Elsa McAlonan’s Beauty Upgrades: How to nurture hair for three more weeks
- Elsa McAlonan reveals the best hair products for lasting three more weeks
- She also shares the inexpensive lotion used by TV presenter Alexa Chung
- British beauty expert rounds up the best super serums to use at each age
WHAT’S NOW & HOW TO DO IT: …LAST THREE MORE WEEKS!
British beauty expert Elsa McAlonan, reveals a selection of the best hair products for lasting three more weeks (file image)
There are almost three weeks to go before we can hopefully get back into the salon, and many blondes like me are suffering from dull, discoloured hair.
But there are things we can do to get through the final stretch. Purple shampoo will neutralise straw-coloured tones.
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Waterproof mascara is a summer must-have and this new one ticks all the boxes. Adding volume and definition, its water-resistant formula protects lashes from heat and humidity, not to mention any passing British showers. Inspired by Benefit’s They’re Real! Mascara (£22.50), Aldi’s new Lacura Too Legit! Waterproof Mascara is a bargain buy at just £5.99. Available in Aldi stores from Thursday.
ALEXA’S BUDGET BUY
Alexa Chung (pictured) revealed that she keeps her skin hydrated by mixing together lotions including, Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Lotion
Model and TV presenter Alexa Chung (left), has become the latest celebrity fan of Nivea. Talking about her body care routine in a recent interview with Vogue, she revealed her perfect recipe for a hydrating body treatment is to mix together an inexpensive lotion, such as Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Lotion (£5.99, boots.com) with an expensive body oil, such as rose oil, which she slathers all over her skin.
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As we plan staycations, faking a glow will be on many a wish list this summer. Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint is a healthier alternative to sunbathing, as it gives the complexion a sun-kissed hint while also hydrating skin.
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CAN I USE SOAP TO TAME MY EYEBROWS?
You can! Using a tiny bit of soap to control unruly brows is a top beauty insider tip.
But any old soap won’t do. According to celebrity make-up artist Francesca Brazzo, it has to be transparent to do the trick. ‘Clear soap will help to keep the brow hairs in place,’ she says. ‘Dampen a brow brush and wipe along the soap. Then brush brows to the shape you desire. Leave a minute to set, then use a pencil to define shape.’
3 OF THE BEST: SUPER SERUMS
OLE HENRIKSEN Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum contains banana powder-inspired pigments, which add radiance, with a high concentration of vitamin C.
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Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum contains rose flower, rosehip and squalane to make this oil super-nourishing and hydrating.
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KIEHL’S Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum is a lightweight and fast-absorbing serum, which makes skin feel more supple and addresses the signs of ageing.
kiehls.co.uk
SHAMELESS INDULGENCE
If you can’t get to the Italian Mediterranean this summer, you can always bring it into your home with this gorgeous scented candle.
Housed in a sapphire-hued glass jar designed to reflect the colour of the sea, the Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo candle (£132 for 500g, harrods.com) has been inspired by the beauty of the Italian coast. The glorious Arancia di Capri scent has notes of orange, mandarin and lemon, combined with the warmth of petitgrain and cardamom. Created for the brand by La DoubleJ, the collection includes the Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri Hand Wash (£35) and Hand Cream (£39, harrods.com).Harrods.com