First of all, you should find out what kind of skin you have. Search for tips about finding your type of skin on the Internet and in magazines. The way you take care of your face depends on how your skin is. Do you have pimples? Then, you have oily skin. Is your skin coarse, dehydrated? Then, you have dry skin. Clean your face twice per day, in the morning and before you go to bed. Use a cleanser suitable for your type of skin. Don’t rub your face too harshly. When you apply the cleanser, use warm water, but not hot, to open your pores. When you rinse your face, use chilly water to close your pores. Then, buff your face gently with a towel. Apply a moisturizer suitable for your type of skin: a gentle one for oily skin, a stronger one for dry skin. You should apply it rightly after you clean your face, when the skin is slightly wet, as it would be better absorbed. Use a scrub twice per week, right between the cleanser and the moisturizer, to remove dead cells. Use a face mask once per week. You can prepare a mask with things from your refrigerator, or buy a mask special for your type of skin. You can ask a dermatologist about this, or search for recipes on the Internet. The mask should be applied after the cleanser and the scrub. If you are suffering of acne, you should talk to a dermatologist, who can give you the best advice to cure it.
Again, you should study your hair and the way it presents itself during the week. The hair can be oily or dry, too. If your hair gets dirty and stiff really fast, and it glows in the light, then it is oily. If your hair is wiry, then it is dry. Figuring out what type of hair you have helps you pick the best care schedule. Wash your hair. Don’t wash it every day, it can get wiry, or oily even faster. The best choice ( and the one that particularly works for the author of the article ) is washing it twice a week. Choose a shampoo that suits your hair type; you can pick it according to the ingredient list, or to the advice you might receive from other people with similar hair type or specialists. Shampoo your hair, rinse, then shampoo again, and then rinse again. The second shampoo-rinse sequence has to be longer and more careful. Be sure to completely rinse your hair, so it won’t be any more shampoo. Apply conditioner only if necessary (so if you have dry hair). Conditioner might make your hair more oily. Pick a good conditioner, and apply it at the ends. Dry your hair properly. Blow-drying is not quite recommended, but you can do it once per week, or slightly twice per week. Don’t over-blow-dry your hair, as it can grow more sensitive, and it can have the tendency to be easier destroyed. Brush your hair properly. Don’t brush it too harshly. Be careful especially when your hair is wet, and it is more fragile. Tie your hair up properly. If you have oily hair, you should tie your hair up more, as it can become oily if it touches your face. Tie your hair up when you are doing sport. Don’t tie it too strongly, as it can affect your hair, or make it even oily. Don’t use too much products on your hair. Embrace your natural straight hair or your curls. Sometimes, a natural look is the key to success. Hair masks are a solution, too, but search for professional advice if you decide to have periodical hair masks ( they are recommended for more serious hair problems, like hair loss ) .
Brush your teeth daily, at least two or three times a day. Use a good toothpaste and a good toothbrush (change your toothbrush once at three months). When your are brushing your teeth, your should pay attention to the cleaning of the tongue, the gums and the inside of the cheeks, too. Brush your teeth for around one to three minutes, and don’t forget to rinse. You can use other special dental products like mouthwash or dental floss. Chewing gum is not ideal, but it can be useful from time to time. You shouldn’t make a habit from chewing gum, as it can become unhealthy if excessive. Still, you should have a packet of gum in your bag, just in case. If you suspect your breath of smelling badly from some reason, chew some gum and the problem is solved until you arrive home to brush your teeth. If you don’t have any problems with your teeth, still have a dentist appointment once at six months.
Clip your nails and give them a beautiful shape. For this, you might want to talk to someone specialised in this domain. The ideal shape for your nails depends on the fingers’ length, hand shape and other stuff. You can keep them short and natural by clipping them periodically. If you want long nails, clip them less. Paint your nails. You can choose bold colours for short nails, and suave pastels with drawings for long nails. You can paint your nails at home, or go for a mani-pedi session at the beauty parlour, after all, it’s your choice. You can find catching tutorials all over the Internet, that teach you how to give your nails a beautiful look. You should take care of your mani-pedi at least once a week. Don’t apply coloured nail polish too often; give your nails a break of 2-5 days after wiping the nail polish off.
