One of the dreams of young women is to become a beautiful girl. Although it takes a lot of time and energy, this wish is easy to fulfill. Keep in mind that a beautiful appearance cannot be achieved only by applying makeup, styling hair, and wearing trendy clothes. Another important thing to do is take care of yourself by taking care of your skin, hair, and body. Being a beautiful girl is much easier if these steps are done regularly.
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Method 1 of 5: Caring for Face and Skin
Step 1. Wash your face with warm water at least 2 times a day
So that facial skin is maintained, make it a habit to wash your face every morning when you wake up and at night before going to bed. To wash your face, use a facial cleanser (not soap) to massage the skin in gentle circular motions. Do not use a scrub so that the facial skin is not damaged. If the facial skin is clean, rinse with cool water so that the skin remains tight and the facial pores shrink again.
- Do not use hot water to wash the face so that the skin does not dry out.
- When cleaning your face, prioritize the most oily and dirty areas of your face, such as your nose, forehead, neck, and chin.
- Set aside time to clean your face before going to bed even if you are already sleepy. Sleeping without removing makeup causes clogged pores and acne on the face.
Step 2. Use facial cleansing products according to skin type
First determine your skin type and then buy the right facial cleanser. Keep in mind that skin types can change according to seasons and physical conditions.
- For example, facial skin tends to be drier in winter. During menstruation, facial skin is usually more oily.
- For oily or combination skin, use a facial cleanser that contains salicylic acid, which is beneficial for acne.
Step 3. Use a toner and moisturizer after cleansing your face
Toner is useful for tightening facial pores and neutralizing the acidity of the skin. In addition to softening and keeping the skin smooth, moisturizer makes the skin look smoother when wearing makeup.
- Apply a thin layer of moisturizer with SPF every morning. Use a creamy moisturizer every night.
- Use more cream-based moisturizers to treat dry skin or in winter. For oily skin or in summer, apply a thin layer of moisturizer in the form of a lotion.
- To treat oily skin, choose a special moisturizer for oily skin that is gel-based and does not contain oil. For sensitive skin, use an unperfumed moisturizer.
Step 4. Don't forget to apply sunscreen
Many people leave their skin exposed to the sun to make it darker and shinier so that it looks healthier. However, excessive sunlight can cause skin problems, wrinkles, and the risk of skin cancer. Instead of cooping up like a bat, don't leave your skin out in the sun for too long. Apply a sunscreen that contains at least 30 SPF before going outside.
- Use bronzer to make your skin look healthier and more radiant.
- Many moisturizers and liquid foundations contain sunscreen. Purchase the product to have it ready for use during the summer.
- Don't leave your skin exposed to the sun between 10:00-12:00 noon because the sun's rays are the strongest. If you have to go outside, apply sunscreen or wear long sleeves.
Step 5. Feel free to put on makeup, but remember that your skin needs rest too
Wearing makeup makes your face look naturally beautiful and more attractive so you are more confident. However, cosmetics can clog facial pores and cause acne.
- If you are used to applying makeup every day, it's a good idea to not wear makeup every now and then so that your facial skin has time to rest.
- The best time to rest your facial skin is when you relax at home on the weekends.
Step 6. Don't overlook the importance of exfoliating your skin
If your skin looks dull and rough, it's time to use a pumice stone or sponge. While taking a shower under the shower, gently scrub your face, neck, arms, and legs to remove any dirt or dead skin for healthy, soft, and glowing skin.
Another way to exfoliate your skin is to use a sugar scrub, which you can buy at a cosmetic store or make yourself
Step 7. Don't hesitate to take care of your skin using sugar scrub and special moisturizing cream to treat body skin.
Besides smelling good, this product is very beneficial for the skin. Apply the scrub on your face, arms, and legs to remove dead skin. Moisturizing creams can be used all over the body after bathing to retain moisture so the skin remains smooth and soft.
- In addition to buying at the store, you can make your own scrubs from easily available ingredients, such as sugar and olive oil.
- To treat facial skin, use a special moisturizing cream for the face, not a body care cream.
- Sugar scrubs can be used to treat the face, but choose products that can be used on the face. If you want to make your own scrub, use brown sugar.
Step 8. Get used to wearing deodorant and don't spray too much body fragrance or perfume
Appearance is important to look beautiful, but body odor is just as important. Don't forget to use deodorant after bathing and spray enough perfume or body deodorizer. Anything good will turn bad if it is too much.
- Don't use perfume in place of deodorant. Make sure you use deodorant every day and can apply again if the air is very hot.
