10 Beauty Tricks and Tips!

As I sit here, drinking some tea (cause I am super sick!) and doing my radio requests for SP, an idea popped into my head! My beauty tricks and tips that I have learned over the years, either by accident or someone told me about.

The great thing about beauty is that you some times don't need to spend loads of money for the right face mask or scrub when you have most of the items they either claim to use or actually use right in your kitchen! Or there are somethings you never thought of before!

So there is just 10 that came to mind:

1. When washing your face, start with the hottest water you can stand. Hot water and steam will open up your pores and allow the face wash to get deeper down into your pore. Then once you have completely washed everything off, splash some cold water onto your face. Cold water will close the pores back up. You are kinda getting a mini facial every time you wash your face! (my mum taught me this one!)

2. If you have loads of blackhead (like I do on my nose) you can use a bobby pin to help clear out the pore. I know this sounds really gross. But if you use the curved part of it, it will scrap the black out of the pore!

3. If you have run out of your dry shampoo and don't have any time to go to the store and get some more, do not panic! Baby power works just the same! The power will soak up the oils in your hair and leave it looking fresh! Just shake some on the roots and comb it down through your hair, then shake your head and you are good to go!

4. If you are like me and hate waiting for your nails to dry, then this trick is for you! After you have painted your nails, let them sit for just a few minutes then fill a bowl or the sink up with cold cold water, then place your hands in the water for about 30 seconds to a minute then take out, your nails will be dried!

5. Make-up brushes can be pricey and if you are just starting out, can be a little intimidating, but, art brushes work just the same! Just find an art brush the has the same shape as the make up brush and use that till you can afford nice brushes, or just keep using the art ones! Here is a link to a great video on the comparison of MAC make up brushes to Loew Cornell art brushes: EnKoreMakeup: MAC Brushes vs Painting Brushes

6. A great mask for black heads is an equal parts of kosher salt and baking soda mixed with a gel based face wash. Place it on your face for about 10 minutes then remove with warm water!

7. Baby wipes make a great alternative to make up remover towelettes. They are also gentle enough on sensitive skin.

8. Cream concealer can be used as an eyeshadow primer!

9. When dying your hair, use equal parts vinegar and water when rinsing out the colour. It will help lock in the colour. Just like with Easter eggs!


10. Olive oil will work wonders on your split ends!

There is many more! And I will post them...later lol!

I hope this was super helpful!

Till Next Time!

Domo