Having a glow-up, it’s not about conforming to certain beauty standards. A glow-up is about becoming your best version and glowing from the inside out. Glow up by showing up as the highest version of yourself because YOU want to feel more confident. You don’t need to have the money for the most expensive products, treatments, or clothes. You can have the glow-up of your dreams by taking a few simple steps.
Not for Everyone-
You could be the most beautiful person in the world and there will still be people who aren’t attracted to you. Beauty standards around the world shift from culture to culture and everyone has their own personal preferences.
If you’re in the dating game or want a confidence boost remember that you’re not for everyone. If you’ve curated a look and style that works well for you, the task is not to be everyone’s cup of tea. You’re not for everyone — you’re niche but the ones that get it get it.
Colour Match-
Do you notice how some colours make your eyes or skin colour pop more than others? If you’ve seen or heard of colour analysis you’ll recognize that not every shade and colour works well for everyone.
We all have a different combination of skin tone, undertone, hair colour, and eye colour. This means that the same colour will look different on different people. Of course, we all have personal preferences and by all means, if you like a certain colour wear it.
However, to glow up, be intentional with what colours look good with your unique blend of features. Try things on and see how the colours complement you. You can access an online quiz to analyze your best colours or hire a professional colour analyst.
Time-
Most hot girls aren’t rolling out of bed and into the streets — at least not regularly. Beauty takes time and effort. You might not want to spend your whole day on beauty and that’s fair as there’s a lot to get done in the day.
Break up your beautifying into smaller chunks. Use eye masks before a big event. Do heatless curls before you go to bed. Learn to do your nails or carve out a nail appointment in your schedule once a month. The hot girls usually don’t wake up like that — they’re putting in the time and effort.
Body-
People are made up of different shapes and sizes. Not everyone looks the same or has the same shape. Ensure that when you buy clothes, you buy clothes that complement your body type.
Have you ever shopped online and been disappointed when the outfit you ordered didn’t look the same on you as the model in the photo? If the model has a set of double d’s while you sit with an a or b cup — things won’t fit the same. Make a mental note of the types of clothing you look best in and try to stick to that.
Find a workout routine that you love. Again not necessarily to become a certain size or shape but because it feels good to do so. Exercise feeds your body, mind, and soul. Getting your blood pumping gives you that healthy-looking glow. It gives you head happy endorphins and gives you a sense of accomplishment throughout the day.
Whether hiking, dancing, boxing, pilates, yoga, weightlifting, or HIIT workouts. Aim to do some form of movement 3-5x a week for the physical and mental health benefits.
Hair-
Different hairstyles and colours will look different for everyone. Get glow-up inspo from Pinterest or online from people who have similar features and face shapes as you or your celeb doppelganger and see what styles and colours you think look best on them.
If you already have your perfect shape and colour then focus on hair health. Although it hurts, trimming off your dead ends regularly will make your hair look much healthier and fuller overall.
Learn to work with your hair’s texture. You can’t just slap any product on your hair and call it a day. Is your hair straight, wavy, curly, coily, low porosity, or high porosity? Every hair type has different wants and needs. If you haven’t yet look up your hair type and which products and hair routine work best with it.
Style-
Curating your personal style might take months or years. If you’re younger you might not know entirely who you are or what style suits you best yet. If you’re in your late 20’s or early 30’s your style is probably evolving into your grown woman era.
When finding your aesthetic, try building your wardrobe with higher-quality pieces when/if you can afford to instead of only fast fashion.
Stick to the colour wave that looks best with your combination of skin tone, hair, and eye colour. Don’t chase trends — while trendy pieces are fun to incorporate make sure your style represents you and not just the current time.
Health & Wellness-
If you’re looking to glow up, taking care of your health and wellness will give you a glow from the inside out. Ensure you stay well hydrated, eat a healthy and balanced diet, limit alcohol, reduce screen time, and find a fitness practice that suits you.
Taking care of your emotional and mental well-being will also give you an inner glow. When your mental state is in a better place you’re more likely to practice good habits that take good care of yourself. It’s all a cycle. You’ll begin to look and feel better and want to keep looking and feeling better so you’ll do the things that keep you looking and feeling better.
Skin-
Having flawlessly airbrushed skin is unattainable and non-existent. However, you can aim to have YOUR best skin! Everyone’s skin will like different products or a different diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all and takes a lot of trial and error. Here’s our best skin tips to keep you looking glowy and fresh
1. SPF-
Invest in SPF and do it early! Not only will you be protecting yourself from harmful UV rays and the threat of skin cancer but you’ll age much better than those who don’t see the value in slathering SPF. Fake tan luckily exists and soaking up the sun has its place in moderation but use a high SPF while you do.
2. Age Appropriate-
If you’re 18 years old you don’t need a face full of botox and filler. Your face naturally changes as you age so give it a chance to grow into itself. As you reach your late 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc. you may find you want to make some minor adjustments.
Keep whatever you do light, natural, and age-appropriate. Just because an injector will do something for you in exchange for your money doesn’t mean they should.
3. Less is More-
Skincare has blown up over the years and consumer culture has curated the 15-step morning and night skin routine. Yet, somehow after purchasing all these products our skin is much worse than your boyfriend or brother who uses the same dirty bar of soap in your shower.
An overuse of retinol, vitamin C, this acid, and that acid can burn your moisture barrier off and do more harm than good. We’re constantly being sold too but sometimes the less we do with our skin the better. You’ll also save a ton of money on unnecessary products.
4. Facials-
This tip is a little pricey but if you can afford to, go for a facial once or twice a year or if you really have the extra funds, once a month. Some skin spas do monthly memberships to make the overall cost less expensive.
Again, depending on the type of skin you have this could be of benefit to work with a professional to target your skin concerns to keep your skin healthy and fresh.
5. Reality-
Let’s face it, you can do everything right and sometimes your hormone levels, period, stress, environment, and many other factors won’t let you have the skin of your dreams. No one has flawless skin 24/7.
You may need to see a dermatologist if your skin concerns go deeper than a random breakout. Aim to be as healthy as possible and remember that sometimes skin is going to skin and that’s okay.
Confidence-
Probably the most important piece of your glow-up will be your confidence level. You can be drop-dead gorgeous but if you lack confidence it can come across in your actions or mannerisms.
Practice good posture with your shoulders back and head held high. Don’t trash-talk others or talk badly about their appearance as that’s a huge sign of insecurity. Celebrate other people when they win and be confident in yourself.
Never talk down about yourself even in your head as it can become an unconscious bad habit. This may take practice and years of undoing. Practice self-love and your confidence will hopefully start to shine.
Conclusion-
If you want to have the ultimate glow-up don’t try to become someone else but the best version of yourself. Tailor your style, colour profile, and hair to what suits you best. Dress for your body type and work out to be your healthiest self.
Remember that having a polished appearance will take time and effort and won’t happen out of nowhere. Take care of your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Take good care of your skin and don’t forget that sometimes less is more. Be confident in yourself by uplifting yourself and those around you. Hopefully, this will help you have the glow-up of your dreams so that you shine from the inside out.
As always, wishing you peace & tranquility, xo.
