| How to Help a Preschooler with Separation Anxiety Posted: 25 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT Starting your first day at preschool is simply a terrifying and anxiety-filled transition for plenty of children in the world. Being in a completely new building with strange places and unknown faces all by yourself without your beloved guardian is even scarier! Separation anxiety is a common issue for many children starting school, but with love and comfort, it can be handled correctly without any tears or fuss. EditPreparing Your Preschooler - Tell your child what preschool is like. Preschool is a completely new place and experience for a child. They most likely aren't aware of what it's like, so a conversation about it brings in the opportunity to answer any questions they may have and discuss any fears. Be sure this conversation is done a few weeks before school starts and not last minute. A last-minute talk about school will prevent them from addressing any worries they may have and will make them even more anxious. If your child is aware of what preschool is like before it starts, they are less likely to have separation anxiety. [1]
- Tell your child what fun things they'll be able to do at preschool. You might say, "Jordan, preschool is a fun place to learn new things, make friends, and have fun. You might play with toys or explore outside."
- Tour the school with your preschooler. Many schools offer tours for students and parents to attend to a few weeks before school starts. This is a great chance for preschoolers to get the chance at looking over the school and seeing what it's like. By exploring the place, they're less prone to having a separation anxiety outburst when they understand what and how the school is like. [2]
- If the school allows it, let your preschooler explore as much as they need to so they are able to see specific rooms in the school. For example, they might wonder and ask if there's a bathroom in the school or if there's an area for napping. Many schools also allow children to play with any of the toys that are in the classroom to make them feel comfortable. [3]
- Use pretend play and games as preparation for preschoolers. Create a routine on how the first day of school will turn out and then act it out. You can have your preschooler get themselves dresses and put on their shoes as practice on what they'll do in the morning on the first day of school. By pretending and acting out the routine, preschoolers are more aware of what's happening and won't feel like they're doing too many tasks at once. [4]
- Stick to a simple schedule every day for preschoolers to follow. Routines can prevent separation anxiety since children are able to understand what's happening each day. [5]
- Hide-and-seek is a great game to play with your child that separates you from them shortly and allows you both to play at the same time. [6]
- Read books to your preschooler. There are plenty of books out there for children that address separation anxiety. Reading to your child about this new transition can comfort and guide them through their first year of school. [7] Many children's stories talk about separation anxiety from the child's point of view. Some popular and great stories that talk about being separated from your parents include: [8]
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Ann Dewdney
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- I Love You All Day Long by Francesca Rusackas
- Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt
- Mommy, Don't Go by Elizabeth Crary and Marina Megale
- Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
- Reassure your preschooler about any worries they may have. Preschool is a big step in your child's development and they're likely to feel very nervous and anxious. Once you discuss what preschool is like, you'll be flooded with many questions and concerns from them. Answer and address these worries patiently and honestly. While you may feel guilty if they ask questions like "Will you be there at school with me?" or other similar concerns, they must be answered truthfully. Lying to your child and making up things that aren't true is prone to make their anxiety worse and lose their trust in you.
- Pay attention to some of their nonverbal actions. Once you mention what preschool is, your child will usually be a little nervous about the new transition. Regression from certain activities such as using the bathroom, eating, sleeping, and other tasks begin to be a challenge. Behavioral issues are also common from anxious preschoolers. [9]
- Know what to do a few weeks before preschool starts. Preparing last-minute is likely to stress both you and your child. Plan your child's school year ahead of time by attending a school tour and a parent-teacher conference. Have you and your preschooler get to know the teacher better. You should also set aside some time to buy school supplies that your preschooler might need for school. [10]
- Prepare your preschooler the night before school. Have your child help you pick out their clothes for the school day and pack a snack or lunch. Review and practice your routine with them. They should be aware of what to do when they wake up in the morning and what their leaving routine is like. Answer and address any questions or concerns they might have right now. [11]
- Make sure your preschooler has a good night's sleep the night before the first day of school. They need to be well-rested and alert on the first day, and the last thing you want is a crying preschooler begging for sleep in the morning. [12]
- Be ready on the first day of preschool. Wake up bright and early so you and your preschooler won't have to rush in the morning. Have them help you make breakfast and, if possible, eat with them together so you can answer any last-minute questions they might have. Help them prepare themselves as they get ready for this big day. [13]
- Don't add different activities and unplanned events on the first day of the school routine. It's likely to make your preschooler more anxious with the new school transition. [14]
EditDealing with Separation Anxiety as a Parent - Stay a little while with your child so they can transition into the classroom. Try getting them engaged in an activity to keep their mind off of you leaving. You may also want to introduce them to their teacher or a few of their classmates. This can comfort them so they don't feel like they are alone with strangers.
