How to Take an At-Home Mirror Selfie That Actually Looks Good

Taking a photo in the bathroom or your dimly lit bedroom isn't always ideal, but aside from opening the shades and letting the sunlight shine in, there are ways to make your mirror selfies into something that looks slightly less amateur. Lighten up your pic with apps like Snapseed, Afterlight, and Lightroom. Even Instagram itself can help you lighten and brighten your photo, while ones like Aviary and Facetune can smooth out blemishes and whiten teeth. Feel free to play around until you're comfortable enough to make your pic public — just make sure you don't go overboard. People may call you out! In the same vein, there are fixtures you can add on to your phone to achieve that perfect glow, and time of day can obviously affect the amount of light filtering in from your window. It's all about trial and error when it comes to using natural light to your advantage.