Who doesn’t love a good scrub or a mask? People are a sucker for beauty routines, however, that gorgouse 30-step moisturizing routine in the morning might just be all but a waste of time, at least that is what most professionals in the beauty industry think.
These tips and tricks are well-loved ones, that most have learned after years of experience in the beauty industry. You will be surprised most of them are simple hacks that are easy to execute.
1. Apply some olive oil on your cuticles
The internet has made us all pretty well-aware of the benefits of Olive Oil for your skin, hair and even health. Turns out you can also use this accessible oil on your cuticles for several reasons.
Before applying your nail polish, put some olive oil on your cuticles. This way, you will be able to easily remove the excess nail polish around your nails. Olive oil is also a good way to hydrate your nails.
2. Refresh your manicure
We don’t know about you but manicures are always a monthly must-have for us. The pamper time plus the chit-chat is a welcome relief from work, family or just day-to-day drama.
If you need to refresh your manicure but you don’t have a lot of time, make sure to have glitter nail polish on hand. Apply a coat of the glitter nail polish on top of your old, chipped colour so you have a new and fabulous manicure without spending any money.
3. Easy French manicure
Classic french nails are a beauty staple and loved by everyone and appropriate for every situation but doing them at-home can be quite a challenge unless you use this industry nail design hack.
Use stickers on your nails to map out your French manicures. Make sure that the stickers are wider than your nails, this will make it much easier for you to peel them off and reveal your one-step French manicure.
4. Dry your nails faster
For most people, painting your nail equals some much needed pamper time which also doesn’t cost an arm and leg but what isn’t so fun about doing your own nails is the drying time.
Rid yourself of those awkward, sometimes even 15-minutes of not being able to use your hands, by trying this trip. When you’ve applied your last coat, dip your fingers in a bowl full of ice water for around 1 minute and Voila, this will solidify your nail polish.
5. Remove glitter nail polish from your nails
Glitter nail polish always gets the awwwss and oooohhs at every party but let’s be honest, they are an utter pain to remove. Not only do you have to scrub your nail raw but even then, you still never end up getting it completely off.
Take this trick, straight from cosmologist. Put some nail polish remover on a few cotton pads and place them on your nails and then cover them with aluminium foil. A few minutes later, the glitter will have completely dissolved.
6. Avoid getting your hair tangled
This one might feel a bit counterproductive but hear us out. Knots are usually caused when your hair is dry and damaged. So, the natural solution would be to add as much moisture to your hair as possible.
An everyday option to do this is, after washing your hair with shampoo, apply some conditioner from the root to tip then let them air dry without brushing them. The thick condition will form a protective layer over your hair which will prevent them from getting tangled.
7. Dry your hair to give them volume
Salon blowouts are legendry and while this tip might not rival your hairdressers years of experience and skill, it will boost your usual at-home blow-dry. The best part, you don’t even need any fancy tools.
Just tilt your head upside down and dry your hair starting at your roots to give them more volume. This will also cut down on frizz and the drying time since you will be working from the inside out of your hair.
8. The perfect braid
Braids have been back for a good few years now and we, with everyone else, love the look. The romantic twists to the messy side braids, whatever variation or occasion, a braid will be there to save the day.
While you may have already learned to be a master plaiter, this little trick will up your hairstyle game. With each twist, we recommend adding styling mousse. This will give your hair a neat and texturized look.
9. Untangle your hair without damaging them
People with curly or thick hair, often struggle to get the tangles out of their hair but there is an easy way to save yourself a sore scalp, an irritated mood and a tired arm. All you need to do is be a bit more mindful.
To minimize hair damage, start brushing them from the ends. Gradually, brush them upwards, rather than the traditional downward direction. If you followed the conditioner hack above, then this one is a good one to add on to it.
10. Dry your hair delicately
This list is mainly about not doing certain things, we are conditioned to us as much as it is about adding tricks and tips. We have seen actresses wring out their hair with a towel, after a luxurious shower and have done so ourselves but here is why you shouldn’t.
When you dry your hair with a towel and rub your hair, the friction caused damage while also tangling your hair. Instead of wringing use a soft towel or even an old cotton t-shirt to pat them dry.
11. Opt for dry shampoo
What did we do before Dry Shampoo existed? Life must have been an endless battle between greasy roots and baseball caps used to hide them. Thankfully, we now have hundreds, if not thousands of variations of Dry Shampoo.
While, of course, it will eliminate any excess oil in your hair and on your scalp. You can also use the product on clean hair to give yourself a bit of volume. This is especially great for people with fine hair, who don’t do well with a lot of product in their hair.
12. Apply your eyeliner like a pro
Don’t get discouraged if you’re never able to get a perfect line when applying your liquid liner, trust us when we say this, everyone struggles with it even the pros but they have this simple trick that always lets you draw on the perfect eyeliner.
Make 3-4 small lines along your eyelid. You can break these up in parts. Start with the wing, then add in the outer edge and finish with the inner corner. Once the outline is drawn, simply fill it all in.
