How to feel great, look good and be the hottest you can be this Valentines Day. Man optional.
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Don’t go for Valley of the Dolls bouffant and steer clear of poker straight – what’s sexy now is an artfully ruffled blow-dry that looks a little underdone and like you just got out of bed. Take inspiration from the loose blowdrys at Isabel Marant and Michael Kors, and DIY this look by using a little Guts 10 by Redken before roughly drying. Or pay up and head to Headmasters for catwalk inspired blowdrys. Blow-dry at Headmasters, hmhair.com
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There’s no denying the link between feeling hot and smelling great. The issue comes in ensuring your beloved sniffs the seduction in the air too. Choose a sexy new scent that says something about you. Try a complimentary consultation at Avery Fine Perfumery to help you choose. One of our favourites is the unusual (and therefore unique!) Nuda, £128, by Nasomatto, created by suave Italian perfumer, Alessandro Gualtieri. Consultation complimentary, averylondon.com
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What you want from date make-up at any time of the year is naturally sparkly-looking eyes and come hither lashes. While we’re certain your date will gaze into your eyes however they look, we’re girls and we know that make-up can help. The best place to head is a Laura Mercier counter – its artists are some of the best in the beauty hall at deciding what suits you. Best of all, the fee is waived when you buy any product, so you can take-home something for powder room touch-ups. £25, redeemable against product, lauramercier.com
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It’s official – the shoulders and the midriff are the new body hot spots. Just witness the crop tops and cutaways all over the spring/summer catwalks. But if clothes are the last things on your mind this February 14, then you’ll want to make sure your whole body is soft and smooth. Can we recommend the sublime body treatments by Ole Henriksen? The all-over scrub, shower and massage, should leave you feeling slinky.Head to toe body treatment, £125, by Ole Henriksen at The Spa at The Bluebird, thespaatbluebird.com; olehenriksen.com
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There are no rules anymore when it comes to a tan – on the catwalk there were deep desert tans at House of Holland, pale shimmering skins at Erdem and simple bronzed cheeks at Bottega Veneta. You choose what’s sexiest – but can we tell you what’s not at all seductive? Biscuity smells in bed. Opt for a Xen-Tan which has a nice vanilla scent instead and body confidence will be yours. Xen-Tan spray tan, from £25, Xen-tan.co.uk
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A wax is a given before a significant night out. There are good waxes and poor waxes though, and if you’re looking for same-day results (and by that we mean no redness) the only place to head is The Ministry of Waxing. The daring and coquettish may opt for a heart-shaped Brazilian, or you might be after a half-leg wax – either way, the MoW therapists know how to depilate.
Even better, Ministry of Waxing have offered ELLEuk.com readers a 25% discount off all waxing and 15% off aftercare products. As long as you’re a first-time customer, print out this page, quote ELLEuk.com when you book and you can take advantage of the offer until 9th March. Waxing from £20, ministryofwaxing.com