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    How can I make myself look naturally pretty?
    Natalie Tincher
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
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    What should I wear to be naturally pretty?
    Natalie Tincher
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
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    I suggest choosing clothing that complements your eyes, skin, and hair and reflects your personal style. For example, if you have fair skin and blonde hair, you'll probably want to stick to lighter shades of clothing.
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    What if I am shy and ugly?
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    You're not ugly, you're just insecure. A great way to solve both of these problems is to talk to people more often. Try to have a conversation with one new person each day. The more you do it, the easier it will become, and eventually you will feel less shy, and probably less insecure about your appearance.
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    I have dark skin and I want to get white skin naturally. What can I do?
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    You don't need white skin in order to be pretty. Depending on how dark your skin is, it might be difficult to get it "white." What you can do, however, is "brighten" it by exfoliating it (ie: scrubs or yogurt-based masks). This will give your skin a healthy glow. If you really want a drastic change, opt for a pale foundation. Remember, however, every skin color is beautiful, including yours!
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    How can I look cute without makeup when I am in a hurry?
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    Face cream makes you look fresh and awake, especially when used in the morning. Consider putting your face cream in the fridge the night before for an "extra" awake look.
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    How can I look or feel pretty?
    Community Answer
    Be positive! Smile at your own reflection. Exercise every morning and get lots of fresh air. In a notebook, write down 10 of your features that you find attractive (knees, hair, hands, etc.). If you practice all of these things, you will feel pretty.
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    How can I get rid of my chapped lips?
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    Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. For a quick fix, consider gently buffing your lips with a soft toothbrush or a lip scrub made out of brown sugar and honey. Lastly, remember to use lip balm to seal the moisture in.
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    What if I still look ugly?
    Community Answer
    You can never look ugly. Remember that you will always shine on the outside if you are beautiful on the inside.
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    How can I be gorgeous not using make-up?
    Community Answer
    Everyone is gorgeous on the inside, but you could wear clothes the same color as your eyes to make them pop without the use of make-up.
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    If I have a small mouth with crooked teeth, how can I fix it within a week or so?
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    Its alrightto have a small mouth, as a wider mouth isn't always attractive. As for the crooked teeth, you can get braces to straighten your teeth, but nothing is going to straighten them within a week, except for removing them and replacing them with false teeth.
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    How can I lose weight fast?
    Community Answer
    Burn more calories than you take in. Find your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) online and use that to calculate how many calories you can eat every day.
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    How can I grow my nails to look prettier?
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    A healthy way to grow your nails naturally is to dip them in olive oil a few times a week. Also, having good nails doesn't necessarily make you look prettier, but it counts as good hygiene!
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    How could I get softer and shiny hair and that will grow fast without damaging my hair?
    Community Answer
    Try brushing your hair before and after you go sleep. You should also shampoo regularly and towel dry your hair.
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    Do I have to stop wearing makeup to be an excellent student?
    Community Answer
    Of course not, you can be an excellent student while wearing makeup, just make sure you do your homework and get in your study time, then spending a few extra minutes perfecting your makeup won't be problem. Find a balance between makeup and school.
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    How do I get rid of dandruff and not get rashes easily?
    Community Answer
    Use Head and Shoulders shampoo.
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    I have double chin. How do I get rid of it? That makes my face look ugly
    Community Answer
    Look up jaw and neck exercises. This article can get you started: how to lessen a double chin .
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    What are some ways I can exercise?
    Community Answer
    This article has some good suggestions for how to get started with an exercise routine: how to start working out .
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    How can I have longer hair?
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    Focus on preventing split ends so you can grow healthy hair that you won't have to cut as it grows. Using argan oil is very good for that, and coconut oil as a mask works well. Overall, eat a healthy diet with healthy fats, such as avocados, and drink plenty of water.
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    How can I get more sleep if I like to go to bed late and wake up early?
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    You could take a short nap around the same time every day. For example, right after school, so you are well rested for doing homework, but not so much that you have trouble falling asleep.
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    People always say, "Think you are pretty and you will be!" or, "Be confident!" But I can't be. I have bad self-esteem and I can't just think I'm pretty because a stranger says so.
