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    Festival season kicks off for the summer

    Festival season has hit so here's how to stay sitting pretty

    By Olivia Cox
    Published 25 June 2012 In News

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    Stooshe at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012
    Stooshe at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012
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    Festival season has hit so here's how to stay sitting pretty

    The pictures of the weekend's festivities have landed and one thing is clear: from Millie Mackintosh at Isle of Wight to Daisy Lowe at the Hackney Weekend, festival season has hit.

    BEYONCE SUPPORTS JAY-Z AT HACKNEY

    But if the closest you usually get to a mud bath is at the spa, a weekend without mirrors, showers and basic necessities (such as ghds) may leave you quaking in your Hunters. So here’s how to fake low maintenance...

    Hint: preparation is key.

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    Dare to bare. Well, almost. The no make-up look is hot this season, so ditch the mascara and go for Lash Perfect Lash extensions instead. They’re totally smudge-proof and won’t end up stuck to your tent by morning. Starting at £60, they're well worth the investment.

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    Cheat a sleek ‘do with the latest hair type-specific Kerastraight protein treatment (from £150) – it’ll fight the frizz without so much as a plug socket.

    Avoid shower queue misery with Motif (from £30), the latest lazer hair removal treatment – painless, permanent, and it comes with an Olympic seal of approval (they’ll be keeping our synchronized swimmers fuzz-free for the games).

    Don’t let a chip get in the way of a good party. Jessica’s latest shades have arrived in long-lasting GELeration formula (three from each collection now joins their expanding gels range). Call 0845 217 1360 to find your nearest salon.

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