Don’t start fad diets. Fad diets mostly mean self-harm at your age, and they recommended it if the diet is recommended by your doctor. If you really think you need a diet, talk to one of your parents and ask them for an appointment with a nutritionist. Internet diets are not a good idea. A specialist can help you properly. Don’t cut off food. This is one of the biggest mistakes you can do. Skipping meals can only cause harm to you; also, it’s not important how much you eat, but what you eat. Try eating more fruit and vegetables. It really helps. Also, try to have a diversity of products in your meals: diary products, meat, carbohydrates. Avoid junk food. Still, if you would like to eat an ice cream, don’t refuse this to yourself. A little chocolate will never harm. It’s also really important to drink lots of water. Pick up a sport that you enjoy. It’s one of the best decisions you can make, no matter what your opinion on your weight is. Physical exercise is essential for leading a healthy life. The activity can even be a hobby, like dancing or gardening, that involves physical exertion. For a professional piece of advice, talk to a specialist.
Check your wardrobe. Donate all the things that no longer suit you, someone may need them. If you know the content of your wardrobe, there are bigger chances to make stunning fashion combinations. If you have the possibility, go shopping with your mum, sister or best friend. This way, someone who knows you well may suggest you a few pieces of clothing you have never expected yourself to wear. Express your own unique style. Wear clothes that suit your body and your special personality. Don’t copy anyone, just inspire yourself. Try to diversify your fashion choices, if you can. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. You’d better wear a horrible outfit today, at school, then go for it for a date, for example! Add accessories. It can be a cute necklace, or a bold bracelet. It just has to say something about you. Accessories are a final, sweet touch for a perfect outfit. A plain white T-shirt, for example, can be completed by a silver chain with a funny pendant and ta-daaa! your outfit is ready! Never think only clothes from popular brands are looking good. This is a huge misconception. You can find beautiful things even in second-hand shops and thrift shops. Don’t be ashamed if your clothes don’t belong to a brand. Nobody will check the label, but everyone will admire your beautiful pieces of clothing.
Apply make-up carefully and sparingly. If you put too much product on, it would look all caked up, and ridiculous. The best make-up for an everyday school look is natural, but slightly obvious. This means the basis, then a little eye-shadow, foundation/concealer, mascara and a pink or nude lipstick. Don’t forget to wipe the make-up off at the end of the day. If you sleep with your make-up one, you will get your pores all clogged up. Also, a lot of unwiped make-up can lead to future wrinkles and dryness. Not all types of make-up can suit your face shape, eyes shape, lips shape. For doing the best choices, talk to a specialist who can recommend you effective tricks. After you learn what you need to learn, search for tutorials online or articles about make-up in magazines. Then, start to exercise. It won’t be perfect at the beginning but, you know, practice makes perfect.
You should identify when you have the bad habit. Maybe when you’re nervous or concentrated, or when you’re influenced by a powerful emotion. After you decide what causes the burst of your bad habit, try to avoid such situations. Sometimes you can’t, like when you’re at school and you’re concentrated at the lesson, and you start biting your nails. You need to have the power of reaction. As soon as you realise your bad habit is in process, hide your hands under your thighs, in your pockets or under the desk. It all depends on you. If you bite your nails, you can paint them, although you might have the temptation to bite the dried polish. Get a cute drawing on your nails. Probably the sight of your beautiful manicure would convince you not to bite your nails. If you have the tendency to pop your pimples, stay away from mirrors as much as you can, as the sight of the acne would make you lose yourself to your bad habit. If you’re looking in the mirror, though, focus on your eyes.
To be sure that you’ll always remember about keeping up your posture, draw a little star on your writing hand. At school or work, you’ll most probably write, you’ll see the star, and remember about the posture.
