I Need a Makeover! Where Do I Start?

Update your haircut and colour
The fastest way to update your look is to get a haircut. Just cutting off split ends makes a difference. While you're at the salon, talk to a colourist. Subtle highlights or lowlights can also do wonders for your total look. You'll feel like a new person!

Make sure your make-up isn't ageing you
If you're stuck in a make-up rut, chances are you've been applying make-up the same way for years. If that's the case, it's time to re-evaluate. Do you use black eye liner? It can age you by ten years. Switch to softer colours, such as deep purple or navy. Do you cover your entire face with foundation? There's no need to with today's formulations; just apply it to the areas that need coverage. Is your lip liner darker than your lipstick? That looks heavy and dull. Your liner should match your lipstick perfectly.

Have your eyebrows professionally shaped
Getting your eyebrows shaped will instantly lift your face, draw attention to your eyes and give you polish. Once you have them shaped at a salon, they're much easier to maintain with tweezers at home. As we all know, the eyes have it - so frame them well!

Play with colour
Don't be afraid to try new shades: a lighter lipstick shade, for example, or a softer, more pastel shadow. If you're on a budget, the chemist is a great place to experiment with colour without investing a lot of money.

Make over your make-up bag
Make-up doesn't last forever. In order to keep your look fresh, throw away make-up that is stale and old. Mascara should be thrown out after three months, foundation after a year and eye shadow after two years.