My mother is not what you would call a glamourpuss. She never had drawers full of cosmetics like my friends’ mothers. She had, and still has, a simple make up case with only clear mascara, black mascara, concealer, translucent powder and a chap stick. Needless to say I didn’t expect to get much beauty advice from Little Miss No Make Up. How wrong I was. Here’s what I learnt.
Don’t shave your legs.
I’ve shaved my legs maybe ten times in my life, and only in emergencies. I’ve waxed and/or epilated for fifteen years and my body hair just gets thinner and softer.
Choose light facial coverage, or none at all.
I’m pretty sure my mother has never owned foundation in her life. Neither have I. We stick to light tinted moisturisers or subtly applied concealers.
Moisturise. Twice. Every day.
My mother has done so every day since she was thirteen. As have I. People are shocked when my mother says she has a 27-year-old daughter. They are even more shocked when they realise that the 27-year-old is supposed to be me. It’s all about hydration. Also, I’m the only fish-belly white one of my very olive-skinned immediately family, so I added my own daily sunscreen caveat.
Fork out for a decent hair dresser.
My mother is a total tight arse with all beauty products, except those relating to her hair. It’s your crowning glory. Treat it as such.
Pedicures are good for your soul.
Even in winter, there’s something about bright berry toes that makes me smile.
What great and unexpected tips did you adopt from your mother? Let’s share the wisdom of our greater generations!
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