When you get ready to go on a date, hook up or romance is in the air, you might have the butterflies or excitement and even longing and anticipation so that you can impress the person that you will be meeting with. You don't want to get too carried away, but you want to at least have the right hair and makeup done so that you can look your best. You might have to try a new makeup, new hairstyle and even new outfit in the attempt to look and feel the confidence you need to. Give yourself enough time to put on your makeup and do your hair because you don't want to be late for your hookup or date.

Hair and makeup is important to a date or hookup because it helps you to make the first impression and first impression is the best so that you can get a second hookup or date. The hair and makeup process can take a long time, so you have to work within a reasonable time frame. It would probably be best to have your hair done first and then your makeup. Choose a color palette that complements your complexion. Choose a hairdo that complements your features, whether straight or curly. Don't put on too much makeup though and wear a hairdo that goes along with your outfit and flatters your features. Fix your makeup and hair as if you are going to a party, but stay within the realms of your own personal style and taste.

It is important to be yourself and not someone else. While you can emulate a favorite person, don't do everything the same. Be unique. If you do it right, you can look good and feel confident to before the hookup. You can look your best with minimal makeup and a simple hairstyle. Sometimes, less is more. It is important to feel as comfortable as possible in your own skin. You don't want to allow yourself to go overboard.

If you want to be your sexiest self, don't dramatically change the color of your hair or haircut. Remember that the person who you hooked up with already knows you a certain way and if you overdid it, then you would throw him off. In other words, he liked you the way he met you. So you don't have to overly impress him. If you go to a regular hairstylist that you have come to trust, allow the hairstylist to put some big rollers in your hair after washing and blow drying have been done. This will give you the curls that you might want to get that different look. Yes, you will surprise him because he may not have seen you in curls before. These curls can be quite sexy to your hookup partner as he might get to unravel them in bed.

If you are going to do a facial before hooking up, it is best to have this done several days before the big day because many times, facials can result in breakouts. However, a facial is a good way to prepare for applying makeup. You want to have a fresh new face prior to putting on any type of product on your face. So consider making an appointment for a professional facial procedure. If you have sensitive skin, then avoid having a facial procedure done.

When applying makeup and doing your hair, be sure that you know the specific occasion. Don't assume anything. Ask the person who you are hooking up with where exactly you will meet. You don't want to be in the dark and not know or you might overdo or under-do your hair and makeup. Let's face it: if you are not in the loop, you could give the worst impression. So, the best thing to do is to bring a small travel makeup bag along with you. This will give you the edge, just in case; it turns out to be a surprise.

It is also important to apply a lot of moisturizer and skin care oils on your body. Being fully moisturized means that you won't leave out areas such as your feet and elbows. Nothing is worse than going for a hookup with dry and ashy skin, whether on your face or body. So, after taking a shower or bath and washing your face, use skin treatment for appropriate moisture. When you use moisturizer on your face, it helps with the application of your makeup.

Be sure to look your 'true self.' In other words, be sure to use makeup that you normally apply. If you put too much makeup on your face, then when you meet your hookup partner, he might not be able to recognize you. And most importantly, you would be sending the wrong message and giving the wrong impression to your hookup partner. You probably will feel uncomfortable too and not able to relax as you should. You probably landed the hook up because he liked you and loved how you looked in the first place. You don't want to do anything to jeopardize this. You don't want to look opposite than he expects you to look. Yes, you want to enhance your appearance, but you don't want to look like a mannequin or dressed up doll. You want to leave out the drama. So, if he never saw you in bright orange lipstick and smokey eyes, ditch the drama.

When you are putting on your makeup, be sure to pay attention to under the eyes, if you want them to pop. You can use black eyeliner, but do so sparingly. To open up the eyes, use volume mascara. If you want to lengthen the lashes, use an eyelash curler such as Shu Uemura. For the best coverage, begin in the middle of the lashes and work your way upwards. Afterwards, you would do the same thing to the inner lash and outer lash. Put eye drops in the eye to make them sparkly. You can also apply a modest blush to the top of the eyes, but make sure it matches your outfit. Or you can use earth tone color so that it is not so obvious. If you want a more dramatic look that you may be accustomed to, apply eyeliner on the top of the eyes as well.

