How to Be Naturally Beautiful in High School
When you're in high school, be naturally beautiful to best express your personality and style. Go makeup-free, or wear natural-looking makeup, like a light foundation to even out your skin tone, a little mascara to help your eyes pop, and some lip balm to give a sheen to your smile. Keep your hairstyle easy too, avoiding dyes and chemical processes. Another way to look naturally beautiful is to take good care of your body, so drink plenty of water for glowing skin, and get 8 hours of sleep every night to look and feel refreshed. Most importantly, treat others with kindness to enhance any look you pick.
Wear natural-looking makeup if you wear any at all. Use a light foundation to even out your skin tone and cover up any dark circles under your eyes. Fill in your brows with a powder if you'd like them to have a little more definition, but avoid making them look unnatural. Add a single coat of mascara and some lip balm, and you should be good to go! Make sure that any makeup you wear is blended really well. Makeup lines are a dead giveaway that you're, well, wearing makeup! If you tend to run pale, go ahead and apply some really light blush to your cheeks to give the appearance of a healthy glow. A cream blush often looks more natural than a powder one will. Assemble a wardrobe that fits well and that you feel attractive in. Choose clothes that fit nicely, rather than ones that are either too loose or too tight. Make sure your clothes are in good condition and that there are no holes, rips, or threadbare parts. The most important thing is that you like and feel good in your clothes—that will help make you more confident, which will be apparent to all the people around you. If you wear clothes that are in good shape, it doesn't matter if they were expensive or not. You don't need brand names to be beautiful. Pick subtle accessories that won’t detract from your natural style. If you wear jewelry, consider getting a pair of earrings or a necklace that you wear most days. For backpacks and bags, choose well-made options in a favorite color. Keep your shoes, bags, and other accessories clean and in good shape. Wearing too many things at once can make your style look cluttered and mismatched. For a more natural look, you want to keep things simple. Some nice, simple accessories are stud earrings, pendant necklaces, thin rings, and watches. Style your hair simply and avoid getting your hair colored. Simple doesn't always mean that you don't style your hair at all—that can sometimes look unkempt, depending on your hair type. But you also don't need to do anything extravagant. Try out some of these options for different hair lengths and types: Smooth out your hair with a flat iron and wear it down or fashion it into a braid for a quick yet beautiful styling option. Use curling cream to enhance your hair's natural curl, or use a curling iron to create more defined curls. Keep short hair trimmed neatly to avoid looking sloppy. Embrace your natural hair if you don't want to relax or chemically treat tight curls. Trim your nails and keep them in good shape. This is an easy one to overlook, but your nails can really add to or detract from your beauty. Don't bite your nails, and take some time every week to trim, file, and add any polishes that you like. If you do paint your nails, try to pick a more neutral shade, like light pink, tan, or even a light-gray color. Don't forget to moisturize your hands, too, to keep them soft. Develop a good skin-care routine for a radiant glow. As you get older and start producing different hormones, your skin can change and become more prone to breakouts. A big part of looking naturally beautiful involves looking healthy, too, and while you may not be able to completely banish all acne, you can definitely do a few things to take good care of your skin: Wash your face in the morning when you wake up and before going to bed at night. Look for soaps and moisturizers that are for your specific skin type (oily, dry, or combination). Moisturize your face after you wash it. Bonus points if your moisturizer also has SPF in it! Exfoliate your skin once a week to get rid of dead, dry skin. Visit a dermatologist if you have persistent acne that won't go away. Treat dry or damaged hair to get it back to healthy lustrousness. It's hard to feel naturally beautiful if your hair isn't in good condition. Try washing your hair every other day for a few weeks, and give your locks a hot oil treatment once a week until it's back to normal. You can also try a few of these other options: Use a leave-in conditioner after you wash your hair to give it some extra moisture. Rinse your hair with cool water to help lock in moisture and restore its shine. Avoid heat styling (like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling irons), or try to not use them every day. Floss, and brush your teeth at least twice a day. Clean teeth make you look