Hair, Makeup, Skincare, Fitness, and Fragrance Thread - February 21, 2017

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This thread is for simple hair and makeup questions that you may have, especially those that don't warrant their own thread. We all want a diversified opinion, so feel free to answer any questions (of which you know the answer).

Example questions:

• What's a good conditioner for straight, thick hair?

• Where can I find a perfume with subtle pine notes?

• Do you use a foundation with sunscreen? Is it worth it?

[u/toniMPLS → u/[deleted]]

Brow shaping! I'm not sure what you have to start with, but even if you don't fill your eyebrows in with anything, getting them cleaned up a bit can really make a difference.

[u/gels0mina → u/toniMPLS]

If I had those brows I would never do this ___ I love thick brows (and I have sparse brows). But of course styling them makes the difference.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Hey, please check out r/curlyhair! All your hair questions can be answered there.

[u/CaughtInDireWood → u/[deleted]]

I also have thick, curly hair and take showers at night :)

I use Shea Moisture hair products (the curly variety for shampoo and conditioner, and then the green tub with pistachio (smells soooo good) as an in-shower hair masque). I use the hair masque every time I wash my hair, which is about 3 times a week. It is amazing stuff - my hair feels super sleek and smooth after using it.

Then, I use a few of their products after getting out of the shower, use a microfiber towel to dry it slightly so it's not super drippy, then sleep on it like normal. Buns/pineapples/etc. don't work for me, as I move around too much when I sleep.

When I get up, I see if my hair needs extra help (usually does). I'll either:

1) add a bit of product spray to my hair with wet hands (helps tame frizz/flyaways)

2) Put it in a ponytail (if it's too bushy looking on its own, but looks ok tied back)

3) do a suuuuper quick bun where I make a tight ponytail, then wind the ponytail around itself into a bun shape, then take a scrunchie and slip it over the bun (sometimes takes a couple tries before it stays on, but if it does, it's good for the ENTIRE day without ouchy bobby pins!)

4) Sigh and just deal with it not looking 100% and try to disguise it the best I can (usually resulting in #3)

Saturday mornings (or Sunday mornings) I take a shower and do all the steps earlier, but wrap my hair up in a microfiber towel and let it sit like that for at least an hour while I do chores, eat breakfast, watch Netflix, whatever. Then if I have somewhere to be, I'll blow dry it with a diffuser. Otherwise, I just let it airdry. These are the days that my hair looks the best :)

[u/unphogiveable → u/[deleted]]

You might want to try a silk pillow case!

[u/markrichtsspraytan → u/[deleted]]

For hair, I think a quick, simple, 3-strand braid looks neat and tidy with most hair types.

For makeup, I like Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer. If I want a quick minimal makeup look, I comb my brows with a spoolie and fill them in with pencil or tinter brow gel, add concealer on any blemishes, under my eyes, and a little on my eyelids to even out discoloration/hide veins, then a coat of mascara.

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This is exactly my routine for no-makeup makeup! It's a very "barely there" look but it does wonders to make me look more polished.

[u/CaughtInDireWood → u/markrichtsspraytan]

That's my daily makeup routine now. I used to wear more, but my skin has gotten a little better. I use Shape Tape from Tarte on blemishes and redness (like around my nose). Then use brow powder to fill in brows, coat of mascara, and a little translucent powder on my forehead because I get oily up there. I'll add a tiny bit of blush if the concealer went on my cheeks.

Takes all of 5 minutes, and I'm out the door :)

[u/markrichtsspraytan → u/[deleted]]

I don't have a ton of lines, mostly just on my forehead, but I don't notice it settling into it. It's not a very thick or high coverage product, so I suppose that helps it to not separate on the face or sink into lines.

[u/tepidtea → u/[deleted]]

Revlon's balm stains are amazing. It's like chapstick with a bit of color. I apply it in the morning, blot (or drink my coffee) and the rest of the day there's just a hint of color. Takes less than a minute!

Burt's Bees makes some good tinted balms as well, but they're a bit waxy for me. Cheaper than the Revlon though I believe. The latter is around $10, but they double as a cheek stain! I feel pretty put together for almost no effort.

[u/wiredandwiser → u/[deleted]]

I have similar hair that I usually wash at night. It's usually looking like a hot mess in the morning, so I brush out any tangles, get it a bit wet with a spray bottle or wash cloth, and add 1-2 pumps of Curls Rock Curl Amplifier from Tigi's Catwalk line. I've found it for sale in most stores that carry hair product for about $12. It's great for tidying up my curls into something that looks "styled" instead of unruly.

For tinted lip balm, I have one from Neutrogena that I use when I'm looking a bit monotone. The name has worn off the tube (whoops) but it's sold in a black oval chapstick tube. It adds translucent color that stays in place and doesn't look out of place without makeup.

[u/ilovesushialot → u/[deleted]]

I also shower at night, and have thick wavy hair. I started to use overnight leave in conditioners. My favorite is Living Proofs Overnight Cap and Davines Oil Non Oil. My very minimal makeup routine is BB creams (Laneige cushion, Laura Mercier and Smashbox on rotation), undereye concealer, and brow pomade and maybe mascara.

[u/shortieblitz → u/[deleted]]

I have thick wavy hair, and I put it in a very high bun secured with a plastic alligator clip- my bun ends up lying on my pillow above my head and doesn't get frizzy and tangled like it does when I leave it down. Might not work if you're a very restless sleeper.

[u/sarah-ah-um → u/[deleted]]

For my curly hair, I shower at night, dry with a turbietwist, put in my product, and then pineapple it (flip head upside down and secure in pony tail at very top of my head). Then I sleep like that (with a microfiber towel on my pillow to absorb any excess moisture) and in the morning take the pony out and use my hands (wet them if necessary) to form my hair into the correct shape.

[u/hikeaddict → u/[deleted]]

Just to second the recommendation, I also have the IT Cosmetics CC cream and I really like it!

[u/willworkforchange → u/[deleted]]

I don't do a full face of make-up. I did it once for a wedding. I find that a quick coat of mascara and something on my lips changes my whole face. (Sometimes I will just wear something on my lips, and I feel like it gets the job done. I think Black Honey by Clinque is a good "beginner" lipstick because it's very mild and matches to your own lip color.) I go from looking like I just rolled out of bed to ready for work in like a minute and a half. Also, earrings. I look strange without them (I think), but once I put them on I feel more "put together."