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more tips…

• if you use a lot of heat styling tools or your hair is thin and easily damaged, get it cut every 6-8 weeks.
• conditioner or moisturising treatments won’t fix split ends, the only way to get rid of them is to cut them.
• however, if you regularly condition your hair (or deep condition once a week) and use heat protectant spray, you could prevent split ends.
• keratosis pilaris is very common (dry, often red bumps on the skin - basically where your skin struggles to exfoliate itself) and it can be made better by moisturising daily. don’t pick at it or use harsh soaps on it as it is sensitive. try not to exfoliate it every day.
• remember to clean your makeup brushes every 2 weeks, with just warm water and shampoo/soap.
• don’t store your makeup or brushes in the bathroom as this is the most unhygenic room in the house and the damp conditions can cause mould to grow on the brushes over time.
• make sure you clean the packaging on your actual makeup too. if you’ve been ill and you’ve been touching your makeup, you could be prone to getting ill again when you use it.
• if you want whiter teeth, use a whitening toothpaste 2-3 times a week.

For whiter teeth I use a bamboo toothbrush with charcoal infused bristles and charcoal toothpaste! It works really well for me

When you have dry skin that is flaking off, use a CLEAN spoolie brush (the curly eyebrow/eyelashes one) to gently remove the dead skin so it’s less visible

If you’ve ever seen celebrities without makeup look unrecognizable, then you know how transformative certain techniques can be. These easy makeup tricks can take 10 pounds off your look, instantly — they’re optical illusions!

1. When it comes to makeup, dark shades recede, while light colors bring features forward. To use this idea to your advantage, you’ll need a contour color or matte bronzer one or two shades deeper than your skin tone and a luminous highlighter that’s a bit lighter than your complexion. You can use cream or powder textures, or a combination of the two. No matter which formula you choose, be sure to use a makeup brush to blend — streaky contour makeup is a major don’t.

2. Create the illusion of thinner cheeks by applying your contour shade in a diagonal line from the center of your cheek to the ear. Make a slight “fish face” while you do this to figure out the perfect placement, and don’t forget to blend. The higher you place your contour shade, the sharper your cheekbones will look. Swipe highlighter across the tops of the cheekbones to really bring out the contour.

3. Fake a thinner nose: swipe a contour powder down the sides of the bridge of your nose (stop before you get to the nostrils). Blend highlighter down the bridge of your nose in a vertical line.

4. To never have a double chin in photos again, apply bronzer along your jawline to define the area. Blend the shade to create a seamless contour.

5. Play up your eyes, and leave your lips natural with a tinted balm or gloss. Full lips can emphasize roundness on the face, but eyes made to look large with makeup will make the rest of the face appear smaller in comparison.

6. Choose the right eyebrow shape. A higher, more pronounced arch helps balance out a round face by vertically stretching its appearance.

7. Highlight the center of your face. Blend highlighter between your brows, on the bridge of the nose, on the Cupid’s bow above your upper lip and in the center of your chin. This technique will help bring these features forward to downplay the width of your face.

8. Don’t forget your forehead! Blend your contour shade into the temples and around the hairline to emphasize the angles of your bone structure.

source:http://www.dailymakeover.combyWendy Rodewald