THIS IS WHAT 52 LOOKS LIKE
PAOLA BROWN lives in Kent with her husband, Tony. They have two children, Aliyah, 21, and Marcel, 19. She works in financial services.
MOISTURISING MOUSSE
I ONLY wash my hair once a week, so it doesn’t get too dry. Then I apply Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam (£12.75,
lookfantastic.com). It helps to condition the curls, so they don’t get too crunchy, as I often find with High Street products. I’ve been using it for 15 years. I add a spritz of Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray (£15.25) for a glossy finish.
MOTHER DAUGHTER MAKEOVER
MY DAUGHTER is always asking to give me makeovers. Last year, she told me my eyebrows were bushy! So I now get them threaded, every three weeks. It’s painful, but only costs £5 and makes a real difference. I don’t want them too thin, but it tidies them up. She also got me into Nars Brow Gel (£19, johnlewis.
com), which I use daily for definition.
BARGAIN DRESSES
WHEN my mum was my age, she wasn’t as adventurous as me. I still love shopping at places like Zara, H&M, Misguided, New Look, Primark and River Island. I recently found a beautiful £20 black midi dress in Matalan, with yellow flowers, a high collar and fitted waist. I wore it to my daughter’s 21st birthday do and got lots of compliments. The key is to pair bargain buys with good-quality shoes or a coat.
SPECIAL OCCASION LASHES
A FEW years ago I tried lash extensions (£50). They lasted a month. I thought they looked amazing in photos, as they really open up your eyes. But I didn’t like the feel of them and was worried about damaging my own lashes. So, though I’d get them for a special occasion, I stick to my Rimmel Extra 3D Lash Mascara on a daily basis (£4.99, Boots).
FAST WEIGHT LOSS
LAST YEAR, I started the 5:2 diet, where you fast two days a week. I’d put on weight with age, despite starting running. So, on fast days, I now eat two light meals: muesli at 12pm, vegetables and fish at 7pm. On other days, I eat soup for lunch, too. In three months, I lost a stone and went down from a size 14 to a 12. It’s such a confidence boost. DO YOU look good for your age? Reveal your secrets to inspire@dailymail.co.uk