My go-to 12-step beauty transformation that you can steal to give yourself the ultimate glow up while having fun in along the way.
My body’s just come out of a rough period of fever and pain. It was not a fun ride, and I am glad to put the whole thing behind me, and so is my body.
Besides nursing myself back to health, I am also in desperate need to give myself a beauty transformation.
I’ve done this for myself before, quite successfully, might I add, so I am not going to let my pale skin and ratty hair deter me (hey, I was really sick, okay?).
I know that beauty is a matter of time, patience, and following the right steps, and I am going to make the best of this combination and help you do the same.
Now, your reasons for being here could be different.
Maybe you’re stuck in a beauty rut, maybe you’re craving a new vibe, or maybe you want to make yourself drop-dead gorgeous.
Or coincidentally, maybe you’ve been sick too and really need to feel good in your skin again (high-five, anyone?).
Whatever the case, this post will help you achieve a total beauty transformation, all with 12 easy-to-follow steps that are actually quite fun.
If you are ready to unlock your most radiant self, then read on:
The Ultimate Guide To Beauty Transformation
1. Get A Fresh Haircut
Nothing says transformation like a brand-new haircut. It’s the first thing I do whenever I am starting a beauty journey.
If you need some inspo, then check out Pinterest or Instagram and find a style that complements your face shape.
Sleek bobs, soft layers, and trendy curtain bangs are always in style.
You can also ask the hairstylist for some suggestions for your face shape and see if you like what their any of their ideas.
A fresh haircut will instantly change your vibe and give you a huge motivation boost to start crossing off the other steps in this list.
2. Build a Skincare Routine
Hate it or love it, but skincare is the foundation of real beauty.
There are some blessed women on earth who get by without skincare and look gorgeous, but I have never been one of them, and I have no qualms about it.
Skincare can actually be fun, when done right and regularly. It’s a form of self-love and self-care, and once the results start showing up on your skin, you love it even more.
Identify your skin type and start a skincare routine that includes at least cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and sunscreen.
Just don’t expect overnight results. Consistency is key with skincare, so you gotta trust the process.
One month down the road, you will thank me and yourself.
Check out: How To Get Glass Skin: 10-Step Glass Skin Routine
3. Find Your No-Makeup Makeup Look
No-makeup makeup has been so in trend lately, and for good reason.
It gives you a natural beauty look, which is always in style and helps you embrace your natural features without overdoing your face.
Replace your heavy makeup routine with a simple one, and if you don’t have a makeup routine at all, then try it by going for a no-makeup makeup look.
Use moisturizer and sunscreen as your base. Gotta protect that skin, babe.
Follow it up with a lightweight foundation and add a touch of blush on the top. Finish up with a hint of gloss that complements your look.
Every time I follow this routine, I feel natural and fresh as a bud. It’s the energy every girl needs before she steps out, don’t you think?
4. Do a Simple Wardrobe Refresh
On my blog, whenever I talk about doing a simple wardrobe refresh, I mean two steps:
- STEP 1: Get rid of clothes that are worn-out or don’t make you feel good
- STEP 2: Buy some new clothes that make you feel awesome
The first step is easy enough. It should take you a day at most. You will need to try on the clothes in your wardrobe and decide what to keep and what to discard.
Then, coming to the second step, decide on your aesthetic. Is the ‘new you’ going to be chic, cozy, edge, or classy?
Once you have a rough idea in your mind, buy staple pieces over two weeks (online and offline).
Here is what I suggest you buy in the beginning without breaking your bank:
- Five topwear
- Two bottom wear
- A new handbag that goes with everything
- A new pair of white/white/colorful sneakers
- Two dresses
You don’t have to buy all this at once; that would be a mistake. Take about two weeks to collect these pieces and keep your new style in mind while shopping.
5. Buy Some Simple New Jewellery
I thought of adding this point to the previous one, but then decided that accessories deserve a spot of their own.
Simple jewellery can make a big impact on your appearance.
While you are shopping for your new wardrobe, keep an eye out for minimal pendants, rings, and earrings.
These pieces will elevate your outfit effortlessly, even a simple tee and shorts.
If you are running on a budget like me, just grab some accessories from Amazon.
Their top results would show you affordable accessories that would last you for a few months (like this 68-pcs rings set).
