BEAUTY TIPS-Part 1.

You can step up your looks with the following simple tips that could make a big difference snd help you to get noticed:

1. Clever cover-up. If you get stranded without your concealer, check the cap of your foundation -- the makeup that has collected there will be thick and perfect for covering up flaws.
2. DIY dye. If you've dyed your hair at home and the result is too tame, take a second box and dilute it in equal parts with shampoo. Lather on your hair and let it sit for five minutes before rinsing. You'll get a second hit of color and loads of shine.
3. Makeup on the run. If you don't have time for full-on eye makeup on a night out, try this: Dip your finger in a pot of waxy lip balm, then scribble a little dark eyeliner on top of the balm. Gently rub the finger into the roots of your top lashes and finish with mascara . . . the smearier, the better!
4. Home trim. You can trim your own fringe, but do it dry and with proper hairdressing scissors. Divide your fringe into three sections, grab the first one, pull it straight up and twist. Snip into the ends with the point of the scissors, cutting diagonally so each strand varies a little in length. Drop the section to see where it falls, then twist and cut more if necessary. Pull up the next section, matching it to the length of the first and so on. You've just added a few more weeks to your cut!
5. Bright eyes. Find your eyes water in the wind? Dot a little Vaseline at the outer edge of your eyes -- it will act as a waterproof barrier.
6. Easy polish. For a hassle-free DIY pedicure, apply base coat and two coats of color a few hours before bed (don't bother trying to keep within the lines) and top off with glossy top coat. Next morning in the shower, you'll find you can easily scrape off any stray polish with your fingernails -- and voila! -- perfect toes.
7. Style file. Always style your hair in sections, starting at the back. Because the back of your head is the hardest to reach, do it first as it requires most effort. Your arms get tired blow drying, so if you do the front first, you'll lose the willpower to do the back properly, which can ruin your look.
8. Get rid of shine. Caught yourself in the pub mirror with skin like an oil slick? Don't panic. That nasty hard toilet paper makes an excellent blotter! Simply tear off a corner and press on to your skin to soak up shine.
9. Scrub up. You don't need pricey scrubs and loofahs in the bath -- a double-sided kitchen sponge (green one side, yellow the other) will do an excellent job for lathering and exfoliating. Plus, you can buy in bulk and throw them out as soon as they start looking a bit iffy.
10. Wash and go. Got extensions? You can leave the bulk of your hair to dry naturally, but you must ensure the bonds are fully dry to prevent them from softening. If you do want to blow-dry all your hair, use a heat protection spray.
11. Nail SOS. To mend a split nail in an emergency, take a tiny thread of cotton from cotton wool (so small you can hardly twist it) and put it in the split. Pull away the excess, then paint with clear polish or base coat.