Q&A for How to Look Pretty at School

Keep your makeup minimal so your natural beauty shines through. You don't need a lot of makeup to be pretty!

Wear colors and textures that complement your hair, eyes, and skin. If you like to wear makeup, I suggest going with something minimal so your natural beauty can shine through.

If you want makeup to look nicer and you can' t have it, just take care of your skin. Get plenty of sleep (about nine hours) and wash your face every day. Wear sunscreen on your face when you go out to prevent wrinkles and freckles. Try to work on the makeup thing with your parents gradually. Ask them if you can get some tinted lip gloss or something, perhaps as a reward for good grades, and gradually work your way up to other things.

Yes, as long as it's okay with your parents. Stick with a natural look, like a little foundation, light eyeshadow, highlighter, and lip gloss. I wouldn’t recommend eyeliner yet.

Just say it. Tell him you think he's cute, or ask him if he wants to hang out with you sometime! You can also try flirting and hope he picks up the hint. Laugh at his jokes, find ways to touch him when you're talking to him, smile a lot, etc.

Embrace your inner beauty. Physical appearance is not that important. If you want your skin to look nice, wash your face daily and apply moisturizer and lip balm (if permitted).

No. Physical beauty can be enhanced by makeup, but it's definitely not necessary. Inner beauty and physical health are more important than makeup.

Just make sure to layer. Make sure you have a cool/attractive coat, plus some nice sweaters and sweatshirts. Solid, basic colors are best, since these will match a lot of different outfits.

Don’t worry about what others think. You are pretty in your own way, and everyone has their own opinions. It does not mean they are right.

Yes. Nails really do make a person look pretty, and dark colors are very attractive.

It's never too early, you just have to approach it the right way. Be calm and collected and you should do just fine. And the best way to get a person to like you is to be yourself (I know this sounds like a cliche, but it really works). Patience is also a big part, and just becoming his friend. This usually helps a lot.

If you don’t wear too much makeup but wear a little, keep it natural! Enhance your best features. If you don’t wear makeup at all, make sure you get enough sleep, drink lots of water, and wash and moisturize your face regularly.

The best way to enjoy high school is to let loose, have fun, not take yourself too seriously, and not be afraid of being awkward of looking silly. I recommend talking to more people, because that is what helped me boost my confidence. The more friends you make, the better you'll feel about yourself.

There's nothing wrong with glasses! Most people look really good in them, and they're actually really fashionable right now.

I'm sure you don't have an ugly smile. If you're really concerned about this, ask your parents if you can get braces. In the meantime, practice smiles in the mirror to determine what looks best.

You can if you want to! Be bold and just tell him. If you're nervous about it, maybe get to know him as a friend first and just see where things go.

Try to find an outfit you feel confident in. Be social, even if you don't like to. The most important part to gaining more confidence is try to finding a look that you feel good about and that accentuates your best features. To some extent, confidence is about faking it till you make it, so if you don't feel confident right now, just pretend!

Of course. You should always wear deodorant, especially at school. Try to go for a natural brand.

Usually, just telling yourself you look great helps with the confidence part. Wearing makeup is always a plus, and wearing clothes that are in style helps a lot, too.

Tea tree oil helped me. Don't use too much of it, though. Also, wash your face twice daily, moisturize, and use toner. Aloe vera also helps for redness.

Stick with low pony tails. If there are still pieces sticking out, wear a thick headband that covers your ears a little.

Let your actions and attitude express your beauty. That's actually far better than beautifying yourself externally.

Go online, and look up styles for school, or the particular season.

I know you might think you're ugly, almost everyone thinks of themselves that way, at least sometimes. Remember this always - no one is truly ugly. You have to accept the fact that this is your face. Don't waste your life hating yourself, because if you do you won't get anywhere. Embrace your face.

There's some good advice in wikiHow articles Impress a Guy and Impress Your Crush .

Yes! Baby moisturizer is great, it will make your skin really smooth.

Try to bring an extra shirt so you can change, and wear an antiperspirant. This will help prevent sweating.

If your dress code permits, you could cut it to show some skin or make it tighter. Maybe wear a really cool coat and shoes and some accessories. You can also do a cool hairstyle and wear a little makeup if you're allowed (don't overdo it).

Try to do different hairstyles that suit your face, like a ponytail or a half-up/half-down. Make sure you take care of your hygiene by showering regularly, brushing and flossing your teeth, wearing clean clothes, etc. Wear lip balm if you're allowed.

If you're slim, simply wear a sport shirt and shorts or sport clothes. While bringing out your shape, they'll also make you look cute and casual.