- Pretend there is a magnet pulling your belly button towards your spine. If you do this throughout the day, your abs will be tighter and your core will be stronger in no time!
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- Don’t overdo it with hair products. You want to know what guys think smells nice? Shampoo and body wash. I’m not saying you shouldn’t use body spray or perfume (because who am I kidding, I use a different scent every day) but if you are just hanging out at home, freshly washed hair is enough!
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- Out with the old, in with the new. If you are buying a lot of new clothes or shoes, get rid of whatever you no longer wear. There are plenty of other people who would gladly wear your old clothes, and you make room for new stuff! ;)
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- Don’t fall asleep with your face on your hands/arms. When you have skin on skin, the temperature where they are touching rises and makes you sweat. When your face sweats for a long period of time, dirt enters your pores and makes you break out.
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- Waterproof makeup is worth investing in. My eyes water all the time, so makeup that rejects water is preferable for every day use. Also, it’s always nice to be prepared in case it rains.
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- If you’re having a hard time cleaning out pores on the sides of your nose, drag a (clean) bobby pin lightly across the surface to force out toxins. It hurts, but it works. Finish the process by rinsing cool water across your face and letting it air dry or dabbing it lightly with a clean towel.
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- When applying makeup, focus on accenting either your lips or your eyes. If you are highlighting your eyes, use minimal lip makeup (such as a nude lipstick or sheer gloss.) If you want bold lips, use less harsh eye makeup.
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- Embrace your natural hair. The less heat and styling you do to it, the stronger and healthier it is. Try to save straightening/curling for when you’re going out, and even then be sure to use heat protection spray!
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- Wash your hair every other day, if possible. Stripping your hair of its natural oils daily can actually damage it, plus the hot water from your shower is damaging as well.
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- Use conditioner when shaving. It helps you get a much closer shave, reduces razor burn, and doesn’t hurt if you should cut yourself. This is one of my best pieces of advice ever. It'll leave you with smoother skin, too!
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- Once you find a product that works for you, stick with it. Although the latest products are often enticing, you never know what effect they could have on your skin. If a product gets the job done, don’t let it go!
- Toothpaste works as an acne spot-treatment and a milk face mask leaves your skin super soft! Utilize what you have at home, don't pay for pricey treatments!
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- If your hair seems like it’s constantly damaged and never feels soft, try out a Keratin treatment to soothe your hair and make it silky! Keratin is a protein that protects, smooths, and repairs your hair. It also straightens your hair (as it is effectively, eliminating the frizz), so if you don’t want straight hair, this product might not be for you. Instead, try deep conditioning your hair by keeping the conditioning product of your choice on for 10-20 minutes before rinsing.
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- Put two spoons in the freezer, wait a hour or so, then apply them to your closed eyes to reduce lines, wrinkles, and make your eyes looks more youthful!
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- When applying eyeliner, tighten the skin next to your eye (lightly, using your finger) for a more precise and straight line.
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That's all, folks! Do you have any beauty tips or tricks? I'd love to hear them :-)
