You don't need to be a model with a terrifying body to look beautiful. Anyone can do their best with a little effort. The haircut and the clothes are perhaps the most complicated aspect, but hygiene also plays an important role in your charm. Read on to learn more about the best ways to make your physical appearance attractive.
== Steps ==
Part 1 of 3: Choose a Nice Cut
Step 1. Discover the hottest trends
Browse magazines that illustrate the hottest styles and fashion magazines to get an idea of the currently hottest cuts and colors. Don't choose only based on fashion, though, knowing the trends will only give you some ideas on which to start working..
- Haircut magazines can be particularly useful as they offer a variety of styles applied to different lengths.
- Trends come and go, so think carefully before choosing a style simply because of its current popularity.
- While not choosing a style based solely on fashion, discovering trends will allow you to know which styles are outdated and which ones you don't think would suit you.
- Males may have a harder time finding fashion and hair magazines that target a male audience, but guys don't give up - there are. If you can't find them, however, you can find your way by taking a look online at the hairstyles most used by models and stars.
Step 2. Take into account the structure of your hair
You may like a certain style by seeing it on someone, but it doesn't mean it will perform the same on you. The structure of the hair plays a decisive role in the result. Curly and straight hair have a very different performance and it also makes a lot of difference whether they are thin or thick.
- The four basic structure types are: straight, wavy, curly and frizzy. And this applies to both men and women.
- Within each category there is a further division. Hair can be: fine, medium or thick. This also applies to both men and women.
- In general, straight hair looks best on women with fine or medium hair, especially if they already have naturally straight hair. Furthermore, women with this type of hair tend not to look great with curls.
- For women: if you have straight hair it will be difficult to have beautiful curls as well as if you have curly or frizzy hair, keeping them straight is complex. You can always do this, but remember that you will have to pay constant attention and countless care and often the result will be disappointing.
- For women: if you have fine hair, opt for a style that creates volume, thanks to a layered cut and playing with measurements. Avoid flat and homogeneous styles that require a lot of products to stay in style. If, on the other hand, your hair is of medium thickness you can indulge yourself with a large variety of options. If they are thick, do not consider the styles that create volume to avoid the wig effect.
- For men: if you have thin hair, go for a short cut. Short hair hides subtlety better, while a long hairstyle highlights it. Frizzy hair also requires a short cut, which makes it easier to tame. Wavy or curly hair allows for many more choices, although short hair is easier to style and allows you to always be in place.
Step 3. Choose a hair style that suits your face
Each face has a slightly different profile and the outline of your face can affect how a haircut looks. Go for a style that fits your face for maximum results.
- Round faces: Women should consider an irregular cut, on different levels to elongate the shape of the face. If you go for a short cut, avoid giving your hair a round shape. Men should choose styles that raise the forehead, letting their hair fall down the sides of the face.
- Oval Faces: Women should try to break up the overall length of the face by adding details like soft or uneven bangs. Men, on the other hand, should avoid bangs and leave most of the face uncovered.
- Square Faces: Women should go for those styles that add roundness, like a classic yoke, that can soften the corners of the face. Cuts that create too much volume should also be avoided. Men should avoid bangs so as not to add additional angles to an already angular face. The row also does not render on this type of oval.
- Heart-Shaped Faces: Women should opt for a cut that's not too short, with hair pulled and flat at the top of the head and more voluminous towards the bottom, so as to counterbalance the heart shape. Men may consider wearing their hair a little longer, running it down the face, past the cheekbone, to emphasize the lower part of the face and minimize the bulk on the head.
Part 2 of 3: Dressing for Success
Step 1. Highlight your best features while masking the less attractive ones
Both men and women conflict with their own image and have parts of the body that they value less than others. The trick is therefore aimed at distracting attention in these parts by highlighting the aspects that you consider most appreciable.
- In general, dark clothes slim down the parts of the body that need it or camouflage the areas you don't like very much. Light colors, on the other hand, are eye-catching and should be reserved for the parts of the body that you feel most comfortable with.
- Avoid using prints on body parts that don't convince you. Prints and drawings attract attention.
- Choose clothes of your size. It is true for both genders but especially for women. Wearing clothes that are too loose will make you look sloppy and more plump than you really are.
- Women should pay special attention to their body type. Generally, the types in which the body shapes are classified are: hourglass, pear (or triangle), apple (or round), inverted triangle, or rectangle. You can do a search online for the clothes that best suit each type. What we tend to do is emphasize certain areas, highlight curves, hide excesses, and balance the body type.
Step 2. Wear the colors that best suit your skin tone
The latter is generally divided into "cold" and "hot". It is not necessary to limit yourself to a range of colors based on your skin tone, it is only important to take into account that certain shades highlight your complexion better than others.
- People with a cool shade have a base that tends to pink, while warm complexions have a yellowish or olive tinge.
- Cool complexions benefit from colors found in the blue zone of the spectrum. Almost all blues give this skin type and bluish greens and various shades of purple are also very good. Light pink and a beautiful bright orange also give excellent results. If you prefer neutral colors, black, gray, silver and white can't go wrong.
- Warm complexions go well with the colors of the red part of the spectrum. Most reds and yellows are particularly flattering, as do yellow greens, purples, and dark reds. The most suitable neutral colors are brown, gold, copper and an off-white.
Step 3. Make-up should emphasize your beauty, not mask it
This advice mainly applies to women. Cosmetics are a powerful tool, to be used in a light and balanced way, to highlight your beauty. Never try to hide behind makeup.
- Apply a light foundation and blush as close to your skin tone as possible, without attempting to change your complexion with the help of these tools. You can, if you like, give yourself a more tanned effect with a slightly darker blush, but don't change your complexion more than one shade.
