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CORRIE STAR HELEN FLANAGAN, 18, REVEALS WHY GROWING UP – AND OUT – FEELS SO GOOD

My naturally curly hair is damaged from using hair straighteners and dyeing it black for the part of Rosie Webster. Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment, £18.99, helps repair and re-moisturise it. It’s a miracle worker!

I go to the gym but I prefer swimming – it help me tone up and gives me tons of energy.

I used to have severe acne. I once went on a date and I couldn’t look the guy in the eye because I was so self-conscious. It made me so unhappy that I once cried about it on set. My doctor prescribed Accutane tablets and now my skin is completely clear. I love MD Formulations Facial Cleanser, £22.80, because I never get a spot when I use it.

My hormones erupted when I was 15, and suddenly I had a woman’s body and boobs! I love having a curvier figure and feeling more grown up.

Ever since I was nine I’ve wanted to be an adult. I couldn’t wait to turn 18 – it was my birthday last Thursday. For me, it signals a fresh start and I’m confident I’ll handle things with a more mature approach.

The key to happiness is to surround yourself with your family. They boost your confidence, make you feel secure and are there for you when things go wrong. I’d feel lost without them.

I love the Cacharel perfume Amor Amor. The smell reminds me of boys, house parties and being at school, when everyone wore it.

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Words: Olivia Buxton photography: tessa hallman/camerapress stockists: Aveda (Aveda.co.uk), Cacharel (0800 123 400), MD formulations (hqhair.com)