The confidence handbook brilliant ways to boost your self-esteem

Positive ways to feel good in every area of your life

Buy The BesT hair CuT you Can afford Prioritise hair over clothes – you wear it every single day of your life. there are no “rules” any more – it could be a bob, a pixie cut, long – but you have to keep it in fantastic condition. When it comes to colour, don’t stray more than two shades from your natural colour. it won’t suit your skin tone and the upkeep will be a nightmare. if you’re covering grey, don’t go darker. one shade lighter will disguise the grey, add dimension and flatter your skin tone.

GeT a Makeover before you even think about fillers or botox or any cosmetic procedures, bear in mind that make-up applied well is miraculous. a professional who understands mature faces can tell you the latest clever diffusing products and show you the tricks for dulling skin, thinning lips and drooping eyes. Go into a department store beauty section and find someone behind the counter whose look you like.

lavish hands wiTh The saMe aTTenTion as your faCe they’re equally visible. in midlife, our trusted “beauty regime” stops doing what it once did, but we’re not sure what to change.

With your hands, shield them from sun damage every day with a sun screen or a hand cream with sPF, and reapply after washing. always have a tube in your handbag. scrub your hands weekly, and slather on a rich hand cream every night.

“A good haircut will make ALL the difference”