THIS IS WHAT 55 LOOKS LIKE
AngelA MiDDleTon lives in london. She has two adult children and is the owner of recruitment and training company MiddletonMurray
TWO-WEEK UPKEEP
I HAVE a standing salon appointment with my daughter for a grooming session every other Saturday. We chat about all sorts and it sets me up for the next fortnight. I get Shellac gel on my hands and feet, then a colour, blow-dry and cut if I need it. I also have an Olaplex deep conditioning treatment to keep my hair shiny.
WOW BROWS
LAST summer, I got my eyebrows tattooed. Before that, I’d been having them tinted and threaded, but my therapist recommended a naturallooking, light tattoo. I love them! They give you back that defined arch under your brow and you don’t need to pencil them in.
VITAMIN VITALITY
AS YOU get older, you need to be aware of changes that are happening in your body and compensate for them. Sometimes, healthy eating isn’t enough. Once a month, I treat myself to an anti-ageing IV treatment at Grace Belgravia (£233, gracebel
gravia.com). It contains a high dose of glutathione, needed for cell renewal, which declines as we age. I feel more energetic afterwards.
YES, YOU CAN HAVE A SIX-PACK
IF YOU’RE struggling to stay in shape, try weight training. My son recommended it last year after I said my fitness regime wasn’t working any more. So, I started seeing a personal trainer four times a week. Nine months later, I’ve lost 10kg — plus the dreaded tummy roll — and gained a six-pack. My clothes fit better and I can lift more than my body weight!
FIND YOUR INNER YOUTH
I BELIEVE an open mindset is the key to staying youthful. Expensive treatments count for nothing if you don’t feel strong and vibrant inside. I started my own business at 40 and cannot understand why anyone would want to retire. My motto is not to think about the negatives too much — just go for it! n