If your make-up kit needs a pre-holiday boost or you’ve got some burning beauty questions Samantha Hamilton-Rushforth has all the answers…
Q.) I’ve started to get ingrown hairs on my legs, during this hot weather, what can I do to prevent this?
A.) Ingrown hairs can be caused by irritated skin and inflamed pores so make sure your skin is prepped, clean and moisturised before you shave your legs. I recommend doing it in the shower, as the heat from the water will help open the pores on your skin and allow the hair to be removed easier. Finish off with an exfoliating body scrub and plenty of moisturiser to calm the skin.
Body Sorbet Dhs75 The Body Shop
Q.) I’m a huge fan of nail art but I’m going to my sister’s wedding next week and I know she won’t approve if I turn up with glittery or neon nails. How can I make the trend ‘wedding-appropriate’?
A.) I totally understand that you still want to look like yourself on her big day, but it’s definitely not a good idea to stress out the bride. I recommend sticking to a light pastel or nude colour palette on the nails and adding small yet artistic details like one of the floral-inspired stencils from Bourjois tattoo nail art range.
Calligraphic Nail Tattoos Dhs51 Bourjois and
So Laque So Glossy Polish in Tombee a Pink Dhs40 Bourjois
Q.) I’m going to Ibiza on holiday this summer and I want to stock up on some great lip and nail colours without paying a fortune, what brands do you recommend?
A.) Believe it or not H&M has a great range of in-house make-up products from giant all-over bronzing palettes to bright nail shades and fierce lip colours. Most products are under Dhs50 so you can mix and match what pieces you want to take on holiday with you and create a bespoke holiday-friendly make-up kit. Bon voyage!
Blusher Dhs29H&M
Send all your beauty questions to Samantha at samantha@motivate.ae or on Twitter @samrushforth
