Three years on, I am pretty blasé about having my photograph taken, and believe me when I say that it's entirely learned behaviour. There's good reason to overcome your fear of looking terrible on camera: if you refuse to be in photographs, you're denying others (and yourself) many happy memories. I am not suggesting you should strike a supermodel pose whenever a camera appears. We should accept that we sometimes look crap in photos and don't much care – their function is to be a record of a lovely time, not to make us feel like Gisele. But there are some images that it is good to get right, not least because we have to see them frequently: office passes and railcards, wedding albums, passports. A daily glance at an unflattering photo is a downer. I have always loved going to salons, chiefly because I spent my first seven or so years being taken with my brothers for identical bowl cuts from bemused old men in the local barbershop. When we eventually moved in with my mother and she took me to her salon, I loved it instantly and deeply. I've never outgrown it, but I'm no longer surprised when I hear people say they dread tiptoeing across the minefield of salon etiquette. Allow me to demystify the experience. The Bobbi Brown Lash Drama Duo is a specially curated set that provides the perfect combination of bold lashes and smudge-free finish. This duo includes two full-sized mascaras, Eye Opening Mascara and No Smudge Mascara, which can be layered together for maximum impact. Solution There is nothing worse than a mimsy massage if, like me, you've gone to enjoy a good hammering. I want to feel body or face muscles being worked, gross stuff being extracted from my skin. Being stroked makes me so unrelaxed that I leave feeling murderous. But unless you say, how can they know? Tell them cheerfully upon arrival or when booking that you like a firm or light pressure, that your pain threshold is high or low. Most salons will be happy to match you accordingly. Dab your ring finger in a creme eyeshadow. (Brown, ivory or taupe are easy to apply.) Pat your finger on to each eyelid, covering the lower half and stopping just past the eye crease. Move to your cheeks while this sets. (Two minutes)

The No Smudge Mascara is perfect for those who struggle with smudging and flaking. Its long-wearing formula is resistant to water, sweat, and humidity, ensuring that your lashes stay put all day long. The brush is designed to reach every lash, even the tiniest ones, for a full and defined look. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara: This mascara has a soft bristle brush that can separate and volumize lashes. Bust gels Bust-growth products make me crosser than almost anything. No topical gel can penetrate the skin to create fat cells (breasts are made of fatty tissue). This makes no sense. NB: This look doesn't work especially well on very wrinkled eyelids or on hooded ones. Don't sweat it. There are heaps of other makeup looks you can try.) The Volume Mascara is a best-selling, award-winning, innovative tubing mascara that envelops lashes with volume and length for a defined, full-volume look. Powered by unique Tubing Technology, this high-performing mascara is infused with bold pigments and volume-building fibers to coat each lash with clump-free volume that lasts all day. The small detailing brush reaches into the roots to volumize and lengthen lashes from root to tip for an effortless application experience. Ideal for smaller eyes, hooded lids, and bottom lashes, this mascara is easily removed with warm water and a gentle rub, making it a no-fuss option for everyday wear.

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Solution A stylist or therapist's rank is an indicator of experience. If money is tight, save your high-flyer money for dramatic restyles or major treatments only. If the more junior therapist does a consistently great job, move over to him/her for everything. Eye cream My relationship with eye cream is not clear-cut, so let me explain. You need a form of moisturiser around the eye area, and eye cream is marvellous at doing this without irritation. When all is said and done, however, it is still an anti-ageing moisturiser sold in a tiny pot and not the magic product the beauty industry implies it to be. So if you suffer no adverse reactions from your regular anti-ageing day cream, and no puffiness occurs, you are perfectly fine to use it.

A good eyelash curler has a handle that comfortably fits your fingers and fits well with your eye shape. Makeup artist Quinn Murphy says to make sure all of your lashes fit into the curvature of the device. Even though it may feel like something you can easily skip, curling your eyelashes is just as important as putting on your shoes (to some of us). Since eyelashes come in different textures and shapes, curling them is the best way to look more awake and open up the eye area, especially for an eye-makeup-heavy look. But if you’re using the wrong type of curler, it might not be something that feels worth it. Over the years, our team has tried many, many eyelash curlers, and to make sure you’re using the best curler out there for your eyes, we spoke with some beauty experts.Carry a good bag On the one hand, everyone should be treated well, regardless of age or apparent wealth, but on a busy counter, the woman who looks as if she can shop will always get preferential treatment. Even if you've dashed out in a onesie and mad hair, carry a decent bag. Miraculously, you'll find staff a whole lot more attentive. The Portal White 10" from Facebook is a smart, hands-free video calling device that offers a range of features to enhance communication with friends and family. Equipped with Alexa Built-in, users can enjoy voice control of their favorite music, news, weather updates, and control their smart home devices with ease. There’s good reason to overcome your fear of looking terrible on camera: if you refuse to be in photographs, you’re denying others (and yourself) many happy memories.' Photograph: Perou for the Guardian Additionally, the device works seamlessly with Messenger and WhatsApp, allowing users to easily video call friends and family on smartphones or tablets. Group calls with up to three people on WhatsApp and seven people on Messenger can also be made, making it easy to connect with multiple people at once.

