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Were completely obsessed with their every move, step, and plie.
Kathrin Ziegler
It takes a strong commitment to dance on the professional stage.
And we’re not just talking about the hours of practice either!
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1.
If you’re going to get sweaty, skip foundation.
Ballerinas can practice for hours on end to get every step just right.
She continues, Before [practice], I verify my skin is clean and well moisturized.
I don’t use any pore-clogging foundation or makeup because I know I’m going to be sweating.
2. you’ve got the option to never go wrong with a classic chignon.
A timeless bun is the epitome of elegance and transitions seamlessly from the stage to the street.
you might almost always catch me with a low chignon parted in the middle, states Humphries.
It looks polished, yet stays in place and is easy to do!
Carry travel-size products in your purse, so you’ve got the option to pamper on-the-go.
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4.
Your nighttime routine is just as important as what you do in the morning.
Of course, you take time in the morning to look your best.
But before you go to bed, it’s important to erase the day’s makeup and reset.
I remove my makeup and then exfoliate lightly almost every night by lightly buffing with exfoliating pads from CVS.
Then, overnight I useProuve soothing lotioninfused with cortisone to take down any redness and dryness.
Always keep waterproof mascara on hand.
What should you do when it’s crucial that you bring your beauty look together in mere minutes?
I will always have Chapstick on hand and waterproof mascara in my bag, says Humphries.
Keep your skin protected from sun damage every day.
Turn to a 2-in-1 product to make protecting your skin from the sun easy to remember.
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7.
Use a hair mask for maximum moisture.
I love using the HydroHair Aloe Mask ($40,amazon.com), declares Beeken.
It gives that extra oomph to her wavy hair and makes her tresses manageable and strong.
Eastwood loves coconut oil for a DIY moisture treatment.
Most ballerinas have to do their own makeup for the stage.
That means they know all the tricks to make lips and eyes popeven from the balcony.
They really make your eyes pop in an elegant way.
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