Pre-pool:
Avoid frazzled, sun bleached holiday hair by getting a trim a week before
jetting off. ‘Getting your hair in good health before you go means it’ll stay
bouncy and glossy all holiday long,’ says Jason Cocking, hairdresser to queen
of beach hair, Cat Deeley. Apply a treatment, such as L’Oréal EverPure
Reinforcing Intense Mask, $ 11, the night before you fly a frizz-free trip.
Apply
a treatment, such as L’Oréal EverPure Reinforcing Intense Mask, $ 11, the night
before you fly a frizz-free trip.
Poolside:
One of Jason’s top poolside products is Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, $ 41. ‘It
strengthens, nourishes, and protects,’ he says. If you’ve got curls, he
suggests using Kérastase Elixir Ultimate, $ 39, or Clynol Sheild Sun Hair Oil,
$ 6, to combat frizz. And a Tangle Teezer, $ 22, will work out knots without
damaging hair.
Philip
Kingsley Elasticizer
She’s got the bikini wardrobe of a Bond
girl
Pre-pool:
‘Bikini shopping needs serious time,’ advises Zest’s stylist Francesca Moser.
‘If you can’t face the unflattering lighting in the changing rooms, go online
and browse websites like Figleaves and Panache so you can try swimwear at home.
If you want to change your style every day, stick to the high street, but if
you find a bikini you love that’s a perfect fit, luxe labels like Heidi Klein
or Melissa Odabash can be worth it in the long run – you can expect top quality
fabrics that will last.’
Poolside:
Mix and match bikinis to double your swimwear collection. ‘Create cool
contrasts by matching neutrals with brights,’ says Fran. And rock a new look
with clever accessories: ‘Your holiday wardrobe should include a panama hat,
oversized beach bag, cute kaftan, embellished day-to-night flip flops, and an
array of bright nail polishes.’
She always goes to the coolest bars
Website:
beachtomato.com
Pre-pool:
The girls that hit the hippest bars do their research first. Check beach bible
beachtomato.com for the hottest cocktail bars, beach shacks and club
suggestions. For insider info on new openings, it’s all about
thecoolhunter.net, and lecool.com, which let you know what’s on in major city
destinations. And for up-to-the-minute holiday tips follow @travelbite,
@lonelyplanet and @notfortourists on Twitter.
Poolside:
Head where the beautiful people go for an Elderflower Collins by downloading the
Hedonist’s Guide, Hg2 iPhone app, $ 18.5, which has the hottest hangouts in 43
cities.
