As the days of summer begin to wind down, it’s time to prepare for the coming days of fall, and that begins with the return to school. Whether you’re heading off to high school or starting your freshman year in college, you need to get your beauty game in check, and we know exactly what you need to not only look great but feel great too.
“This year and every year, natural-looking skin is in,” says celebrity makeup artist and esthetician Brianna Meshack. “Women wear less and pay attention to the details that matter, like a fierce forehead, beautiful skin and a bold lip. Celebrities who do it right are Rihanna, Marsai Martin, Normani, Lori Harvey.”
Meshack also mentions that your skincare routine should be an important part of your routine instead of applying too much makeup. “A great skincare regimen that includes a balancing cleanser, AHA exfoliants, a pH-balancing toner, and a moisturizer should suffice.”
When it comes to hair styles, beauty expert Sir Tony had the lowdown on what young girls are looking for when it comes to back-to-school styles. “Young black women are becoming more aware of how beautiful their natural curls are,” he shares. “There are also girls who don’t want to deal with their hair every day, so they are moving towards braids, which are also very stylish.”
Sir Tony predicts that box braids and twists are what you’ll see the most on campus as students hurry back to class. “It’s important to get a style that’s versatile, so you can wear it in different ways.”
She also mentions that hair accessories are a great way to make your hairstyle unique to you. “Beautifully embroidered clips and bobby pins are being used to take the looks to the next level.”
With these awesome tips, we’ve rounded up a few articles that will help you get ready for school in less than an hour, because who has that much time to get ready for class?
Listed below are some amazing brands we found that inspired us for back to school beauty.
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Miss A- A+ Balmshell Lipstick
Photo courtesy of Miss A
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RawSugar Simply Hand Wash for sensitive skin
Photo courtesy of Raw Sugar
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri x Sour Patch Kids Nail Polish Collection
Photo courtesy of Sally Hensen
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Ciate The Cheat Sheets Nail Wrap Kit
Photo courtesy of Ciate
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Junoco KALE NO MORE PORE CLAY MASK
Photo courtesy of Junoco
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Mermade Hair THE BEST EVERYDAY BRUSH
Photo courtesy of Mermade Hair
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Raf Five Spot On Roll-On Acne Treatment
Photo courtesy of Raf Five
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Kopari TRI-PEPTIDE LIP CLOUD volumizing oil treatment
Photo courtesy of Kopari
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Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Photo courtesy of Urban Decay
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Urban Hydration Micellar Water 4-Piece Skincare Kit
Photo courtesy of Urban Hysration
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INFINITIPRO BY CONAIR Smooth Wrap Hair Dryer
Photo courtesy of ConAir
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Sir Tony’s Makeup Brushes
Photo courtesy of By Sir Tony
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InfinitiPRO by Conair® Cold Air Styler
Photo courtesy of Conair
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Mermaid Hair Styling Wand
Photo courtesy of Mermade Hair
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BEAUTY BOSS Stunner Bee BACKPACK
Photo courtesy of Stunner Bee
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Image Skincare Hydration and Dryness Set
Photo courtesy of Image Skincare
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