Before applying your foundation, make sure that you have a base underneath. The idea is having the ideal canvas before the foundation. You also need a 'primer and concealer' prior to the foundation application. If you have shiny skin, make sure your primer is oil free. Make sure your foundation is also oil free. However, if you have dry skin, you would do the opposite by using an oily primer.

For your lips, even if you have lipstick on, be sure to bring along a lip balm. Or bring along the lipstick you used during the makeup application process so you can refresh your lips after a meal or if you lose most of it during the hookup date. Use the right lip color that matches your complexion and complements your skin tone. If you use lip gloss, don't use too much or you will have a gooey mess and after the hookup, you will get a kiss on the cheek instead of going straight for the lips.

Having freshly done makeup means that your skin will look natural and that is a winner. Leave out the heavy foundation because this can turn off your hookup partner. Improve the features that are an asset to you. This means, if you have noticeable cheekbones, you might want to use a blusher such as Nars Orgasm. It brightens your cheeks and gives it a natural appearance. It also brightens your skin tone. The ideal makeup is one that once you put it on; you will even forget it's there. Apply makeup so that you only do one touchup during the evening. You don't want to leave your hookup partner too many times or he might lose interest and won't ask you out again.

Going on a first time hookup could be a nerve wracking experience. It takes work to put yourself together and feel confident about your appearance. There are a lot of details involved and that includes the hair. Yes, your hair has to be as good as your makeup. You have to put yourself together in a nice way that is pleasing to the eyes. You can't apply perfect makeup and then slap together a hairdo. You also have to prepare to spend money on a nice hairstyle and the appropriate hairstyle. You want to be as cute as you can be. You want to look and feel beautiful and what better way than to have the best hairdo? Not all hairdos will complement your facial features. So you have to be selective. It is best to schedule a hair appointment with a professional hairdresser in order to get the best results. If you choose to do your own hair, there are some options that you can consider. Let's take a look at some of the options that you may have.

If you don't have enough time, you could consider a wraparound braid. This particular hairstyle is ideal for various hair lengths. That means, your hair could be either long, medium length or short. If you want a sleek and tamed look, then you would straighten your hair with a hot curling iron. But, you don't have to do so. You don't have to curl it though. You can make two plaits on both sides of your head and then wrap them together toward the nape of the neck. It will give you an exotic look.

If you want an updo hairstyle, try the braided bun. This is ideal, if you are wearing a dress with a high collar. It can also work with other outfits too. It is also perfect for a dinner hookup. Your hair will be out of the way while you are eating dinner. The updo hairstyle gives a fancier, stylish, cute and much more feminine appearance. If you really want to impress your hookup partner by looking more feminine, wear a hair bow with your braids. It is a great way to look girly too. Make sure the hair bow is visible, possibly placing it at the center of the braided bun.

If you are on a budget and don't have the funds to schedule a hair appointment, you can just wear a pony tail. This will also give you that girly impression that your hookup partner might find very appealing and attractive. Make sure that the crown of the hair is teased so that it doesn't give you that flat look. You could also create waves in the front of your head before catching up the hair in a ponytail. It can be quite flirty, stylish, exotic and feminine. You can also add accessories to your ponytail.

Don't change your hair color prior to hooking up with someone. It could throw them off. For example, if the guy knows you as a brunette, don't go blond all of a sudden. It can be a turn off. Maintain the color of your hair. This means that if you have grays, just do a touch up of the roots. You can have this professionally done or just go to a local department store and pick up a box of hair color and apply the color from home. He will never know that you did it yourself. Once you wash out the color, trim the ends of your hair strands, if it is frizzy and stringy. Wash and blow dry and style and you are ready to go.

Put some effort into your hair and makeup to ensure that you look your best. Men love to see a woman with a nice appearance and it will show that you spent some time preparing for your hookup. Keep things as natural as possible so you can be yourself.

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