Game of Thrones‘ Sophie Turner Shares Her Secret to Good Hair and Skin: “Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize”
Sophie Turner may be in the middle of filming Game of Thrones‘ highly secretive final season, but the British actress who plays Sansa Stark is never too busy to talk hair shop. And while Turner, 22, is known for her fiery auburn locks, as Wella Professional’s latest ambassador, the now platinum blonde proves that she can work just about any color. From her must-have hair products to her militant moisturizing, here, Turner reveals her best-kept beauty secrets.
Your look in three words: Comfortable, casual, chic.
Medicine cabinet snapshot: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream, Graydon Face Food Mineral Mist Toner, Egyptian Magic Face Cream, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream, and micellar water.
Good skin starts with: Good eating! And washing your face with micellar water every day, followed by toner.
Best advice from your dermatologist: Eat healthy, drink water.
Best advice from your facialist: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. I live in the U.K.; it can get very dry.
Makeup miracles: Dior Diorshow Mascara and Tom Ford eyeshadow.
Most underrated product: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand ( $38, bloomingdales.com).
Turner wears a Chanel jacket, price upon request, chanel.com; Sophie Bille Brahe earring, price upon request, sophiebillebrahe.com. Photo by Cole Sprouse, styled by Ryann Foulke.
Never leave the house without: Concealer under my eyes, mascara to open them up, and lots of moisturizer.
My hair colorist always says: Sonya Dove recommended Wellaplex No3 Hair Stabilizer, and I’ve been using it ever since. It’s a treatment I can do anywhere, and it’s like a second assistant, working behind the scenes to restore the health of my hair and prepare it for my next transformation. Whether I am getting into a new character with a hair-color change, like when I went from red to blonde, or need some major hair recovery after a particularly challenging hairstyling, it’s amazing.
Nails must be: Oiled up. My nails are very weak, so I constantly have to put oil on the cuticles to strengthen.
Beauty from the inside out: Lots of water—I’m guilty of not drinking enough. Lean protein, healthy fats, and healthy carbs.
Exercise obsession: Any high-intensity cardio, but boxing is my favorite. I go to Rumble in N.Y.C., Unbreakable in L.A.
@Turner wears an Altuzarra dress, $24,000, altuzarra.com. Photo by Cole Sprouse, styled by Ryann Foulke.
Drink of choice: Vega Vanilla Protein with a tablespoon of macadamia nut butter, half a banana, and almond milk.
Product that you picked up from the pros: Christian Wood, my stylist, introduced me to Wella EIMI Perfect Me ($20, ulta.com), and it’s now my go-to product. It’s a hair balm that’s great for creating natural style and adding shine. But most important, it protects from the heat of styling tools. Heat protection is so important, especially when I’m working and my hair is getting styled and touched up multiple times a day.
A woman should smell like: Whatever she wants. I personally love Le Labo Santal 33 or Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. I go back and forth between the two.
Appointment you’d love to nab: Sonya Dove—I really trust her with my hair. Having access to knowledgeable experts who understand my hair and what is best for me to use is so essential. My hair is such an important piece of my personal identity, so a bold color transformation is not a decision I make lightly, and finding a colorist you trust makes all the difference.
Definite doppelgänger: Boy George.
Celebrating Games of Thrones‘ Best On-Screen Beauty Moments
The role of Brienne of Tarth played by actress Gwendoline Christie, wears her platinum blonde locks in a tousled pixie cut.
Actress Maisie Williams who plays the role of Arya Stark, keeps her shoulder length brunette waves in a sleek half up do.
The role of Melisandre played by actress Carice van Houten wears her dark auburn locks middle-parted in twisted half up do.
Actress Natalie Dormer who plays the role of Margaery Tyrell, wears her light brown waves in a middle-parted twisted half up do.
The role of Talisa Stark played by actress Oona Chaplin, keeps her hair in a tousled french braid with loose pieces framing her face.
The role of Cersei Lannister played by actress Lena Headey wears her golden blonde locks in a grown out pixie with short, tousled bangs framing her face.
The role of Lady Crane played by actress Essie Davis wears her wavy blonde curls middle-parted in an elegant, twisted half up do.
Actress Sophie Turner who plays the role of Sansa Stark keeps her fiery red hair middle-parted in a braided half up do.
Actress Natalia Tena plays the role of Osha, keeping her brunette messy waves in a loosely tousled half up do.
Actress Jessica Henwick who plays the role of Nym Sand, wears her dark brunette locks in a side-parted french braid.
The role of Shae played by actress Sibel Kekilli, wears her dark brunette locks middle-parted in tight, voluminous curls.
The role of Yara Greyjoy played by actress Gemma Whelan, wears her shoulder length brunette curls in a swept back half up do.
The role of Missandei played by actress Nathalie Emmanuel, keeps her tight curls in a voluminous bob embellished with a golden headband.
Actress Emilia Clarke who plays the role of Daenerys Targaryen, wears her long platinum blonde curls in a braided low pony with embellished braids and loose curls framing her face.
