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• Freshly washed and well styled hair will look best in your portrait.

• Bring a brush or a comb with you.

• Bring your make-up kit with you, especially powder to reduce shine on your face.

• Professional make-up is often a good idea, but is by no means necessary.

• If you apply your own make-up, apply a little more than usual.

   

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• Whiten teeth. Boots sell white-strips that whiten in a week or less for a quick whiteness boost. Or you could go all out and make a dentist appointment if your budget allows you to do that.

• Don't pick spots. A spot is very easy to cover with make-up, but scabs, wounds and flaky patches are more tricky. As soon as possible, stop picking at your skin.

• Exfoliate. A nice, soothing session using a grainy scrub on your face and body is an indulgent way to spend an evening. Plan to exfoliate a couple of times before your appointment, but be sure to allow a few days between 'treatments', as well as a couple of days after the last one before your shoot.

• Get a Facial. If you're going to go all out into pamper mode, be sure to do your facial at least a week before your shoot. Since facials tend to cause redness, a week usually allows enough time to heal. For those on a budget, an at-home facial with a gooey, florescent masque is always a fun alternative to a night on the town. Throw in a delicious book and recharge your batteries. Repeat as necessary.

• Wax Eyebrows. If you decide to have your eyebrows waxed or threaded, be sure to schedule the appointment for at least a few days before your photoshoot. Otherwise, an eyebrow trim/touch up at home could be done a day or two before the shoot.

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• Touch Up Your Roots. If you dye your hair, touching up your regrowth three days before your photoshoot is ideal.

• Get a Trim. Neat, healthy hair is youthful and vibrant. If it's been a while since your last haircut, even a subtle trim can make a world of difference.

• Deep condition. Your salon can do a professional conditioning treatment, or you can use your favourite deep conditioner at home. Toss it on with the gooey facial masque. Read your favourite book. Drink a glass of wine - and RELAX!