In the age of Kardashian contouring, butt implants and lip fillers, it’s common for us to feel pressured to look good all the time with the aid of these permanent procedures. Read this article before you take drastic measures in means of plastic surgery and try these needle-free methods to improve your looks!
Whiten your teeth
iWhite 2 Instant Teeth Whitening Kit 10 per pack
Dentist visits are definitely compulsory if you want to maintain your teeth hygiene. White teeth attract attention and brighten your smile. A white smile immediately boosts your self-confidence.
Improve your grooming habits
Men and women should step-up their grooming habits. Men should always ensure that their facial hair is groomed. For both sexes, eyebrow shaping goes a long way! It can change the look of your face, in a good way. Grooming habits are important in improving your appearance.
Choose Omega-3 over fancy extensions
Kordel’s Omega 3 Fish Oil 1500mg + Vitamin D 120 Capsules
Take supplements that contain high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids which nourish and strengthen your hair. If you don’t like popping pills, then do incorporate fatty fish such as salmon into your diet. You can check out some of our favourite recipes here. Time to take out those fancy extensions and flaunt your natural hair!
Upgrade your Fashion
Black Elegant Patchwork Zipper Shift Dress
Time to toss our your usual jeans and shirt that you wear to work. Our appearance affects our personal and professional lives both in the way others see us as well as how we feel about ourselves. Naturally, do dress for your body type and you can check out some tips on how to do so here.
Throw away your conventional, media-defined ideals of beauty.
There is no generalised standard of beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes, colour and sizes. Don’t be pressurized by the media’s idea of beauty instead confidently flaunt your confidence by being yourself and inspire others. If you are currently facing body image issues, you’re not alone. You can check out our upcoming book entitled “Building Body Confidence” where we interview several personalities (including Singaporean celebrity Eunice Olsen) on the pressures of body image that they’ve faced and how they have overcome them. You can order a copy here.
Hair makeover time!
As a woman, your hair is tied to your self-image and maybe even your identity. If you don’t feel confident in the way your hair looks, you likely won’t feel confident in the way you look as a whole. Make an appointment with a hairstylist and get a haircut that is cute and trendy! Or you can also read our earlier article on how to style your hair!
These small tweaks can have major impact on your looks. Seems like you don’t need to spend a fortune on plastic surgery after all!
Photos: Cowshed, EAMART, Pink Queen, The Wall Street Journal, Allure
Melissa Fann
Rui Ting Goh
