Doyou remember the scenes from Hollywood movies where agroup ofstylists completely transform awoman’s appearance? Wecould use this kind oftransformation inthe real world. However, weoften have neither ateam ofprofessionals nor the time. Onthe bright side, though, there are tricks that can make you look great, even when you are caught off guard with notime ormoney tospare.
Bright Side created alist oflife hacks that’ll help you gofrom abeat-up person toaperson worthy ofamagazine cover oraleast alot ofcompliments.
1. Partial washing ofhair
Greasy oroily roots can instantly spoil your look. You can try partially washing your hair ifyou don’t have dry shampoo orahairdryer, orfind yourself inanuncomfortable situation, for example, onatrain.
Separate narrow strands ofhair from your forehead and temples; put the rest ofthe hair back and make alow ponytail. Wash the separated strands under running water, preferably with shampoo. Itwon’t take more than 20minutes for your damp hair todry. After that, make ahigh ponytail carefully covering your greasy roots with freshly washed locks.
2. Aquick way tofix-up your nails
You’ve been peacefully taking care ofyour garden when your boss calls you for anurgent meeting. Your hands and nails don’t look good. Dirt won’t come off that easy, and your skin looks dry.
Hot water and asoft toothbrush tothe rescue. Soak your hands inabowl with hot water for 5-10minutes. After that use the toothbrush and clean your fingers right inthe water. You can also add some soap. Your hands will look much better: the toothbrush cleans off both dirt and dead skin cells.
Use the same method toclean your nails from the clothing dye. Don’t forget tothrow away the toothbrush.
3. Asecond life for your shoes
Did your favorite pair ofshoes turn into amess after acareless walk and you’re unable tobuy anew pair? The harmful effects ofwater and dirt can befixed with asimple hand cream. Apply alittle bit ofcream toyour dry shoes and they’ll look much better injust acouple ofhours.
4. Aflat belly in10minutes
Have you been eating junk food for the whole weekend and tonight you have adate? And, your favorite pair ofjeans istrying toget revenge for your overeating and won’t zipup. Don’t worry: squats will help you. This exercise has aninstant positive effect. However, its benefits are more obvious ifyou doitonaregular basis.
Feet shoulder width apart. Heels resting onthe floor. Sit down aslow asyou can holding your back straight and looking straight infront ofyou. After this, 20sit-ups will make your belly look thinner and your jeans will easily zipup.
5. Aninstant hairdo illusion
Ifyou have oily roots, your hair ends might often look dry, disordered, and split. Tofix messy hair ends, you should use ahairbrush and acouple ofdrops ofoil (essential, cosmetic, orolive oil).
Apply several drops ofoil toyour brush and comb your hair ends (1.5 inches from ends). The oil will smooth out split ends and make them look slick and shiny. Make sure you don’t touch your hair after the procedure, the oil onends shouldn’t touch your oily roots.
6. Eye dropsvs. pimples
Many women know how hard itistotreat stubborn breakouts. However, even when you get older, atricky pimple can appear out ofnowhere atthe worst possible time.
Don’t panic. Take abottle ofeye drops containing vasoconstrictors, apply ittoacotton ball, and put itinthe freezer for acouple ofminutes. Then, put the cotton ball onyour pimple and wait for acouple ofminutes. The drops will reduce redness and make the color ofyour “problem” less vivid.
7. Auto-tan and body lift in30minutes
Have you ever received animpromptu invitation togotothe beach? Except your body got used tolazing about onthe couch, and your skin tone looks milky rather than golden brown. Well, tomake yourself look better, you’ll need about 30minutes and apack ofground coffee.
Brew coffee inboiling water and add acouple ofspoons ofolive oil tomake the mix look like athick scrub. Apply this scrub toclean skin after taking ahot bath orashower. Rinse with warm water.
8. Beautiful arms
Off-the-shoulder dresses require your arms tolook perfect. Can you make your arms look more attractive injust 10minutes? Yes, but you’ll have towork alittle forit. Get weights with the maximum weight you can lift (approximately 8-10kg). Doseveral repetitions ofmajor arm muscle exercises: biceps, triceps, and shoulders. The blood will rush tothe muscles and your arms will become more toned.
9. Quick relief from feeling bloated after abig meal
Overeating issomething that often goes unnoticed. For example, trying new foods abroad, eating atawedding, orabuffet... You don’t feel like moving afterward, even though you still have plans.
Here’s asimple trick toget relief: Squeeze the juice ofhalf alemon into aglass ofwater. It’s agreat way tomake your digestive system work really fast without any drugs. Don’t drink the mix ifyou have gastrointestinal tract diseases.
Doyou know any tricks tomake yourself look great inthe blink ofaneye? Share your ideas inthe comments.
Please note: This article was updated in May 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
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