13. Cold eyeliner
Dos your cheap eyeliner and lip pencil keep melting away and crumbling in the heat? Well, no need to splurge on the expensive brands because this hack costs no money and will also save the day.
Before applying your eye or lip pencil, just put it in the fridge for a few minutes– this will make the pigment, harder and it will be easier to draw with. You can also just this trick before you sharpen your pencils for a crisp point.
14. Mix your eyeshadows
A simple swipe of a solid colour had its place in the beauty community but to really add drama and interest to your make-up, this tried and tested trick will always come handy. It is a staple for professional make-up artists and personal lovers, both.
Mix and match your dark eyeshadows with paler ones. For example, mix maroon, dark green and dark blue with creamier and more neutral colours. This brights balance the colours, while the darker shades will add depth.
15. Here’s how to apply blush
We thought we knew how to apply blush, a soft sweep over your cheeks and you are done. Turns out that isn’t how the professionals do it. They have a very specific way of using pigmented powder.
Rather than using it right on top of your cheeks. Apply your blush directly on your cheekbones, then blend it towards your hairline, and then downwards to soften the colour. This one is a modern version of applying blush.
16. Remove your makeup with coconut oil
Rather than using expensive make-up wipes every night to remove your makeup, try this one super ingredient that you already own. Coconut Oil isn’t just great for your body but can also be used extensively in your beauty regimen.
Apply a little bit of coconut oil on a cotton pad and gently massage into your skin, in circular motions. The natural ingredient will remove all your make-up without irritating your skin, perfect for those looking for a cheap and effective alternative.
17. Set your lipstick
Smudged lipstick is truly embarrassing and probably has happened to every one of us. This beauty hack will save you for it and comes straight from fashion week, where make-up artists use it left and right on models.
Prep your lips by lightly coating them with a layer of translucent powder. The powder will great a solid base for your colour. Then, apply your lipstick, layer after layer until it is opaque and finish off with another layer of powder.
18. Hydrate your skin
Every beauty list will tell you the benefits of moisturizing your skin and we are adding our voice to them. Never skip it and your skin will thank you by looking radiant, supple and happy all-year-around.
If you aren’t too keen on always rubbing lotion on your face and hands, try a thermal water spray but even a simple drugstore hydrating cream will give you the results you want. Remember, moisturize even in summers!
19. Use eye cream
On the topic of moisturizing, how can we forget the delicate under-eye area? While yes, it seems a little over the top to buy eye cream, which tends to be rather expensive for your eyes, here is why you should invest in it.
The skin close to your eyes can get easily irritated by creams and lotions meant for your face. Eye creams have special ingredients that are made for this area, plus they have collagen in them which will delay the appearance of wrinkles.
20. Remove puffiness from your face
Ever wonder, how models always look fresh-faced even without make-up? Well, the legend goes they use this beauty hack to give their skin a much-needed boost every morning. The best part, you already have all the ingredients.
During your morning skincare routine, rinse your face with cold water, no matter what the temperature outside is. Then apply some ice under your eyes, this will get rid of the puffiness and make your skin look fresh and luminous.
21. Take care of your feet
With the colder months, more and more people tend to ignore their feet and rather than giving them a nice pedicure one in a while, end up stuffing them up in old boots and fuzzy socks.
We feel you if you say that you don’t have the time for all of it. So, we urge you that all you do is slather on the thickest cream you have and turn your feet into a pair of warm cotton socks. in the morning, your feet will be soft, hydrated and thankful.
22. Brush your body
This beauty hack is only new to the western world. It is a practice that is thousands of years old and a must-have technique for not only beauty but also health, in the east. While it may seem weird at first, once you see the results you will be hooked.
We recommend buying a rather basic body brush and before you shower, gently yet with firm circular movements massage your entire body. This will increase your blood circulation and will make your skin incredibly soft. Once you are sure you like this technique and see the results, move on to pricier version which will have higher-quality bristles.
23. Make yourself a lip mask to soften your lips
We take care of every part of your body, from our elbows to your toes but the one place everyone neglects is the lips. So, run to your pantry and make sure a lip mask in minutes to get luscious lips.
Mix a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of coconut oil together. Rub the mixture on your lips for 5 minutes, then rinse them. Apply this mask every day to get soft lips.
24. Make your lashes grow quicker
Fake eyelashes and eyelash extensions might give you the dramatic look that you crave but they also tend to do more harm than good. Rather than wasting money on the, try this homemade serum.
All you need is vitamin E oil, castor oil and coconut oil. Mix them together with your finger, and apply the serum on your eyelashes before going to bed. All three oils are full of powerhouse ingredients which will help your lashes grow faster.
25. Apply mascara without any blunders
The last trick we learned from the pros is one, which is used in every major fashion show and beauty salon. If you already have long eyelashes, you would know the struggle of always smudging your mascara on your eyelid.
Solve this with an old plastic card or you can even use a piece of paper. Place it on the edge of your lashes and then swipe on your mascara. You won’t have to worry about making annoying mascara marks on your gorgouse eyeshadow.