- Everyone's expectations for how long you should stay with your child differ. Some say you should stay 10-15 minutes, and others say you should stay an hour. If a child's anxiety is really bad, you might stay the whole day. It really depends on the child, the policies of the school, and how long you can stay there with them until you have to leave. [15]
- Offer plenty of motivation and comfort to your child. You can remind your child about some of the tasks or new places they've mastered in the past. For example, you might say, "Do you remember when you were nervous on your first day of summer camp? After some time, you ended up loving it a lot!" Be your child's motivator and offer as much as support as possible. [16]
- Don't brush your child's emotions and concerns to the side. This makes separation anxiety worse and will cause it to last longer, making it a battle every morning to go to school and stay there. Being in a new place with completely new people is terrifying for preschoolers, so be patient and supportive as you help your child. [17]
- Plan a leaving routine with your preschooler. A leaving routine can ease a preschooler's nerves about you leaving the school. Create the leaving routine ahead of time before the first day of school starts. Some ideas you can add to the routine include a big hug or kiss, a special handshake or goodbye wave, an item that can be given as comfort (e.g photo, hand-written note, small toy, etc.), and/or a high five. [18]
- Your leaving routine shouldn't be too long and should last at least five minutes. Keep goodbyes short and simple, reminding your child that you'll be back later to pick them up. [19]
- Avoid lying and making promises you won't keep. Many parents find themselves telling their children different things that are untrue and won't help their separation anxiety. For example, to avoid an emotional outburst from your child ahead of time, you might tell them you'll stay with them in class for the entire day even if you know that's untrue. By lying and making promises that are false, your preschooler loses your trust and is prone to be even more upset at school. [20]
- Be calm and positive. Preschool teachers have observed that parents who show they are scared or nervous for their child, both verbally or nonverbally, cause the child to feel the same way. [21] It's normal to feel worried and anxious for your child, but staying calm is one of the best ways to prevent emotional outbursts such as tantrums or meltdowns.
- Remind your child that you will be there with them again and that you will pick them up when school is over. If the school provides one, you can remind your preschooler to look at the class schedule or clock so they can be aware of when school is finished for the day.
- Instead of coaching the child on what not to do (e.g "Derek, you better be nice to the teacher and all the students" or "Pauline, I expect you to act nicely with everyone in the class and not pick fights."), tell them what they will do. If your child enjoys art, they might love it when you mention that the class will have craft time during the day. [22]
- Understand that tears and frustration from your preschooler are normal. Unfortunately, your loved one will be upset about you leaving the classroom. Cries for your name, tantrums, and screams will most likely be heard. This is normal and will not last forever. As hard as it is, avoid going back into the classroom if you hear or see your child upset. They will assume you will always rescue and be there for them when you two are separated. [23]
- Understand that the preschool teachers will be there to support and calm your child. Most teachers have seen separation anxiety from plenty of children and will try their best to comfort the preschooler.[24]
- Know that regression is normal. If your preschooler has mastered potty training, they may start having accidents frequently once they start school or a few weeks before school starts. Preschoolers feel many different emotions about their first year of school, so regression for sleep, eating, using the bathroom, and any other normal activities will begin to be a challenge. If your child is normally well-behaved, they may start having more tantrums and behavioral issues when they start preschool. [25] This is all completely normal, and once your preschooler adjusts to the school and class routine, they'll be back on track again.
- It usually takes a few weeks to a month for regression to stop. All preschoolers are different. If you feel like their regression has been going on for a long time, talk to their doctor or preschool teacher about it. [26]
- Not all preschoolers regress. Some may do perfectly fine with the new routine of school. Others may be fine the first few weeks of school, but start to regress weeks or months later. [27]
EditDealing with Separation Anxiety as a Teacher - Understand the different types of separation anxiety. All children react differently when they are separated from their parents. Some may choose to isolate themselves from everyone by not speaking or doing any activities. Others may act violently with rage. They may shout, cry, and act physically. No matter how the child acts, separation anxiety should be handled seriously because it can prevent children from learning, growing, and enjoying themselves at school.
