Wonderfull HUSEN BY MESAL

The arrival of spring brings with it a return to open-toed shoes, the switch to water-based moisturizers, and the urge to give winter-ravaged hair some serious TLC. But even after a trim and intense hydration treatment, as the temperatures and humidity levels rise, so does hair. Luckily, the newest crop of powerful products is more effective than ever at taming frizz and smoothing coarse ends.

Among the most innovative technologies is John Frieda’s Frizz Ease 10 Day Tamer, the closest thing you’ll find to a salon-style deep treatment at home; the 10-minute mask forms a barrier against humidity that lasts for more than a week. Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Infusion takes sometimes-drying texture spray to the next level with the addition of sheen-enhancing oils. Other top picks include Living Proof’s Nourishing Oil, made to mimic hair’s natural oil for breakthrough levels of smooth, shiny moisture without buildup, and Ouai’s Finishing Crème, a do-it-all last step that protects and softens strands with just a drop.

“The excess moisture in the air really does create excess frizz,” says New York City hairstylist Harry Josh, who explains that the battle for better hair starts in the shower. Rich shampoos and conditioners with a creamy texture create a smooth base for each strand. The minute you step out, Josh suggests working a humidity-proofing formula like John Frieda Frizz-Ease or Moroccanoil Treatment into the hair while it’s still sopping wet. “Once the air hits your hair, it starts to frizz—but if you apply the product quickly, it will keep the strands together as they dry.” Whether you blast it with the blowdryer or let it dry naturally, he also stresses the importance of keeping your hands out of your hair throughout the remainder of the day. “When you touch your hair, the follicles start to separate and it creates a halo of [fuzz].”
 
Josh may be a professional, but a quick look around theVogue offices this month has revealed a number of amateur experts in our midst. On any given week, Senior Market Editor Meredith Melling Burke switches between smooth blonde ringlets and slick pin-straight hair; and in spite of her naturally unruly texture, Social Editor Chloe Malle is rarely seen with a hair out of place en route to her nightly lineup of black tie galas and fashion parties.
 
According to Fashion Writer Chioma Nnadi, who prefers smooth, easy waves in the summertime, it all boils down to finding your own perfect frizz-fighting product mix. In the spirit of solidarity, we’ve asked a handful of glossy-haired staffers to share their precise recipes. Consider them a supplement to Josh’s arsenal of tricks. Suddenly the frizzcast is looking up.

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All three dermatologists we spoke to for this story put tea tree oil at the top of their list for zit zapping, shows that it can be effective in treating mild-to-moderate acne. 
Best for: Deep, inflamed pimples 
How it works: It's an anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties, so it'll soothe that angry red breakout while fighting the bacteria that's fueling it, says Ranella Hirsch, MD, board-certified dermatologist in Boston. 
Use it like this: Get a 5 percent tea tree oil solution, then dilute with equal parts water, to minimize the chances of irritation (if you can't find a 5 percent product online, create your own by diluting a stronger one with more water). Wet a cotton ball with the watered-down oil and apply to the pimple once or twice a day until it's gone. 

Second Place: Aspirin 
Best for: Blackheads and whiteheads 
How it works: Aspirin is really a natural form of salicylic acid, the pimple buster you find in tons of OTC acne products. In addition to helping soothe inflamed skin, its exfoliating powers break down the blackhead or whitehead that's plugging up your pore, says Sejal Shah, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York. 
Use it like this: Crush two aspirin tablets, mix with 2 tablespoons of water and apply that mixture to the pimple for a minute or two, then rinse it off, says Rachel Nazarian, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Make sure you're using aspirin that hasn't expired—it'll be less potent if its use-by date is long gone. 

Third Place: Apple Cider Vinegar 
Best for: Blackheads, whiteheads and deep, inflamed pimples. 
How it works: Apple cider vinegar hasn't been studied on acne, but our skin experts cite its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as reasons why it can help clear up a zit. It's also astringent, so it minimizes oil, says Hirsch, and has several acids that help exfoliate away dead skin cells. 
Use it like this: Just like with tea tree oil, you need to dilute ACV before you put it on your skin. Take equal parts water and vinegar, soak a cotton pad in the mixture and put it on the pimple for a minute or two. Do this once or twice a day until you see improvement. 

