THIS IS WHAT 52 LOOKS LIKE
DEE McGUINESS is single and lives in London. She works as a consultant in luxury hospitality.
EMBRACE YOUR CURLS
FIVE years ago, I discovered DevaCurl: a revolutionary New York cutting technique for curly hair. The salon stylist cuts it dry, and has products, which lock in moisture to fight frizz. I’m obsessed with the No-Poo Original Zero Lather Conditioning Cleanser (€20.50, ie.strawberrynet.com). It cleans hair like shampoo without stripping away natural oils. Plus, the non-drying Light Defining Gel (€26.50) works better than a mousse, to scrunch style curls.
TRY MIDLIFE DATING
I’VE been single for two years, but often use dating apps: I use one where women message first. It’s so empowering. I’ve met some lovely men who’ve become good friends. So, while I haven’t found ‘the one’ yet, it’s not a waste of time. The key with online dating is to be yourself in your profile; be honest about what you want — and use recent photos.
TWO-STEP GLOW
EVERY morning, I apply The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Technology Peptide Serum as a base (€14.95, The hyaluronic acid helps to hydrate and plump fine lines. Then, every two days, I use their Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane (€9.45). The retinol acts like a slow chemical peel and helps to improve your skin’s texture. lookfantastic.com).
MORNING ME TIME
EVERY day is a gift. I always make sure the first part of my day is about me. I begin with a 4km walk in my local park. It’s brilliant exercise. I stop at a Buddhist temple, half-way round to reflect and observe my thoughts. It’s my 15 minutes of mindfulness and sets me up for a positive day ahead. I’m rarely stressed and think this is why.
MEDITERRANEAN SKIN FOOD
I’VE lived in eight countries and always take away a lesson from each. In Spain, where I spent ten years, I learned to follow the Mediterranean diet. I juice apples, carrots and ginger for breakfast. I eat my main meal at lunch: low carb, with 40 per cent lean meat and 60 per cent vegetables. I used to have bad skin, but this made a big difference.
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