Whether it's the first day of school or you're already in the middle of the school year, looking good can make you feel more confident and more open to others. Don't worry: being pretty in school doesn't mean you have to wear a ton of makeup. You can safely continue not to wear makeup, or to wear just a pinch of makeup, in order to build yourself a completely natural look. Choose a hairstyle that looks good on you, wear it with pride and show everyone how confident you are!
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Choose a Natural Look
Step 1. Wash your face well
This is very important, especially if you tend to suffer from acne. Start with a gentle cleanser and work it well all over your face. Rinse with warm water and gently pat your face with a microfiber cloth.
Wash your face 2 or 3 times a day, especially if you have oily skin. Rinsing your face will remove excess dirt and dead skin cells, helping your skin to appear regenerated
Step 2. Use a moisturizer and don't forget sunscreen
Immediately after washing your face, remember to apply a moisturizer. Avoid overly oily moisturizers if you already tend to have oily skin. This type of cream will help you moisturize your skin, making it look more beautiful and radiant.
Remember to always apply a sunscreen with a protection factor of around 30. On the market you can also find moisturizers containing sunscreen: in this way you will prevent damage caused by the sun, as well as the formation of wrinkles over time
Step 3. Use cocoa butter or lip moisturizer
Even if you are a fan of the natural look, it is very important to keep your lips well hydrated. Consider using cocoa butter or clear lip gloss. While they don't necessarily have to contain color pigments, they will help keep your lips soft and healthy.
Step 4. Cover up any imperfections
Even if you prefer not to completely cover your face with foundation or other types of makeup, you may still have pimples or other imperfections that you would like to hide. Use a good foundation or a concealer stick to cover the pimples or blemishes in question by tapping it lightly on the affected area of skin. Then use a finger to blend the makeup into the surrounding area.
Avoid using a red-based concealer to cover up pimples or reddish blemishes; you would make them harder to hide. Instead, look for a yellow or green foundation to counteract the rosy hue of these problem areas
Method 2 of 4: Put on makeup
Step 1. Choose a simple trick
If you've decided to wear make-up for school, it's best to keep a natural look and only apply a dash of makeup. After washing your face thoroughly, apply a light foundation or tinted moisturizer all over your skin to even out the tone.
Avoid too heavy mousse foundations, as they tend to wrinkle and wrinkle over the course of the day. Opt for a light foundation with a hint of powder
Step 2. Apply the blush
Choose a light pink or a peach shade, whichever suits your skin best, and spread it well on the cheekbones.
Look for a blush that matches the color your cheeks take on when you play sports
Step 3. Focus on the eyes
Fill in the eyebrows using a pencil of their own color, to accentuate their natural line. Then apply some eyeshadow of a neutral or natural shade. If you decide to wear eyeliner, choose a dark brown, navy blue or gold / pink one, whichever matches your skin best. Black eyeliner might be too much for school. Complete your eye makeup with a swipe of mascara.
Avoid dark or metallic eyeshadows, which are more suitable for going out at night or on weekends
Step 4. Apply a nice lip gloss or lipstick
If you want to go for a simpler, more natural look, choose a peach or pink lip gloss that you can easily put on throughout the day. You can also use a richer lipstick, but avoid too dark shades. Keep the dark and metallic colors for parties or weekends.
Method 3 of 4: Refresh Your Appearance Over the Course of the Day
Step 1. Remove the dirt that forms on the face
Even if you start the day with a freshly washed face and apply very little makeup, the skin on the face will tend to produce oily substances that will make it look shiny at the end of the day. To reduce this blemish, always keep some absorbent wipes with you in your backpack. Take a few minutes and use them to pat your face to remove excess oily substances.
Absorbent wipes are typically designed not to damage your makeup
Step 2. Apply a moisturizer, cream or spray
If you've decided not to wear makeup, you might still try to refresh and brighten your skin over the course of the day. Apply a moisturizer, in cream or spray, to give it an extra hint of glow.
Some spray moisturizers are also anti-bacterial and can help fight acne
Step 3. Consider purchasing a multi-use cosmetic bag
Several cosmetic bags, even small ones, provide different types of make-up for the various parts of the face, in order to allow you to comfortably refresh the make-up of eyes, lips and cheeks, all with a single product.
Step 4. Refresh your lipstick or lip gloss
This type of makeup is often one of the first to go away over time, so it's best to reapply it every now and then throughout the day. If you don't have much time, keep a hand mirror in your backpack and use it to put on your lipstick or gloss on your way to class.
Step 5. Avoid reapplying mascara
Think twice before applying another coat of mascara, as it would make it look clotted and badly put on. Instead, try adding a touch of transparent mascara, which will add a little shimmer to the existing layer without adding too much weight to the lashes.
You can also try adding a line of eyeliner of any color to brighten up your tired eyes
Method 4 of 4: Choose a Hairstyle
Step 1. Adopt a messy style
If you don't have enough time in the morning, just try to clean up your tousled hair. Moisten your fingers with a little water and pass them along your hair, concentrating on smoothing out the frizziest points. It will therefore be sufficient to leave them loose or collect them in a messy bun.
If your hair comes to shoulder height or is shorter, leave it loose. The messy bun will only work if you have long enough hair that you can pull it up quickly, without having to resort to bobby pins to secure it
Step 2. Gather your hair in a bun at the top of your head
This hairstyle works best with hair that has a lot of volume. Dry them with a hairdryer to create a little extra volume, then comb them and collect them on the top of the head. Tie them into a ponytail starting at the top of the head. Then take the tail and wrap it around the elastic you used to secure it. Then secure the knot with bobby pins.
You can also try braiding the ponytail before wrapping it for a more refined hairstyle
Step 3. Braid your hair
Remember that you have thousands of possibilities at your disposal to braid your hair differently. Create a braid that goes straight from the nape, or a more particular one that starts from the side of the head. If you have the time or you already have straight hair, create a smooth braid for a sleeker look, or make a thick, loose braid, letting a few strands slip freely from the knots.
Step 4. Gather your hair in a ponytail
If you don't have much time, gather your hair in a simple, soft and slightly tousled ponytail. If, on the other hand, you have more time on your hands, try making yourself a thinner and more refined ponytail. Start it from the top of the head, the nape of the neck or sideways.