Fourth Place: Green Tea 
Best for: Deep, inflamed pimples 
How it works: Full of antioxidants, it helps calm angry breakouts and also fights acne-causing bacteria, says Nazarian. 
Use it like this: Brew some green tea, then apply it to your skin in one of two ways. First option: let the teabag cool to room temperature, then put the teabag directly on the zit and hold it there for up to 20 minutes (green tea is soothing, not irritating like some of these other remedies, so you can leave it on longer). Or take the brewed tea, let it cool, soak a washcloth in it and apply the washcloth to your face for the same amount of time. Continue daily until the zit is gone. 

The Ones That Don't Work (and Might Lead to More Acne) 

The Worst: Rubbing Alcohol 
Why it's bad: Rubbing alcohol is so drying that it strips oils and proteins from your skin, leaving it more inflamed than it already was and likely making your pimple worse, says Shah. 

2nd Worst: Toothpaste 
Why it's bad: Natural or not, "toothpaste is a concentrated cleanser meant to clean teeth, one of the toughest surfaces in your body," says Nazarian. "Your skin is way too sensitive for that." Cue dryness, irritation and a bigger acne situation on your hands. 

3rd Worst: Lemon Juice 
Why it's bad: It can reduce oil, but pure citrus can also be bothersome to skin because of the fruit acids it contains, says Shah. It could also react to sunlight, causing a rash or leaving your skin unintentionally lighter, she adds. (There's a reason people seeking a blonder 'do put it on their hair before they sit out in the summer sun). 

4th Worst: Honey 
Why it's bad: The sweet stuff probably won't hurt your skin (it's said to have wound-healing properties, after all), but a recent study in BMJ Open found that it's not effective in treating acne. Plus, if you're breakout-prone, honey could lead to more breakouts because it's so thick that it traps dirt and bacteria on your skin.

Five all-time favourite beauty

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I left school Baz Luhrmann's "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" became our unofficial anthem. As cheesy as it may seem, the advice in Luhrmann's experimental track has been reassuring over the years, not least about sunscreen – it is one of the most important products you can use, even in this sun-starved land.

Whether you opt for cheap as chips or eye-wateringly expensive is up to you, but please buy whatever you can afford to use plenty of. Scrimping on coverage is a false economy and far too big a risk to take. Lecture over.

Giving advice can be hard, especially when it comes to make-up, moisturisers and the like, and especially when what works wonderfully for one may only irritate another. But as someone who receives more than her fair share of compliments I wanted to share the products that I love: the ones I'll buy before I near the end of the bottle because I can't bear to be without them.

30Ways To Make Your Eyes Pop

1. If you have a hard time using soft eyeliner pencils, draw a thick line onto your hand, use a stiff eye brush to pick up the pigment and then apply to your eye.

2. Need eye drops but don’t want to ruin your makeup? Breathe air in through your nose as you drop them into your eyes. Your tear ducts will suck in the drops before they have a chance to fall down your face. 

3. Use a flesh colored liner on the water rim of your lower lash line to make eyes look bigger and brighter.

4. Apply a shimmery champagne color in the inner corner of your eyes to brighten your whole face.

5. Apply highlighter onto your brow bone.

6. Swap out your neutral black or brown liner for a brightly colored one instead.

7. Apply concealer to your under-eye circles after foundation (not before) to better camouflage them.

8. Use eye shadow made for your eye color, like Almay Intense i-Color Kit .

9. To correct eye makeup mistakes or sharpen a cat eye, dip a Q-tip in eye makeup remover and erase the offending makeup. 

10. To make your eye color stand out, apply black liner around the entire eye, including the water line.

11. Instead of swiping on eye shadow, press the color into your eyelid with a brush or finger. This will give your lids a more pigmented look.

12. Keep a clean eye shadow brush or Q-tip in your purse. Whenever you touch up your makeup, run it over your lids to get rid of any excess shadow that has collected in the crease.

13. Camouflage crow’s feet with lighter colored concealer.

14. Use blue eyeliner to make the whites of your eyes appear brighter.

15. Apply eye cream under the eyes and onto the lid before applying your makeup. It will make it go on smoother. 

16. For a dramatic eye, apply darker shadow to the crease, as well as a small triangle of color at the outside corner of your eye. 

17. Use coconut oil as an all-natural eye makeup remover. It’s gentle, yet effective.

18. After you’ve applied your eye makeup, dab dots of highlighter along the brow bone and around your eye and blend in to brighten the whole area.

