Get lippy

During World War II, all cosmetics except for lipstick were rationed. Winston Churchill decided to keep lipstick in production because he felt it had a positive effect on morale. Needless to say, lipstick sales did well during the war!

With national lipstick day looming we headed out to find our favourite shade ►

Bronze Blow Up

Smooth and refine with Prep and Prime Lip (£12). Add a few lines of Bittersweet Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (£13.50) in the centre and blend with fingers. Apply Bronze Shimmer Frost Lipstick (£14.50) all over the lips and blend towards the centre. Add Oh Darling in Extra Dimension Highlighter (£21.50) to the outer corners and finish with Clear Lipgloss (£14).

Makeup: MAC, Voisins Model: Michaela

Galaxy Lip

Smooth and refine with Prep and Prime Lip (£12). Apply Caviar Retro Liquid Lipcolour (£15.50) to the lips. Go over the whole lips with On and On in Frost (£14.50) and top with Clear Lipgloss (£14). To complete the look, use Fascinating Eye Kohl to draw a solid white line in the middle of the bottom lip.

Makeup: MAC, Voisins Model: Sophie

Red Ombre

Using Lip Brush 21 (£31.50) apply Plum Lush Matte (£35) to the lip line. Fill the middle of the lip with Flame Matte (£35) and blend outwards. Finish with just one touch of Peach Absolut Ultra Shine Lip Gloss (£30.50).

Makeup: Tom Ford, de Gruchy Model: Ramona

Bold Red Orange Lip

Start by conditioning the lips with the Clear Lip Conditioner (£15.50). Use a brush to apply light strokes of Pure Colour Love Lipstick in Hot Streak (£16.50) and line the lips with Double Wear Lipliner in Coral (£16). To make the lips really stand out, go around the outer lip with Double Wear Brush On Glow Highlighter in Soft Pink (£22).

Makeup: Estee Lauder, de Gruchy Model: Gosia

Heat Damage

Blow drying, straightening and curling all play a part in damaged hair.

How to fix it: You will need to lay off the heat as much as possible. Start getting your ends trimmed every 3 weeks and use a deep conditioner.

Aveda's daily leave-in treatment instantly repairs for stronger, longer hair. £20.50, Elmina

Frizzy Hair

Frizzy hair occurs when the hair’s moisture level falls below normal levels, and it can also be hereditary.

How to fix it: Use a shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for frizzy hair. . L’Oréal’s luscious smoothing hair mask nourishes, smooths and protects your hair against humidity. Shine is enhanced and control is regained.

£15, Betty Hair Salon

Colour Damage

When you colour your hair, chemicals are used to open your hair shaft, leaving your hair extremely porous and prone to brittleness and breakage.

How to fix it: The RPR range is known for its signature spa-like blends and natural, scientific ingredients. The RPR Extend My Colour Leave-in Treatment adds shine, provides hydration, seals and nourishes hair.