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6 Clever Prom Makeup Tips

Here are six prom makeup tips you need to know about.

Attending a school prom is now a rite of passage on both sides of the pond.

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For a girl, this auspicious occasion is a chance to be a glamorous A-lister for an evening — but preparation is the key. Whether you or a loved one is preparing for the big night, here are six prom makeup tips you need to know about.

1. Dry shampoo

Most young women want a glamorous “updo” hairstyle for their prom. However, keeping hair in place with a complex combination of pins and clips is not easy. You can make the job more manageable — and improve the final results — by spraying dry shampoo onto your hair immediately after you have dried it.

2. Cold green tea bags

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Your eyes will be the star of the show at your prom, so they need to look their best. To decrease puffiness and dark circles around your eyes, place cold, saturated tea bags over your eyes two to three hours before you leave. This should reduce any swelling and minimise darkness.

3. Foundation on your ears

Everyone spends a lot of time on the dancefloor during a prom. If you plan to boogie on down through the night, it is best to be prepared, as you could end up red-faced… literally. While the foundation on your face will cover the worst of the redness, your ears might end up bright red. Before you head out for the evening, apply foundation to your ears as well as to your face. This way, you will not have to worry about it for the rest of your evening.

4. Brighten your smile

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Everyone wants a “movie star” smile for the big day, but this takes planning and preparation. Around two to three weeks before the prom, start brushing your teeth with whitening toothpaste. For the best results, use toothpaste that has bicarbonate of soda as the active ingredient. Brush at least twice a day, and the surface stains on your teeth should be gone by the time you make your big entrance.

5. Brush your lips before applying colour to remove dry flakes

The last thing you want is for your skin to start drying up and flaking off during the evening. Make sure you exfoliate before applying your makeup. In particular, brush your lips before you apply colour in order to remove any dry flakes that have the potential to ruin your look.

6. Bring an emergency kit with you

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Anything can happen during prom night, so it is always best to be prepared for prom makeup disasters. Take a bag of essential makeup items and accessories to ensure you can repair or touch up when necessary. As an absolute minimum, your bag should include bobby pins, a mini can of hairspray, deodorant and makeup.

These clever prom makeup tips should ensure you look your glamorous best when the night finally arrives.