19. Apply products to your delicate eye area using your ring finger, which uses less force than your other fingers.

20. To get a classic smoky eye look, combine a little bit of shimmer, tons of dark eye shadow and a whole lot of smudging.

21. Use a darker shade of concealer to cover up puffy eyes. Darker colors recede, which means bags look less pronounced.

22. If you want a more defined look, use a creamy black eye pencil to rim your eyes.

23. To combat eyes that are both puffy and dark, use an eye cream with built in coverage, like.

24. You can use darker shades of nude and brown to create a subtle smoky eye look that works on everyone.

25. The most important rule when wearing a smoky eye is that if you go dark, keep the rest of your face soft.

26. Use two colors that are similar but different (like light purple and dark purple) on the lids to create dimension.

27. If your eyes are brown, use navy blue shadow to really make them stand out.

28. For a unique look, dab a brightly colored cream shadow on the inner corners of your eyes.

29. If you have blue eyes, apply a peach color all over your lids and underneath your eyebrows to really make them stand out.

30. To further blend a smoky eye, swipe the same color you use on your lids on your bottom lash line.

These Women From "Dress for Success

Each year, Dress for Success provides interview clothing and accessories to about 70,000 job-seeking women worldwide and also offers training in résumé writing, financial literacy and wellness, along with other programs. Since its launch in 1996, the nonprofit has opened branches in more than 140 cities in 20 countries. "Our mission is to give women the support they need to get back into the workplace," says CEO Joi Gordon, who has been witht he group for 17 years and has seen it grow by nearly 375 percent under her leadership. "It starts with a suit, but it really goes far beyond the clothes. We want to treat every woman who walks in our door with dignity and respect, and give her the tools to succeed in work and "I never imagined working in an office, which I do now," says Lauren, an executive assistant for the state of New York. "Dress for Success helped me learn career skills like time management, putting together a résumé and having a proper work ethic." 

Best Fashion Winter Wake Up

Winter Wake Up

To avoid oversleeping and falling victim to winter weather delays, this app automatically wakes you up early when snow-related delays in your area occur. Consider it your official winter wake-up call.

To Eat & Drink

BigOven

Shack up this weekend and cook away. With over 350,000 recipes, your personal grocery list and menu planner all in one place, BigOven keeps your inner foodie inspired with menus curated by season, lifestyle, diet and more. 

Amazon Pantry

Allowing you to shop for groceries and other household items all from your phone, you don't have to worry about trudging outside or lugging any bags home. Delivery is $5.99 per pantry box you fill.  

Seamless

And for when you don't feel like doing any cooking at all, you can always rely on your trusty Seamless food delivery to fill all your cravings—from Thai to pizza to burgers—during the winter storm. 

Mini Bar

Delivering your alcohol of choice in under an hour, you'll never have to worry about a booze shortage mid storm. The app also offers various mixers, garnishes, and even a personal bartender for hire when you don't feel like hosting. Cheers. 

To Entertain

FirePlace

Cozy up to the warm glow of a roaring fire, all at the tap of your finger. With realistic sound effects and an ambient flame, you too can have your own cackling fireplace sans wood, matches and soot. 

Whisper

For the ultimate source of guilty reading pleasure, Whisper's app can fill your need for juicy gossip in case you have to skip your girl's night out due to the snow. All anonymous, Whisper lets users share their deepest thoughts, trade advice and get the inside scoop on anything and everything. Part Yik Yak, part GroupMe, consider this the ultimate snow storm activity. 

Netflix

If you're one of the few people who has yet to succumb to the Netflix binge, now is the time to start. Cozy up with one of the many new releases this month and be sure not to miss the movies expiring this month. 

Take your shopping plans inside with Mallzee, a shopping app that strings together a wide array of brands—from All Saints to H&M—all in one place. With the Tinder-like shopping search feature, you can filter through what you're shopping for by trend, item or more. The app will also notify you when an item you saved goes on sale, and checkout takes less than 15 seconds. Shop away.

