Makeovers - How To Improve On What You Have

Do you want a total makeover? Would you like to feel more attractive? Popular TV shows reveal people getting makeovers, so it must be a universal desire. Do you think that new clothes, a new hairstyle, and new makeup applications are going to give you the change you seek? I’ve gone through this search for a whole new me and once I made up my mind, it couldn’t be done fast enough. And that’s where I got into trouble.

In a makeover rush to improve my attraction level, I’ve had haircuts that left me looking like a little old man; makeup experiments that gave me allergic rashes and swollen eyes; and eyebrow waxes that took not only the stray hairs, but enough skin with them to leave me with scabs. Some makeovers can leave you wishing you looked almost as good as you used to.

Makeovers are a fine idea that can give you an energy boost, and can provide the kind of pampered self care that you deserve. However, make a plan that includes some of the following precautions and ideas:

1. Healthy habits

The first makeover step to improve what you have is to eat well, drink lots of water, and exercise at least three times a week. If you are not used to working out, start slow. Exercise is not only healthy for your body, it gives you energy and releases endorphins that infuse you with a great sense of well-being. If you find that you don’t exercise by yourself, join a gym, get to the “Y”, or find a walking buddy. Move.

2. Hair cuts

An immediate improvement to how you look can come from a new haircut. Never get a radical hair cut right before a first date with someone OR after a major breakup. If the hair cut is a disaster, at least you won’t have two traumas to deal with. Wait at least two months, and if your mind feels clear, then go for it.

3. Wardrobe

Makeovers often include a change in clothing style. If you don’t have the funds for a new wardrobe, then make sure the clothes that you have fit you well. If you have gained or lost weight, you need some basics that are flattering. It is hard to feel attractive in a pair of slacks that are too baggy or too tight. Take a few clothes to the tailor and add some accent pieces for a new wardrobe feel.

4. Know what looks good

How to improve your look depends on how you pay attention to what you are wearing on the days you get compliments. Analyze why. If or when you do have money for a new wardrobe, remember what styles and colors you look good in.

5. Preparation to meet someone

Makeovers can help you ALWAYS be prepared to meet Mr. or Miss Right. You never know when you are going to find someone interesting right around the corner. Women should try to have their hair combed, lipstick on, and be wearing something flattering. Guys should remember that women like men who smell good (but not heavy scents), have their nails trimmed, and who are nicely dressed (but with no dandruff dusting their shoulders).

6. Pampering

If makeover indulgence is at issue with your budget, check out your local beauty school or massage school for bargain priced services. A hair cut, hair color, massage, manicure, pedicure, or facial will be a lot less expensive in this setting.

Makeovers should be well planned to insure you get the maximum benefit from your investment. Your goal is to look good, feel good, and have new energy. Exterior changes need to be combined with the interior work of building your self esteem. Together, they can complement each other. When you feel attractive, you attract good things into your life.

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