- Some children may have separation anxiety disorder. This is different than normal separation anxiety and is not a stage of childhood development. Normal separation anxiety usually goes away within weeks after children understand how preschool works, but separation anxiety disorder can last months and is more serious. Medication and therapy may be needed to ease the anxiety. [28]
- Host a parent orientation for parents to attend before school starts. According to many preschool teachers, separation anxiety can be reduced with help from parents. Host a parent orientation discussing ways and methods to help their children with anxiety cope with the new transition of preschool. At the same time, you will want to address the way parents are feeling, too. To many parents, a child starting one of their very first school years is nerve-wracking and stressful. Talk about these emotions and state that they are perfectly normal to have as a parent.
 - Talk to parents about some common mistakes done on the first day of school. For example, you should tell parents to avoid sneaking out of the room when your child is not paying attention. This could lead to an outburst when the child discovers their parent is missing. [29]
- Connect with parents before preschool starts. Have separate parent and teacher conferences with each family to connect and understand them better. This is a good time to address any concerns they may have about their child starting school, how bad they believe the child's separation anxiety is, and any additional problems the child or parent may have. [30]
- Hand out preschool packets at the end of an orientation. The packet should contain information about the class schedule, any school policies, and some information about handling the first day of school for both parents and children. Having a packet of information is a lot easier than cramming everything from the orientation, and allows parents to look over certain information as much as they need to. [31]
- Provide plenty of classroom tours for preschoolers and parents to attend. Preschoolers are less likely to be nervous or anxious about being at school if they are aware of what it is like. Short tours should be provided a few weeks before school starts so parents and preschoolers can be aware of what the environment is like. [32]
- Allow children to explore as much as they need to. They should be allowed to play with the toys offered in the classroom, look over any books, and even explore the bathroom if needed.
- Make the classroom environment calm, caring, and fun. Preschool should be a fun place so children can learn, play, and simply enjoy themselves. Organize the classroom properly with different areas for certain activities. For example, the classroom might have one area for reading and another area for playing with toys. [33] The classroom should also appear fun-looking to make preschool a fun place to learn. Colorful posters, toys, sensory boxes, board games, and books make the classroom more amusing and exciting for children.
- Having a set of simple rules for preschoolers to follow can keep the class running smoothly and efficiently.
- Stick to a routine. Preschoolers are less likely to have separation anxiety if they are aware of how the class runs and when they are able to see their parents again. [34]
- Create a visual schedule for preschoolers to look at. A visual schedule is a routine set up with pictures to show others when and what activities are done during the day. They are known to help new classmates on their first day of school and help with separation anxiety because of the way new activities are organized into a specific routine. Visual schedules should be posted in an area that is easy to see so for all preschoolers. The schedule should state each activity done during the school day. [35]
- For example, your visual schedule may have a time for welcoming the students, doing a craft, having circle time, reading, going outside, and then leaving.
- Let preschoolers bring something from home as comfort. If a preschooler really misses their parents or family from home, they can bring a picture or hand-written note from them as a coping method. They can also bring an object or item that reminds them of their missed loved one. For example, a preschooler might bring in her purple teddy bear because purple is her mother's favorite color. [36]
- Ask preschoolers about the item they brought from home. Talking about their loved one can help with separation anxiety and know that it's okay to miss someone while you're away from them.
- Treasure their object or picture and consider it valuable. For example, you could encourage preschoolers to stick a picture of their loved one next to their coat hanger or cubby so they could be reminded of them and won't miss them. [37]
- Allow the preschooler to express their feelings. Dismissing a child's feelings is likely to make them feel worse. Accept the way your preschooler feels and allow them to share what their emotions are like at the moment. Talk about what you notice from them, and not what you assume. For example, instead of saying "I know you hate preschool" you can say "You look very sad right now. Do you miss your father?" [38]
- Avoid comments that dismiss a preschooler's emotions. Expressions like "You're a big kid now, you're not a baby!" or "You're a preschooler now. Preschoolers don't cry in school" These type of comments hurt more than help. [39]
- Be open and friendly. You can ask the child, "How do you feel? Are you scared because today is your first day of preschool?" You can then turn it into a conversation on how you felt when it was your first day of teaching. Even better, if today is your first day teaching, you can explain how nervous you feel, too. [40] This can comfort preschoolers to show they aren't alone with their feelings.