Wonderfull Did Gigi Hadid Kill

After season after season of no-makeup makeup, we’re ready for a change. Luckily, the Fall 2016 runways were packed with colorful eyes and lip ideas that we can’t help but embrace a little early. What better way to welcome spring (and St. Patrick’s Day) than with a hint of emerald eyeliner? Risky shadow shades have been on our radar for months now—who can forget Beyoncé’s courtside jade lids, or this colorful Instagram from Joan Smalls, which is inspiring us to reach for a similarly shaded pencil instead.
The model topped off a traditional smoky eye with a dash of iridescent green liner on her waterline, transforming a classic date night look into something a little more dramatic. Another take: For an unpredictable twist on the cat-eye, swap out your black liner for a matte, mossy hue, like Stila’s waterproof formula. The look isn’t just for green eyes anymore—incite makeup envy with these six verdant shades.
It’s a refreshing change of pace for women like me, who for years have struggled to craft bone structure from powder. For us—forever teenaged, only ever called “cute,” never beautiful—the prevailing wisdom has been that “you’ll appreciate it when you’re older.” Not so—or, at least, not good enough. Instead, this new wave of plump-cheeked icons challenges us to consider the singular beauty of a baby face and embrace it on its own terms.
There’s something to be said for softness. Take Gomez, whose appearance has changed little from her Disney Channel days. Yet, those full cheeks create a striking contrast with a structural Louis Vuitton sheath, or a sky-high Vetements denim mini, in the same way that a tulle ballerina skirt paired with tough moto boots catches the eye—managing to look not young, but plainly pretty. Then there’s Miranda Kerr, whose doll-like features set her apart from her more angular peers and prove that you don’t need glass-cutting cheekbones to knock them dead. A round face has become a way to stand out—an asset, not to be obscured by makeup.
It’s a mind-set in favor of what’s natural—the “come as you are” approach that has gripped fashion. Of course, that means that if you were blessed with perfect, prominent bone structure, you should embrace it. For everyone else, remember: Baby faces can be beautiful, too.

Wonderfull Color Correcting Is the New Contouring

We’ve seen our fair share of contouring (or should we say Kontouring?) over the past year. Kim Kardashian West and her makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic, precisely demonstrate, with the help of her app, the art of highlighting and shading her famously sculpted bone structure. At Hood By Air’s Spring 2016 show, models sported unblended dark and light makeup stripes on the runway. There has been clown contouring, strobe contouring, and even the slightly terrifying trend of male contouring. It’s safe to say that the world has had enough of misleading jawlines and deceptively high cheekbones.

Enter color correction, a technique that is by no means novel, but has recently resurfaced as the latest trend in the makeup game. Maybe you’ve seen the fast-motionInstagram videos of girls looking more like Zulu warriors than beauty bloggers, skillfully applying shades of green, purple, and red cream across their forehead and cheeks, or celebrities like Chrissy Teigen with lit-from-within undereye areas. But how to look like a supermodel after going full-blown Picasso on your face? Makeup artist Bobbi Brown says it’s possible, but only “with the right tools.”

“Color correcting is for anyone who struggles with uneven skin tone,” explains Brown, who recommends first and foremost analyzing the colors of your face. Skin tone varies by area, meaning your forehead may need a bit of brightening where your chin might need to dial down the rosiness. “Sometimes the right foundation will work to resolve the problem, but when it doesn’t, reach for the correctors.” Do you have gray shades under your eyes? Brown suggests applying a pinky hue before concealer to banish dark circles. Extra flush on your cheeks or nose? Pick up a yellow tone (or very light green) formula to counteract the redness. For deeper skin tones, the same equation is applicable; just go a shade darker, like a coral or peach hue instead of a light pink.

While a flawless complexion is the end goal, it’s important to add in warmth after correction with a hint of bronzer. “Your skin isn’t perfect,” says Brown, “and even after the correcting process, it should not look fake.”

Brown’s most valuable piece of advice? “Apply in natural light!” And while correction is a wonderful skill to have in your back pocket, she says it’s not totally necessary for a daily routine. Brown reserves the craft for her “not-so-pretty days,” those after a late night filled with drinking and dancing—“when you need a little extra help,” she says. Here’s to getting all the help we can get—and embracing our inner artist.

30 Common Beauty Mistakes You Might Be Making

1. You’re applying mascara to your lower lashes. Coating the lower lashes in mascara makes eyes look smaller and darker, and it’s a guaranteed way to accumulate smudges under your eyes. We hate to say it, but letting your lower lashes do their own thing is the best approach—don’t curl ’em, don’t put mascara on ’em.

