You’re
not one for complicated beauty regiments or expensive makeup and
ignore “homemade” facial recipes that end up costing
you more than a trip to the drugstore. So what if you forgot to
shower? Bed head is chic. While it’s not a complete crisis
if you’ve missed a shower… or two, you don’t
have to look like you’ve been living in a Dumpster. While
you may be low maintenance, it doesn’t mean you’re
low on style.
Embrace
your lazy ways.
Take these 10 easy ways out and still look great.
Tip
1: If your hair is oily, and you’re not
a hat person, grab a facial cleansing pad and sweep it along
your roots. It should zap some of that oil. You may want to
bring extras for post-gym class touch-ups.
Tip
2: All that running around (whether it’s
baseball or sprinting to your locker between classes) can make
your hair frizzier than a clown’s wig. Keep a bottle of
moisturizer in your locker for both dry skin and out-of-control
hair. Tame your crazy coif by rubbing a nickel-sized amount
between your palms and smoothing it over your locks.
Tip
3: Hand soap is great for both missed showers
and midday freshening up. But it’s not just for your grimy
hands. If your deodorant isn’t cutting it, rub some soap,
sans water, into your armpits. You’ll smell better and
feel cleaner.
Tip
4: Another deodorant alternative is pure vanilla
extract. It won’t stop you from sweating like an antiperspirant
does, but it’s all natural, it will keep you smelling
sweet and it’s cheaper than drugstore options.
Tip
5: If you notice people in the bathroom bypassing
the mirror to check out their reflection in your face, you may
want to blot. Grab a paper toilet seat cover and press it to
your nose and forehead. Toilet paper will work too.
Tip
6: Speaking of oily skin, a quick and cheap
zit cream substitute is toothpaste. Use the non-gel variety
to dry out a pimple overnight after you’ve washed your
face.
Tip
7: You’ve finally made it to the shower.
When you’re done conditioning the hair on your head, use
a little conditioner on your legs before shaving. It won’t
dry out your skin like shaving cream or soap does. Conditioner
is also a good idea if you’re a daredevil and shave without
water.
Tip
8: While it may not be the best bet for legs,
shaving cream does have its uses on your head. If you’re
into hard hair, use shaving cream instead of hair gel. It has
tremendous hold, and will keep that Mohawk upright.
Tip
9: If part of your look is chipped black nail
polish, there’s something you should consider. Although
this actually adds a step to your regiment, you should always
apply a layer of clear polish under your dark one because dark
polish will stain your nails. Then you’ll want to wear
dark polish to cover the stains, which will stain your nails
even more–it’s a vicious cycle.
Tip
10: You’re no makeup artist, but you need
a bit of colour. Buy a sheer non-greasy lip gloss (something
in a stick is usually best) in a rosy pink or pinky bronze and
use it on your lips, cheeks and even eyes. If you’re going
to use it as an eye-shadow, apply it to the inner corners for
shine or the crease and outer corners for definition. And be
careful not to get it in your eyes!
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