6. Look For Hair Products Based On Your Hair Type
Sure, you can go for expensive hair treatments at the salon, but that is not natural and can damage your hair in the long run.
To really make your hair stand out (in a good way), you need to invest in products tailored to your hair’s specific needs.
Whether you struggle with dryness, frizz, or lack of volume, the right shampoo, conditioner, and treatments can make a world of difference.
For my dry-frizzy hair, I use Kerastase shampoo and L’Oreal Elvive conditioner on alternate days.
Post shampoo, I apply L’Oreal extraordinary hair oil on slighly wet hair.
I change my hair mask according to the season, but currently, Dove hair mask is working real fine for me. I use it once a week in place of my conditioner.
7. Learn New Hair Styles
Once you’ve had a haircut and are on your way to using better haircare products, it’s time to have fun with your hair.
You can reinvent yourself in so many ways just by learning new hair styles.
Try learning easy waves, cute braids, and chic updos. Practice them during your me-time and see what makes you the best.
Also, do yourself a favour and buy some cute girlie hair accessories like bobby pins, ribbons, clips, and silk scrunchies.
Having a few go-to hairstyles will keep your look fresh and exciting every day. The easiest way to have a beauty transformation that shows instantly!
8. Build A Fun Workout Routine
For the longest time, I associated exercise with fitness and weight loss.
It was only after I started practicing self-love that I realized that exercise can do wonders for every part of you.
It makes you more flexible, reduces your stress, clears your skin, keeps your body in shape, and makes you more confident.
All of these are important when it comes to how you feel in your body.
I am not asking you to join the gym. Me don’t like it either!
But you can totally find a workout that you enjoy (which is YouTube workouts for me).
You can try yoga, pilates, cycling, long walks, dancing, or a fun HIIT routine from YouTube (check out the channel PSFit for this; I love them).
Even if it’s for 20 minutes, move that body, and level up that confidence, girl. Only you can make yourself feel your best by building strong habits like these.
9. Drink a Smoothie Every Day
Beauty starts from within, always!
No makeup routine could ever give you the kind of glow up that a clean and healthy gut would.
For this, I am introducing a smoothie into my routine. It’s the same recipe that I use every time that I go on a wellness journey, and it’s super simple.
You blend cucumber, water, mint leaves, and ginger together, and then drink up! It clears your skin (even stubborn acne that I get too often) and keeps your gut strong.
You can pick a smoothie of your choice or keep it different every day by packing different fruits, veggies, and healthy fats.
Your skin, hair, and energy levels will all thank you for this, trust me, ladies.
10. Have a DIY Nail-Care Session
Nail-care is the prettiest way to make yourself feel beautiful. Women who keep their nails clean and pretty appear classy all the time.
So, if you’ve been neglecting your nails, now is your time to give them some love and attention.
Start by cuting and filing your nails at home, and then polish them up.
You can pick a neutral color or go for something fun that pops out.
Pretty nails give you pretty vibes!
11. Start a Beauty/Glow-Up Journal
Okay, building good habits for your beauty is good and all, but your habits won’t last until you find a way to keep track of them.
This is where a glow-up journal comes in. It’ll be your best pal while you go through your beauty transformation.
I suggest buying a tiny notebook with a few pages that you can use to keep track of your daily skincare, workout, hydration/smoothie-intake, and personal diet goals (if you have any).
I suggest you pick a number of days (like 21) to go through your beauty transformation, and record your progress for each day in your journal.
When you pen down your progress with time limit, it becomes easier to achieve a goal, especially when it’s about your health and wellness.
Also, don’t forget to create a checklist of all the points mentioned in this post in your first page. It’ll help you remember all the steps.
This is my latest glow-up journal. So excited to start tracking in this pretty thing!
12. Smile and Own Your Confidence
Okay, we are down to the last point and this is the most important one yet.
No matter how much you change yourself externally, it won’t matter one bit if you are stiff on the outside and not happy.
Nothing shines brighter than a genuine smile and confidence that comes from self-love.
These things are the ultimate beauty upgrade, and they should be easy to come after putting in all the work into your beauty transformation.
Start owning your beauty by smiling more and walking straighter and taller.
You are pretty no matter what, and it’s high time you start believing and acting like it.
