Have a Morning Beauty Routine
This is a step by step routine which should take an hour and leave you looking beautiful for school or work!
Steps
- Get up before you need to be ready. Stretch your arms, legs, neck and shoulders.
- Get in the shower and wash yourself with a body gel (preferably scented). Follow up with exfoliating and shaving if needed. Shave near the end of the shower, so that the hair has a chance to soften (it'll help with the razor burn and the shave in general).
- Wash your hair with a good shampoo suited to your hair. Then use conditioner. Try to leave the conditioner in for 2 minutes.
- When you get out of the shower, apply body lotion. Also apply deodorant and give it time to dry before you get dressed. Don't forget to also clean your ears.
- Get a washcloth. Pour HOT, not boiling, though, water on it, then press to your face. Then wash with an oil-free cleanser (Neutrogena; cheap and effective) then rinse with warm water. Then get 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix. Then rub on face. NOW you can rinse with cold water.
- Check your eyebrows. If they have some hairs growing out of place, pluck them.
- Now it's time to get dressed. Make sure your outfit is totally you and fashionable! (It would be easier if you lay out your clothes the night before.)
- Time for makeup. For teens, concealer to cover blemishes and under eye circles, tinted moisturizer with SPF or powder, curl lashes and apply a coat of clear or black mascara and a slick of lip gloss for a natural look. Don't wear heavy foundation or too much eyeliner or eyeshadow and remember to keep your hair back with a rubber band while doing makeup.
- Blow dry your hair, then style it. Loose curls for long hair achieved with a good quality curler is suitable for school and also looks gorgeous. If you have a bad hair day, brush it into a ponytail and cover greasy roots with a headband.
- After eating breakfast, brush your teeth well and floss. If you are worried about bad breath, use mouthwash. Listerine pocket packs are great for on the go breath fresheners.
- Spray a little bit of perfume or body spray. Do not saturate yourself with it otherwise you'll smell too strong.
Tips
- If you don't like eating in the morning, try to get into the routine of eating your evening meal a few hours earlier and gradually get into the routine of eating breakfast starting with something light like a smoothie and crackers. Breakfast is too important of a meal to skip. It will give you energy throughout the morning and curb your appetite for a large lunch. It also helps with bad breath, because if you don't eat breakfast, 9 times out of 10 your breath is going to stink, so, eat up!
- Be careful about using scents if you have sensitive skin, as many scented products will give you a rash. Natural, clean shower gels will work fine or you can learn to make your own; many simple recipes exist, and you can add essential oils like lavender and chamomile (which are suitable and nourishing for sensitive skin) to scent them.
- Drink 8 glasses of liquid. Water is very good for you. Try carrying a water bottle filled with water. It will help you feel energized, keep your voice strong and loud and keep your skin looking healthy and beautiful.
- Eat breakfast! It'll give you the energy you need for the day. A healthy meal would be a glass of milk or orange juice, a bowl of whole grain cereal or cereal with fruit, a piece of toast and a fresh, nutritious orange. If your are in a hurry try instant breakfast.
Warnings
- Remember you are beautiful!
- Make sure you get a good night sleep so you are not tired throughout the day
- You don't need makeup all the time
Things You'll Need
- Body Gel/Soap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Small Comb
- Lotion
- Face Wash
- Cute Clothes
- Make-Up(if you want it)
- Sunscreen
- Perfume/Body Spray
- Floss
- Toothbrush
- Tweezers
- Leg razor
