Health and Beauty

It seems as though our yearly goals haven’t changed very much from last year. But a new beauty book landed on our desks recently that has inspired us to move forward with a better

The editors of US magazine Woman’s Day have created an extensive guide for beautiful skin, hair, mind and body in 7 Years Younger Instant Makeovers, the likes of which we haven’t seen before.

While this is the third title in the magazine’s “7 Years Younger” series, this new book addresses common beauty concerns like lacklustre locks and dull complexions from a holistic perspective. They’ve tapped big-name pros, including celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff, hairstylist Andre Walker and dermatologist Dr. Patricia Wexler, for quick fixes and long-term techniques that really pay off.

Here are six little-known beauty tips excerpted from 7 Years Younger Instant Makeover that will help you put your best face forward each day.

If you’re battling dry, brittle locks, check your shampoo.

Don’t use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week (or more than once or twice a month for textured hair types, which are naturally drier). Because these cleansers are formulated to remove product build-up, they strip hair’s natural oils, too.

Instead, try a shampoo for dry hair, which contains extra moisturising agents, or an ageing-related formula, which hydrates and adds shine to regular or colour-treated hair without over-softening.