How to Prepare for Your Eighth Grade Prom
Get glowing skin., Whiten your smile., Clean up your eyebrows., Hydrate your hair., Use a good deodorant or antiperspirant product., Add a pop of color to the eyes., Change up your hair., Treat yourself like a celebrity with a lip color change...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get glowing skin.
Tame your acne with eye drops to reduce redness.
Eye drops contain anti-inflammatory agents that help constrict the blood vessels.
Say goodbye to redness! Follow up with a nice lemon scrub to brighten your skin.
It's best to do this at night, or try to avoid direct sunlight after.
To top it off, use your moisturizer to hydrate the skin and neck. -
Step 2: Whiten your smile.
You don't want to do any last minute things to whiten your teeth
-- your teeth are delicate (and important!)
-- so do this slowly over the course of the week.
Crest white strips can do the trick. , Plucking or waxing your brows the night before, or day, of your event, can leave your skin red from irritation.
Give your skin some time to heal by doing this mid-week. , Who doesn't want shiny and healthy hair? Use a leave-in conditioner to protect and hydrate your hair.
You'll love whipping your locks around on the dance floor. , If you're planning on dancing the night away, try to find a product that's long-lasting and fresh-smelling. , A pop of color on your waterline is a great way to celebrate color without overdoing it.
Try using water liner (turquoise) for this.
If you're not big on going crazy with your makeup, adding a sparkling top coat on your eyes can give you a glamorous look without making you look like a different person.
Try something like em color facets sparkling shadow top coat (Moonlight Shimmer). , Try using luscious curls.
You can easily achieve romantic waves with a medium-sized curling iron.
If you want to add more volume to your curls, take a brush and gently brush out your curls. , What girl doesn't like having options? Not everyone can do a wardrobe change like Rihanna; a lip color change is much easier to play with.
You'll feel fresh and ready for the camera in a matter of seconds. , Prepping your body before prom is important, but don't forget to plan what's in your purse.
Chances are, you'll be using a tiny clutch or bag much smaller than your everyday purse, so it's important to prioritize what to keep and what to leave.
No one wants to carry around a bag at prom that's stuffed within an inch of its life! To help you prioritize, try bringing five must-bring items that make the cut: blotting paper, lip gloss, bobby pins, safety pins and mints/gum. , This may sound silly, but the last thing you want to do is get to prom and get stuck at the door.
Remember to bring cash, your ID and ticket. -
Step 3: Clean up your eyebrows.
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Step 4: Hydrate your hair.
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Step 5: Use a good deodorant or antiperspirant product.
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Step 6: Add a pop of color to the eyes.
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Step 7: Change up your hair.
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Step 8: Treat yourself like a celebrity with a lip color change.
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Step 9: Prioritize what's in your purse.
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Step 10: Don't forget your ticket!
Detailed Guide
Tame your acne with eye drops to reduce redness.
Eye drops contain anti-inflammatory agents that help constrict the blood vessels.
Say goodbye to redness! Follow up with a nice lemon scrub to brighten your skin.
It's best to do this at night, or try to avoid direct sunlight after.
To top it off, use your moisturizer to hydrate the skin and neck.
You don't want to do any last minute things to whiten your teeth
-- your teeth are delicate (and important!)
-- so do this slowly over the course of the week.
Crest white strips can do the trick. , Plucking or waxing your brows the night before, or day, of your event, can leave your skin red from irritation.
Give your skin some time to heal by doing this mid-week. , Who doesn't want shiny and healthy hair? Use a leave-in conditioner to protect and hydrate your hair.
You'll love whipping your locks around on the dance floor. , If you're planning on dancing the night away, try to find a product that's long-lasting and fresh-smelling. , A pop of color on your waterline is a great way to celebrate color without overdoing it.
Try using water liner (turquoise) for this.
If you're not big on going crazy with your makeup, adding a sparkling top coat on your eyes can give you a glamorous look without making you look like a different person.
Try something like em color facets sparkling shadow top coat (Moonlight Shimmer). , Try using luscious curls.
You can easily achieve romantic waves with a medium-sized curling iron.
If you want to add more volume to your curls, take a brush and gently brush out your curls. , What girl doesn't like having options? Not everyone can do a wardrobe change like Rihanna; a lip color change is much easier to play with.
You'll feel fresh and ready for the camera in a matter of seconds. , Prepping your body before prom is important, but don't forget to plan what's in your purse.
Chances are, you'll be using a tiny clutch or bag much smaller than your everyday purse, so it's important to prioritize what to keep and what to leave.
No one wants to carry around a bag at prom that's stuffed within an inch of its life! To help you prioritize, try bringing five must-bring items that make the cut: blotting paper, lip gloss, bobby pins, safety pins and mints/gum. , This may sound silly, but the last thing you want to do is get to prom and get stuck at the door.
Remember to bring cash, your ID and ticket.
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