HEALTH & BEAUTY
BOB MAINTENANCE
If you’re working the just-got-out-of-bed look
bob, no hassle is required. But otherwise a
bob haircut will require some groundwork.
Gemma has these step-by-step care tips:
■ Wash your hair with a prescriptive
shampoo best suited for your hair type - ask
your hairdresser if you’re not sure - as this can
really affect the fi nish of your bob.
■ If your hair is very wet remove some of the
excess water with a medium heat on your
hairdryer. Use a nozzle attachment which will
direct the heat in order to get a good result.
“I would suggest using a paddle brush to
■ Section your hair off into smaller sections,
create a smooth sleek bob”
use clips in order to divide the hair up, and
start drying each section.
■ Once dry apply a post-drying product
which will either smooth, or add texture and
defi nition. To achieve a sleek hair do a serum
will catch stray hairs and keep them in place
with a light hold while creating instant shine.
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Decisions, decisions... Whether you want to go Super Rejuvenating Face Serum 50ml, £12.71
super-sleek or voluminous tousled, your tools of the (Boots.com) With a delicious smell of mandarin
trade are all-important for achieving a photo fi nish to oranges, this thick serum slides on easily and
rival Ms Moss’ do. delivers good results.
Gemma says: “I would suggest using a paddle You’ll wake up with noticeably softer skin. 3/5
brush to create a smooth sleek bob. But if you want
a shape that is full of volume and has root lift, you ■ Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
will get the best result from a round brush. They serum 30ml, £34.26 (www.esteelauder.co.uk)
come in various sizes dependent on the length of With the consistency of an oil you might feel
your hair; the most commonly used size for bobs is wary applying this to your face but it’s absorbed
medium.” immediately and leaves your skin feel super-charged
TRY: Trevor Sorbie Professional Straightening Addict overnight. A now permanent fi xture in my beauty
Smoothing Balm, £4.99 (trevorsorbie.com); Tigi cabinet. 5/5
Hardcore Ceramic Barrel Brushes, from £7.50
(0870 330 0955/tigi.co.uk); OSiS Magic anti-frizz ■ Le Vin face serum 29ml, £90
serum, £10.45 (01296 314 000/schwarzkopf- (Harvey Nichols)
professional.co.uk); Sassoon Professional Motion Tiny bottle for the price but there must
Hold, £12.95 (sassoon.com). be something special in this wine
antioxidant therapy... It gives your skin
TRIED & TESTED an instant hit making it look younger,
Missing an ingredient before you moisturise? Serums fi rmer and smoother. 4/5
might just be the answer to your skin prayers.
We test out three serum saviours.
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