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2. You’re applying eyeliner too dark on the lower lash line. Applying liner on both the top and bottom lash lines adds depth to the lashes and makes them appear thicker. But go too thick or dark on the bottom lashes, and your eyes end up looking smaller. Instead, use a lighter version of the eyeliner shade you’re using for a softer touch. Another option: use a powder eyeshadow instead of liner.

3. You’re going too dark with your eyebrow pencil. The contrast of blonde hair and dark brows looks great on Cara Delevingne, but going too dark can actually age you. To soften your features and enhance your eye color (especially brown eyes), choose an eyebrow pencil one to two shades lighter than your hair color.

4. You’re applying blush in the wrong area. Place the brush on the apples of your cheeks and sweep outward, blending as you go. Too much blush on the cheeks can create that unflattering clown-like effect, so it’s important to apply it in the same area you actually blush.

5. You’re applying foundation over concealer. When you apply foundation over concealer, you’re thinning out the concealer you strategically placed over a blemish or other trouble area. Instead, you want to dab the concealer over foundation where a trouble spot hasn’t been completely covered.

6. Your bronzer has too much shimmer. Shimmer overload is the enemy of a believable glow by way of bronzer, so skip anything that looks even remotely disco ball-esque. You don’t have to go fully matte if that’s not your thing, but look for finely milled, subtle illumination instead of outright sparkle for a more natural finish. Save the shimmer for highlighting your cheekbones, rather than dusting it over your entire face.

7. You’re applying too many coats of mascara. The more coats you apply, the more likely your mascara will dry during application, causing clumping and that unnatural spidery look. If a single swipe of mascara isn’t giving you the volume boost you need, consider switching to a thicker formula.

8. You’re not blending your foundation into your neck. It seems like a rookie mistake, but it’s one that happens all too frequently, and results in, well, a neck that doesn’t match your face, even if your foundation suits your skin tone. It’s easy to remedy—just run your hands down from where your neck meets your face after you’ve applied your foundation to seal the deal.

9. Your lipstick is just too dark. We’re all for dark, sultry lipstick shades, but a lip color that’s too dark can make your lips look smaller and your face look older. Unless you’re going for a real statement look that’s anchored by a super dark lip, choose flattering colors that suit you instead.

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10. You’re using the wrong concealer shade on your undereye circles. Because under eye circles are dark, you need a different shade than you would use to cover redness. For those with lighter skin, the circles tend to have a purple tint to them. Peach toned concealers work best. For darker skin tones whose circles are a darker purple or brown, a concealer with an orange pigment will help to camouflage. And don’t go too light. The lighter you go, the harder it is to blend the concealer in with the foundation.

11. You’re letting your pencil liner smudge. Too creamy or too slick and the pencil liner is going to smudge. A surefire way to keep the product in place is by applying a small amount of eyeshadow over the liner. The powder also works like a primer, giving the liner a longer life-span.

12. You’re applying too much bronzer. Yes, you can have too much of a good thing, and bronzer certainly falls under that category. There’s a fine line between too much and not enough, but you can always add more. If you’re fair-skinned, overdoing it on bronzer won’t get you any closer to looking like you just hopped off the beach. You should be using it to accent your face and add natural definition, not change your skin color. A little goes a long way.

13. You’re using the applicators that came with your eyeshadow. Most eyeshadows come with handy mini applicators, making it easy to apply on the go. However, for a truly blended finish, you should use a makeup brush. A sponge tip applicator provides a lot of pigment at once while a brush allows you to gradually add product and blend as you go.

14. You’re applying liner in your tear duct. Not only does this promote bacteria, but it also makes the liner more prone to smudging—this inner corner can get moist throughout the day. When painting the upper and bottom lines, finish just before this inner corner.

15. You’re using the wrong brush to apply bronzer. Don’t underestimate the importance of brushes in makeup application, especially when it comes to applying color. Our bronzer method of choice is to use a large, fluffy brush to swirl a powder formula lightly over the entire face—it’s basically foolproof, which makes it a winner all-around. Avoid brushes that are too small, and unless you’re using a cream bronzer with a skilled hand, always choose a soft natural brush for the most flawless finish.

16. You’re not grooming your brows. Seriously: everyone should be making the most of their brows. A good set can completely change the look of your face for the better. We recommend seeing a brow professional at first and having them teach you how to maintain your brows yourself.