    Ruthann M. Alexander
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    I find that helpful, detailed tips about how to be confident are better than just the statements, "Be confident!". It's not easy, and it takes examining our core beliefs about ourselves and the world around us to feel more confident and positive. I find that I've improved some self-confidence through going to therapy, but you don't need to do that. You can start by trying to list things that you like about yourself. Just take some time out of your day and write a list of about 7 things you like about yourself. It could be physical attributes, your creativity, sense of style, compassion, etc. Try to keep adding to the list every day, and also reviewing what you've previously written.
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    What should I do if I'm too embarrassed to start losing weight?
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    Don't overthink it. Keep reminding yourself that you want to lose your weight for your own good, not for them. Sometimes we need to think about ourselves first. Encourage yourself by acknowledging how healthy and strong you'll be at the end of your journey. Also, there are tons of exercises you can do from within the comfort of your own room, so that might be a better idea for you if you want to keep your workouts private.
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    How do I get paler and how do I get rid of my pimples?
    Ruthann M. Alexander
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    There are various products to get rid of pimples. As this article now mentions, tea tree oil is a natural ant-inflammatory and antimicrobial oil. Acne is caused by bacteria and dirt build up. Tea tree oil will reduce the microbes causing the bacteria, as well as reduce redness of the acne. Getting paler is a tricky question. If you have a dark complexion, there's nothing wrong with that. You complexion is what it is, and society likes to impose a "whiter is better" ideal of beauty. That doesn't make it true. Trying to make your skin paler may do more harm to your health than good depending on what approach you take. It can also be unnecessarily expensive.
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    How do I get rid of darkness on the neck or other areas?
    Community Answer
    You can use a mask made out of potato and lemons. Both potatoes and lemons have natural bleaching agents.
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    How do I feel pretty?
    Community Answer
    You decide you ARE pretty, regardless of others' opinions. This doesn't mean you have to have an unrealistic opinion of yourself (not all of us are model-caliber good-looking), but it does mean that you can recognize your innate value as a person and the truth that there is something beautiful about everyone, yourself included.
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    My skin is incredible pale, so every vein, impression, and pore stands out. It's really embarrassing, and I have trouble with dry skin. What would improve my view on it?
    Community Answer
    Self love! If you wanted to you could use a minimal amount of bb cream to cover up your insecurities. You could also use a natural tanner (lotion and cocoa powder). Use a moisturizer that is formulated for dry skin. Remember that there is nothing wrong with pale skin. You are fine just the way you are.
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    How do I get rid of my freckles and scars on my face?
    Ruthann M. Alexander
    Community Answer
    Vitamin E oil can help fade scars, but I don't know if you've tried that already. Also, freckles aren't a flaw. They happen as a result of being very light skinned, and also from being a red head. They're just a part of your skin pigment, and you can't get rid of them. There are some cosmetics that claim to get rid of freckles, but they're questionable.
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    How to get all your body hair to go naturally
    Ruthann M. Alexander
    Community Answer
    I'm not sure what you mean by "naturally," because body hair is natural, and there's nothing ugly about it. Society likes to make us feel like we shouldn't have body hair, but there's a positive aspect to it. There's no way to get rid of it naturally. You have to keep maintaining waxing or shaving routines. After awhile, that can get pretty tiresome. But if you want to keep your body hair away, then wax or shave regularly.
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    I have short and scanty hair, how do I grow it and make it full?
    Community Answer
    Don't over straighten or curl your hair, try finding other ways to do that naturally. Brush your hair every night and every morning, shampoo and make sure you condition your hair regularly, and dry your hair with a towel rather than a hair dryer. If none of that helps then you can buy hair vitamins too, they're normally around $20 to $30.
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    What if I'm chaotic and ugly?
    Sisterhoodwiki
    Community Answer
    Your appearance doesn't define your self-worth. Embrace your unique qualities, and focus on managing your chaotic personality. Seek help from a counselor to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Surround yourself with supportive people, practice positive self-talk, and recognize your achievements. You are valuable and deserving of love and respect just as you are.
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    I think I am ugly. I have a great body shape I am happy about, but I can't take a picture of myself because I think I look ugly.
    Sisterhoodwiki
    Community Answer
    Focus on your positive qualities, avoid comparing yourself to others, practice positive self-talk, try a photo-free day and consider therapy. Your worth is not determined by your appearance. Work on developing inner confidence and self-love.
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