THIS IS WHAT 57 LOOKS LIKE
Kazz O’Neill is a model, who lives in london with partner Paul. She has two daughters, emily 30 and abi, 28, plus two grandsons, aged one and three.
LIFE-CHANGING HRT
FOR years, I used to have awful hip and lower back pain. Then last year I saw my GP, who suggested I try Estrogel, a form of HRT, which you can get on prescription. One month later, I noticed a huge difference: all of the aches and pains stopped. It was life-transforming.
VIRTUAL YOGA CLASSES
I DON’T exercise much, apart from yoga, which I love as it’s gentle on the body, and it gives you a lean, strong look. I usually go to a class, once or twice a week (brodiebass.com). Since lockdown, I do an online version of the private classes, which costs £10. Booking it gives me the extra motivation to do it.
SILVER HAIR TRANSFORMATION
I’VE always had blonde highlights, until three years ago when I had a full bleach done with ashy silver tones for my daughter’s wedding. Hairdresser, Leanne Chadwick, an expert on this type of colouring, uses an Olaplex salon treatment to keep it healthy. It costs £200 every seven weeks (salon64.co.uk), but it’s worth it! I also use Redken Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner (£13.60, feelunique.com)
TWEAKMENT ADDICT
SINCE I was 42, I’ve had Botox every three months to smooth the lines around my eyes and forehead (from £150, salehclinics.com). I also get fillers to add volume in my lips once a year (£300, eshoclinic.co.uk). Plus, Profhilo, a hyaluronic acid treatment, to improve the skin’s texture, annually (from £600). For now, I have a skincare regime using Vitage Vitamin C Tightening Serum (£39,
vitage.co.uk), Renewal Daily Moisturiser (£39) and Skin Defence SPF30 (£26).
MID-LIFE INSTAGRAMMER
WHEN younger, I used to model a lot, but after turning 40 it became harder. Two years ago I set up a fashion Instagram project called Kazz Style. I took a fourhour workshop with a brand consultancy, Media Luxe (£200, medialuxe.uk). My followers rose from 200 to more than 43,000. It makes me happy to share tips with other women — I’ve even made new friends!