Commit to finding a hairstylist who you trust and adore.

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Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024

In 2018, commit to taking care of yourself!

Its not vain to care about your appearance.

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It can really help you feel more confident and pulled together.

Learn to research before you buy.

The beauty industry is enormous.

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There are so many brands and products to choose from, it can feel totally overwhelming.

Because nothing looks and feels better than actually sleeping for the recommended seven to eight hours.

Find your signature scent.

Use 2018 to find the scent that smells great on you.

Never sleep with your makeup on.

Be diligent about removing your makeup before bed.

In doing so, youll beprotecting your skinfrom clogged pores, breakouts, and premature aging.

Create a skincare routine and stick to it.

Learn your skin punch in and tailor a routine that makes sense for it.

A typical skincare routinelooks like this:

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Make time for exercise every day.

It doesnt have to be intense and you dont need to go crazy.

Just 30 minutes of physical activity a day will do wonders for your physical and mental health.

Change your pillowcases weekly.

Change out your pillowcases once a week to help keep your skin clear and happy.

This is all about personal preference and a little experimentation.

In 2018, figure out what works for you.

Deep clean your makeup brushes once a month.

Not only will you be preventing breakouts, youll find your makeup will apply much better too.

Sonia Kashuk has a great, affordable brush cleanser it’s possible for you to findat Target.

Drink a shit ton of water.

I know.Yawn.Everyone and their mother gives this tip, but for good reason.

Water is not only amazing for you healthwise, it makes your skin look plump and glowing.

Experiment with your makeup.

Try your hand at a cat-eye, a bold lip, or a sultry smokey eye.

Its a great way to express yourself.

Plus, if you hate it, the best part of makeup is that it comes off.

Commit to finding a hairstylist who you trust and adore.

Plus, youll have great conversation because youll actually develop a relationship with your hairstylist.

And while were at it, stop using shitty box dye to color your hair.

Thechemicals in at-home dyesare not at all good for your hair or for your scalp.

Plus, it never really turns out the way you think it will, does it?

Theres a reason cosmetology school is a thing.

Let the professionals dye your hair.

Yes, its expensive but in the end, it will look and be so much better.

And cut your hair regularly, damnit.

Moisturize!!!!!!!!!!

Youll have plumper, more hydrated skin that wont appear dull or flaky.

Plus, youll be fighting wrinkles.

And despite what you may believe, not moisturizing will actuallymake acneworse.

So do yourself a favor and find a good moisturizer and use it.

Invest in a few high quality,versatileclothing pieces that make you feel confident and pulled together.

Stop shopping at fast fashion stores.

Take time to take care of your nails.

You dont have to go get shellac manicures every week (that shit is expensive).

It really does pull together a look and makes you look a lot more groomed.

Throw out expired beauty products!

And finally, in 2018, stop using expired beauty products!

A lot of people dont know this, but beauty products actually expire.

Its not vain to care about your appearance.

It can really help you feel more confident and pulled together.

Plus, its just fun.

Try and implement these 18 beauty resolutions into your life in the new year.

Youll be happy you did.