- Bath soaps, shampoos, and lotions are generally used in excess so that the body odor becomes unpleasant.
Step 9. Be careful if you want to treat acne using over-the-counter medications
Consult a doctor or look for an acne medication that contains benzoyl peroxide if you can't consult a dermatologist. Before going to bed at night, use the drug according to the prescribed dose. The medicine should be applied to areas of the face that are prone to breakouts, such as the forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks. Do not apply medication only when a pimple appears.
The use of the drug must be done regularly for at least 1 month in order to get the expected results
Method 2 of 5: Hair Care
Step 1. Wash your hair regularly, but not every day
This suggestion doesn't sound good, but your hair will be healthier if you wash it every 2-3 days. Useful oils will be lost if you wash your hair every day. As a result, hair becomes dry, brittle, and dull. If your hair looks greasy on the second or third day, it's best to braid, ponytail, or curl your hair.
If you exercise frequently, have fine or oily hair, you can wash your hair once every 1-2 days using a shampoo according to your hair type and conditioner
Step 2. Wash your hair the right way
Use shampoo to clean your scalp and hair from the roots to the middle of the strands. Gently massage the skin with your fingertips. Do not scratch the scalp with nails. After rinsing hair, apply conditioner on the ends of the hair so that the hair is not dry and the scalp is not oily.
Choose shampoo and conditioner according to hair type. Remember that hair care products that work for your friend may not necessarily work for you
Step 3. Comb your hair the right way so it doesn't tangle or break
Do not comb hair directly from the roots to the tips of the hair. This method makes the hair more difficult to comb. Instead, start by combing a small section of hair starting at the bottom. If there are no tangles, you can comb directly from the roots to the tips of the hair.
- For naturally curly or curly hair, use a wide-toothed comb to keep your hair from tangling.
- Curly or frizzy hair can be brushed, but brush just before shampooing.
Step 4. Don't style your hair with hot tools every day and use a heat protectant if necessary
In addition to taking a lot of time, your hair will be damaged if you straighten or curl it daily using a hot tool. If you have to use a heater to style your hair (for example, to straighten or make it wavy), spray on a hair protectant or apply a serum to keep your hair from burning or drying out.
- Braid your hair if it's difficult to style. Besides saving time, braiding hair is safer than straightening it.
- Hair can be made wavy or curly without using a heater. Although quite time-consuming, this method is safer for the hair.
Step 5. Avoid products that contain silicone and sulfates
Silicone is used to get hair that is straight, soft, and shiny, but in the long run, it makes hair look dull and unhealthy. Silicone can be removed only with cleaning products containing sulfates which can make hair dull and dry.
When buying a product for hair, choose one that says "no sulfate". If there is no such information, read the composition of the ingredients listed on the bottle
Step 6. Rinse hair with vinegar solution
This suggestion may seem odd. However, the hair becomes soft after rinsing with the vinegar solution. This solution is useful for cleaning the hair of chemicals that accumulate and neutralize the acidity of the hair. To get soft and shiny hair, dissolve -4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 240 milliliters of water and use it to wet hair after bathing. Then, rinse with water to close the cuticles so that the hair shines even more.
- When pouring the vinegar solution on your hair, tilt your head and close your eyes to prevent the vinegar solution from getting into your eyes.
- Do not worry! The vinegar smell will go away when your hair is dry.
Step 7. Use a hair mask to treat dry or damaged hair
Hair masks are similar to conditioners in that they soften, hydrate, and moisturize hair. Depending on the brand used, hair masks are usually applied after shampooing, then left on for 10-15 minutes (it is better to wrap hair in a shower cap). Then, rinse hair with water until clean. After rinsing, you don't need to use conditioner.
- Hair masks can be purchased at cosmetic stores, supermarkets, or made yourself.
- When buying a hair mask, look for one that suits your hair type. For example, to treat hair breakage, look for a mask that says "for damaged hair."
Step 8. Take advantage of the natural texture of the hair
Accepting the condition of the hair as it is is much easier than rejecting it. See your hair stylist for a consultation so he or she can suggest the hairstyle that best suits your face shape and hair texture.
Method 3 of 5: Taking Care of the Body
Step 1. Make sure your body is always hydrated
Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day (240 milliliters/glass) to cleanse the skin of unwanted substances and brighten the skin. This method prevents weight gain because the body will retain fluids when dehydrated.
- Drink more water if you often exercise or the air is very hot.
- Drink as needed. Do not drink water in excess.
