The summer is a wonderful time as there always seem to be more events than a calendar can handle and countless reasons to get together with your friends and celebrate. With all these gatherings comes the very real challenge of keeping yourself looking well-put together and fresh while also beating the heat.
To help you avoid melting this summer (or at least, your makeup), read on to discover the essential beauty tips you need to know to get you ready for a summer soiree.
1. SKINCARE
First and foremost, let’s talk about summer skincare. After all, your skin is the starting point of all your beauty looks and therefore requires the most day-to-day attention. All year round (but particularly in the summer), you need to be applying daily SPF to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
Similarly, opt for a thicker and creamier moisturizer than you tend to use during the winter to ensure that you are sufficiently hydrating your skin.
Additionally, ensure you are exfoliating two to three times a week so that you are removing the dead skin cells and allowing new ones to grow. If you are suffering from hyper-pigmentation or age spots (like many women), then you may want to use a Vitamin C serum which will help to restore your skin’s luminosity.
2. TREATMENTS
If you want to have the ultimate glowing skin for your summer soiree, then — in addition to your at-home skincare — you want to be scheduling regular professional facials that have been prescribed for your skin type.
This is truly the most effective way to have clean and silky smooth skin because summer facials will concentrate on repairing sun-related damage while also improving your circulation and decreasing the prominence of lines and wrinkles.
One of the best summer treatments available is the Guinot Hydradermie Facial, which is renowned around the world for its magical ability to restore and preserve your skin’s natural glow. If you want to treat your skin in the best possible manner, then a Guinot Facial needs to be in your routine.
3. MAKEUP
Undoubtedly, one of the most challenging aspects of getting ready for a summer soiree is knowing what makeup products are going to be able to withstand the heat and the fun. To start with, you need to be using a high-quality primer that minimizes pores and keeps makeup in place for up to 12 hours.
Then, make sure to use a concealer and foundation that are waterproof and long-lasting – bonus points if they have sun protection!
Next, an extended-wear, waterproof bronzer will endure high humidity and extreme moisture to ensure that you enter and leave the party looking just as glowy.
For a natural summer look, use the same bronzer as your eyeshadow, skip the eyeliner, and throw on waterproof, volumizing mascara. Finish everything off with a swipe of waterproof liquid lipstick in a nude or light pink color and a generous amount of setting spray to ensure your makeup has some serious staying power.
4. HAIR
Last but not least, you want to make sure your hairstyle complements your outfit and your makeup look while also being easy to maintain during a (potentially) humid summer event. Whatever hairstyle you choose to do, make sure to use a lot of dry shampoo and shine sprays (and keep some in your purse while at the party) so that you can touch up your hair when needed.
Generally, it is recommended that you wash your hair the evening before the event to ensure that you can obtain your desired texture and volume. Not only that, it will also cut down your getting-ready time and give you a less static base to start using your tools and products.
Alternatively, take the stress out of getting ready and make an appointment at the best beauty salon in Doha (or wherever you reside) and allow a professional hairdresser to work their magic.
What tips and tricks do you have when it comes to getting yourself ready for a summer event? Any must-have products or tools that you want to share with the community? Let us know in the comments below!
AUTHOR BIO
Hillary Kozma is the Owner/Managing Director/Creative Director of Kozma & Kozma Salon. Having built the foundation of her skills with an apprenticeship under a direct protege of Vidal Sassoon, Hillary and her husband opened Glow American Salon in Qatar in 2007 before expanding to Dubai as Kozma & Kozma in 2016. Hillary is hailed by the media as a “pioneer in her field” for introducing new talents, concepts, philosophies, and techniques to the Middle East.
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