Clinique High Impact Mascara: This mascara can add length and volume to lashes without smudging or flaking. How to do your face on the bus Before leaving the house, apply tinted moisturiser or foundation. This takes very little time, but involves a large area, liquids, brushes, elbows and other things that are not terribly social. After that, things are pretty easy to do discreetly from a train or bus seat. Just arm yourself with as many products as possible that can be used without brushes and applicators: pencils, crayons, cremes. You will also need a small magnifying mirror, ideally one that opens flat rather than at a right angle, so you can hold it close to your face. Solution If it's free and you fancy it, say thank you and enjoy it. If it were gauche to accept, it would be gauche of them to offer. I certainly find a glass of something fizzy towards the end of the day raises my spirits and sends me on a night out in a giddier frame of mind. Vote with your wallet Counter staff work on commission. If you're getting rude or sloppy service from one sales assistant, politely move on to another and don't feel afraid to explain why. Helpful staff are more deserving of your money.Don't buy just one brand I hate it when sales assistants say you must buy a whole skincare range for it to work properly. This is usually balls and, if it isn't, I have grave reservations about any product that can't stand on its own two feet. If you love one brand, go for it, but it's a question of playing to the strength of different companies – I'd buy primer from Laura Mercier, but foundation from Armani, say. If someone insists you need their moisturiser for their serum to work, walk away and get a better one. Dab your middle finger in a creme blush. Pat three dots of colour on each cheek, then stroke together in a circular motion. Use a clean fingertip to stroke the farthest edge of the circle into a teardrop shape, feathering it outwards. (60 seconds) When it comes to the head of the mascara with the brush, every so often I would give that a full sweep clean with a dry piece of kitchen roll," Gallagher continues. I see public grooming as no worse than watching someone play Words With Friends or listening to fellow passengers chat.' Photograph: Alamy There are really no rules in makeup, of course, but applying mascara on bottom lashes not only makes your overall look feel complete, it also has a nice effect on the eyes. "Using mascara on the bottom lashes creates a more rounded, doe-eyed shape that gives the illusion of bigger eyes," Oliver confirms. To avoid clumping, use what's left on the brush after applying mascara to your top lashes; this will mean you're working with a bit less product. 7. Replace the lid tightly

The Portal White 10" also offers Story Time and AR Effects, allowing users to bring their children's favorite stories to life with music, animation, and AR effects. AR masks and other fun additions can also be used during calls, making communication more enjoyable and engaging.Ask any makeup artist how to apply mascara for the best results and they’ll very likely tell you to use the "zig-zagging" technique, which involves gently wiggling the brush from side to side and pulling it through the lashes to build length and volume. "For each little swipe, I would do a zig-zag and then a drag up," says Gallagher."The more you get familiar with that motion, you might want to do the inner third of the eye first, the middle third of the eye, then the outer third of the eye, and keep repeating until you’ve got the desired volume." 5. Build towards the ends Solution Guess what? They almost certainly don't want to chat and would much sooner be getting on with things – they're just trying to be friendly. Exchange niceties, then politely say you'd like to do some reading while you have the rare chance of a break, or that you have work to do. They honestly won't mind. And if you're having any kind of relaxing beauty treatment, a running commentary is completely not on. The best eyelash curler isn’t just comfortable; it ensures that your lashes don’t get pinched, and it molds them into a nice swoop. The difference comes down to the eye bed — an inch-long curved strip (often made of silicone) that acts as a resting place for your lashes during the curling process. “It should feel stable and not wobbly when squeezed together. The pads should feel firm but bouncy and easy to use,” says Murphy. Introducing Living Libations' Raven Maven Mascara, a natural, wildcrafted, and cruelty-free clean beauty product that boasts a unique combination of waxes to create an iconic lash look. This mascara is designed to hug the lashes and provide a pitch-perfect charcoal color that is smudge-free and long-lasting. Dot concealer under your eyes, around the nose and over any blemishes. Pat with your ring finger to blend. (45 seconds)