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THE HOUSE OF Wellness DON'T OVER-STYLE HAIR ‘Summer is the ideal time to adopt a tow- key approach when it comes to hair. “Avoid over-styling your hair with excessive blow drying, as the heat and ‘over-brushing will end up flattening it? Stuart says. Also, embrace texture. “Sea salt sprays sprayed into hands and massaged into roots are great and will give you some extra volume and grit” Stuart suggests if your hair is prone to greasiness in summer, try to avoid looks that are flat or sleek, as they will exaggerate oily-looking hair. “Sun creams and additional moisture (and) perspiration on the face can also contribute to hair looking greasier in the heat, especially at the front where it is. touching your face” he notes. To get around this, he recommends adding salt spray to the roots and clipping back the front sections of your hair in a half-up. half-down style. FIGHT THE FRIZZ Humidity equals frizz. So, what can be “Frizzy hair is desperate to be moisturised and is quite common for those who have natural waves or curls” Stuart says. “Ifyou have a natural texture to your hair, don't waste time trying to blow dry it. Instead, embrace it with curl balms or serums and apply these when the hair is still wet Try to let your hair air dry without disturbing it too much. Once it is almost dry (about 80 per cent), you can then use oils and serums to polish (it)” SHIELD FROM UV RAYS Ifyou have spent a fortune colouring your strands, the last thing you want is for them to fade in the sun “Not only does the sun increase colour fade, but it makes hair super porous and damaged. Stuart says “Make sure you pack a product with UV protection in your beach bag. Wear a hat where possible and make sure you wash out any salt or chlorinated water after swimming, as prolonged exposure to these elements will damage the cuticle layer and fade colour faster” LAYER YOUR SCENT Fading perfume is a common problem in summer due to heat and humidi Layering good technique to help your fragrance go the distance, perfumer and “scentsmith” Ains! Walker, who runs perfume-making workshops. “This means using a body wash, body lotion, body oil, hair perfume and then spray on top — or any combination of the formats available in your favourite scent,” Ainslie says. “Even using an unscented body lotion under a fragrance can. help with the scent clinging to skin ND M RRL Pes td TSN UNM ACSI aN — STUART BANE WORDS TANIA GOMEZ VO EXTEDIZOICW. done to combat it? |ASSAGED INTO ROOTS OLUME AND GRIT.” ith the start of hot weather. it's time for legs to come out of hibemation — and you might be thinking yours could do with alittle TLC at this point. Here's what you need to do to get them in top shape. LIMIT TIME IN HOT WATER For smooth legs, Cosmetique chief executive Dr Vivek Eranki recommends limiting the amount of time you spend under a hot shower or in a bath, which can remove oils from the skin. Also, rather than rubbing legs dry with a towel. make sure you pat them dry instead. AVOID SHAVING IF YOU CAN Dr Eranki says methods such as IPL (intense pulsed lighD or laser hair removal are better for achieving the appearance of smooth legs when compared to shaving “Shaving can be harsh on the skin? Dr Eranki says. However, if you would rather shave there are a few steps to follow. “Apply shaving cream and lubricate your skin with lotion or gel before shaving,” Dr Eranki says. Be gentle and shave in the direction the hair grows. Also. avoid using blunt razors as this only damages the skin, and use an emollient-based moisturiser after shaving? MOISTURISE REGULARLY ‘Consider moisturiser your new best friend. When it comes to choosing a moisturiser. Dr Eranki has three main criteria. (Use) moisturiser that is pH neutral to the skin, avoid moisturiser with artificial fragrance and select ‘a moisturiser that provides sun protection. he says. DON'T SKIP YOUR FAKE-TAN PREP A faux glow is a must for many in summer but how can you achieve anaturaleffect? It all starts with the right preparation — and this is important whether you're doing a spray tan or using a gradual tan, foam, cream or liquid, Make-up artist Zoe Slatyer says before the tan is applied. it's best to shave or wax, then exfoliate, ECT PINS ‘Tis the season for legs to be on show, so here's how to get them looking their summer best then moisturise — and do this a day or so before your tan. “This will give your skin time to recover and for your pores to close so the colour doesn't sit in the pores; she explains. For the day of the tan, she has this advice: “Have a shower and (then) apply sorbolene cream or moisturiser to drier areas like elbows and knees so the tan doesnt grab on those spots” KNOW THE FAKE TAN CHOICES While there are a plethora of fake tan options, Zoe believes one reigns supreme. “Atanning liquid has amazing results. Unlike a cream or foam, your skin feels instantly hydrated and it just absorbs into your skin and you don't have to spend time rubbing it in. You can see where it's applied. For pale skin, it can give a subtle tan. But when applied liberally, it can achieve a more distinct colour” better than on dry skin.” Look for small atomisers and travel sizes you can take with you during the day, Ainslie adds. FRESHEN UP Its only natural for a fake tan to fade after a while but there are ways to extend its life. “Ifyou have had a spray tan and you'd like to keep it looking fresh you can apply a self-tanner over the top after a couple of days” Zoe says “if you've used a self-tanner. apply body glow/oil so your skin doesn't look dry and it makes your skin look fresher”
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