8 Styling Fixes That Will Make You Look Flawless!
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The ‘scrunched up-hair, messy look’ is great and easy, but only if managed right. Most of us try to pull it off intentionally. But does it always work? Not really. So, we are here today to give you 8 minimalistic tips that you can try in order to avoid the cringe of looking like someone uncaring of their appearance. Use them instead to effortlessly appear flawless!
1. Hair Roots
It’s always fun to experiment with your hair color. Social media is bowing down to funky hair divas, ranging from rainbow-colored hair to even a dazzling silver. But once you take the plunge to experiment with your hair, you realize maintaining hair color isn’t as easy as you think. Whether your natural hair roots are dark or light, different colored hair roots can leave the impression of being ungroomed, and you do NOT want that.
What To Do:
- Dye your hair roots regularly. Your hair color fades every two months and it’s mandatory to touch up your hair color frequently to maintain the glamorous look.
- If constantly coloring your hair is too inconvenient or expensive, go au naturel instead.
2. The Topknot
One of the easiest and nicest hairstyles remains to be the topknot – a simple, loosely tied bun on your head. It’s ideal when your hair is too greasy or you don’t know how to pump up your look. The catch remains, however, to do the updo in a way that it does not look too messy or unprofessional for a work event or even a casual outing.
What To Do:
- Allow yourself a few minutes to style your hair. Groom yourself with a small comb, dry shampoo, and some bobby pins to settle in the topknot better.
- Alternatively, you can just tie your hair into a ponytail or braid it if you don’t want to risk fumbling the messy look.
3. A Hair Tie On Your Wrist
Very often, we resort to dressing up on the move in order to keep up with our intense work schedules. The makeup routine in the cab, hairdos in the lift – it’s a tough life! And during this harrowing routine, sometimes we forget that hair ties are not hand accessories. They aren’t bracelets or a snazzy watch. In fact, we’d go so far as to say they look rather homely on a woman’s wrist.
What To Do:
- Accessorize yourself right with chunky jewelry and always throw in the hair ties in your bag or, even better, use it on your hair!
4. Split Ends
Hair is a woman’s crowning glory; hence, we urge you to groom your hair well. If you decide to grow out your hair and are desperately avoiding visiting a hairstylist, make it a point to trim your ends. Split ends look terrible and, most importantly, hamper the quality of your hair. Contrary to what you might think, keeping split ends on might slow down the growth of your hair.
What To Do:
- Book an appointment with your hairstylist or trim those split ends yourself!
5. Untidy Cuticles
Don’t dismiss the power of immaculate nails! Nails may seem like a humble and somewhat insignificant appendage, but they actually go a long way in making a strong first impression. The charm of a flawless outfit is tainted by ungroomed fingernails, but doing this quick hygiene fix can do you wonders!
What To Do:
- Arm yourself with a basic moisturizer and cuticle cream, and moisturize your hands daily.
- Trim your nails and always get rid of chipped nail paint.
- Go funky colored or instead, remove nail paint completely, but never linger in between.
6. Two Big Bags At Once
Life’s hectic and we sometimes forget the basics like decluttering our handbags. However, that isn’t an excuse to carry two bags. Carrying the additional bag only works when you’re grocery shopping. Otherwise, avoid it at all costs. Don’t compromise on your style!
What To Do:
- Only carry the essentials. Dump what you don’t need. Minimalism is the new stylish.
7. The Appearance Of Bra Straps
Bra straps look chic only with the right kind of strap color or outfit. In any other scenario, it just looks cringeworthy. So, avoid the underwire slip up, unless your outfit really demands it.
What To Do:
- Ensure that your bra strap stays hidden or else get yourself bold bra colors that really contrast your outfit well.
8. Animal Hair On Clothes
Who doesn’t love the furry friend who brightens up your life? But don’t let them dampen your look! Most often, we might not realize that we walk out of a pet playing session with their fur on our outfits.
What To Do:
- Always check for fur on your clothes. Don’t try to dust it off, it never works.
- Buy yourself a lint roller and watch it magically eat away your pet friend’s fur.
We’re giving you this cheat sheet to jazz up your appearance instantly and leave a long-lasting impression. So, what’s your quick fix to a flawless look? Tell us in the comments below!
