If you have acne, you can still be a girly girl! Try drinking lots of water and using benzoyl peroxide on your breakouts. If you can’t get rid of them, it’s okay–lots of people have acne.
If you like changing your nail polish colors, try matching them to your outfit. If you don’t want to put on new nail polish all the time, try wearing a clear coat. It looks just as neat and girly, but you don’t have to worry about it as much.
Depending on your hair type, you may need to wash it every day. If you hair seems oily and flat by the end of each day, you should wash it daily. Your hairstyle doesn’t need to be elaborate. Your signature style could be as simple as parting it to the side and wearing a barrette! You can also try braids, ponytails, and simple buns. If you aren’t sure how to do your hair, ask a friend for advice or visit a salon.
Don’t use deodorant or perfume as a substitute for bathing. People can tell. Use as little perfume as possible, and only use it on pulse points like your wrists and neck. Your perfume should be a subtle fragrance that people only notice when they’re next to you, not a strong smell that hangs in the air around you.
It’s okay if your teeth are crooked or if you wear braces. Just make sure they’re clean!
Try using just lip gloss and mascara to start. Keep eyeshadows and blushes in light, neutral colors like light pink or beige. If you want to wear foundation, go to a makeup counter first to be sure it matches your skin tone. Wearing heavier makeup is okay too! Just make sure you’ve practiced your look first.
Be careful to read the instructions on your clothing labels. Some clothes can’t be ironed or can only be ironed on a low setting. If you don’t want to iron, try hanging clothes up immediately after you dry them, or letting them run in a dryer on the permanent press cycle. If something has a stain that won’t come out, don’t throw it away! Save it for wearing around the house or while doing work that might damage your regular clothes.
Pinks, purples, and pastels are considered classic girly colors, but if you don’t like them, any color can be feminine if it’s got the right style and fits you well. You don’t have to follow trends or wear what everyone else is wearing, as long as you’re dressed neatly and femininely. Anything can be feminine, but wearing florals and prints are usually a good idea if your intention is to dress more girly.
If you want to wear heels but don’t know how to walk in them, try stepping with your heel down first, then your toe. Practice lots before you go out in public!
Try getting a purse in a neutral color like black or tan–it will match more of your outfits!
This is a great opportunity to buy more girly organizing accessories too–things like binders, boxes, and cases are a great way to show off your feminine side.
This doesn’t mean that you should let people treat you badly–if you have to tell someone to stop or to leave you alone, do so clearly and firmly. Avoid swearing or using explicit words. They’re impolite, and it’s hard to be girly when you use them.
Some girls like to read bridal magazines even if they aren’t planning to get married. It’s a fun way to show your romantic side and keep up with fashion!
