That fun outing, that one meeting, or just everyday – we find it important to look our best. When you feel good about your hairstyle, makeup, or outfit, you radiate that too. True beauty comes from within, but here we give you the best tips on how you can look even more beautiful on the outside!
The foundation lies in beautiful skin
To start, paying attention to your skin is an important starting point. We women can quickly make our face look much better with a beautiful lipstick and a layer of mascara. Still, all that makeup isn’t the best for your skin, and you really look beautiful without it too! You’ve probably heard a lot about caring for your skin, but what is really important? Start by drinking enough water. By properly hydrating your skin, it looks its best. Your skin needs a lot of love, and every skin type is different. Some have very sensitive skin, while others can handle a bit more. Either way, it’s important to thoroughly cleanse your skin at the end of the day. With a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer, you’re already well on your way! Read the blog ''the perfect skincare routine'' for a detailed step-by-step skincare routine.
The perfect makeup look
Do you prefer a natural look or do you go all out for a full glam look? What is the best order to apply your makeup? In this blog, we tell you everything about the perfect makeup routine. Read this blog and become a real makeup expert!
If you want to go for a natural look, the steps above give you a good start. Want to go a bit further? Then add a few extra touches to your makeup routine. Give your eyes a pop of colour by choosing a color to apply to your inner eye corner. Or complete your look with a festive lipstick or eyeliner.
A radiant smile
Want to take it up a notch and go for a radiant smile? Then start 2 weeks in advance with Polished London. With Polished London, you can also whiten your teeth at home yourself. In this blog, we explain exactly how to safely whiten your teeth. Polished London offers a range of great products that make it super easy for you to get a beautiful white smile.
Choose your hairstyle from
Do you already know what to look for when choosing your hairstyle? Your face shape is hugely decisive for your hairstyle. Did you know that not every hairstyle suits every face shape? Before we explain which hairstyle suits your face, it’s important to know what shape your face has. Curious which cut suits your face shape? Read on quickly, below we explain it to you:
Hairstyle for an oval face
Do you have an oval face? Lucky you, you have the most ideal face shape to choose a hairstyle. Many hairstyles suit your face shape. What really looks great if you can choose between short, medium, or long hairstyles? A cut where not too much hair falls on your face is the most optimal option. This way, the shape of your face stands out beautifully.
Hairstyle for a heart-shaped face
Beautiful, your cheekbones and eyes draw all the attention. What you can do? Give your face more width at the chin so the shape of your face looks oval.
Did you know that a chin-length or slightly longer hairstyle fits your face perfectly? Waves or curls complete the look. A cut that is narrow at the top and gradually widens (below the chin) suits you incredibly well. Want short hair? Then keep the layers on your head long.
A fan of bangs? Then let them fall to the side. Prefer a different hairstyle? Long, wavy layers that lie along your cheekbones work well for you!
Hairstyle for a square face
For a square face shape, it’s best to choose a hairstyle with layers or hair cut in a feathered way that falls around your face. Long hair cut from your jawline also suits you very well.
Do you have bangs? Then don’t make them straight and too thick. Go for side-swept bangs or have them cut playfully in sections. Did you know that a high ponytail, high bun, or a slightly longer bob also suits you very well? Preferably avoid: a bob line shorter than or at chin length. Avoid straight-cut bangs, as they make your face look even squarer!
Hairstyle for an elongated face
Is your face shape elongated? Then it’s best to choose a short or medium-length hairstyle. A layered cut or a bob gives the impression of width, which makes your face look shorter. If you opt for a slightly longer hairstyle with waves or curls, it softens your face.
For slightly longer hair, we do recommend that you tuck your hair behind one ear. This also makes your face look a bit wider and therefore less long. Wear earrings to enhance this effect.
If you still want to make a ponytail or an updo, make sure your part is on one side. What you should not do is make a middle part. A straight-cut bob and lots of layers are better left to someone else!