- Know how to handle crying and frustration. Unfortunately, separation anxiety can lead to emotional outbursts, such as tantrums or meltdowns. Handling these outbursts can be stressful and confusing as you try to comfort the child. The best way to handle these outbursts is by distracting the child and presenting the activities you have planned for the day. If the child refuses to participate, accept that and leave them with a quiet activity to do on their own (e.g coloring, playing with play-dough, building blocks, etc.) You should not force preschoolers to interact with others and participate in activities. Sometimes, preschoolers just need to be left alone until they're ready to join the class. [41][42]
- Remind the child that their parents will come back later. You can use a visual schedule to show and remind preschoolers when their parents will come. [43] For example, you might say "After we eat a snack and play outside, your mom will come here to pick you up!"
- Stay calm and positive. Yelling and being stressed out around a child with separation anxiety leads them to later act aggressively. Be cheerful, reassuring, and patient with them. Being in a completely new place with no parents can be scary! [44]
- Avoid bribing the child with candy or prizes to get them to stop crying. When children are separated from their parents, they may start expecting to get a reward every time they don't have an outburst. [45]
- Know how to react to children complaining about a preschooler with separation anxiety. A preschooler with separation anxiety is likely to cry, wail loudly, scream, and yell at the top of their lungs. This can disturb other preschoolers in the classroom. If the children complain or mention the child, you can calmly state that they miss their parents and need some time to adjust to preschool.
- For example, if Aidan asks why Hailey is crying and rolling over the floor you can say, "Hailey is crying because she misses her father. She needs a little bit of time to learn how preschool works. What if we help her and ask if she wants to play in the sandbox?"
- Be prepared to handle an aggressive preschooler with separation anxiety. Sometimes preschoolers can act extremely violent and aggressive when parents leave, especially if their parents have always let their child be attached to them or if the child has a really close bond. They may run around the classroom, act physical, throw objects, hurt others, or hurt themselves. This can be incredibly disturbing for everyone in the room and can also be quite concerning. Having a separate calm-down room with toys and relaxing activities can help preschoolers calm down and not disturb other children in their activities.
- Calm-down rooms shouldn't be used as punishment. They should only be used as a safety resort for the preschooler and people in the classroom.
- Don't send preschoolers home because of a separation anxiety outburst. Many teachers make the mistake of sending a child home because of their distressed reactions and believe that it helps to send them back to their parents. The truth of it all is that this only harms the child rather than help them. The next time they go to school, the outburst will be longer and worse until they get their way and return to being sent home once more. Allow the preschooler to express their emotions as needed. Be positive and reassuring, but be firm, too. [46]
- If a preschooler has separation anxiety disorder or is having a really hard day, the day can be shortened and the child can go home earlier. The goal is trying to have the child stay in class a little longer each day until they stay the entire day. [47]
- Understand that separation anxiety comes and goes. If a child has never been separated from their parents before, it can last a day to three weeks. However, separation anxiety may return after the weekend, a school break, or vacation. It could also happen once or twice in a month. [48]
- As a teacher, you and the parents should always be on the same page about certain rules of the school. In parent orientations, a first day of school policy should be followed that prevents parents from constantly watching their child and coming back when the child has an outburst. The policy should also state how long a parent can be with their child, and how school the routine will work for them.
- A preschooler with separation anxiety may be comforted if they hold a picture of their loved one throughout the school day (i.e while they eat, when they nap, etc.). [49]
- Annual separation workshops are offered in many schools for parents to attend so they can better understand and deal with separation anxiety from their child. [50]
- If your preschooler's anxiety seems extreme, contact their doctor right away. Headaches, vomiting, and worrying constantly about school is not normal separation anxiety and should be addressed immediately. [51]
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| How to Surf on a Longboard Posted: 24 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT If you're interested in learning how to surf, a longboard is a great place to start! Longboards are by far one of the easiest boards to learn on because of their stability and ease of catching small to mid-sized waves. Wax your board and check the weather report before heading out to the ocean. Paddle out and use the "turtle roll" technique to let waves pass over you until you catch the perfect one. Paddle hard, stand up quickly, and ride your wave back to shore! EditGetting Ready to Ride a Longboard - Rent or borrow a surfboard or taller. This height is classified as a longboard. These tall boards are great for beginners, since they're typically more stable and better for catching small waves. Rent your board at a local surf shop or find a friend with an extra board you can borrow.
