Before diving into this post, I’ll like to remind every black out there that your black is beautiful regardless the shade, be it dark skin, caramel or light skin and each shade is unique in its own way.
So here are 3 beauty tips for every black girl out there to implement and try out.
TIP #1
If you ever needed to do your edges but don’t have hair gel, you can mix some aloe vera gel with Vaseline to create a combo that works as good as a hair gel.
TIP #2
For every jewelry lover, never pair your silver jewelry accessory with your gold jewelry. Wearing Silver-Silver/ Gold-Gold jewelry helps complements your overall look.
TIP #3
Always apply Aloe Vera gel immediately a pimple heals to prevent having dark spots from forming on the skin.
TIP #4
Apply Vaseline or Olive oil to your eyelashes overnight to grow your longer lashes.
TIP #5
Warm up some of your favorite carrier oils (e.g Jojoba oil, olive oil) in hot water for 30 minutes and apply to your hair and scalp, cover your hair with a shower cap for 30 minutes to an hour before washing off. Hot oil treatments are
TIP #6
Mix lemon juice and baking powder to create a paste and apply it to lighten dark areas like your armpits and knees.
TIP #7
Apply Onion Juice to hair in areas where hair may be thinning. The sulphur in onion strengthens hair follicles and stimulates regrowth.
TIP #8
Make a simple detangling hair spray with just conditioner and water to easily help manage your curls and make detangling easier.
TIP #9
To make your old braids appear fresh again, dip a towel in hot water and remove it, allow it to warm up a bit then apply to your braids.
TIP #10
Always brush and detangle your hair before shampooing to make the washing process easier.
TIP #11
Soak your fingernails in lemon juice for 5 to 10 minutes. Thus will help to naturally whiten them and remove stains.
TIP #12
Mix a small amount of baking soda with your regular toothpaste and brush as usual. This will help to remove stains from your teeth and make them whiter.
TIP #13
Enhance deep conditioning treatments by applying heat, this could be with the use of a shower cap or steam cap to allow hair cuticles to open up allowing the conditioner penetrate deeply.
TIP #14
Use a facial steamer to open pores and loosen dirt and impurities. You can follow up with a gentle face cleanser.
TIP #15
Apply a generous amount of lip oil or Vaseline to your lips before bed. This works as a mask that helps to soften your lips.
TIP #16
Use a lip liner that matches your lipstick shade to help prevent feathering and enhance the shape of your lips.
TIP #17
Use a translucent setting powder that matches your skin undertone to prevent a grey or ashy look.
TIP #18
You can use Vaseline to gently remove makeup, it is very effective and can also remove waterproof mascara without stripping out your lashes.
TIP #19
Always apply leave-in conditioner to your hair after washing, to help keep it moisturized and manageable.
TIP #20
Apply a thin layer of Vaseline on your pulse points before spraying your perfume. This will help your perfume last longer.
TIP #21
Always sleep with your hair in a satin bonnet to prevent further breakage.
TIP #22
Use silk scrunchies to tie your hair so as to reduce frizz and breakage and help maintain the natural moisture in your hair.
TIP #23
Always keep your hair in protective styles like: mini twists, braids, sew-ins, cornrows to reduce manipulation and retain hair length.
TIP #24
You can create your own body scrubs which works as a good exfoliant to wash off dead skin cells and brighten skin with simple home ingredients. You can check that here
TIP #25
Before going to bed, apply Vaseline to your dry, rough areas like your feet and knees. It helps to soothe and heal dry or cracked skin leaving it soft and smooth.
TIP #26
Pair up a good body moisturizer with a good body oil and apply to your skin after a shower.
TIP #27
Massage Vaseline into your nails and cuticles to promote strong nails.
TIP #28
Use a silicon brush to gently wash your nose area to prevent the accumulation of sebum and blackheads.
TIP #29
If you deal with odor from your armpits, use a rollon that has aluminum in it or aluminum-included anti-perspirant.
TIP #30
Use a satin pillowcase to bed to prevent dryness in hair and reduce hair breakage.
If there are any tips or tricks I did not include in this post and you would like you share then you can write them down in the comments.