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Middle: Yves Saint Laurent make-up is luxurious; try this eye-popping lip shade. Gloss Pure in Pure Raspberry, £19 (01444 255 700; www.ysl.com).
Right: You can't beat Bobbi Brown's lipgloss pigments. We keep running out of this Bright Pink super-shiny one. £13.70 (0870 034 2566; www.bobbibrown.co.uk).
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR COLOUR SHINE
by Jo Hansford
If you are investing in hair colour, aftercare is essential. Use a specialist range such as Jo Hansford Colour Care, which is designed for all hair types and contains ingredients, including sunflower extract and nut oil, that prolong the life of colour.
Rinse your hair thoroughly when you wash it to stop it looking dull and flat. Finish with a cold rinse, which will seal in the shine, leaving your colour looking fresh.
Rough-dry hair with a medium heat to take the wet out of the hair before styling, so you do not burn your hair. Using a hairdryer that is too hot can cause coloured hair to singe, making it weak and therefore more prone to frizz and broken ends.
Avoid exposing your hair to the sun, sea or chemicals such as chlorine. This can affect not only the colour but also the texture and smell of your hair. When in the sun, keep your hair covered with a large hat and use the Kérastase Soleil range to protect your hair.
Jo Hansford, 19 Mount Street, W1 (020 7495 7774; www.johansford.com). The Jo Hansford Colour Care range will be available at Harvey Nichols from 23 March
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Trick or treatment
The promise A multi-sensory combination of full-body massage and exfoliation, plus a 'luminous C' anti-ageing facial.
The process After weeks of biting winter cold and no sign of sunshine, I liked the sound of the Luminous Vitamin C Ritual at boutique hotel One Aldwych. On arrival I was escorted to a small, restful treatment room with silk panels and soft lighting, where I relaxed on the heated bed. Using Natura Bissè products, my superb therapist Lauren treated me to a gentle body scrub and massage using a zesty vitamin C cream that soothed my tired back and shoulders. The indulgent facial was unhurried; a mild glycolic peel removed dead skin before the rich citrus vitamin cream was softly massaged into my skin. A light head and neck massage was the finishing touch.
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The verdict After an hour and a half of pampering I felt rejuvenated. My skin looked refreshed and nourished and its tone and condition improved over the next few days.
£118 for 105 minutes.The Health Club at One Aldwych,WC2 (020 7300 0600). CW
Edited by Sophie Goodwin