- Wax your longboard to make it less slippery. Apply a basecoat first to make sure the wax sticks, then rub wax overtop in circular and side-to-side motions. Cover the entire top surface of the board, then finish with a topcoat.[1]
- You can also apply wax to the center area of the board's rails, where you'll be holding on when you turtle dive. This will help you grip the board more securely.
- Check the local surf report for waves for beginners. Use a reliable resource with up-to-date and accurate tide/surf reports, such as https://www.surfline.com. This website covers many regions and also has live web cams that show you current conditions. Check the website before you head out for the day and look for middle level tides, which usually yield good waves.
- Checking the weather report for the day can help keep you from being caught in a storm and experiencing rough surf conditions.
EditPaddling Out - Walk your board out and start paddling when the water is waist-high. Climb onto your board and lay flat on your stomach, positioning yourself lengthwise along the center. Cup your hands and pump your arms through the water, one at a time, with powerful, decisive crawl-strokes to propel yourself forward.
- Adjust your timing and position along the center of the board. Find your "sweet spot," or the specific position and timing that makes it easiest to paddle by adjusting yourself forward and backward along the center of the board. Usually, the most efficient place to paddle from is when the nose of your board is just out of the water.
- You'll know you've found the sweet spot when you feel how little effort it takes to make you and the board move.
- Arch your shoulders and press your abs to the board as you paddle. Good posture raises your leverage and helps conserve energy, letting you propel yourself more powerfully with fewer strokes. Keeping your shoulders back also gives you a better view of what swells are coming your way.
EditExecuting a "Turtle Roll" - Keep your board perpendicular to oncoming waves as you paddle out. These waves are known as "whitewash," since they'll appear white as they roll toward you. Keep your paddling consistent and straight, and look up every few seconds to check your positioning. If you accidentally paddle out sideways, the force of the wave can hit the rails and pull the board right out of your arms.[2]
- To correct your positioning, scoot to the back of your board so the nose pops out of the water. Kick your legs in an eggbeater motion, grip the rails with 1 hand, and use the other hand to push yourself around.
- For example, if you want to turn the board to your left, grip the left rail with your left hand and paddle hard with your right hand.
- Grab the rails when you see a huge series of waves coming toward you. Stop paddling and grip the sides of board (or the "rails") solidly with both hands, bending your elbows. Position your hands around the center of the board for the most stability, and push down slightly so the nose of the board isn't sticking out of the water.[3]
- Never grip the rails at the top, or the "nose" of the board. Positioning your grip there could make the board cartwheel backwards toward shore.
- Push your body up with 1 knee and take a deep breath. As the wave approaches, prepare yourself for the moment you'll flip over. Plant your knee against the board and push up, raising your body and giving yourself extra leverage for when you need to roll.[4]
- Roll and flip the board over before the wave reaches you. Timing is essential for a good turtle roll! Moments before the wave passes over you, lean your body to the side and go underwater, gripping the board and bringing it with you. Now you should be laying underwater, facing up, with the board on top of you, fins up.[5]
- Hold on tight and wait for the wave to pass over you. Hold your underwater position as the water pushes past, keeping a good grip on the rails. Pull the board down to keep it sealed against the water, while your vertical position beneath it acts as a sea anchor so you don't get pushed too far back toward shore.[6]
- While underwater, let your legs dangle or keep 1 foot resting against the board as leverage.
- Don't wrap your legs around the surfboard, since this can make the board cartwheel backwards and doesn't let your body work as a sea anchor.
- Flip back over and climb onto the board once the wave passes. Push the board up and over, flipping it back to its normal face-up position. Keep gripping the sides of the board and let it pull you up with it as it flips over. Kick your legs and push yourself back up onto the board to return to paddling position.[7]
- Practice your turtle roll on smaller waves before using it on large swells. Paddle out just far enough to meet some small waves and practice your timing and technique. This will help you get used to the movement of the turtle roll and prepare you for larger waves.
