beauty and tips

10 Makeup tips and tricks for blondes that will make you a bombshell

‘Blondes have more fun’, well that’s what they say. From Marilyn Monroe through to Pamela Anderson, the blonde bombshell image has been a mainstay of film and TV for decades, and it is still an image that many men say that they rate highly, but of course every man has his own taste! Despite this apparent popularity, there are surprisingly few makeup tips around designed specifically for blondes, so we address this problem with our 10 makeup tips and tricks just for blondes:

1. Boost up your eyelashes

Most natural blondes have pale eyelashes, so experiment with mascara, until you find the one that suits you. Usually, the best option for blondes is dark brown, black or dark blue. A quick and relatively inexpensive way to get a longer lasting color to your lashes is to get them tinted.

2. Define your eyebrows

To bring a better definition to the face, but without it appearing unnatural, chose eyebrow products that are one to two shades darker than your hair color, but no more.

3. Tone down the eye shadow

You have a neutral hair color, so heavy tones on your eyes will really stand out and will look unnatural. Soft browns and golds look wonderful on blondes or, if you feel a bit more colorful, light pastels would work the best.

4. Lipstick choices

As a blonde, you have many choices when it comes to lipstick, but stay away from yellow based colors, as that just doesn't work with blonde hair. The natural choice for blondes is usually pink, but if you want to move from a Barbie look, to more of a Marilyn Monroe image, bright red did wonders for Marilyn!

5. Golden foundation

Natural blondes tend to have pale complexions, so to enhance your skin color, yet still stay looking natural, use gold tinted liquid foundation to warm up the skin or use light shade of bronzer to add warmth to your complexion.

6. Soft blush on your cheeks

To flatter those beautiful blonde locks, use an apricot or pale peach blush; apply it on the apples of your cheeks and blend a little to your temples. And yes, don’t forget to apply a highlighter on your cheekbones for a complimentary glow.

7. Smokey eyes

We said that blondes are best advised to tone down eye makeup, but you can still go for the smokey eye look if you wish, it can look great with blonde hair too; just opt for dark grey instead of black.

8. Platinum blonde

There’s more than one kind of blonde…so bear in mind what kind of blonde you are, when selecting your makeup. Platinum blondes should keep the colors cool to match their hair, because bright colors will stand out too much.

9. Golden blonde

Compliment your golden locks with pinks and peaches for your lips and cheeks, and golds, browns, darker purples or mauves will work well for your eyes.

10. Beach blondes

Caramel or honey colors will bring extra sun to your beach blonde look, but avoid straying into the terra-cotta shades, as they are not sunny enough.

We hope you find our makeup tips and tricks for blondes useful.

Feel free to share your own makeup ideas in the comment section below.

Stay beautiful and be happy!

10 Healing and beautifying oils (that are not coconut or olive oil) that you need to try

Natural oils have been used for centuries in cooking, health treatments and for their beautifying properties. They are chemical free and have a whole range of different properties that can moisturise the skin, nourish the hair, heal scars and protect you against sickness and disease. Not all oils are the same though, and there is a huge range of different oils to choose from. Here are ten different healing and beautifying oils that you need to try:

1. Jojoba oil

The first thing that is amazing about jojoba oil is how close it is in composition to our own natural oils (that our body produces) and that is why it is included in many cosmetic products. It’s great for the skin and it has a high content of Vitamin E and contains anti-inflammatory compounds. It’s great oil for the face, hair and for the whole of the body.

2. Rosehip seed oil

Rich in Vitamin C, rosehip seed oil is well known for its anti-ageing, rejuvenating and skin regenerating properties. It also has a high Vitamin A content, which helps to smooth fine lines.

3. Lavender essential oil

If you have trouble seeping then lavender essential oil will help. Studies have shown that inhaling the fumes from lavender oil is a great aid to a restful night’s sleep and it’s far better for you than taking sleeping pills. Just drip one or two drops of this oil on a tissue and place it in your bedroom, next to your bed, and the whole room will be filled with wonderful calming perfume.

4. Avocado oil

Avocado oil has some amazing healing powers, due mainly to its anti-inflammatory properties. If you treat scrapes, cuts and grazes with a little avocado oil your will find that they will heal faster and leave less of a scar. You can also use avocado oil as your night cream; rich in vitamins and minerals avocado oil will make your skin softer and will help delay signs of aging.

5. Bitter almond oil

Bitter almond oil is the best oil for preventing and reducing the appearance of stretch marks. In a study, researchers found that women, who massaged their skin with bitter almond oil during pregnancy, were far less prone to stretch marks.

6. Grape seed oil

Great for the hair and skin, grape seed oil is light and not very greasy; it is rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid. You can apply grape seed oil to your face, as a rejuvenating and nourishing treatment, and also you can massage it into the hair and it strengthens the hair follicles and it also reduces dandruff.

7. Castor oil

In addition to its use as an effective laxative, castor oil also makes a superb hair treatment. You can use castor oil to treat both ends of your hair. Massaged into the scalp, it will help improve circulation and when applied to the tips, it strengthens the hair and treats split ends. You can also apply castor oil to your eyelashes and eyebrows to make them grow quicker and thicker.

8. Sunflower seed oil

Sunflower seed oil may have lost its popularity as cooking oil, but the Omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E that it contains makes it great for your skin. Mildly scented, it makes fantastic, all over, hydrating massage oil.

9. Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil has been used for centuries by the aboriginal people of Australia to treat illnesses and infections. It has powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties and has even been found to be effective in treating staph infections.

10. Tea tree oil

Thanks to its powerful anti-bacterial properties, tea tree oil is great for treating acne and it is even more effective than many off-the-shelf acne treatments. It also has strong anti-fungal properties that have been shown to be an effective treatment for athlete’s foot. To make your own disinfectant spay add a cup of water to a clean spray bottle and add 7 drops of tea tree oil, shake, shake, shake and it’s all ready to use!

Make sure you are not allergic to the ingredients of homemade beauty products before applying them to your skin. 

What are your favorite healing and beautifying oils?

Stay happy!