Cheryl Cole believes keeping the skin hydrated is fundamental. The 27-year-old star found fame as one fifth of the pop group Girls Aloud, and saw the release of her second solo album Messy Little Raindrops last year to great success.

One of her top tips for a good complexion is drinking plenty of fluid. The star also tries to avoid alcohol, as she knows this can be bad for her skin. “Being dehydrated is such a horrible feeling. So after a heavy night, it’s really important to drink lots of water – although it’s just as important to know when to stop drinking,” she told the British edition of OK! magazine.

Cheryl is famed for her long luscious tresses, and the singer takes great pride in looking after them. The star says she doesn’t care too much about having bad appearance days, and would never let an off day prevent her from leaving the house. However, when asked if bad hair or bad skin would ever make her reluctant to go out, she conceded lacklustre locks would probably upset her more. “Probably my hair,” she answered. “I’m not the sort of girl who’d refuse to leave the house.”