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Hair Masks Just like face masks, these little pots of gold should be used weekly to bring damaged locks back from the brink.
Identify your hair issue: if it's dehydration, go for a moisture mask; for lacklustre locks, try an oil-based version; and for damaged hair, opt for a repair treatment.
Hair masks are the perfect way to silkiness. Credit: Snapper media
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Try this revamped version of Elizabeth Arden's Advanced Ceramide Capsules. They deliver the perfect daily dose of ceramides to help keep the skin barrier intact and smooth.
Not to mention the fact that they are the cutest little capsules ever. Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum, $140, davidjones.com.au.
Shu Uemura Urban Moisture, $68. Wella Oil Reflections Luminous Reboost Mask, $32. Toni&Guy; Damage Repair Mask, $16.Credit: Jennifer Soo
Road Test
This week I try... an occlusal splint
The lowdown I suffer from bruxism – yes, I am a teeth clencher from way back and in dire need of a new night guard (occlusal splint) as my current one has definitely seen better days. Dentist Rajiv (Andy to his mates) Kumar, who is a specialist in Airway Centric dentistry, tells me that when I sleep I lock my teeth together with a "force pressure" five times greater than when I bite down on hard food such as nuts. (Stressed? Me?) Over the years, when I have not worn my splint, I have cracked the odd tooth and pulverised a couple of fillings.
So, I am here to be fitted for a new splint. It's very straightforward. Andy fills an upper and lower plate with dental goo that forms a cast of my teeth which is sent to a dental lab and a customised upper plate is made. When I return a week later, he fine-tunes the splint, which fits on my upper teeth like a slim mouthguard.
Pain factor I fight against my highly developed gag reflex when the mould goes in but after a minute it feels pretty comfortable.
Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum, $140.Credit: Jennifer Soo
Downtime Thirty minutes for the fitting and the same for the tune-up.
Results Knowing that my teeth are housed safely in their splint at night is a great relief.
Where to get it Sydney: Pitt Street Dental Centre, pittstreetdentalcentre. com.au. Cost: from $600. Melbourne: Maven Dental, mavendental.com.au. Cost: from $600.
Ask Stephanie
What's the secret to perfect mascara application?
I spoke to make-up artist Nicole Thompson, who says: "Apply mascara first – if you make a mess, clean it up and then apply your other eye makeup. Give lashes one coat of M.A.C's Extended Play Mascara, $33, and then Upward Lash, $42, (maccosmetics.com.au) to create a bold look."
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