Beauty 101: Deep Skin Tone Tips

 

Keke Palmer

I love my dark skin complexion, I think it is absolutely beautiful an allows me to experiment with different colors, make-up, and more. Many celebrities like Keke Palmer, Nia Long, and Gabrielle Union with darker skin and deeper complexions always seem to have amazing glowing skin that every girl wants to have. Darker skin tones can easily have dark spots from acne, the sun, and many other factors which are not so pretty. As a teenager you will 99.9% experience acne and skin issues which for me have led to dark spots that I am currently working on. Here are some of the tips and tricks that I have been and will be using on my journey to healthy skin:

• Exfoliate! The dead skin on your face is holding your skin back so try exfoliating 1-2 times a week. Taking off the dead skin makes my face feel so clean and refreshed!
• Moisturize! Many moisturizers contain SPF which protects my skin from the sun as well as other vitamins and ingredients that help even out skin tone and balance out your skin.
• Foundation and/or BB Cream! A foundation and/or BB cream will definitely help to even out your skin while also moisturizing and protecting your skin from the sun. They can also give your skin a lovely dewy look.
• Clinique! My favorite skincare line is Clinique because it helps your skin while making it look naturally beautiful and radiant. Clinique is a brand that does not use too many harsh ingredients in their products.
• No fragrances! Fragrant bearing products may smell good, but they can dry out your skin which can cause dry, peeling, and scaling skin.
• Keep your face clean! Overall washing your face and keeping it clean will always help out your skin no matter its tone or type.

Hair 101: Don't Fear the Wind

Fall weather is so beautiful, peaceful, and breezy, but it can also be damaging to your hair. The windy breezy can blow your hair all out of place and create tangles. The fall is a great time to get your hair back healthy and try out different protective hairstyles. Hair accessories and updo's are a girl's best friend during the colder and windier seasons of the year. 



Emma Stone

Keke Palmer



Wearing your hair down during the fall can be a struggle, you have to keep it in place and out of your lip gloss! A half up- half down style is great style to wear if you want to wear your hair down but out of your face, plus since there are a couple of clips in the back your hair will stay in place better. Instead of a half up-half down look you can even try twisting or braiding the front pieces and clipping them back with beautiful barrettes.

 

Lauren Conrad



Demi Lovato

Buns and ponytails are definitely the best choice if your worried about your hair flying out of place or becoming tangled. There are so many different type of buns and ponytails from topknots to ballerina buns and high ponytails to side ponytails. You can accessorizes buns and ponytails by adding sparkly bobby pins, flower clips, and more! If your daring enough you can even add bold color like Lauren Conrad and Demi Lovato.



Hair 101: Fancy Sidebraid

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer always has the most beautiful hairstyles that are very easy to recreate. Keke's sidebraid hairstyle can be done up for a special occasion or can even be worn everyday without the extra curls. Learn how to create this super cute hairdo for anytime, all you need is a comb. brush, ponytail holder, and a curling iron (optional).

1. Begin by detangling your hair and creating a deep side part.
2. Smooth all your hair to one side and secure with a ponytail holder.
3. If you would like a fancier look go ahead and add some curls. If not, proceed to step 4.
4. Loosely braid your hair until you reach the lower half of the hair and secure it ith a ponytail.
5.  Smooth down the top parts of your hair and place bobby pins in any neccesary areas.

Wear this braided hairstyle for a fancy event or anytime you need a quick, chic hairstyle. Remember practice makes perfect and to be patient wwhen trying out new hairstyles.

Get The Look: Boho Girly For Prom

Keke Palmer Look

Keke Palmer's Boho Girly look has to be my favorite for prom inspiration. She takes a classic long dress that includes straps and of course a beautiful floral print. Keke's feather earrings take the dress to a bohemian feel, but the black pumps add a glam touch. The dress also comes to together at Keke's waist which help defines curves while wearing a long dress, a detail every girl should look for in a long dress. Keke keeps her make up very natural and pulls her hair back into a low half up half down style with cascading curls. The look is pure beauty, try it out ladies!