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Inject your lips with a little oomph this season with the all-new Shine Lipstick in Violet from high fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. This enchanting semi-sheer violet shaded lip colour adds both shine and intensity to the lips and it’s right on trend for the spring and summer purple looks of 2010.

This is certainly a lip shade that will have the same statement effect as your signature red lipstick and it is the ideal alternative for those that are already confident with the purple make-up trend.

This particular violet hue will work both on brunettes and those that have darker skin as it won’t wash out your complexion but instead will stand out and create a statement ‘look at me’ style.

For best results outline the lips with a pencil in a harmonising shade, this in turn will create definition. The second step should be to apply the lip colour using a lip brush; these are available from most beauty counters and will aid the user to build up a strong and sexy pout.

Look to the designer House of Holland for inspiration and create a sexy ’90s edge with this lip colour.

The Shine Lipstick in Violet is available from all Dolce & Gabbana stockists such as the prestigious department stores Selfridges and Harrods and can be obtained for a price of £20,

Dream Hair Range

The stylist has created a new range that is said to pamper your hair, just as creams and lotions do so to your face and body. This innovative hair care range is a combination of various elements, which boast to contain skin caring properties. Some of these ingredients include white truffle and orchid extract, both of which portray a sweet aroma as well as various key skin-complimenting factors. All of these factors will benefit the hair and in turn create manageable, smooth and healthy looking locks.

The products available cleanse, moisturise, style and transform the hair in four stages. The first step washes away any impurities; this can be achieved through using the Dream Hair Release Radiance Daily Hair Shampoo, which promises to feed and repair the hair from root to tip.

The next stage promises to re-hydrate the hair using the moisturising ingredient shea butter. Radiance Daily Hair Conditioner creates the illusion of glossy and frizz-free locks as well as adding strength to the hair. Go one step further and heighten the hairs natural glow by applying Dream Hair Miraculously Moisturising Hair Masque, which promises to enhance shine in less than three minutes.

Fabulous Super Control Mousse will create the illusion of hair that is full of volume and life, leaving locks looking naturally healthy, this is achieved through the use of a light and creamy mousse. Alternatively spray locks with Dream Hair Total Transformation Styling product. The lightweight formula contains vitamins B, C and E and will hold the style in place as well as protecting the locks against heat damage.

Finally finish the look with a little glamour using Hair Liberate Lustre Shine Spritz and don’t worry about keeping your style in place all evening, Charles Worthington has created a product that boasts great hold in the shape of Exquisitely Elegant Superfine Hairspray.

All these hair enhancing and pampering products are available to purchase at just £5.49 each so there’s no risk in breaking the bank meaning red-carpet style is now affordably achievable.

Baptiste are generally regarded as the preferred of all the available dry shampoos on the market and they are also the most affordable at just £2.09. The brand have recently stepped it up a notch and launched the colored range. This product is created using the same recipe but also features an additional shot of color, therefore boasts to leave no white powdery tinge.

The product is available in two top shades including Brilliant Brunette and Exotic Dark Black. Exotic dark black promises to create and reveal shine and Baptiste Brunette will add both volume and shine whilst leaving your locks feeling newly washed.

Both colors come housed in an easy to use spray can complete with a funky illustration. To use simply shake the can prior to spraying, you should hold it 30cms away from the head and spray lightly. The next step requires the user to massage the product into the hair with the fingertips; this will create an all over even coverage. The final stage requires you to brush it out; a bristle brush will guarantee the best results. The only difference in procedure to this and the original is that the product should be left in the hair slightly longer in order for the color to take effect.

New Range Dry Shampoo