When economic times turn tough, it may seem that beauty indulgences should be the first things to go.
Switch to mousse It costs the same as other styling products, but because it contains resins that lightly coat strands to add thickness and lift hair at the root, mousse delivers far more oomph, says Renee Cohen, senior stylist at Serge Normant at the John FriedaSalon in New York City.
Give yourself a weekly hot-oil treatment
Get milk
Camouflage with care
Replace your makeup wisely
Think pink
Mix your own whitener
Be generous with your concealer
Keep makeup outside the lines
Curl lashes correctly
But just because your budget calls for some belt tightening, that's no reason not to look better than ever. The trick is to bolster your beauty routine by making no- or low-cost moves that deliver maximum impact. From hiding dark circles to boosting hair'sshine, here are experts' top tips for trimming costs--
- Pump Up Hair's Volume
Switch to mousse It costs the same as other styling products, but because it contains resins that lightly coat strands to add thickness and lift hair at the root, mousse delivers far more oomph, says Renee Cohen, senior stylist at Serge Normant at the John FriedaSalon in New York City.
Dry hair upside down To build volume when you blow-dry, work a palm full of mousse from your roots through to the ends, then flip your head over and dryyour hair away from the scalp. "Hair should be barely damp before you flip it back up and style it," she says.
Brush in fullness Using a round brush to style hair builds in more volume. Pick a medium-size brush (for longer hair) or small (for shorter)--the full circle of bristles will give roots a lift as you blow-dry, brushing in the opposite direction the hair is going to lay. Hook the brush under a 2-inch section of hair at the root, and lift as you roll it through to the ends--all the while following the brush with the dryer. Keep
the nozzle above your brush and pointed down to increase shine.
2. Restore Your Locks' Luster
Give yourself a weekly hot-oil treatment
Save a bundle by substituting jojoba oil (find it in natural food stores for about $10) for pricier hair-repair products. "Jojoba has a fine molecular structure that allows it to enter and fill the hair shaft, making it a perfect choice for conditioning," says Paul Labrecque, owner of the New York City-based Paul Labrecque Salon. Spread the oil liberally through dry hair, put on a plastic shower cap, then cover with a hot towel for 30 minutes. Wash it out thoroughly, then rinse with cold water to seal the cuticle and trap added moisture. "When the hair shaft is infused with oil, the cuticle lies flatter, so your hair looks smoother and shinier," he explains.
Keep a cool head
Heat opens hair's protective outer layer, damaging strands and creating frizz. "Frequently cooling the hair while styling helps keep your cuticle flat," says Labrecque. If your dryer has a cool-shot button, use it to deliver a blast of cold air after drying each individual section. (This also helps lock in your new style.) If it doesn't, he suggests holding your style in place with your brush for about 30 seconds to let hair cool off.
3. Reduce Redness
Get milk
Soak a clean washcloth in cold milk and place it over your face for 10 minutes. "Milk contains proteins, fat, amino acids, and vitamin A--all of which reduce redness and calm irritated skin," says David Bank, MD, a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, NY. Bonus: The lactic acid in milk exfoliates, so skin looks soft and
4. Banish Brown Spots
Camouflage with care
First, dab concealer that's one or two shades lighter than your foundation onto the spot. Use a concealer brush--it'll give more precise coverage than your finger. Follow with a dot of foundation that exactly matches your skin tone. "The concealer lightens the spot, and the foundation helps blend it seamlessly," says New York City-based makeup artist Jessica Liebeskind.
5. Get a Healthy Glow
Replace your makeup wisely
"Switching from powder formulas to creamier ones gives your skin a soft reflective sheen," says Kimara Ahnert, a makeup artist in New York City. Cheeks tend to be drier than your T-zone, so as soon as you use up your powder blush, buy a light liquid or cream formula that imparts a youthful glow instead of
leaving skin dull and matte
6. Plump Thin Lips
Think pink
"Dark or bright colors call attention to the size of your lips, emphasizing thinness and fine lines around your mouth," says Liebeskind. Instead, choose a lipstick that mimics the color of your lips when you were younger.
Define your lips
After applying lipstick, line just at the outer edge of the natural border of your mouth with a pencil in a shade that exactly matches your lipstick. Don't try to draw on a bigger pout--it'll only look fake.
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