1.) SMILE !!! Smiles are contagious. They are one of the most simple forms of natural beauty. When you smile at someone you are inviting them to smile back. Not only does an exchange of smiles release endorphins, it relaxes your facial expressions and it's Free!
2.) Drink plenty of water. If you drink at least 80 ounces of water a day, not only will you feel better, but it will rejuvenate your skin, hair and nails.
3.) Depuff your eyes. If you wake up with puffy eyes splash them with cold water. This will reduce swelling. For extra fire power put two tea bags in hot water for about a minute. Then let the tea bags cool and put them over your eyes for about 3-5 minutes. The caffeine from the tea acts as a vasoconstrictor which will reduce the swelling even more if you need it.
4.) Add volume to your lashes. No need to spend $20 or more on mascara! Simply get some card stock like a business card, a post card or an index card. Put the card against you face behind your lashes. Then start brushing away. Your lashes will look fuller and longer without making a mess.
5.) Reduce split ends and frizz. Instead of using a towel to dry your hair use an old t-shirt. Rubbing your hair dry with a towel will damage your hair and cause it to frizz. Use the t-shirt to dab your hair dry. Try it you'll see the difference!
6.) Quick dry your nails. If you are in a hurry or just don't feel like waiting for your nails to dry, you can dip them in ice cold water to help them dry faster.
7.) Speak up! When you get your hair done don't be afraid to speak up to make sure the stylist does it the way you want it. I can't tell you how many of my friends have complained after getting their hair done because it did not come out the way they wanted. If you tell your stylist before and during you session your hair will come out the way you like it. Not only will it look the way you like it you will feel more beautiful.
8.) Lighten your hair. If you want to lighten your hair you can use lemon juice. Put lemon juice in your hair right after you get out of the shower and relax in the sun. While your hair dries in the sun it will become lighter. A much less expensive alternative than highlights.
9.) Freeze your eyeliner. I think we have all had our eyeliner crumble on us before. If you put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes it will glide easier and it won't crumble.
10.) Keep your makeup brushes. Instead of throwing away your old makeup brushes you can use a few drops of shampoo and conditioner to clean them. This will reduce residue and bacteria and will keep them just as smooth as when you bought them.
11.) Add volume to your hair. Right after you finish blow drying your hair put it up in a clip while you finish getting ready. When it has cooled let it down and your hair will have more volume.
12.) Avoid untamed eyebrows. If you are having a bad eyebrow day put just a dab of mouse or hairspray on an old toothbrush and brush it through your brows. This will make them look neat and styled.
If you try these 12 tips not only will you look more beautiful but you'll feel more beautiful. When you feel more beautiful you actually are!