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Choose a hair color that is within one or two shades of your natural color so that it is easy to maintain, and won't look ridiculous once your roots grow in. If you want to go lighter, consider adding subtle highlights rather than a new overall color. Take your face shape into account when finding the right haircut. The idea is to play up your natural features and avoid exaggerating the face shape. Consider the following hairstyle suggestions: Women with round faces look good with asymmetrical hairstyles with a side part.
The key is to experiment! Maintain your personal hygiene. Not only will this improve your overall appearance, it will help prevent the development and spread of infections and other illnesses. This will help keep your teeth white, leave you with fresh breath, and most importantly, keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Shower every day, even if you don't want to wash your hair. If you don't have time to shower, be sure to at least rinse your face and underarms with a washcloth and soap. If you're going for a "natural" or "rugged" look, that's fine too, but do it consciously, not out of laziness.
Tackle skincare problems. Feeling confident about your skin is key, because it is the first thing everybody sees when they look at you. If you are worried about blemishes, scars, or sunspots, then talk to your dermatologist to find the appropriate treatment options. There are various creams and ointments out there to help fade dark spots or scars. Wear sunscreen or a hat if you plan on being out in the sun for an extended period of time. This will prevent sunburns and dark spots, and even more importantly, will protect your skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure.
Drink water. Staying hydrated keeps your skin looking healthy and radiant, and gives you the energy you need to stay healthy. Get in shape. This doesn't necessarily mean losing weight; it means whatever you want it to mean.
If you would like to drop a few pounds, then reduce your caloric intake and incorporate cardio exercises into your daily routine. If you want to gain muscle, then do resistance training and be sure to eat a protein-rich diet. Eat fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. These foods are rich in the vitamins and nutrients your body needs, and will keep your body looking and feeling great.
Watch out for extra sugars. Be sure to read food labels and beware of extra sugars that are added to dressings, breads, and sauces. Cut down on alcohol. Not only will this improve your skin by preventing dehydration, it will save you from consuming unnecessary calories.
Join a gym or find an exercise buddy. Exercising with others will help keep you motivated. Dress appropriately for your body type. Regardless of the occasion or what's "in" at the moment, looking your best means wearing clothes that look good on you. Trends come and go, and not all of them are figure-flattering. Show off your best assets, and cover up your worst ones.
For example, if you have an hourglass figure, wear form-fitting dresses that show off your curves and avoid bulky or boxy clothes.
Ignore the size on the label. Many women go out of their way to squeeze into a pair of jeans that are too small for them out of fear of "going up a size. Plus, nobody needs to know what size your pants are! Part 2. Constantly pouting makes you look intimidating, serious, and boring. What's the point of looking beautiful if everybody is afraid of talking to you? Make yourself look approachable. If you want to attract others, you will have to put yourself out there.
Try not to cross your arms, avoid eye contact or stand in the corner of the room. These are signs that you don't want to be bothered. Be confident. Even supermodels have insecurities.
The key is to have a sense of humor about your imperfections, and not let them drag you down. Even if you don't believe it, get in the habit of telling yourself you are beautiful, and that you look great. Eventually, you will trick yourself into genuinely believing it. A study from the National Institutes of Health found that people who dwelled on negative aspects about themselves actually had a higher risk of self-doubt and may have a lower-rate of self-satisfaction.
If you find yourself making negative statements about yourself, you need to pay close attention to why. These types of statements can make you feel worse about yourself and take a toll on your self-image.
Psychologist Jodi De Luca recommends that people identify what is causing them to make these statements and eliminate the cause if they can. Once you identify the triggers of negative self-talk, you have a better chance of catching yourself, turning negative self-statements into positive ones, and even preventing them.
The weight of a toxic person in your life may be preventing you from feeling your best. A study in "The Journal of Ethics and Education" surveyed people who had a relationship in their life that exhibited traits of "estrangement, change, mistaken friendship, and false friendship.
If there are people who are constantly putting you down, being rude to you, or are just bad influences on your self-esteem, do your best to cut those people out of your life or spend lesss time with them.
More importantly, prioritize the people who spend their time supporting you and building you up. This can instantly boost your confidence, De Luca said. Laughing and joking can make you more at ease, so if you try and laugh off a small thing that would normally get under your skin, you can take some pressure off of yourself, which can make you see yourself in a positive light.
It is important not to let others define you and to just be you. A study by the University of Kansas found that laughing together can increase attraction in couples. In the study, 51 pairs of people who didn't know each other talked; the more times a man tried to be funny and the more times a woman laughed at his jokes, the more likely she was romantically interested in him.
Additionally, the more the pair laughed together, the higher level of attraction they reported. People who had casual sex with a supportive partner were found to show an increase in confidence and self-image, according to a study from the "Journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science. Plus, the pheromones you release during and after sex can automatically draw people to you , making you more attractive to them too, according to research conducted by San Francisco State University.
When you challenge yourself to feel good about yourself, it will show and others will take notice. When you feel odd or awkward people can pick up on that uneasiness which will equate to whether or not you are perceived as attractive.
Need some inspiration? A study published in the "Journal of Experimental Social Psychology" found that simply recalling a moment when you were confident can increase levels of self-confidence. When you feel attractive, you release attractiveness.
Now, there is a fine line between confidence and cockiness — always avoid the latter. When you sincerely believe you are an attractive individual, those around you will think the same. Be open to authentic relationships and watch the connections unfold. We are all part of human race. When you allow others to connect with you, you instantly become more appealing. Be real, open and willing, and watch your authentic relationships manifest themselves.
You have a choice. You can express the elegance you already possess as a human being, or you can barely glimmer. You already have everything you need.
Attraction is a funny thing. Be real. Talk with purpose. The person who really knows how to listen is magnetic. Plus, a smile is contagious. Your smile will help others smile. Walk with your head up. Look people in the eye. Feel attractive.
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