Its no secret that first
impressions count, so its up to you to ensure that the impression you make is
the correct one. Going out for dinner
with friends, shopping in the local supermarket, meeting a work client or going
for that important interview you need to look your best. See below for some
quick and easy tips to ensure that you look your best.
General
Hygiene
I know its obvious but every morning before
you take yourself off for the day to work , ensure that you shower, brush your
teeth and apply deodorant ( arm pits and feet) and put on fresh clothes and under garments. Don’t
forget your skin, apply a light Moisturizer it can be used to prevent the skin from
becoming too dry or oily.
Hair
A good haircut can help to define your best
features. Try wearing your hair as it naturally dries, or style it to enhance
it's natural shape. Get your hair trimmed every six weeks to ensure you
maintain your style. This is an obvious I know but ensure you wash your
hair at least twice a week; unkempt hair is a complete turn off for your
employer. It’s just not great to be in the presence of a person with lank smelly
greasy hair.
Nails
Keep your nails trimmed, clean and tidy.
There are lots of videos on how to maintain your nails or you can do what a lot
of women do and get a professional manicure every few weeks. Also Check this great piece on nail-care from
Channel 4.
Skin
Care
We’re not all blessed with super clear
skin, but what we can do is try to avoid our skin getting worse. There are many products out there that will
help including makeup to help conceal but they’re not really getting to the
root of the problem.
The best way I have found to obtain clear
skin, is to drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fruit/veg , avoid processed
foods and exercise. Also make sure you apply sun screen when you are out and
about and remove any makeup before going to bed.
Makeup
Try and keep your work makeup minimal, you
are looking to enhance your features rather than draw attention to over bright
and gordiy applied lip and eye makeup.
Here are a few basic tips to look chic and
minimal. Firstly apply a good primer, put
bronzing powder, rather than face powder on as power can be quite drying and
create unnecessary wrinkles, but don’t over do it remember minimal. Then
apply over the top a lolly pink on the apples of your cheeks for a fresh
healthy look. For your eyes , go for browns, taupe’s and light greys/pinks.
For lipsticks try pinky brown type colours.
Check this great video for further tips on
how to apply minimal makeup.
Work
Attire
Finally make sure your clothes are clean
and properly ironed. There should be no visible sweat stains on your outfits.
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