ELLE asked nine experts what is the one most life-changing beauty tip you have learnt while working in the industry? Heres what they said
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'I’ve learnt that an instant way to stand out in a crowd and smell individual is to use a combination of your favourite fragrances on different parts of your body. Always wear something warm and spicy down the front part of your body and spritz something sweet in your hair. You will smell absolutely amazing and no one will be able to identify what you’re wearing!'
‘To make a salon blow dry last longer put your hair into a bun right at the front of your head – as close to hair line on forehead as possible before you go to bed at night. When you take your hair down the following morning your hair will retain the great blow dry shape whilst giving you great volume around the crown of your head.’
‘I think one of the smartest things I've learnt recently is the benefit of using a home dermaroller to increase product penetration. The main issue when talking about new wonder ingredients is the question- do they get where they need to, to do what they're supposed to? The epidermis (the skin’s outer layer) is highly effective at keeping things out-and for anti-ageing treatments to work against fine lines and wrinkles, the products need to get through it and into the dermis (the skin's deeper layer); this device really does help tackle this issue. The benefits of topical Vitamin A, C and E are all enhanced when you do this on a regular basis. My patients swear by this device.’
‘Make-up remover on a cotton bud is a perfect solution to many mistakes, can sharpen eyeliner, de-clump eyelashes and is a great way to define your lip, without using a lipliner pencil (which can sometimes look a bit hard).’
‘One of the best tips I have learnt is to apply shampoo to dry hair and work through without water then rinse. This will give hair a much better clean and will remove any product build up; a particularly good tip for anyone that uses a lot of styling products.’
‘Over the years, applying false lashes becomes second nature to make-up artists, however many women struggle to apply them as it can be tricky! Firstly it’s vital to use a good professional adhesive such as Duo, which can be bought online or through MAC counters. A dancer once shared with me the foolproof method she used on herself, that being to apply the glue to the lash line, instead of the false lash itself. She used the end of an orange stick to draw a thin line of lash glue to the eye, like eyeliner. Once tacky she then applied the lash, with tweezers or her fingers, in a matter of seconds.’
‘I’ve learnt from working with many different hair types that there’s not much difference between afro and European hair – hair is just hair! It’s all made up of a balance of protein and moisture and you can manipulate it however you like. It’s a different texture but can be treated in the same way - you just need to use more moisturising products on afro hair. So don’t discount a style or finish you see on a very different head of hair to yours, there’ll be a way to use it as a starting point for your own look.’
‘My best expert tip is for eyeliner... dip an angle brush into makeup remover, tissue off excess, then 'slice' your liner into shape. It will be sharp edged!’