17. You’re putting on mascara before eyeliner. Always swipe on mascara last. This allows a more precise eyeliner application—it’s easier to see the lash line when the eyelashes are bare. Plus, with the eyeliner in place, you’ll know just how much mascara is needed to finish the look.

18. You’re choosing the wrong shade of foundation. “Don’t test on the back of your hand,” says Pixi makeup artist Amanda Bell. When shopping for foundation, Amanda prefers to do a test swatch on the cheek and the neck, which will give you a much more realistic idea of whether the foundation matches or not.

19. You aren’t blending your bronzer well enough. Blending is the key to any good makeup application, and that commandment has never been more true than in the case of bronzer, which is all about blending. Keep in mind that what looks fine and well-blended in your bathroom mirror can totally change gears once you get outside in natural light, so do your makeup in a well-lit room as often as possible.

20. You’re using too much brightening concealer in the undereye area. The idea of a brightening concealer makes sense—you’re brightening the under eye circles to hide the darkness—but these light reflecting particles can actually draw attention to the dark circles when the whole purpose of concealer is to camouflage trouble areas.

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21. You’re not pairing liner and mascara with your eyeshadow. Eyeshadow doesn’t do it all; the eye also needs some contrast. Dark mascara and eyeliner frame the shape (creating an outline) while the shadow brightens and opens up the eye.

22. You’ve got the wrong idea about lip liner. “Look for a lip pencil in a shade that mimics your natural lip tone and simply sketch around the lip line, adding shape and contour,” says Stila makeup artist Sarah Lucero. “If you shade and shape the lips rather than line them, this will keep lip liner looking modern and beautiful, regardless of the lipstick or lip gloss shade you choose to wear.”

23. Your makeup has expired. We know how hard it can be to part with that favorite foundation that’s lasted forever, or a mascara that’s not quite finished, but makeup comes with an expiration date for a reason. Don’t risk it—toss things when you’re supposed to, and remember that giving that years-old blush in the bottom of your drawer another chance may not be the best idea.

24. You’re applying makeup to parched skin. Smoothing foundation over dry spots won’t necessarily harm your skin, but it will enhance their appearance and make flakiness more apparent. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize, especially before you apply makeup, and if you’re feeling like things are looking a little dry, opt for the tinted moisturizer instead.

25. You’re not switching your makeup up with the seasons. We all have our makeup stalwarts that we turn to year-round, and there’s nothing wrong with a dark red lip in summer when worn correctly, but it’s important to pay close attention to what’s working and what isn’t. Furthermore, your skin changes with the seasons, so the foundation with the glowy finish that you use in winter may translate to undesirable shininess in the summer.

26. You’re using too much powder in the wrong places. We advocate for powder as a great way to mattify skin and lock in your look, but you don’t need to use it all over the face—it’ll give your skin a flat, one-dimensional look that squelches any radiance and can even make you look older (no, thank you). Instead, try dusting just a tiny bit of a translucent powder under your eyes and over your T-zone to reduce shine without going too matte.

27. You’re not focusing on your individual features. Every face is different, and just because you mastered that smoky eye tutorial you found on YouTube doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you. Do your homework on how to flatter your face and enhance your best features while drawing attention away from the ones you’re not as fond of.

28. Your foundation formula is too “dewy,” and it’s making you shiny. We all want to look radiant, but there’s a fine line between healthy glowing skin and a face that more resembles an oil spill. If you just can’t part with your favorite dewy formula, dust a thin layer of a finely milled powder over your entire face. It’ll minimize shine without totally flattening the face.

29. You aren’t prepping your lips properly for lipstick. Take the extra few minutes to exfoliate chapped lips and allow lip balm to sink in before applying your lip color. Dryness under lipstick is flattering on no one.

30. You’re putting on too many eyeshadow colors at once. We’ve all seen crazy multitonal eyeshadow looks on Pinterest, but the at-home versions rarely turn out the same way. Unless you’re really skilled, don’t feel the need to layer on the entire shadow palette—stick to one or two shades in the same color family instead rather than mixing and matching.

Wonderfull Beauty Mistakes You Might Be Making

We all make mistakes—and occasionally, we make the same mistakes over and over again without registering that they’re mistakes in the first place. We’re the first to admit when we’ve made a beauty blunder, which is why we’ve rounded up the 101 most common beauty mistakes to spare you from having the same slip-up time and time again. We’ve learned from experience.

