TREND: RETURN OF THE DÉCOLLETAGE
Spring is imminent and so begins the gradual reveal, starting from the top. First things first: your facial skincare ritual should always end at your boobs, as the skin on your décolletage needs just as much attention as your face. Remember the golden rule: sunscreen at all times. Now for the fun stuff (see right, below), and then the reveal – just in time for sexy spring fashion.
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ROAD TEST
This week I try... Bio Sculpt nail gels
The lowdown When long-lasting nail gels first came to town, I couldn't wait to try them. They did last a few weeks, but when it came time to take them off, my nails were parched. Now I am trying the new, improved version complete with LED light for setting and am keeping an open mind. My nail therapist, Jess, starts the manicure with a precision file, cuticle tidy and relaxing hand massage. She has an array of blinged-up brushes, each with a special task: one to apply a dab of nail strengthener for when the gels are finally removed; one to add ginseng and vitamin E; and one to apply the gel from the tiny little pots. I have chosen a putty-coloured nude called Mute. Jess applies two coats and I put my fingers under the LED light to set the gels in stages. The final touch is a high-shine topcoat and the look is picture perfect.
Pain factor Zero. I love having a manicure and this is no exception.
Downtime Forty minutes – and there's no drying time.
Results My nails look fabulous: they are a great shape, I love the colour and they are set to last for up to three weeks.
Where to get it Sydney: The Nail Lounge, (02) 9281 4500. Cost: from $50. Melbourne: 1300 246 435. Cost: from $50.
At home Try Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel in Checkmate, $17, revlon.com.
CULT FOLLOWING
The Clinic's brains trust – Kaye Scott and Lisa Sullivan Smith - have 15 years' experience in treating every type of skin. So when they couldn't find a moisturiser they really liked, they made their own - with love. The Clinic Scott and Sullivan Moisturiser, 50g, $80, theclinic.net.au.
WE ASK AN EXPERT
Melissa Salema, Klorane brand manager
How do you fix hat hair?
"Flattened hair needs a volume fix. Start by lifting sections of your hair and spraying dry shampoo in short bursts directly on to the roots from 30 centimetres away, then brush out." Try Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk 50ml, $6.50, 1800 678 302.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram @mrssdarling.
