a salt or sugar spray to add texture then wait until your hair is dry before applying it. For added shine you can apply a tiny amount of dry oil to the ends.

5. Finally finish with gel or pomade to tame flyaways and hairspray to set the look.

TWO OF THE TOP DARK SPOT REMOVERS...

Jessica Cosmetics available at Gerard International have a great hand cream called simply 'Enlighten Brightening Hand Creme' which is the solution to ageing hands.It is proven to improve skin radiance and refine skin texture, even and brighten skin tone, and reduce age and sun spots with natural skin lightening plant extracts.  £19.95

Bourjois makes another Dark Spot Remover for your face called '123 Perfect CCME Cream'. A trio of ultra fine colour-correcting pigments which works to disguise redness, dark spots and fatigue for an 'airbrushed' finish. £9.99

ANOTHER TIP FOR HEALTHIER HAIR...

A great tip for healthier hair is to avoid washing it in hot water as this dries hair out. Instead wash in lukewarm water and blast with cold water at the end to help seal the cuticles for better shine.

KISS THE MOON FOR A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP...

Kiss the Moon (don't you just LOVE the name)' Sleep Discovery Set' with its After Dark bath and face oils will make for sweeter dreams and brighter mornings.

1 x 5ml LOVE After Dark Bath Oil, 1 x 5ml LOVE After Dark Face Oil, 1 x 5ml GLOW After Dark Bath Oil , 1 x 5ml GLOW After Dark Face Oil, 1 x 5ml DREAM After Dark Bath Oil, 1 x 5ml CALM After Dark Face Oil...

This is another one to put on Santa's list...

HELP THE BEES AND HELP YOURSELF AT THE SAME TIME...

Inspired by an expert British Beekeeper 'Bee Good' range uses honey, propolis and beexwax for lip, face, hand and body treatments.

A percentage of profits goes to the British Beekeeping Association and the UK Bee Farmers Association.

A great offer at the moment is a FREE 10ml Youth Enhancing Hydrate Smooth & Prime Serum which is worth £9.50 when you spend £25 or more.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEAUTY TESTER...

How would you like to become a beauty tester for Good Housekeeping. If you fancied joining their panel of testers then send an email with your name, age and contact details to beauty.ghi@hearst.co.uk

TIP FOR HEALTHIER HAIR...

For healthier hair try a filter on your shower head which will give you super shiny hair (and skin), as chlorine, minerals and heavy metal toxins in tap water makes hair dull and harder to rinse.

One of the best is the Sonaki Vitamin C Shower Filter available from Sonaki Shower Heads.