Hair

1. You’re holding the brush wrong when you blow-dry. If you hold the hairdryer with your dominant hand and work the brush with the weaker, you’re not alone—but you are wrong. While it feels more natural to hold the larger, heavier item with your stronger hand, you need the better dexterity of your dominant hand to better control the brush and get the job done in less time and with less exertion. Retrain yourself to do it the right way, and you’ll see better, smoother results with less dry time overall.

2. You’re only conditioning the ends of your hair. It’s a widely-held belief that we should only be conditioning the lower half of our hair from the midlengths down, especially if it’s fine and tends to fall limp, to avoid hair becoming weighed down by conditioner. In reality, however, fine hair is very fragile and needs the extra support of a daily conditioner. “Hair is weakest when it’s wet, and can stretch up to 30% more, which makes it prone to breakage,” explains Pantene Principal Scientist Emily Overton. The solution is to use a light conditioner from roots to tips that moisturizes and strengthens hair without weighing it down.

3. You’re rubbing hair with a towel to dry. Using a bath towel is considered the standard way to dry off the hair after washing, but if done incorrectly, it’s basically the fastest route to breakage and frizz. Instead of hopping out of the shower and twisting hair to release excess moisture, then rubbing dry with a towel—both things you should not do—use your hands to gently squeeze out extra water in large sections, then do the same with a towel, blotting and squeezing the hair rather than rubbing or wringing.

4. You’re blow-drying hair with the wrong temperature. A blow-dryer that’s not nearly hot enough has its own set of issues, sure, but we’re especially concerned with a dryer that’s too hot. In an effort to dry your hair faster, you could be totally frying your strands without even knowing it, plus triggering frizz and split ends. You should begin blow-drying your hair on the lowest heat setting possible—nine times out of ten, you won’t end up needing anything hotter than that, so don’t get ahead of yourself by jumping straight to the max.

5. You’re using too much dry shampoo. Go too long without a wash, and “the product will mix with the oils on your scalp, and will create a paste-like substance which doesn’t look or feel good,” says Davines Master Session Ambassador Joseph DiMaggio. The biggest danger of overdosing on dry shampoo? Clogged pores. That’s right: it’s not just something you need to worry about on your face. The pasty dry shampoo/oil mix will prevent the hair follicle from breathing, and once clogged, the pores on your scalp will go into overdrive to flush out the product with more oil. Remember: dry shampoo can only absorb so much oil, so please, don’t count on it to do the work of a proper shampoo—eventually you’re just layering more and more product on top of your grease. Pass.

6. You brush your hair when it’s wet. Your hair is at its most fragile when wet, which is why brushing or combing just after the shower is a major no-no—it can compromise even healthy hair to the point that it snaps from tension. To avoid breakage but still get the knots out before styling, use your fingers (and a leave-in spray, if necessary) to detangle and part your hair after towel-drying.

7. You’re blow-drying your hair when it’s too wet. Believe it or not, hair should be about 60% dry before you start going in with the blow-dryer. The longer your hair is exposed to the heat, the more damage is likely to occur, and sopping wet hair is more likely to develop frizz as you attempt to dry it. Try to absorb as much moisture as possible with a towel or cloth before you pick up your blow-dryer and wait a good 15-20 minutes post-shower to give hair a chance to dry.

8. You’re shampooing too frequently. Rodney Cutler, owner and creative director of Cutler Salon, recommends only washing hair a maximum of three times a week to avoid stripping the hair of natural oils, which can lead to dryness, damage, and breakage. For those who exercise frequently, or just “miss the feeling of washing it,” he assures us that we can still rinse well with water and condition the ends between shampoos.

9. You’re skipping heat protectant. Even if you don’t consider yourself to have damaged, vulnerable hair in need of protecting, a heat styling product is an absolute must. Not only do they protect the hair from incurring damage as a result of heat exposure, but they also help to optimize the performance of hot tools, which means you get safer, healthier hair and a better style overall. It’s a win-win, so don’t even think about skipping this step.

10. You’re using the wrong brush to blow-dry. Here’s the thing about using a metal brush when you blow-dry your hair: metal overheats. This can not only cause worsening damage, but it can actually burn the hair, too. Always opt for a brush that’s made to be used in conjunction with heat tools, like those with boar bristles, which provide great grip without overheating.

