What about anything else when it comes to beauty and aesthetics?

“I also believe in ‘tidying up as I go along’. I have been having micro-needling for a few months, and have been honest about having regular Botox for those deeper lines that even the best skincare just cannot reach.”

It still seems almost impossible that you will be hitting 70 in just in five years. Will you be aging gracefully or disgracefully?

“Seventy? I’m only just getting my head around turning 66! Thankfully I am in one of the happiest phases of my life. I call it ‘My Second Spring’ because it is such a special chapter. I have a wonderful partner, great friends, my career is busy and I’m now a Grandma too!”

Do you believe that this generation is redefining how we age?

“Totally. Seventy is not what it used to be. I’m proud to be an ambassador for Silver Marketing because we are a growing, influential sector that is digitally active and mentally engaged. My Seventies do not scare me; there is no time for slowing down.”

You recently had surgery for a torn rotator cuff! How are you at rest and recouperation – has it made you slow down?

“It was a shock as I simply slipped on my pyjamas which were a bit long, and boom, I was down! I managed to climb Kilimanjaro a few weeks later, unbeknown to me the damage I had done to myself. Luckily, I have a wonderful consultant who spotted it on a scan, and I was operated on quickly. The biggest hardship is not being able to blow-dry my own hair!”

And finally, when your arm is back in full working order, what is next for you?

“I am excited to be in the early stages of launching my YouTube channel, which will be a lovely lifestyle channel packed with great content and plenty of take-away tips. We are also working on expanding and developing the skincare range, so there is always something to be doing. I’m proud to say we don’t test on animals; we test on Anthea!”   

Anthea’s skin care range, By Anthea, can be purchased from Antheaturner.com/shop

Cutting your hair makes it grow faster

This is perhaps the most common hair myth of all. Many people believe that frequent trims somehow encourage hair to grow more quickly. While regular haircuts are certainly important for maintaining healthy hair, they have absolutely no impact on the rate at which your hair grows. Hair growth takes place beneath the scalp within the hair follicle, and once the hair emerges from the scalp, it is made up of dead keratin cells. Cutting the ends cannot influence the activity taking place at the root, while on average, hair grows around half an inch per month regardless of how often it is cut.

“So why does this myth persist?” says Andrew. “Because freshly-cut hair looks healthier, thicker and fuller. By removing split ends and damage, it instantly appears in better condition, giving the impression that it’s growing more effectively.”

Pull out one grey hair and three more will grow back

Most of us have heard this warning at some point in our lives. The good news is that pulling out one grey hair will not suddenly trigger several more to appear in its place. Each hair follicle operates independently and produces a single strand of hair, so removing one cannot influence neighbouring follicles. Grey hair occurs when the pigment-producing cells within the follicle gradually stop creating melanin. Genetics are the primary factor determining when this process begins, although age and certain health factors can also play a role.

“While plucking a grey hair won’t create more, it’s not something I’d recommend,” explains Andrew. “Repeatedly pulling hairs out can damage the follicle, and potentially affect future hair growth. If grey hairs are becoming more noticeable then embrace them, enhancing them with colour, or speaking to a professional stylist about the best options available.”

Washing your hair every day causes hair loss

Many people become concerned when they notice hair strands in the shower, and automatically assume washing is causing their hair to fall out. In reality, what you’re usually seeing is part of the hair’s natural life cycle. Most people shed between 50 and 100 hairs every day. These hairs have already reached the end of their growth cycle and are simply being washed away.

“This is one of the biggest misconceptions I hear,” says Andrew. “The hair you’re seeing in the shower was already destined to shed. Washing simply helps remove it.”

The key is not how often you wash your hair, but whether you’re using the right products for your hair type and scalp condition. Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp, and for many people, regular cleansing is essential for maintaining that balance.