Do Hair and Makeup for Middle School Girls

Knowing what hairstyle to choose and how to apply your makeup can be hard for girls, especially if you're in middle school! Being able to realize what is too little and what is too much can be difficult as well. Fortunately for you, this article will guide you step by step till you are familiar with applying your makeup and doing your hair in the morning before school!

Steps

Before You Start

  1. Have your outfit laid out on your chair the night before school. This way, you know what you're going to be wearing and you can easily match it with your hairstyle and makeup. It also saves some extra time for you to focus more on your appearance!
  2. Have a basic knowledge of how to correctly apply makeup without making a mess on your face.
    • Avoid neon colors on your face, as it will give you an awkward appearance. Stick with calm, neutral colors.
  3. Know what hairstyles will match with your outfit and what hairstyles will not. Your hairstyle will normally depend on your outfit and how you're planning to dress. (Ex: If you're dressing professionally, a messy bun probably will not do.)
  4. Have a schedule and stick with it, whether you're finished with your appearance or not. Although it is important to have a pleasant appearance, it is even more important to have some breakfast and get to school on time! If you're running late, spend less time on your makeup and more on your hair; divide your time equally. Or, to make things faster, go without makeup or let your hair down for the day!

Basic Hairstyles

  1. For quick hairstyles when you're on the run, try a simple ponytail clipped up with a large, colorful alligator clip. Messy buns also work great, as braids do too, depending on what type of braid you choose to do.
    • If you're in a hurry, it's best to stick with hairstyles you're most familiar with. That way, you can do them faster and have more time for your makeup or whatever else you need to get done.
    • If worst comes to worse, wear your hair down for the day. Brush it out and scrunch it to add some body and height. Spray it with hairspray to lock in the body for at least a few hours. If you have time, add a cute headband (having a few patterned headbands are recommended). However, be sure the headband matches your outfit!
    • You can also do your hair in the bathroom at school when you have time. Just be sure you aren't missing any classes or taking too long! You could also do your hair on the bus/car.
  2. Try a half ponytail. It's cute, chic and you can enjoy having part of your hair down while having the rest clipped up! Try adding a little body to the top of your hair for some elegance.
  3. Quiffs are cute as well, and can be worn with pretty much any outfit. Just take the hair that falls in front of your face and comb it back against your scalp. Twist it two-three times and gently push it forward for a bump. Pin it in place. Either put the remaining hair in a low ponytail or keep it down.
  4. Ponytails are excellent for mornings when you find that your hair is oily or gross-looking, and you don't have time to wash it! The best type of ponytails are the sleek, oily kinds, but you don't have to have gross hair to do a ponytail!

Makeup

  1. Stick with neutral colors when applying eye shadow. It's best not to have neon colors sticking out, as this creates a frightening and intimidating look, not to mention a little awkward! Don't apply too much eye shadow - a little bit will do.
    • Try glittery eye shadow - it's cute and playful!
  2. Stick to using concealer; not foundations. If you prefer some makeup to even out the skin all over your face, use tinted moisturizers and BB creams. Avoid shades lighter or darker than your skin, or it will look awkward and out of place.
  3. When applying lip gloss, be sure you don't put on more than you need. A little bit will do, to give your lips a little shine. Too much will make it look out of place and gross! After you apply lip gloss, check to make sure none of it has gotten on the outside of your lips. Rub your lips together and gently blot overloaded areas with a tissue.
  4. Only use a little mascara - too much will look awful. Clear mascara will work best if you want the look of naturally long lashes. You want to give your eyelashes a little length, not so much that it looks like you need to shave!
    • If you're planning to use blush, do not use mascara. If you're planning to use mascara, do not use blush! Both will be far too much!
  5. Try different looks - with and without mascara, with and without lip gloss, etc. Play around with it and have fun! However, it's best you try out new styles during the weekend at home, instead of on a school morning. You don't want to make yourself late!
  6. Find the inner you and only put one what looks best on you. Don't apply something just because it's cool or looks great on a certain person. You aren't a supermodel; you need to see what fits and what doesn't fit you. Never stop wearing your own style, unless if it violates school dress code!

Tips

  • Remember the saying: less is more.
  • Too much makeup at a middle school age often makes you look older, so keeping the makeup natural/minimal or bare faced can appear better than caking on the cosmetics.

Things You'll Need

  • Mirror
  • Brush
  • Hair Accessories
  • Mascara
  • Blush
  • Lip gloss
  • Eye shadow

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