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learn through practice how much works for you – one layer will give a light, natural tan, but I tend to do two coats for a
     bit of a darker colour.
    4. When you do your face, use less than you would on your body. It is better for your face to be a bit lighter – you can darken it up with
     make-up if you need to.
    5. It’s definitely worth investing in a mitt, which you put on your hand and rub over the tan. This makes sure it is really evenly spread,
     and stops you getting orange hands.
    6. Despite the mitt, still wash your hands as some of the fake tan can soak through. Then spray very lightly over the back of your hands. Orange
     hands are a no-no, but white hands are nearly as bad!
    7. Then give the tan time to dry – I’d say ten minutes would be the minimum – before putting on something old that you
     don’t mind getting fake tan on. I have an old, slouchy pyjama top that I always wear afterwards.
    8. Leave the tan on for eight hours minimum before washing it off. This is why I like doing it on an evening in, then washing it off in the
     morning. It will look too dark and streaky that evening, but develops nicely overnight into a perfect glow for the morning. Make sure you wash it all off properly though –
     it’s amazing how many girls I see with streaks on them days later because it didn’t all come off in the shower.
    9. Some people do this routine weekly, but I tend to go for ten days to two weeks. To make it last, moisturise every day after your shower, as the
     tan makes your skin quite dry.
    10. If it is a special occasion, and you want to be sure it looks good, find a good salon, and they will do a professional job. While it’s
     more expensive, it will always be worth it.
    What Is Vajazzling and Should I Do It?
    Everyone asks me the same questions about vajazzling – ‘What is it?’ ‘Did Amy Childs invent it?’ and ‘Does every
     girl in Essex get it done?’
    The truth, as far as I know, is that it was big in America first but hadn’t really made its way over to the UK. Amy had trained in beauty before we started the
     first series, and the producers were keen to show that side of her to viewers. They wanted to show her doing a treatment, but they were looking for a way to make it a bit funnier. Someone
     suggested vajazzling, and Amy had heard of it, so the scene just came about. I hadn’t heard of it, but as soon as I heard the word ‘vajazzling’ I didn’t need it
     explained!
    But I can’t believe how much it has taken off. Everyone knows what it is now, and there are salons in Essex that actually offer it alongside all the other
     treatments. It’s so weird how huge it has become and how so many people want it done, just because we did it as a joke on the show. It’s crazy and just shows the power of
TOWIE.
    To get vajazzled properly basically means the beautician sticking little diamante jewels in a pattern around your vagina with a special glue. But you can now get
     transfer kits that contain sticker-like jewels that you can put on yourself at home. Obviously you have to be hair-free for it to work, or they won’t stick properly. They’ll
     last about three days. I reckon it’s worth going to a salon the first time to see how they do it, but then the transfers are good enough. It’s all good fun!
    I have actually only ever been vajazzled three times. The first time was by Amy for the show and then I did it myself at home using the transfers. I’d only ever
     get them done for a boyfriend though – they are not really worth doing just for yourself!
    Even boys have started getting them done. The first time I saw that was when I did a PA in a club called Paparazzi in Watford and there were two salon girls vajazzling
     people. Boys who had had one too many drinks were getting brave and going for it, and then showing me afterwards. They were flashing on the dancefloor. It was mad!
    My Getting Ready Timetable,
    This is generally how I spend my two hours getting ready for a