Step 2. Adopt a healthy diet and eat nutritious foods
Skipping meals is bad for yourself and increases weight because the body was in a state of hunger. Get in the habit of eating 3 times a day with 2-3 snacks. Adopt a balanced diet by eating healthy foods, such as whole grains, lean meats, fruits, and vegetables.
- Vegetarians can meet their protein needs by eating eggs, dairy products, legumes, and nuts.
- Vegans can meet their protein needs by eating legumes, nuts, and products made from soybeans. Every now and then, eat meat, eggs, or dairy products because you are still in your growing age.
Step 3. Get into the habit of exercising to keep fit and improve your mood
Instead of lifting weights at the gym, stay healthy by walking 30 minutes a day. In addition to maintaining fitness, exercise is useful for calming the mind and reducing stress.
- If you don't like walking, do your favorite physical activity, such as jazz dancing, ballet dancing, cycling, practicing martial arts, jogging, or yoga.
- If you want to lose weight, be patient and don't push yourself. Adolescent girls' body weight tends to fluctuate during puberty. In addition, weight loss is a process that takes a lot of time.
Step 4. Get in the habit of getting 8½-9½ hours of sleep every day
Even though you need to get a good night's sleep, it's so beneficial that there's something called "beauty sleep." In addition to the appearance of eye bags, lack of sleep causes emotional instability, depression, and anxiety. In addition, the skin becomes dull and weight gain.
- Adjust the air temperature in the room to feel comfortable and do not use electronic devices at least 1 hour before going to bed.
- If you can't fall asleep, consult a doctor because trouble sleeping can be caused by health problems.
Step 5. Be a person who is able to love yourself themselves to increase self-confidence and pride.
If you feel shy and unsure of your appearance, stand in front of the mirror and look at it at least one things you like about yourself. Instead of looking for something special, pay attention to simple things, such as the shape of the nose, moles, or eye color. Do this step every day.
- Be positive so you can see the advantages you have. If you are negative, you will only see yourself lacking.
- By increasing self-esteem, you no longer think about your own shortcomings so that you are able to realize that you have true beauty.
Method 4 of 5: Taking Care of Yourself to Make Yourself More Beautiful
Step 1. Know that you don't have to put on makeup to look beautiful
Make up your face if you like it, not because you want someone else to do it. If you're forced to put on makeup when you don't want to, just ignore it and be yourself.
Don't hesitate to apply makeup if this method makes you feel more confident
Step 2. Make up your face with a simple make-up
Thick makeup doesn't necessarily make you look prettier. Instead, you seem older and unable to get over yourself. Many professional makeup artists opt for light, natural makeup for the day. More flashy makeup is only for special events or activities at night.
- For daily activities, make up your face with simple makeup, for example using a moisturizer according to your skin tone, neutral color blush, a little mascara, and lip gloss. Apply a light blush or bronzer.
- If heavy makeup makes you feel confident, go for it! However, every few days, let the skin rest by not applying makeup.
Step 3. Apply concealer to disguise acne or dark eye bags
Wearing concealer is not a must, but concealer is useful in dealing with problems, such as acne or eye bags. If you feel inferior because of facial acne, disguise it using concealer.
Concealer can be used without other cosmetics. You just use concealer to apply makeup
Step 4. Get used to doing a manicure
In order to look beautiful, many girls only focus on the face and hair, but hands are just as important. Keep the skin soft hands by applying hand moisturizer. Do not tear or scrape nails. Trim your nails regularly and brush under your nails every night. Feel free to paint your nails or come to a manicure shop. Well-groomed nails with attractive colors make you look more beautiful.
- Before painting your nails, make sure that any remaining nail polish has been removed. Applying nail polish on top of flaky nail polish makes your fingers look unkempt.
- To keep your nails healthy and make your nail polish last longer, don't forget to apply base polish before painting your nails. When you're done painting your nails, apply the best possible polish protection.
- Don't use nail polish to replace nail care. Prioritize nail health before thinking about painting your nails.
Step 5. Shaving or waxing to remove hair that does not support the appearance
Many girls only pluck leg and armpit hair, even though hand hair also needs to be plucked, especially thick and coarse hair. Go to a beauty salon or manicure shop and have your eyebrows trimmed and the fine hair above your lips removed. Remember that shaving is a personal choice, not a requirement. You can look beautiful even if you don't shave.
- Shaping eyebrows to fit the face is not easy. Do not pluck or trim your own eyebrows so they are not messy or bald.
- If you can't or don't want to wax, pluck out untidy eyebrow hair and comb it with a soft, clean eyebrow brush.
