76 Beauty Tips And Tricks That Have Stood The Test Of Time

No matter where you’re at or what you’re doing, beauty is something that you don’t have to give up. Take care of yourself with these amazing skin, hair, and makeup tricks and tips!

1) Use The Flat Side Of The Pencil

Most people automatically use the tip of the pencil. But if you want to fill in your brows to look their best, tilt it and use the side. It adds volume and looks natural.

2) Curl Your Hair With A Headband

To curl your hair with a headband, place the headband as you normally would and curl each strand underneath it. Find a full tutorial online and you can have the easiest curls ever!

3) Reduce The Heat

This is especially true if you have curly hair. Stay away from curling irons, flat irons, and heated blow dryers when you can. When you do decide to suffer the heat, always add heat protectant.

4) Don’t Use Hot Water

Again, hot water dries hair out. Try using warm water only when washing and rinsing your hair. If you can stand it, add a blast of cold water at the end.

5) Just Do The Eyes

If you don’t have time for the full makeup routine, then just focus on the eyes. You don’t even have to add eyeshadow. Just a little mascara and maybe some brow work should do.

6) Add Hairspray To Your Eyebrow Brush

If your eyebrows are hard to manage, add hairspray to the brush you use to comb them. This will smooth them out and have them looking as sleek as can be.

7) Go Sulfate-Free

If at all possible, find yourself some sulfate-free shampoo and primarily use it. Not only will it keep your hair healthier, but you can wash it every day if you like.

8) Replace Your Mascara

While some makeup can last years, your mascara needs replaced at least every four months, sooner if you can. Nobody wants old mascara, it doesn’t work properly and it’s unsanitary.

9) Mousse Your Braid

If you want your braid to stay smooth and in place, then mousse your hair before braiding it. You will be shocked at the difference that it makes and how your braid will hold all day.

10) Use Your Middle Finger

Not like that! But when applying creams under your eye, use your middle finger. It’s the gentlest and gives you great control over the most sensitive skin on your face.

11) Dye Your Natural Color

If you’re not into dyeing your hair, then what you can do is dye it close to your natural color. It will add shine, volume, and richness to your hair without changing the color.

12) Use White To Make Bright

If you want your eyes to pop, then use white eyeliner. It will open up your eyes, make them look bigger, and make you stand out. No one will know exactly why they stare.

13) Don’t Touch Your Face

Not touching your face doesn’t just protect you from viruses, it keeps your skin healthy too. Keep bacteria away and your skin fresh as can be by avoiding contact.

14) Sleep On Natural Fibers

If you like silk or satin, use that for your pillow case. If not, then get something that’s all natural. Your hair and face will be cleaner, fresher, and healthier.

15) Wash Your Brushes

You can’t really wash your brushes too much. There’s a ton of ways to wash them but the most efficient is just shampoo. But don’t apply it directly, just add it to water and swirl.

16) Stay Upright For Mascara

Most people lean back or forward when applying mascara. But for an even and mess-free look, you will want to apply your mascara while standing straight up, or at least with a level head.

17) Don’t Forget The Tap

It’s important to tap your brush before applying makeup. The extra residue will only make you look cakey and uneven. So tap, tap, tap away the rest for a clean layer.

18) Use A Wide-Tooth Comb

Unless you have baby hair, you want to upgrade to a wide-tooth comb. It’s the best for detangling and keeps your hair shinier than a narrow-tooth comb or brush.

19) Skip Lower Lashes For Brighter Eyes

Applying mascara to your bottom lashes can make your eyes look smaller. Skip the lower lashes and your eyes will look bigger and brighter. It’s a completely different look.

20) Do A Weekly Scrub

While moisturizing should be done every day, a good body scrub can be left to once a week. Find a favorite and stick to it. You’ll enjoy the time it takes to do it.

21) Take Your Stylist Pictures

When you step into the salon, don’t do it empty handed. Find pictures on your phone of exactly how you want your stylist to cut your hair. It will save time and heartache.

22) Lotion Right After Shower

Apply lotion every day after you step out of the shower. Your moist skin will absorb the new moisture faster and will leave you feeling silky smooth all day long.

23) Credit Cards Make For Straight Lines

If you have an old credit card, try using it to make your wings as straight as can be. Everyone struggles with them but there’s no need to when there’s hacks like this.

24) Wait To Epilate

Don’t shave with your epilator right after you get out of the shower. Instead, wait a few minutes until your skin starts to dry. This is the smoothest way to epilate.