To be honest, a round face isn’t always easy. But don’t worry, there are plenty of options! In any case, choose a hairstyle that falls below your chin. Medium or long hair cut in layers is highly recommended! Also, volume on top makes your face look less round. And don’t forget to cover your ears, even if you have a short hairstyle. Longer tips near your ears work wonders. If you don’t do that, you actually emphasize the round part of your face. A nice lively hairstyle that flares outward and a side part or low side part also suit you very well.
Better not choose a hairstyle that is very short or cut round. Straight-cut hairstyles and styles with volume near your ears often make your face look even rounder. So don’t do that. And last, but not least: do you have a short forehead? No bangs!
This must go in your beauty bag
Time for a touch up to keep your look perfect? Then these items are a must-have! These are just examples, but the types of items are definitely a must:
A finishing spray to keep your hair styled all day long. Like the Maria Nila Finishing Spray, also available in 100ml, so ideal to take with you in your bag.
Are you going shopping for a wedding or another special occasion? Before you start: do you know which colors bring out your skin tone even better? Read on quickly and learn how to choose clothing that makes your skin look radiant and lively.
To determine your color type, it is important to look at the undertone of your skin. You don’t focus on how tanned you are, because that can change throughout the year. The undertone of your skin is genetically determined and will never change.
Cool skin types - For people with a cool skin type, the undertone is bluish/pink. Silver looks beautiful with a cool color, while gold is less flattering. How do you know if you have a cool undertone? Hold a piece of silver-colored foil next to your face. Does your face come alive? Then you fall under cool skin types.
Warm skin types - Warm skin types have a yellow undertone. By holding a piece of gold-colored foil next to your face, you can see if you have a warm undertone. Does your skin glow from this color? Then you belong to the warm skin types.
Season type
Besides determining the undertone of your skin, there are other factors that influence your color type. For example, you can also categorize yourself by a season. This helps you determine your contrast type. Winter and summer types belong to a cool undertone. Spring and autumn types belong to warm skin types. Below we explain how you can determine which season type you are:
Winter type - The hair color of a winter type is dark brown to black and the eyes are gray or dark brown. As a winter type, you have a cool and rosy skin tone. A characteristic is that the skin tone is light compared to the hair. Wear clothing with blue or pink undertones, or strong colors like white, black, and navy blue. Make sure the color has a cool undertone and is dark/deep, then you’ll always be right.
Summer type - Summer color types have a light skin tone with a cool undertone. Summer types have ash blonde to ash brown hair with gray, blue-gray, or light brown eyes. Wear clothing in lilac and soft blue, pastel tones, and neutral colors with pink undertones. Softer colors suit better than bright colors. Choose a color with a blue undertone, and avoid colors like orange and yellow.
Autumn type - An autumn type has a warm undertone in the skin and has dark brown, dark blonde, copper-colored, or red hair. The eyes are brown or green. The eyebrows are also clearly visible. Look for warm colors like golden orange and reddish brown, but olive or khaki green also look nice. Black and white are better replaced by ivory and dark brown. So wear warm, deep colors, such as coffee, caramel, beige, tomato red, and green.
Spring type - Spring types have a warm undertone in their skin and hair colors are golden brown, blonde, or light reddish. The eyes are blue, light green, or soft brown. They are often recognizable by their freckles on the face and light-colored eyebrows. The colors of your clothing should bring out the golden undertone of your skin. This can be achieved with colors like coral red, peach, apple green, and beige. It’s best to avoid blue. This color makes you look older than you actually are.
Beauty comes from within
With these very last tips, you will undoubtedly step out radiantly! We all know that clothing, makeup, and hair add an extra touch to your appearance. But the most important thing is: your inner beauty! With the following tips, you radiate confidence: Maintain a positive attitude. Show your smile and make eye contact. This way, you radiate confidence. Convince yourself that you look good and others will see it immediately. For example, practice speaking positively about yourself in front of the mirror. And last, but not least: Take good care of your body! Ensure a fresh, alert appearance by getting enough sleep. And hydrate your body well so your skin and hair are at their best!
Make every day a celebration, because from now on you shine like no other!