- Before shaving, ask your parents if this is in accordance with religious and cultural teachings.
- Instead of shaving, the color of the coat / hair can be faded using products sold in pharmacies, cosmetic stores, or supermarkets.
Method 5 of 5: Wearing the Right Dress
Step 1. Wear clothes that feel comfortable
While walking in the mall, maybe you want to wear the coolest and fashionable clothes. However, this is useless if you feel uncomfortable or can't be yourself so that you seem less confident. Instead of imitating other people's appearance, choose clothes that are most comfortable to wear with a unique appearance. Who knows, your style will be the pioneer of the teen fashion trend next year.
Step 2. Wear simple clothes and attractive accessories
Accessories complement your outfit, but you can leave them out if you don't want to. For example, wearing a long dress or a simple tunic with a wide waistband makes the outfit look more attractive. Choose accessories, such as belts, hats, and jewelry that match your outfit, personality, and make-up.
- Look for ideas by reading fashion magazines.
- Accessory prices are not affordable? Make it yourself!
Step 3. Wear clean and tidy clothes
Clothing can look really cool because of the style, but will be unattractive if it is wrinkled, dirty, or smells of sweat. Make sure you are well dressed. Wash clothes that are dirty or smell bad. Consider carefully the choice of style of dress. You can wear torn, loose, punk-style clothes, but don't make it look messy.
- Before washing clothes, read the instructions on the label. Certain materials can be damaged if not washed properly.
- Separate white clothes from other colored clothes. White clothes will become dull if washed with other colored clothes so they look dirty even though they are clean.
Step 4. Determine the body parts that increase self-confidence
Wear a brightly colored blouse if you want to highlight your upper body or arms. Wear slim pants if you want to accentuate your legs. If you don't like a certain part of your body, ask a friend (or a friendly salesperson) to help you find clothes that work best for you. Sometimes it's easier to choose the right clothes for someone else than for yourself because he can see what you don't know.
- Do not hesitate to wear clothes with different styles. Come to a clothing store to fit the clothes you've been ignoring. Maybe you will be surprised because the model turns out to be perfect for you!
- Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Even if other people say you look attractive in a certain fashion, don't wear it if you feel uncomfortable.
Step 5. Wear clothes according to body shape
Clothing stores provide clothing that can be worn by anyone. Thin or fat people can wear the same clothes, such as shorts and a tank top. The difference lies in the pattern. As an example:
- Narrow-shouldered people are more suited to wearing a small strappy tank top.
- Broad-shouldered people look more attractive when wearing a wide-laced tank top.
Step 6. Be kind to others
One way to look prettier is to be nice. The most beautiful girls can be very mean. Decide if you want to be that kind of girl or be that kind and kind girl that everyone likes?
- True kindness is not just sweet talk and praise of others. Get in the habit of thinking positively about other people.
- One of the easiest ways to be kind is to sympathize and understand others.
Step 7. Be yourself
Learn to accept yourself and the way you look. Beauty is influenced by mindset. Stand in front of the mirror and believe that you are beautiful and you will be a beautiful girl. Don't rely on wiki pages to remind you that you're beautiful.
Tips
- Don't be too busy thinking about what other people think of you. Sometimes, we worry about something about ourselves that other people don't care about at all.
- Be a good and friendly person so that you look more attractive.
- A positive attitude and self-acceptance make a very different appearance. So, get in the habit of walking with confidence and be a smiley person.
- Make sure you make the most of your time, set aside time for fun, and don't forget to smile.
- Smile when interacting with other people and give a nice smile. For that, make sure you take care of your dental health, for example by brushing your teeth and flossing every day, as well as having regular dental check-ups with your dentist.
- Everyone has a different opinion about the criteria for beauty. Focus on your own thoughts on what constitutes beauty.
- When sitting or walking, make sure your shoulders and back are straight, rather than hunched over.
- Drinking warm water with lemon juice every morning is useful in cleansing the skin and body from toxins.
- Set aside more time to socialize, instead of being alone or constantly fiddling with your phone. You will seem more friendly and gregarious if you want to chat with other people.
- Consult a hair stylist if your hair is curly. Remember that curly hair is not the same as straight hair. The way of cutting it is different and the result of the arrangement is also different.
Warning
- Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or take drugs. In addition to having a negative impact on health, you will seem lethargic and unattractive.
- Instead of thinking about your weight, get into the habit of exercising regularly. Increase the intensity of the exercise if the physical condition is getting fitter.
- Remember that facial cleansers with harsh chemicals can dry out your skin.