25) Comb From Root To Tips

Instead of starting at the bottom and working your way up, start combing at the top. You will have shinier hair in the end if your tangles don’t get in the way.

26) Stretch Before Waxing

Before waxing your legs, stretch the skin by doing calisthenic stretches and using your hands to relax the skin. It will hurt a lot less if your skin is loose and relaxed.

27) Gold Adds Brightness

Just a touch of gold will make your eyes and your face look so much brighter. It looks good in the summer and the winter, plus, it makes you feel extra.

28) Saunas Are The Best

If you ever have access to a sauna, then use it. Steam is so good for your body that you really have no excuse to pass it up. Lucky cold climates and their relaxing saunas.

29) Zigzag Your Part

To add volume and depth, zig-zag your part. Not only does it look carefree, but it also hides the fact that you need to dye your roots because the dark spots look like shadows.

30) Apply Liquid Under Stream

When taking a bath, especially a bubble bath, squirt the soap underneath the stream of water. The bubbles will expand or the oils will disperse. It’s a win-win.

31) Add Color, Don’t Draw

Do not draw your own eyebrows, no matter how tempting. Instead, fill them in with a color similar to your own eyebrows. Use eyeshadow to make sure they remain soft.

32) Add Eye Shadow To Your Liner

To make your eyeliner blend well, apply eyeshadow to your eyeliner after applying it. Your eyes will look smooth, yet still as bold as the colors you choose.

33) Go With The Flow

Always apply eyebrow makeup with the motion of your own eyebrows. Look closely at the way they grow and follow it. This is true for any sort of makeup or hair products.

34) Eat Your Fruits And Veggies

Yes, everyone knows they should eat their fruits and veggies. But did you know that they make a substantial impact on how shiny your hair is and how bright your skin is?

35) Try Brown Mascara

When you want a softer look, opt for a brown mascara instead of black. Not many people use brown but it will give you a natural look, especially if you’re a blonde.

36) Liquor Lessens Perfume Smell

If you accidently put too much perfume on, try adding a little soft liquor to your wrists to cut it. Just don’t use something that will overpower and stick with you.

37) Spray Your Strays

Stray hairs are easy to manage with a little hairspray. Just spray them lightly and comb them back with a small brush. Everything will stay in place and no one will even know.

38) Apply White To Corners

To make eyes super bright with little effort, apply white eyeshadow to the corners of your eyes. They will appear to open right up and all you did was dot them!

39) Soften Your Eyebrows With Cotton

Before styling your eyebrows, go ahead and dab those brows with a cotton ball soaked in warm water. They will soften up and accept whatever you have planned.

40) Chill Your Moisturizer

Keep your moisturizer in the fridge before using it. The cool lotion will make your skin spark with life and tighten your pores in the best way possible.

41) Dark Liner Makes Eyes Narrow

If you want your eyes to look thin and sophisticated, use thick, dark liner on your eyes. Keep the rest of your makeup light and mild. It’s a great look for anyone, but it’s all about taste.

42) Don’t Rub Your Hair When Drying

Scrubbing your scalp and strands will dry your hair out in a bad way. Instead, get a microfiber towel and squeeze your hair to dry. You can even wrap it up until you’re ready to style it.

43) Always Moisturize

No matter what, you need to find a moisturizer that works for you. Apply it every day, especially to your face. Find the best time and stick with it so you never forget.

44) White Shadow Makes Eyes Fresh

White eyeshadow makes your face look fresh and clean. You will look younger and revitalized with a little white shadow and black eyeliner. It’s an amazing contrast.

45) One Bright Color

Don’t overdo it with bright colors, but don’t be afraid of them. Try finding one bright color and apply it to one thing, your eyes or your lips. Make that the focal point.

46) Bring Your Eyeshadow Back To Life

A few drops of rubbing alcohol can bring your eyeshadow back to life. You won’t have to spend $30 on your favorite color again so soon with this trick.

47) Protect Your Head

Your scalp can burn and your hair can dry out in the sun. Protect both by wearing a scarf or hat in the summertime. Find a few that suit your style and make it a statement.

48) Don’t Compare With Your Wrist

Your wrist is not the same color as your face. So instead of trying out shades on your arm, try them on your neck. Or if you’re bold enough, keep a makeup wipe with you and do it on your face.

49) Wash Your Face

Wash your face twice a day! You don’t have to have oily skin to do it either. Just like you don’t need dry skin to moisturize. Your skin will thank you if you do both.

