5 ways not to look your age.

Look at this photo of Sandra Bullock. How old do you think she looks? Thirty, possibly thirty five?

Well, the gorgeous Ms Bullock is actually 50 years old. I know, unbelievable right? She looks incredible! Truth be told she actually looks more youthful and vital than a lot of girls I know in their early thirties, some even in their twenties!. And the most amazing thing about Sandra’s’ youthful appearance is that it’s totally easy to replicate. That is, the tips and tricks of the trade she employs in order to shave off at least 10 years are all tricks that you can do at home. Don’t believe me? Do try this at home!

#1: why not keep it long?

Why is it that women as soon as they reach the big 40, chop the locks off? It’s almost as if we are programmed to believe that women over 40 can’t rock hair down past the shoulders, and as you can see by looking at Sandra, it simply isn’t so. However there are some guidelines to adhere too! Layers are vital, by having layers cut into your hair it will keep it light and bouncy as hair that is all one length tends to weigh the face down. Also a wispy fringe is a clever addition as it creates a fresh, vibrant schoolgirl- edge without being inappropriate or too heavy.

#2: highlight in the right way

Give your complexion a lift by adding a few understated highlights to the lengths of your hair. Any celeb worth her Oscar knows that a whole colour change is not the best way to appear youthful, as pesky little greys' love to poke through your regrowth. Always opt for a professional colouring as at home colours often lead to DIY disasters! Keep your hair in amazing condition and at full volume with  a collection featuring volumising shampoo, hair density treatments and styling products called the  Kerastase Densifique range. For truly beautiful, voluminous and revitalised hair.

#3:why not lighten up?

With age comes the inevitable sprinkling of fine lines and wrinkles. Don’t add years to your face by attempting to disguise your wrinkles by ‘caking’ with foundation but opt for cleverly concealing them, with a light and nourishing skin balancing coverage. We love  Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base (available in 3 tones to address various skin issues) a gorgeously lightweight base that naturally illuminates and corrects your skin tone for a flawless finish. It also offers hydrating and soothing skin care benefits as the new High-Lumitec Complex brightens the complexion and optically corrects imperfections. Check out Makeup tips for an instant face lift

#4: keep your brows full

It might prove an ageing mistake attempting Cara Delevingne style face framers, as just a few featherlike strokes of a brow pencil can make all the difference in the pursuit of taming the brows and looking more youthful. Do it like Sandra by using a shade that’s slightly deeper than your own natural colour. We recommend  Model Co Eyebrow Designer Brow Kit, containing a selection of four brow stencils, duo brow wax and powder, two angled head brushes for a defined application, grooming wand and precision slant tweezers in a sleek, chic compact. Perfectly on point brows can be yours by creating the ultimate age defiant arch and shade. 

 

#5: go sheer and glossy

Heavy, matte lip colours are a definite no-no! Opt for a sheer wash of colour that doesn’t weigh down your complexion. If like Sandra you wish to go deeper( or have a red carpet event – like who doesn’t?) , grab a lip stain that doesn’t make you look too ‘made up’ and obvious. We love  Model Co Glass Ultra Lip Gloss Berry Pink. Providing a slick lacquered finish that leaves your lips looking supple and plump. Shea butter provides rich, conditioning moisture and soft, juicy pigment enhances your lip's colour, or why not try Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Prefector delivering a deliciously sweet flavour and 3D shimmer, for luscious, smooth, shiny lips and a natural-coloured, luminous smile. It nourishes, repairs and protects lips to leave them incredibly beautiful. For further reading and tips check out " 7 bad skin habits that make you look older".

What are your tips for looking younger?