25 Beauty Tips & Tricks 2015

Beauty trends are changing all the time, how can we possibly keep up on the latest trends? Well I as a blogger,  promise to keep you updated on the latest trends. Today I will give you some tips & tricks on beauty. You will learn cool idea's and you'll be running to your friend's with all your info!

1) How to have long hair, instantly!
    Do you have a pixie cut or a bob and want long hair? Try hair extensions! They have a wide variety of styles and colors to suit your needs.

2) How to dry those wet nails?
    Dip your wet nails in a bowl of ice water for about 20 seconds, instantly dries those nails. Another idea is use cooking spray like "Pam." * best to let nails dry a little on their own for best results.

3) How to make your lipstick look "matte" or last longer on your lips.
    Use some eyeshadow or blush, in the centre of your lips and lightly dab. Also helps....before applying lipstick use a foundation over your lips first, this will help your lipstick to stay on longer and give you that true lipstick color!

4) Don't rub your hair with a towel, use a t-shirt and gently pat your hair, helps reduce frizz and breakage.

5) How to get beachy wavy hair?
    Add some light mousse in your wet hair and braid. Let dry naturally. When completely dry undo the braid. Vola! Beachy wavy hair!

6) Use "rose" or "orange" water as a facial toner. Helps to minimize those large pores. Also great for your skin without added chemicals. Store in a dark spray bottle and keep away from light.

7) Rub your face with an ice cube to De-puff your puffy skin in the morning and under your eyes. Very invigorating!

8) Help the appearance of cellulite.
    Use a bristle body brush starting at the bottom of your leg or wherever it is you need to use and going in an upward circular motion, going towards the heart. This helps your circulation. Do twice a day morning /night for best results. Could use a cellulite cream afterwards.

9) Use coconut oil or olive oil on your cuticles to hydrate them. Makes your nails grow stronger.

10)  Use white eyeliner in your waterline to make your eyes look brighter and whiter!

11) To make cheeks look more prominent use a "bronzer", under your cheekbone and use a highlighter on your cheekbone. Remember to blend as you don't want to see harsh lines.

12) If you have dark circles under your eyes and also depends on your skin tone use a red, orange or peachy lipstick on the dark spots with a make up brush before applying your concealer. Works instantly! *video link followed by pic.

13) If you don't have any nail polish remover use a clear nail polish and apply a thin coat, wipe off with cotton pad. 

14) Use a concealer on your eye lids before applying your eyeshadow so your eye lids don't get oily, makes your eyeshadow last longer.

15) To fix "brassy hair" use a purple shampoo. It lightens your hair without having to color it!

16) Have smelly feet in those hot shoe's?
      Use deodorant on those feet! Baby powder can also work.

17) For gray roots 
      Use eyeshadow to touch up those roots in a pinch.

18) If you have chipped nail polish and no time to redo, just apply a coat of glitter polish to hide. To remove glitter polish use a felt pad instead of cotton pad, works like a bristle pad easier to remove the glitter.

19) Use a pumice stone after your shower to get rid of calluses, especially in the summer months!

20) Pop 1-2 Advil before waxing, helps reduce pain.

21) Apply coconut oil or olive oil on those dry ends, also adds shine to your hair and repairs your hair!

22) Deep condition your hair once a week. Don't have any, can use mayonnaise on your hair, let sit on your hair for about 20 minutes before rinsing. *Use cold water when rinsing to close your hair shaft.

23) Use body lotions (Shea butter is best) all over body to keep hydrated and to keep your skin soft and wrinkle free!! *this is the best tip of all!!! Especially if your in your 40's, how do you think my skin looks so smooth and young looking!! I'm 47 and not afraid to tell you that...lol!

24) On those hot humid days, less make-up is best. Use a tinted moisturizer or BB cream.

25) Apply foundation with a damp beauty sponge for natural coverage. No one likes a "cakey" face!

Well hope you came away with some great tips and tricks to tell your friend's and to try out! If you have any other's please share, I'd love to learn more!  Til next time folks, take care and remember STAY BEAUTIFUL!