50) Apply Baby Powder To Lashes

If you want thicker lashes without special mascara, just brush baby powder onto them before applying mascara. The powder will make your lashes look way thicker.

51) Follow Your Hairline

No one ever knows how to apply blush. But not every face is the same. So the best way is to follow your hairline. Your rouge will look natural and contoured.

52) Massage Your Scalp

Massage your scalp every day for relaxed hair. Not only will your head feel better but your hair will grow faster too. Better yet, convince your significant other to massage it for you!

53) Mix Dark And Light

If you don’t want to transition for day to night, try mixing your favorite dark and your favorite light eyeshadow together. Either in one jar or both on your eyelids separately.

54) Use Balm Every Day

No matter where you are, you need to have lip balm with you. Apply it every day even when you’re not wearing makeup. Your lips will look better with lipstick if they are healthy.

55) Change Your Part

All it takes is a change in your part to add volume to your hair and change your entire look. Do it on a regular basis to switch things up and always look super fresh.

56) Always File Your Nails

Filing your nails is important if you want them to look even. There’s nothing more unprofessional than uneven nails. So take care and file them every day at home.

57) Stay Water Resistant In Winter

The condensation in the winter can cause makeup to run. Instead of allowing this to happen, make sure all fo your winter makeup is water resistant.

58) Coffee Can Exfoliate

Coffee is one of the best exfoliates available. It’s natural, affordable, and smells amazing. If you want to smell like Starbucks and have glowing skin, use coffee grounds.

59) Dry From The Roots

There’s a reason diffusers are so popular. Drying your hair from the roots adds shine and volume. Use a low heat setting for best results and turn your head upside down.

60) Wash Your Hands

There’s more than one reason to wash your hands. To keep your nails looking healthy, it’s important to wash them with care multiple times a day. Forget scuffing them!

61) Use Bases Not Concealers

Bases will make your skin glow naturally while concealers seem to cover up even your natural glow. Using a base will make you look much healthier, so give it a go.

62) Baby Powder Stops Oils

Keep baby powder on hand because it has so many uses. One of the best of them involves adding it to your hair when you start to get oily. Apply it to your roots and comb it out.

63) Salt For Curly Hair

While saltwater can do awful things to most people’s hair, if you’re having trouble holding your curls, try spritzing them with saltwater. It’s nature’s very own mousse!

64) Hot And Cold Treat Your Feet

At the end of the day, the best way to unwind is to soak your feet in hot water, then cold water. Do it as many times as you like. You won’t regret it and your feet will thank you.

65) Create Custom Colors

If you want to make sure your eyes match your nails, then go ahead and mix your eyeshadow in with clearcoat. You now have a custom nail polish that fits perfectly!

66) Make Your Own Brush Holder

How is a sushi mat relevant? Well, all you need is a sushi mat and either tape or string to great a great brush holder. Just make sure the mat is bamboo and roll with it.

67) Wear Your Bobby Pins Right

For years, people have been wearing bobby pins backwards. You’re actually supposed to put the grooved side down to hold your hair in place. But do whatever works for you.

68) Start At The Pinkie

When painting your nails, start at your pinkie and work your way around. This will reduce the risk of smudging your other nails with your hand. No one wants painted palms!

69) Smile While Applying

When applying lipstick, make sure you smile! This way, whenever you smile during the day, your lips will look on point. If you never smile…then you should

70) Wet Hair Before Swimming

Before getting into the chlorine’d waters or saltwater, rinse your hair with tapwater. This will make it less likely that your hair will absorb as many chemicals and salt.

71) Transition Your Lips

Instead of washing your makeup off and redoing it all when transitioning to nighttime, just adjust your lips. Add a darker shade overtop the daytime shade!

72) Add Eyeshadow To Your Lipstick

To make your lipstick last longer, add eyeshadow of a similar color to your lips after applying your lipstick. It will last longer and even add a little depth to your lips.

73) Keep Home-Dyes Mild

When dying your hair at home, especially the first time, you’re going to want to keep it natural. Don’t go too bold until you’re confident that you’ve mastered the at-home dye.

74) Triangles Not Blots

When applying concealer under your eyes, don’t blot and don’t swipe. Instead, make upside-down triangles under them and fill them in, blending the sides evenly.

75) Deep Wash Once A Week

Although you shouldn’t use sulfates every day, it’s a good idea to do a deep wash and a deep condition once a week. It will get rid of the residue left behind by other hair products.

76) How To Apply Makeup Over 50 To Minimize Wrinkles

This helpful tutorial gives great tips on how to minimize wrinkles after 50.

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