Feeling that it’s time to tweak your look, but just not sure where to start? Lucky then that you’ve landed on this page. Read on …

You’re still wearing your lipstick from 1995. Dull, matt shades of lipstick may seem like a safe, grown-up option, but they do no complexion any favours. And while bright and shimmery lip glosses may seem like a scary, too-young option, they’re in reality a subtle way to add colour and glow to the face. Start out by trying an orange gloss. Yes, seriously. Or even just a soft peachy shade. It adds beautiful warmth and works back perfectly to a fake-tanned face – which, coincidentally, is the other way to make yourself look like you’ve just jetted back in from an exotic holiday.

You’re tied at the hip to your brown eyeshadow. True, there are some bright shades of eye makeup - pink, yellow, orange – that should be avoided like the plague – because they actually do make you look like you’re suffering some kind of illness. But as for the jewel tones – think emerald, sapphire and amethyst – they bring some gorgeous bling to any face. And eye colour. Experiment with which shades set off your look best – you can either contrast your eye colour and eye makeup, or (if you’re blue- or green-eyed) go for a more matchy-matchy approach, to really make your eyes pop. Wear bright eye shadow as a wash over the upper lid, or take a flat angled brush and etch a liquid-liner-like line along either the upper or lower lashline.

You like low-key but all that beige is starting to drag you down. By all means, stick with your dependable neutral tones, but go for formulations in various textures and finishes to add interest to your look. For example: loose shimmer dusts, eye shadow creams, cream blushes and shiny glosses.

You’re, yawn, just feeling so dull and tired. Swirl some pink or peachy blush over the apples of your cheeks, which will freshen-up your look. But if you really want to up the wow factor, look no further than a cherry-red lipstick. Just make sure to wear it with flawlessly applied foundation for best effect,

Your hair is giving Cousin It a run for his money. If you don’t want to cut off any hard-earned length, there are still some easy makeover solutions … face-framing layers to flatter your features, rather than pulling them down … a fringe, whether a heavy curtain style, side-swept, or fine and wispy … or even simply a side part instead of your usual centred one.

Your hair is giving Morticia a run for her money. Lighten up your look with a scattering of golden and bronze highlights. Or you could try the newest highlighting technique: shading. This is where the colourist uses balayage to literally paint highlights onto the ends of hair only. It creates a sexy sun-kissed effect and is an ideal way to play up any natural texture.

Your hair is so damaged it’s about to sue you for emotional distress . Deep breath … it’s time for the chop. It doesn’t have to be extreme though; think about a sleek bob or a sexy shoulder-skimming style. Next, invest in super-hydrating haircare and protein-enriched treatments. If your hair is blindingly blonde, consider easing up on the lightening by adding some lowlights in with your usual highlights. You have an all-over tint? Talk to your colourist about how you can take it back to a healthier shade of blonde.

Your curly hair is running wild. Bright side: your natural texture means that a twisted up-do will always be easy – and a chic new look. But for a real change, treat yourself to a salon blow-dry. Ask for as little product as possible to be applied – this way, you’ll get more mileage out of our sleek new strands.

Cute idea! To stay away from beauty rut land, it helps to have a beauty muse. Find a celebrity whose look you identify with. Be honest here. For example, it’s important to accept your natural colouring - if you’re as pale as Cate Blanchett, face it, you’re never going to pull of a Beyoncé. Also, try to pick a muse who regularly updates her style. For example, beauty chameleon Scarlett Johansson, rather than Gwen Stefani, whose rarely seen without her signature red pout.

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