16 Beauty/Hair Tricks and Tips

Hey guys! I was just going to start out my first blog with a little beauty advice. I know how challenging it can be to get flawless skin, perfect hair, and awesome makeup when you're a rushed teenage girl. But I'm here to help! Let's get started. (:

1) Wash your face with oatmeal.
Gross, I know. It sounds disgusting, but it moisturizes amazingly! Just get a handful of dry oatmeal, and get   it a little wet (don't get it soggy, though!). Then gently scrub it over your face, and rinse off with a hot wash cloth. It works like a charm!
2) Use eyeshadow as eyeliner.
This works amazingly for me. All you need is an angle brush, and black eye shadow. Just get some eye shadow on the angle brush, and apply just like eye liner. It stays on a lot longer than most drug store eye liner, unless you wipe it off, that is.
3) Dry your hair with the cool setting on.
Most people complain about how their hair dryer's heat kills their hair... But all you have to do is put on the cool setting! It still dries your hair just as well, but doesn't damage it.
4) Yummy lip scrub!
Are your lips feeling dry this winter? Just mix together a little sugar and honey, and scrub it on your lips with your fingers. Rinse off and BAM! Awesome lips (:
5) Instead of powder, use liquid foundation.
Powder foundation can really make it look like you have dry skin. Just apply a light liquid foundation, and then top it off with a loose powder. Not too much, though... That would be icky! (:
6) Natural lip color.
If you don't want vibrant lips but still want color, this is for you. Put on a bright color of lipstick that you would never wear. Leave it on for a few minutes, then completely wipe it off. You'll have colored lips, that still look natural!
7) Fill in eyebrows.
Always fill in your eyebrows with an angle brush and an eyeshadow that matches their color. Your eyebrows frame your face more than you think they do!
8) Soft skin!
Do you have dry hands? Wet your hands, and put a little amount of sugar on them. Scrub the sugar between your hands as if you're washing them. Rinse off.
9) Oily skin?
Change your pillow case and clean your phone often. A lot of oil collects on your phone and pillow case that can make your skin oily... Gross!
10) Cheap shampoo can do wonders...
If you have oily hair, or a lot of product build-up, then buy a cheap shampoo that isn't moisturizing. It strips everything off of your hair. I use "Prell" (a cheap shampoo) a few times a week for a good clean.
11) Baby powder is my friend!
Put a little baby powder on your brush if you have oily hair. Brush it through well, and it soaks up the oil (to a point). Also, keep a little bottle of it in your purse to freshen up during the school day. Just rub on your arms for a clean scent.
12) Bright eyes.
Use a light eyeshadow under your eyebrow to highlight. Also use in the corner of your eyes (the corners by your nose). This brightens up the eyelids.
13) Do you want bigger looking eyes?
Purchase white eye liner (pencil, not liquid), and apply to the inner rim of your bottom eye lashes. Big eyes, achieved! :D
14)  Too big of lips.
If you have huge lips, and want smaller ones, use matte lip colors. Stay away from super glossy lip stick!
15) Defined face.
Use bronzer instead of blush! Bronzer defines the cheekbones and creates depth.
16) Say no to dark foundation.
Always get a foundation that matches your skin! You don't want your face to be Jersey Shore orange and your neck to be pale. Blend in your foundation down to your neck -- make sure your makeup never ends at your jaw line!