Cindy Augustine

To prolong the life of your manicure, apply a clear topcoat to nails daily.

For a DIY treatment that’s cheap and easy, simply wet hair, saturate it with mayonnaise, top it with a shower cap and wrap a warm towel around your head. Leave on for 20-30 minutes and shampoo, condition and style as usual.

When using eyeliner, avoid lining the entire eye—it makes eyes appear smaller. Instead, outline the upper lash line and only the outer corner of the lower eye.

Never brush hair when it’s wet. It’s most prone to breakage and can also cause frizzing. Instead, untangle with a wide-tooth comb and start at the bottom if hair is particularly knotty.

Remember the secret to Old Hollywood beauty: stick to one feature, play it up, and keep the rest subtle.

To avoid a drab appearance, add a pop of color to cheeks to brighten the face.

Aromatherapy oils should be packaged in dark glass bottles to prevent sunlight from degrading its contents and should not have rubber stoppers as this will cause the oil to evaporate.

Look for skin products that offer oil-free formulas or come in gel and liquid forms.

Look for unrefined (or raw) shea butter in health food stores. This version has the highest concentration of vitamins A and E and one of nature’s most natural protectors.

Replace mascara every three months, or sooner if it’s smells funny. After a few months, it is prone to drying out.

Beautiful hair starts at home: take a look around your house as you may just have a pretty brooch or pin that could double as a hair accessory for a bun or low ponytail.

Wear sunscreen every day – even if it’s overcast. Clouds do little to block harmful UV rays, so look for products that contain a minimum SPF 15.

After shampooing and conditioning hair, rinse with cold water. The icy temperature will seal the hair cuticle and minimize frizz.

Use the right concealer for the job: creamy concealer covers dark circles, while a more opaque formula covers acne.

Be careful not to wear non-protective lip gloss (anything without SPF) when heading outdoors—the more reflective the skin is, the better chances to burn.

Prevent ragged cuticles by applying cuticle oil twice a week and push them back gently with a damp washcloth.

Use a zigzag motion to apply mascara at your lash roots, then sweep outward and upward to prevent clumping and create a thick lash. Apply several thin coats rather than one thick one.

Once a week, wash makeup brushes with baby shampoo and lay on a towel to dry. This will prolong the life of the brush and prevent oils and makeup from building up.

Eliminate dark under-eye circles: Apply an orange-tinted cream concealer to dark bluish areas under the eyes using a nylon brush, follow with a lighter shade concealer (apply sparingly to prevent creasing). Then apply a light diffusing highlighter to brighten.

Use neon colored makeup sparingly; one pop of color is all you need to brighten a neutral palette.

Saturate hair with fresh water before swimming in a pool or seawater as wet hair is less absorbent than dry hair. After swimming, rinse with fresh water or club soda, or try a shampoo designed to remove chlorine and salt from the hair.