more attractive, and having good breath isn't going to hurt anything, either! When you brush your teeth, do so for at least 2 minutes so that you can really clean your gums and teeth thoroughly. You could even keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your locker to brush your teeth after lunch. If your teeth are discolored, try whitening them to restore a bright smile. Shower regularly and use deodorant every day. If you exercise, do sports, or get sweaty, take a shower every day. If you don't do those things, you can probably shower every other day. Make sure to apply deodorant every morning before going to school, no matter what. Deodorant and perfume don't replace a shower. They can make you smell better for a while, but they don't clean your skin the same way. Change your clothes every day. When you were little, you might have worn the same shirt for a few days in a row without anyone noticing, but now that you're in high school, you need to change your clothes every single day. Not only may they be smelly or wrinkled, but you want to show that you care about your presentation. If you do your own laundry, put a reminder on your calendar to do it on the same day every week so that you never run out of clean clothes. Exercise for better mental and physical health. Exercise will help you look better, but it will also produce endorphins, which will make you feel better, too. When you feel better about yourself, you naturally act more confident, which translates into beauty when others look at you. To start, try working out for 30 minutes 3 to 4 times a week. As exercise becomes more of a hobby, you can increase your sessions. You don't have to belong to a gym to exercise—try walking around your neighborhood, biking, doing exercise videos at home, or joining a sports team at school. Eat foods that are healthy and nutritious for glowing skin. Fresh, whole foods are full of nutrients that are good for your skin and which will help make you look more beautiful. When you snack, try to eat fruits and veggies instead of processed foods. Sugars can wreak havoc on your skin, so eat sweets in moderation. When you choose foods, think of eating all the colors of the rainbow. Red bell peppers, oranges, spinach, blueberries, and other fruits and vegetables will help hydrate your skin while providing great antioxidants. Drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Aim to drink 8 to 9 glasses of water every day. If it's hot out or if you've been exercising, you may need to drink more to keep your body hydrated. Water plays a big role in how your skin looks! A glass of water is 8 ounces (230 g). Pay attention to the color of your urine when you go to the bathroom. If you're drinking enough water, your urine should be a clear or light-yellow color. If it's darker than that, you may be dehydrated. Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night for optimal health benefits. It may be tempting to squeeze in a few extra hours of studying or socializing, but try making your sleep a priority. Not only will you feel better and more capable of handling day-to-day stress, but your body will look better, too. Try always going to sleep and waking up at the same time, even on the weekends. Turn off all of your electronics 30 minutes before heading to bed. Practice being kind to everyone you meet. You can look as beautiful as possible, but with the wrong attitude, you'll come across as a very unattractive person. Science shows that people think kind individuals are better looking than those who are mean or rude. Try to be positive, treat others with kindness, and look for the good around you. Being kind to others (and to yourself) is a great way to radiate beauty to everyone around you. Be confident in yourself and in your beauty. Believing in yourself is the best way to impact how others perceive you. Work on accepting yourself for who you are, and focus on all the things you can do well. When you feel good about yourself, you'll look good, too. Smile at others, be welcoming, and trust that you are smart, beautiful, and capable of getting through your high school years. 
Wear natural-looking makeup if you wear any at all. Assemble a wardrobe that fits well and that you feel attractive in. Pick subtle accessories that won’t detract from your natural style. Style your hair simply and avoid getting your hair colored. Trim your nails and keep them in good shape. Develop a good skin-care routine for a radiant glow. Treat dry or damaged hair to get it back to healthy lustrousness. Floss, and brush your teeth at least twice a day. Shower regularly and use deodorant every day. Change your clothes every day. Exercise for better mental and physical health. Eat foods that are healthy and nutritious for glowing skin. Drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night for optimal health benefits. Practice being kind to everyone you meet. Be confident in yourself and in your beauty. 