The Sunday Telegraph - Sunday

ALL THE TWEAKS V ALL NATURAL

‘I take pride in looking good’

- Patrick Reid, 52 Patrick Reid is a foreign exchange consultant. adamisprin­ciple.com

I was a late learner when it came to my appearance, but after changing careers, I decided to improve how I look. A few years ago, I started having Botox every three months and consulted a stylist to learn how to make the best of myself. I find it liberating to have a little Botox lift: it gives me a spring in my step. I don’t want a frozen face – just to look a bit fresher.

For me, looking fresh is a whole lifestyle – I’m not going to spend the money on Botox and then treat my body badly. I have a personal trainer, do Body Pump and Spin classes and watch my diet. I don’t drink alcohol and I get plenty of sleep, using ear plugs and a sleep mask with rosemary in it. I drink fresh juices in the morning and take Propecia tablets to stop hair loss. If I wake up tomorrow with grey hair, I’ll book an appointmen­t with a stylist.

I enjoy looking good both for my partner and myself. When I’m with a client I want to look my best, without being fake. I don’t want to look 30 but the best 52 that I can.

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