New Hair and Makeup Tricks to Try on Date Night

Getting ready for date night can be an exciting endeavor. To add an extra touch of glamour to a look, sometimes it is fun to try out new hair and makeup tricks. Below are some ideas on how to up the date night game by bringing in different hair styles and makeup ideas.

Is the Date Causal or Formal?

No one wants to be under-done or over-done for a date. If it’s a fancy date make sure to wear appropriate clothing, with more dramatic makeup. If the date is a casual dinner and a movie, jeans and a nice shirt will do the trick, with a more natural look in the makeup department. If the date is a surprise, try to find a happy medium, and maybe pack a small makeup bag just in case an extra application of anything is needed.

Moisturizing

After bathing be sure to put on a good dose of moisturizer or oil, this will ensure that skin is fully moisturized. Always remember to moisturize the décolletage and the elbows.

Eye Prep

Make sure to put eye drops in before doing eye makeup. This will ensure that the eyes appear clear and sparkly.

Base before Foundation

What is put on beneath the foundation is almost as important as the foundation itself. Be sure to pluck hair and prime and conceal skin before the foundation is applied. If skin is prone to shininess, use a primer that is oil free. A lip balm is also a good essential base. After applying lip balm rub a cotton ball over the lips, as this will help to massage it in.

Makeup

A natural look is always a good way to go for date night. Go light on foundation, because applying too much will often look to heavy. A good mascara is a big must, pick one that volumizes and lengthens. Be sure to start in the middle of the lashes at the bottom, and then wiggle the mascara wand upwards to get maximum coverage. After this do the outer and inner lashes.

Don’t overdo the lip gloss or lipstick – a light sheen is the way to go. Also check out reviews and tips on HHbeauty’s website for even more makeup and beauty ideas.

Don’t Overdo It

Make sure makeup doesn’t turn the face into something that looks nothing like the usual person. Getting all done up to look completely different might give a false impression to the date and could make for an uncomfortable situation.

Light Perfume is best

Smelling good is important on a first date, but try not to overdo it. This can be accomplished by spraying the perfume in the air and walking into it. This allows the scent to fall lightly around, instead of just on the neck and wrists.

Date Night Hair

Finding the right look for hair depends on what look is trying to be achieved. Anything from straight to loose curls to up or down could be the way to go.

If it is a more formal date, an elegant or unique updo is a nice way to go. A more relaxed date is great for letting your hair be a bit freer and natural or can be a fun time to add some crimp and spunk to it.

Following are some specific hair styles to try for your next date night:

⦁ Straight, Sleek Hair

Very straight hair is a trend among celebrities. This hairstyle will keep hair out of the face and can give hair a very high shine. So, if you feel like being a bit more on the glamorous style for your date, try this look.

To achieve it, mist on shine spray while your hair is wet and before straightening with the straightening iron. Allow your hair to mostly dry before applying the straightening iron to avoid damaging the hair (unless you use a protective straightening product – even then, it’s better to wait).

Straighten your hair with the iron. Once done, spritz on a finishing spray oil for that extra, glamorous sheen.

⦁ Hair with a Face Frame

Want to try something really different, but that will still look natural while doing an awesome job of framing and highlighting your face?

Add face-framing crimps by putting hair in a braid or bun and then tugging out small sections from the hairline, along the part. Crimp these sections, and this will add an instant softness to the face.

⦁ Loose Waves

Does your hair lack a little nature luster? Give it some character with easy to achieve loose waves. Loose waves are the way to go for a natural, yet beautiful style. The guideline here is don’t make the curls to tight or fussy. Break up the curls with the fingertips, this is possibly the most important step in the process.

⦁ Braids

Anything from fishtails to peek-a-boo braids to side braids are always a good go-to hair style. However, make sure you choose these well, as there is a place and a time (meaning there is also the pace and time not to use certain braid styles).

If your date is taking you out to a nice restaurant followed by a museum or orchestra, choosing pig-tail style braids may send the signal that you would have rather gone to the state fair. Just be aware of the occasion and choose a braiding style that is appropriate.