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Glow Before the Guests Arrive: An Off-Duty Dentist's Thanksgiving Get-Ready Kit for Her
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items Okay, confession time — I am the dentist who is brilliant at telling other people to look after themselves, and then completely forgets to do it before a big family gathering. Last Thanksgiving I turned up with flyaway hair, tired eyes and lips so dr...
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Smooth Hair, No Fuss
Skin Prep That Actually Shows
Finishing Touches & the Cosy Wind-Down
Smooth Hair, No Fuss
My honest tip: work in small sections and let each one cool for a minute before you brush through — that is what keeps it looking polished in photos, not just straight for ten minutes.
BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Ultra-Thin Straightener
My honest tip: spray it on before you pick up the straightener, not after — heat protection only helps if it is already in place, and a light, even mist beats a heavy soak every time.
CHI 44 Iron Guard Heat Protect Spray, 8oz, 2-Pack
My honest tip: use just a pea-sized amount on damp ends first — you can always add a little more, but too much at the start is what makes hair look heavy in photos.
Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
My honest tip: keep one in your bag for the drive over — a loose, low bun with a satin scrunchie keeps flyaways down without leaving a dent.
Kitsch Satin Scrunchies for Women, 5pcs
My honest tip: detangle from the ends upward, never from the roots down — it is gentler and you will lose far less hair before photos.
Kitsch Wide Tooth Comb For Curls - Black
Skin Prep That Actually Shows
My honest tip: use these the night before, not the morning of — they do their best work with a little time, and your skin will look calmer in photos.
JIYU Cleansing Polish Pads - Glycolic & BHA - 60 Count
My honest tip: glide it on before your moisturiser and give it a minute to settle — it is the quick fix for tired eyes when you have not slept brilliantly.
Luxe Korean Under Eye Balm – Lift & Firm 3-in-1
My honest tip: a thin layer after your pads and balm is enough — too much cream under makeup just slides around by dinner.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Face & Body 19oz
My honest tip: put this on the night before and let it work overnight — that is exactly the trick for lips that cracked halfway through dessert last year.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask | Overnight Lip Treatment
My honest tip: pop it in the fridge for ten minutes first — the cool roller is what makes tired skin look awake in photos.
Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set - 4-Piece Facial Kit
My honest tip: use a thin layer as your last hydrating step — it sinks in fast, so makeup sits properly instead of sliding off by lunch.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 1.7oz x2
Finishing Touches & the Cosy Wind-Down
My honest tip: make a pot for after dinner, not before — a caffeine-free wind-down tastes better when the plates are already cleared.
FGO Organic Hibiscus Herbal Tea, 40 Count
My honest tip: slip this on while you do your final hair and makeup — it keeps everything clean, and you still feel properly dressed for photos.
Ekouaer Womens Long Ribbed Knit Kimono Robe
My honest tip: pop these in before you put your party shoes on, not when your feet already ache — prevention is far kinder than rescue.
Set of 14 Clear Gel Heel Grips Insoles Pads
My honest tip: hold it an arm's length away and mist in a light X shape — one even pass locks everything in without damp patches.
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Spray
My honest tip: keep it simple for photos — one small, gold pair finishes the whole look without fighting with your hair or neckline.
14K Gold Plated CZ Huggie Stud Earrings Set