Summer Fun! March 2009

Summer Fun!

Well the clocks have gone back and although it’s not quiet flip flop weather the long awaited sun has finally popped his head out.
And while the suns out its time to panic! The arrival of British Summer Time brings with it a whole array of grooming chores, suddenly we become all too aware that we need waxing, pedicures, honey highlights and most importantly a bit of colour!
Lousie Redknapp is working that look so well at the moment, you would never guess she has just had a baby.
Sunday morning I was so panicked I went out running for the first time in months, there’s nothing like the threat of a peeling off the layers to spur you into action. With Sunday afternoon still looking sunny I started wading through my summer wardrobe trying to work out what can be dragged out once again for another season, only problem was hubby’s protests of ‘looks fine’ were all followed up with ‘well it will do when you get some colour’.
So its definitely time for some sensible sunbed sessions or a bit of cosmetic tanning, that’s if there is any left on the shelves in Bridgend. I bumped into the Welsh Rugby Team in Starbucks the day before their Ireland game and Henson, Hook and Byrne were almost as Cappuccino as the Cappuccinos they were sipping, not that I or the other salons will be complaining they keep us in business during match season!
Talking of celebrities I spotted Charlotte Holborough in Llantrisant that day too, wow now there is a seriously smart lady, 8 years on from winning ITV’s Survivor she still looks as fit and glamorous as ever. Polished to perfection she now has long dark hair, the same great figure and a gorgeously golden tan. Wearing a pencil pleat skirt and heals she was turning heads for all the right reasons.
So if you want to look like you’ve been on a desert island for a couple of weeks with the Welsh Rugby boys here’s my tips on how to get it right.
The ultimate tan requires good preparation, exfoliate before application. Dehydrated, tired skin covered in dead skin cells cannot tan evenly. However freshly invigorated skin will hold a perfect, flawless tan for longer and will enable the tan to fade evenly and naturally. Always wear gloves when applying tan to the face and body and apply it to clean dry skin. Perfume and deodorant can result in your tan discolouring and becoming uneven. To keep your tan looking good apply lashings of moisturiser daily.
There are an abundance of good bottle tans out now but for the polished cappuccino look I would always go with a salon brand.
And don’t forget those toes strong bright colours always look great in flip flops but get your feet professionally pedicured for a real treat.

Products I would recommend are:

Clarins Delicious Self Tanning Cream http://www.shoptobenefit.co.uk/clarins-delicious-self-tanning-cream-125ml-p-691.html

Clarins Sunshine Fragrance http://www.shoptobenefit.co.uk/clarins-sunshine-fragrance-100ml-p-682.html

St Tropez Body Polisher, Moisturiser and Bronzing Mist http://www.shoptobenefit.co.uk/tropez-complete-lotion-bronzing-p-1266.html

Jessica Polishes in Bright Lights and Blushing Princess http://www.shoptobenefit.co.uk/jessica-nail-colour-corals-coppers-05fl-bright-lights-p-673.html?keywords=bright%20lights