11. You’re not being gentle enough. Though healthy hair can feel like it’s practically indestructible—braid it, curl it, flip it around, whatever—being rough with your strands can be exactly what’s causing breakage. If you’re a hair twirler, surprise! That twisting and tugging motion puts stress on the roots of the hair, yanking them out from the scalp. Overall treatment factors into this, too; roughly brushing dry hair or tossing and turning on rough cotton pillowcases are similar recipes for breakage.

12. You aren’t using product after you wash. Part of the allure of air drying your hair, aside from avoiding the potential damage from heat styling, is the effortlessness of a natural, “I woke up like this” texture, but that doesn’t mean you should skip product. All hair types should follow up towel drying with a detangling leave-in conditioner and use a wide-tooth comb to break up knots and smooth out the hair before adding product. You know best what your hair needs, whether it’s volumizer, curl-enhancing cream, or a texturizing spray, but we recommend starting with a frizz-fighting serum and a light-hold styling cream.

13. You’re blow-drying without sectioning your hair. Why properly section your hair when you can just flip your head upside down and blast it all with the blow-dryer? Because unless you dry section by section, you’re going to end up with frizzy, inconsistent texture and a seriously sore neck. Use claw or duckbill clips to secure several medium-sized sections horizontally around the head and dry one at a time before releasing and moving onto the next.

14. You’re skipping weekly deep conditioning treatments. “Women aren’t using a daily conditioner properly, so it’s important to use a weekly deep treatment to help compensate for that and maintain healthy, shiny hair,” says Overton. The surface of a hair strand is made up of overlapping hair cuticles, similar to how tiles are layered on a roof. When hair is damaged, these tiny cuticles get lifted up or broken off, which causes frizz, breakage and dullness. A deep conditioning treatment will help fill in any holes and repair roughed up patches so hair is soft, shiny and manageable.

15. You’re pulling your hair downward when you blow-dry. Blowing and brushing hair downward sort of seems like it would enable better smoothing of the hair, but pulling the hair down actually zaps any and all volume for a flat, lackluster results. Instead, extend your arm up and out when you’re drying at the root for body and bounce, then let your arm fall once you’ve reached the ends of the hair with your brush. This technique will give hair both movement and sleekness, no sacrifices necessary.

16. You’re using silicone-based products. Silicone creates the illusion of healthy, shiny hair while actually further drying out the hair from the inside, which is exactly as sinister as it sounds. “Silicone coats the hair shaft for a sleek, shiny finish, but it prevents the real nutrients from conditioners to penetrate the hair shaft,” says Nunzio Saviano, owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon in NYC.

17. You’re using a hair tie when your hair is still wet. Hair is at its most fragile when it’s wet, so pulling it back into a ponytail or bun as it’s drying is a huge cause of breakage. Using hair ties will also result in strange kinks and texture once hair has dried… and furthermore, sleeping on wet hair that’s also in a bun to get waves is a recipe for disaster. If waves are what you want, try using a balm or styling cream and twisting hair in sections as it dries so that you don’t put stress on your strands.

18. Your hair tools are dirty. Just like your makeup brushes, hairbrushes and hot tools need to be cleaned regularly, because between loose strands, scalp sebum, and product, they really do pick up some major dirt and debris and collect bacteria, which you’re then redepositing back into your hair when you reuse them. They don’t need to be cleaned quite as frequently as your brushes, but whenever you notice that grime start to develop, it’s time to give them a wash-down.

19. You’re not getting enough trims. We know now that we don’t necessarily need to get our hair cut as frequently as previously thought, but Cutler advises, “When you first decide to grow out your hair, make sure you cut off all damage and split ends. A split end can end up splitting all the way up the length of the hair, leaving it weak.” Says Edgar Parra of Sally Hershberger Downtown, “It’s not about cutting a lot every time, it’s about cutting a little bit every time. Think of it as hairstyle maintenance.” So, as a general rule, cut what needs to be cut, when it needs to be cut, and go from there.

20. You aren’t allowing each section of hair to set post-blow-dry. If you want lots of body and movement, you have to let your hair cool in formation to retain that shape. When you twirl the hair around your round brush and immediately release it, you’re not giving the hair a chance to set in place to better hold the style. As you finish off a section, let the hair cool into its desired shape, either by letting it sit on the brush or holding it in place with your hand.