- Use concealer if necessary, but use a thin veil, not thick layers.
- Choose a part of the face that you would like to highlight and focus most of your efforts on it. This is usually the lips and eyes. So choose your highlight and step on it, leaving every other part of the face as simple and natural as possible to avoid overloading your look.
- Apply a light eyeshadow, some thin eyeliner and go over the mascara throughout the day. In this way you will avoid the dramatic black and smudged eye effect that happens to many in the evening.
- Use the same rule for the lips. Choose a nuanced and light gloss, you can opt for a more daring lipstick for the night.
Step 4. Stay informed about the latest trends, but don't depend on them
Knowing them will help you avoid tremendously outdated styles, but fashion is fleeting and you can move freely between styles and periods, choosing what makes you the most and that makes you feel better.
- Staying up to date doesn't necessarily require a lot of research. You can browse websites and fashion magazines, but you can usually get an idea of what is "in" or "out" just by watching television, taking a walk or window shopping.
- Base your wardrobe on classic pieces that rarely go out of style. Use the pieces that follow the latest fashion only to give a touch of verve to your clothes, bearing in mind that in a few years, you will probably have to throw them away.
Step 5. Wear glasses that fit the shape of your face
The shape of your oval affects the effect your glasses will have on you, in the same way that haircuts do.
- Round Faces: People with this type of oval should choose structures with corners and edges, such as rectangles. Very small glasses are to be avoided.
- Oval faces: almost all frames are suitable for this type of face. The round ones emphasize the curves while the geometric ones balance them. In this case, it is only necessary to avoid glasses that are too large.
- Square Faces: oval or rounded frames soften the contours of the face. Conversely, glasses with sharp or geometric angles add further hardness to an already angular face.
- Heart-shaped faces: in this case a heavier frame in the lower part and stylized in the upper part would be ideal. Avoid overly styled glasses or overly decorated frames. Instead, opt for a very simple structure that doesn't stand out too much.
Step 6. Wash your clothing regularly
Obviously, washed, well-ironed and perfumed clothes have a much better effect than dirty clothes, perhaps worn after they have been stacked for a week in a corner of the room. Regardless of the clothes you choose, make sure they are in the best possible condition and will perform at their best..
Part 3 of 3: Personal Care
Step 1. Clean your skin carefully
Wash yourself with a specific facial cleanser at least once a day.
- If you have dry skin, just wash your face once a day. Use gentle cleansers, for sensitive skin, to prevent the skin from drying out further. Apply a good cream after cleansing.
- If you have oily skin, washing your face twice a day will help. Use a mild cleanser in the morning and a stronger one before bed. Apply a good exfoliant weekly.
- Avoid body soaps. The skin of the body is different from that of the face, it contains more aggressive detergents, and the epidermis of the face would be affected, becoming dry and dull.
- If you suffer from acne, you can use a specific cleanser. Your dermatologist will be able to advise you.
Step 2. Wash your hair
Most people have to wash their hair every couple of days to keep it from getting too greasy.
- If you wash your hair every day, or more than once a day, it will eventually wear out. Already in the long term they will appear brittle and dry.
- If you wash them less often than indicated (once every two days) you will end up with flat, greasy hair.
- Use shampoos, conditioners, and other hair care products that have been specially formulated for your hair type. If you can't make them look shiny and healthy, talk to your hairdresser and ask for advice.
Step 3. Bathe regularly
In addition to the face and hair, the body needs care and hygiene. Bathing should be a daily habit, at most you can delay it by one day.
- Use warm soapy water. You can opt for a solid soap or a shower gel.
- Apply some cream to your skin after a bath. Focus on the rougher areas, such as the knees and elbows. By giving yourself the cream after the bath, on slightly damp skin, you will provide better hydration.
Step 4. Shave when needed
Men will have to worry about keeping facial hair tidy, while women will have to keep armpits and legs under control.
- Men can also be fine with a little beard, but if you decide to let it grow, you need to take care of it properly. Avoid wild beards and mustaches, and if they grow bristly, it is best to shave them.
- Women may not shave in the colder months, but they should keep their armpits perfect as soon as they wear short sleeves, and don't forget to shave their legs if they wear pants, skirts, or dresses that reveal their legs. In the warm months, shave frequently and use methods that do not make the growth very noticeable.
Step 5. Maintain good oral hygiene
Brush your teeth at least twice a day to keep your smile whiter.
- Brush your teeth both in the morning and in the evening. You can also do it after lunch, it will give you a great feeling. Use an anti-bacterial toothpaste. Whitening toothpaste can also be a good option, but it's not for everyone - it makes your teeth more sensitive on some people.
- Floss regularly. A good idea is to take the floss with you, as this will prevent food from getting stuck in your teeth if you eat out.
- Consult your dentist to find out if you can use whitening strips to brighten your smile. Your dentist will be able to recommend the most suitable brand for your teeth.
Advice
- Work on your self-esteem. Trust yourself: you must first look beautiful in your eyes. To do this, look in the mirror and try to like yourself. At first it will not be immediate, but if you get used to liking yourself, it will become simple to please others too.
- Remember that a positive attitude has a lot to do with the beauty that others perceive. Smile often and keep eye contact with people while you talk. Sit and walk while maintaining an upright posture, learn to speak and move with confidence and naturalness.
- Take care of your body. Get enough sleep each night to reduce bags under your eyes and look bright and pleasant. Keep your body hydrated by eating healthy, nutritious foods - our skin, hair and overall appearance are made up of what we eat.
- Diet and exercise are needed. If you want to lose some weight, keep a balanced diet but make sure that the number of calories you consume is less than the number you burn. All this without going hungry. Getting hungry is bad for your health and can cause you to gain weight due to water retention.
