Beach Ready Tip & Tricks - Summer Beauty

Beach Ready Prepping for the Big Day

You’ve been eating right and exercising a little more and you’re starting to see results. Good for you!

There are just a few key beauty tips we want to cover so you’re feeling confident as you sport your new bikini at the beach or pool this summer.

Beach Beauty Tips – less is more.

1. Bikini wax a summer must have. Being well-groomed makes wearing that bikini a much more comfortable experience. If you decide to do it yourself, there are some great do-it-yourself waxing kits out there. But for the price, having a pro do it right is p the best way to go.

2. Be sun-smart. Check your sunscreens from last summer and make sure they aren’t expired. If they are, head to your favorite beauty store to get more for this summer. Expired sunscreen doesn’t provide the protection your fresh from winter skin needs to keep from burning.

3. Be kind to your face. Spend some extra dollars on a sunscreen specifically designed for your face, neck and décolletage. The skin in this area is thinner, more delicate and more prone to showing the signs of sun damage (wrinkles!) earliest. Go with at least an SPF 30 (we all use SPF45 and up in our office). You’ll look younger longer – and who doesn’t want that? Invest in some fun hats, and you’ll be that oh-so-mysterious girl at the beach that every guy wants to meet.

4. The best tan is a faux tan. If you love the sun and having a tan like we do, why not start summer tan day one at the beach? There are some amazing sunless tanners out now that look natural, smell great and last. No one will know you didn’t jet off to the Caribbean for spring break except your closest friends (who will undoubtedly beg for your secret tanning source as soon as they see the new bronze you). Make sure to wear sunscreen though because sunless tanners don't provide you any sun protection.

5. Cellulite Sucks. There is no other way to say it. It is no woman’s friend. The best solution we’ve found – fatgirl slim from Bliss, it works wonders. Can’t swing a special cream? Apply sunless tanner. Somehow having those problem areas bronzed makes them look a little closer to beautiful.

6. Painted and Polished. Summer is the perfect excuse to get a professional pedicure. Treat your feet to a buff and polish and step into those cute summer sandals you've been dying to wear. Best way to save a pedicure from the rigors of sand, is to apply a good topcoat to your toes before you hit the beach. OPI makes a great one that's worth the price.

Next edition we’ll cover Beach Day Hair & Make-Up