Beauty sleep is all important in the land of Claud
WITH her thick black eyeliner, pale pink lips and shaggy, blunt-fringed hair, Claudia Winkleman is as well-known for her unmistakable style as she is for her razor sharp quips on Strictly.
The TV presenter, who is an ambassador for Head & Shoulders, says her “ramshackle” beauty regime is very low maintenance. But when it comes to make-up, she does favour some rather luxurious brands.
We asked the 45-year-old about how she looks after those famous tresses, who she’d like to swap hair with and, of course, where she buys her eyeliner.
What helps you look and feel great?
“Sleep, eating well and cuddling my offspring.” Which luxury beauty brands do you like? “I think Charlotte Tilbury’s make-up is quite extraordinary and I love YSL Opium. I spray it everywhere – it can be alarming.
“My mum once gave me Creme de la Mer for my birthday and I do think it was made of something actually magical. Maybe it’s made by real unicorns and mermaids?”
Would you ever consider cosmetic surgery?
“Totally. I think it’s very easy to say, ‘No’ and, ‘Never’ but pretty soon, my face is going to fall off.
What have been your best and worst hair moments?
“My favourite hair moments are when my fringe is sort of down to the floor. I love it. I know it looks a bit weird but I’ve got such bad eyesight that it doesn’t make any difference, so I like a nose-skimming fringe.
“Worst moment was when I once cut it too short and I looked like Dora the Explorer.
How often do you look into the mirror?
“I was brought up in a house without mirrors and I’ve only got a mirror for tooth brushing. Some people would argue that I don’t look into the mirror enough, which explains why I look ramshackle when I leave the house.”
Which product do you tell everyone about?
“I’m slightly obsessed by Head & Shoulders. I’m also obsessed with Lord & Berry Eyeliner and MAC lipstick.”
If you could swap hair with someone, who would it be?
“Laura Bailey or Gisele. I’d like blonde, streaky, LA hot hair, because I have the opposite.” How do you create the ultimate relaxing bath/ shower experience? “I love an endless shower. You turn it on and you get in and you go, ‘Here we go’.
“I have Head & Shoulders, the new Nourishing Care Lavender one. It’s so amazing, you open it up and suddenly you’re in Provence.”
Do you have any beauty secrets?
“Sleeping. I sleep almost all the time. Even if I look awake, part of me will be fast asleep.
“I can’t give beauty secrets because most of the time I look like a skip. But I suppose my biggest tip would be not to worry about it. Sometimes you’ll wear too much bronzer and sometimes your eyeliner will be halfway down your face. Don’t panic, just focus next time.”
I cut my hair too short and looked like Dora the Explorer