I will be ready in a day, dear!

WHEN it comes to that special occasion women take an amazing 23 hours and 45 minutes to get ready.

It might take a long time to get ready but the result is worth it It might take a long time to get ready, but the result is worth it

For it is not just about the couple of hours in front of a bathroom mirror on the day itself but a massive amount of preparation and preening.

The time includes trawling round five or six shops and a handful of websites.

The study, by Sheilas' Wheels home insurance, found the real focus ahead of an occasion is on attention to detail.

Three-quarters of women will have their hair done, 13 per cent will get a fake tan, 27 per cent a pedicure or manicure, 18 per cent have a waxing session and 13 per cent will go for a facial.

A small number will even have a Botox jab or go in for a spot of teeth whitening.

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