How to get that red-carpet glow

As far as Yorkshire hairdresser to the stars Mark Hill is concerned, Natalie Portman (above) is an Oscar winner in more ways than one.

Mark, who works from his salon in Kirk Ella, near Hull, says: “I love the simplicity of Natalie’s side-swept waves. Totally understated, they are super soft, super shiny and super sexy.”

He has the following tips for achieving Natalie’s red carpet look, which radiated with shine. “Make sure your hair is in the best condition possible,” he says. “Hair in good condition has a natural shine and looks full of life.”

Shampoo and condition your hair as normal, and then apply Mark Hill Style Secrets Sexy Waves and Curl Cream, or similar, evenly through towel-dried hair.

Using a large round brush, dry hair thoroughly. Add volume in the fringe area, and sweep to a side from a side parting. When all dry, take a large section, spray with Defrizz Shine Protect and Control Spray and then wrap spirally around the barrel of a Magic Wand, which has a conical shaped barrel to give a less uniform wave. Make sure the thickest end is closest to your roots, as this will help smooth and only add a gentle wave. Hold for a few seconds and then unwind. Do this through the rest of your hair. Sweep one side around towards the nape of your neck and secure with a decorated clip or accessory. Rub a small amount of serum through your fingers, and then comb very gently to separate, define and enhance the waves. Add a final spritz of Diamond Shine Spray and you’re red carpet ready. All Mark Hill products are available at Boots.

MOROCCANOIL Glimmer Shine Spray creates an instant mist of gorgeous, flexible shine that lasts all night long, certainly long enough to see through all the after-show parties until morning.

It’s ideal for using when hair is being dried, tonged and backcombed and costs £18.25 for 100ml from stockists on www.moroccanoil.com and 0800 310 1133. Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray creates an instant mist of gorgeous, flexible shine that lasts all night long, certainly long enough to see through all the after-show parties until morning.

It’s ideal for using when hair is being dried, tonged and backcombed and costs £18.25 for 100ml from stockists on www.moroccanoil.com and 0800 310 1133.

BRILLIANT Spray-On Shine Mist is another great product to spray on finished hairstyles to add pure shine and eliminate flyaways. Vitamin E protects against environ mental stress-factors and Pro-vitamin B-5 helps smooth split ends. For use on all hair types, it costs £13 for 100ml at Aveda Concept salons and spas, including Russell Eaton in Leeds and on 0870 034 2380.

NEW today, Creme de la Mer’s The Radiant Serum brings an instant red carpet glow, especially designed to illuminate and balance skin, awakening its ability to reflect light. It also plumps skin and tightens pores, with Creme’s Deconstructed Waters. Wear under moisturiser and make-up, it costs £215 at Harvey Nichols Leeds and on 0870 034 2566.

WHEN your eyes are strong, dark and smoky, like Natalie’s are here, you need to use a relatively muted and nude lip shade, so try to match and enhance your natural lip colour.

This blush pink lipstick is perfect for the job, and its rich, creamy texture makes lips look luscious and smooth. It’s £17, by Trish McEvoy at Harvey Nichols Leeds.