Easy Beauty Tips That Make a Difference
10 Tiny Tweaks That Will Make a Huge Difference in Your Beauty Routine
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It sounds silly, but a minor tweak to your beauty regimen has been known to change lives. Think about it: Cleansing conditioners revolutionized the strands (and scalps!) of women with natural hair. Washing your face with oil may actually stop your skin from breaking out. They seem like insignificant changes to make, but they can go a long way when it comes to looking — and feeling — your best.
In the name of saving time and money, we asked top hair, makeup, and skin care experts to share the tiny tips they swear by to bring life to their routines. From pre-brushing to dry-brushing (two very different and important things), you're bound to learn a trick or two.
Using Oils
"I have always been obsessed with oils. It started with olive oil over 25 years ago and has progressed to include sweet almond, coconut, wheat germ, rosa musquata, Monoï, and pracaxi, just to name a few. I use oils for my face, hair, and body. I also blend different oils and use them for moisturizers, makeup removers, hair treatments, massage, and in my bath. My obsession led to one of my more recent creations, Monoï Body Head-to-Toe Miracle Oil ($60). It literally does everything!" — Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter
Massaging in Products
"Taking the time to incorporate massage while applying your face oil or serum — gently working the formula into the skin, moving the tips of your fingers in a circular motion — makes a big difference. Not only does massage stimulate increased circulation, improving absorption of all the beneficial ingredients, but it refreshes the skin tissues by optimizing oxygenation, which is key to antiaging." — Tammy Fender, founder of Holistic Skin Care
Pre-Brushing Your Hair
"Always brush out long hair before getting into the shower. This will decrease breakage because you are removing any tangle before adding the weight of water to the hair. Many girls forget to do this, particularly after working out or in the morning when they are in a rush to get to work." — Nate Rosenkrantz, Creative Team Stylist for Alterna Haircare
Drinking Green Juice
"My number one recommended skin fix is to have a green juice every day. It's a great replacement to your afternoon coffee and it transforms your skin in a matter of days. It helps oxygenate the skin and stimulates lymphatic drainage, so it's depuffing, too! My skin care alternative is my Daily Serum ($85). It's a green juice for the skin!" — Joanna Vargas, founder of Joanna Vargas Skincare
Losing a Few Inches
"Cutting three or four inches off the end of long hair that looks unhealthy and straggly makes a huge difference in thickness and bounce. It also looks so much more modern than trying to grow thin hair too long." — Sharon Dorram, founder of Sharon Dorram Color
Using an Eyelash Curler
"An eyelash curler — such as my Dramatically Defining Eyelash Curler ($9) — along with some mascara, can really make a huge difference. Above all else, this is one step I never forget in the morning. It’s a great way to open up the eyes, even on days when you don't feel like wearing any other makeup. And when you do wear eye makeup, especially liner, mascara is an absolute must to pull the look together." — Sonia Kashuk, founder of Sonia Kashuk Beauty
Pre-Shampooing Dry Strands
"Deep conditioners are great, but adding pre-shampoo treatments a few times a week can be life-changing for ladies with dry or coarse hair. I like Alterna Haircare Caviar Moisture Intense Oil Crème Pre-Shampoo Treatment ($30). It’s intensely hydrating and boosts the effectiveness of any moisturizing shampoo and conditioner." — Rosenkrantz
Dry Brushing
"Dry brushing is my favorite method of body exfoliation because it is multitasking — it's actually incredible as a cellulite treatment and increases elasticity. Start at the tops of the feet and brush upwards towards the heart, spending extra time on areas that tend to be more stagnant (like the inner thighs), and don't forget to include the backs of the arms and the back. In addition to increasing circulation, this will stimulate collagen production, which will help to thicken the skin and lessen the appearance of fat cells. Try it before you get into the shower in the morning and you will see a difference in your skin quality and cellulite in days." — Vargas
Sealing and Toning Hair Color
"A simple thing that makes the biggest difference when it comes to those who are too blond (or really bleached out) is a golden sealer. Left on one to two minutes, hair takes on a completely different character — richer, healthier and more flattering. For brunettes that have gone brassy, you can never underestimate the power of ash blond toner [to cool down the warm color]." — Dorram
Using a Consistent Skin Care Regimen
"This makes such a huge difference in how your makeup applies and how it looks on skin. Getting in a good routine of cleansing, moisturizing, and exfoliating on a regular basis will let your skin's natural beauty show through, and you may find you need less makeup to get that gorgeous, healthy glowing skin we all love." — Kashuk
