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Sunday, 19 July 2020

How To Glow Up Overnight: 10 Things You Can Do At Home (Day 28)

#30dayglowup - Day 28


Do you want to turn heads after having a sudden, overnight glow up? Keep reading to find out how...


Whilst I think that the glow up journey itself is a very long process involving learning and becoming the best version of yourself you can be both physically and mentally, I also understand that sometimes you just want a short-term fix. An overnight glow up, or often for me a pre-night out glow-up, is a great way to boost your confidence and make you view yourself more positively. After doing these tips I always feel ready for a big event and well put-together.

 

So, if you’re trying to invoke an overnight glow up and feel amazing about yourself the following day, then just keep reading.



 

1. Exfoliate your skin

Any quality skincare is going to do wonders to get your skin looking smooth, youthful and glowy. But by far the most effective short-term solution I’ve seen is to use a chemical exfoliant on your skin to clear up your pores, remove that layer of dead skin cells and leave your skin looking healthy and dewy. My biggest product recommendations by far is The Ordinary Peel Solution as raved about by pretty much anyone who tries it – it’s a 10 minute exfoliating mask which you apply once a week which effectively removes any gunk and debris from your pores and you can see a difference even overnight. Perfect for if you’re wanting a quick skincare fix!

 

2. Groom your eyebrows

I know I feel 10 x more confident when my eyebrows are looking how I want to, so grooming them can make a huge difference to how I feel about my appearance. My at-home eyebrow maintenance routine involves plucking the hairs that aren’t in line and then trimming longer hairs with a sharp pair of scissors. It makes them so much easier to work with when I fill them up, but also happier with how they look when I leave them on their own.

 

3. Do overnight curls

Heatless overnight curls are all over the place right now as people have figured out how much healthier they are in the long-term for your hair than applying heat. Try using a dressing gown belt and doing a rope braid around it in your hair and then tying it up on your head as you sleep. You end up with beautiful, natural looking curls and the best part is your hair doesn’t undergo any kind of hair damage! I love overnight curls to give my hair that bit more shape when it’s looking unruly as it’s great to get rid of frizz.

 

4. Heal any spots you have

Acne can be very difficult to fully heal especially overnight, but I have a little trick which I talk about here to fully get rid of any raised bumps and make them easy to cover. As a mini summary, here’s my Tik Tok running through this very useful method:


5. Shave your face

If you’ve never shaved off your peach fuzz you’ve got a whole new world to explore in terms of smoothing your skin texture. I love shaving my face and I do it regularly, and I couldn’t feel like I could get ready for a big event without doing it! No, it doesn’t grow back thicker or darker, and it doesn’t feel rough when it’s coming back in. It just makes me so much more confident to know that none of my face, including my upper lip, is hairy and it also makes makeup application a lot easier. I use the very cheap facial razors that you can get from most drugstores or online, and they work so effectively considering they’re so cheap.

 

6. Whiten your teeth

Having whiter teeth is an attractive trait on literally everyone, so by doing a safe, at home whitening kit you can give yourself a quick confidence boost. Don’t overdo it though – you don’t want to cause your teeth any unnecessary damage!

 

7. Fake tan (If you like the look)

I personally love the appearance of being naturally tanned however I don’t like the sun damage that comes with it. Fake tan can be done incredibly well, and I feel a lot more confident with it than when I’m at my most pale. If you don’t want to go full mouse/mitt combo, try just mixing a tanning oil like the Isle of Paradise drops into your everyday moisturizer to give you a slight, bronzy glow.

 

8. Give yourself a manicure

Having put-together nails makes your hands look incredible and you can use whatever fun colours you want! I love painting my nails rose gold to match my piercing jewelry, it just makes me feel a lot more coordinated and like all the little details I’m wearing accent each other. Paint them whichever colour or design you like and have fun with it!

 

9. Shave, exfoliate and moisturize your body

If you prefer not having body hair, then making sure you fully remove it can have a bit impact on your self-confidence. I use an epilating as part of my body hair removal routine (which you can read about here) because I love the feeling of having smooth legs. Whenever I’m wearing shorts or a skirt, I feel a lot better when my legs don’t have hair, and by exfoliating and moisturizing my legs I love the shine they have.

 

Since I also struggle with red bumps on the tops of my arms which can make me self-conscious if I don’t take care of them properly, I also make sure to use a chemical exfoliant to reduce the appearance of them. If this is an insecurity of yours, I recommend trying out a product containing salicylic acid as an ingredient – I use the Cerave smoothing cleanser and it works so quickly and effectively it would be great as part of an overnight glow up routine.

 

10. Do affirmations

 A huge part of glowing up is feeling confident and secure in yourself and your appearance. Using positive self-love affirmations is an incredible way to help to create a more positive perception of yourself – I have a full guide here, but if you’re just wanting some ideas here are some which can work effectively:

 

In conclusion

Whilst my blog involves talking about the long-haul glow up in becoming a happier, more confident person in myself and my headspace, I do sometimes feel the need for a mini glow up for a quick self-esteem boost. If you follow these tips you’ll see a noticeable difference the next day and everyone will wonder how you managed it!

 


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