- This move can also be useful for avoiding crashes! If you think someone is about to hit you as you paddle over a wave, quickly flip over into a turtle roll.
EditCatching a Wave - Position yourself on the outside of the lineup. If you paddle out to a group of surfers waiting for a wave (also known as the "lineup"), try to stay out the way and keep to the edges. Longboards can paddle more quickly and catch smaller waves than normal surfboards, so your outer positioning won't hurt your chances at catching an amazing wave!
- Be sure not to hog the waves, though. Experienced surfers generally don't mind surfing with beginners, as long as they're not being rude or stealing all of the good waves.[8]
- If this is your first time surfing, you may want to pick an area beyond the break where there are fewer surfers. This way, you'll have less obstacles and people to worry about while you get the hang of your longboard.
- Sit on your board as you wait to observe and enjoy the water. This anticipation is one of the best parts of surfing! Feel the water as you lean back on the tail and make wide, sweeping strokes through the water with your cupped hands. Note the rhythm of the waves coming in and out, watching for sets and lulls, and take in the beauty of the ocean. Keep an eye on the horizon for a wave while you wait.
- Turn around and paddle hard once you spot a wave. Lay back down on your board and kick your legs in an eggbeater motion while paddling with 1 arm to turn back to face shore. Once you're facing directly away from the wave, paddle hard with long, deliberate strokes. Keep paddling until you feel a slight lift of a wave at the back of your board, then give a couple more strong paddles.[9]
- While you're paddling, keep your body toward the back of the board so the nose stays out of the water.
- If you're a beginner, ask a friend to help push you into a wave or work on your paddling until you can catch a wave.
- Stand up quickly to catch the wave and keep your body relaxed. Once you've caught the wave, all you have to do is ride it toward shore! Don't tense up or go rigid—instead, bend your knees and keep your body limber and relaxed. Lean slightly back and forth, adjusting your footing, to get the feel for the stability of the board and the power of the wave.[10]
- Keep practicing your technique and don't get discouraged. Get in the water as often as you can. If you practice every day for a week, you'll be able to see yourself improving! Keep perfecting your paddling, turning, balance, and speed at popping up to standing and you'll be a pro in no time.
- One of the best ways to make surfing low-pressure is to bring a friend and just have fun practicing together!
- Work out your shoulders, back, and arms regularly to become a stronger paddler.
- Beware of wet suits that pinch or feel too tight, particularly around major chafing points like the neck and armpit. Find a suit that will keep you comfortable while you ride!
- When you fall off, retrieve your board quickly to avoid getting it damaged, stolen, or blown away.
- Remember to apply sunscreen before you go surfing so you don't get burned.
- Be respectful to other surfers by using proper surf etiquette. Don't drop in on surfers who are already on the wave, since this limits their mobility and potentially endangers them.
- Don't use the "duck diving" technique with a longboard. This board is too buoyant for this, and you may end up being tossed backward or being battered by the wave.
- It's easy to get dehydrated while surfing, especially on hot days, so make sure to drink lots of water.
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| How to Wear Purple Lipstick Posted: 24 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT If you're searching for a bold way to change up your makeup, you might be thinking of switching out your pink or nude lipstick for a purple one. Whether you want a vibrant look for 1 day or every day, you can choose a shade of purple lipstick that will flatter your complexion. By applying the lipstick and accentuating it with minimal makeup, you can create a memorable look all your friends will love.[1] EditChoosing the Right Shade - Choose cool lilac or lavender lipstick for fair skin tones. Look for lighter-colored purple lipsticks with blue undertones, such as heather or iris shades, to accentuate the blue undertones in your pale skin. These will complement your complexion best.[2]
- Try berry and magenta shades for beige skin tones. Experiment with medium-intensity purple lipsticks in both cool and warm shades, such as jam or orchid colors. Beige skin tones are some of the most versatile and can wear many colors well.[3]
- If you tend to burn in the sun, lean towards the bluer end of the color spectrum for your purple lipstick. If you tan in the sun, lean towards the warmer side.
- Pick plum and mauve shades for olive skin tones. Opt for more vivid purple lipsticks with warm undertones, such as sangria or magenta colors, to complement the warmth in your skin. These shades will give you a pleasing lit-from-within glow.[4]
- When in doubt, always go for warmer purple shades that have more red than blue. Cooler purples typically aren't as flattering on olive skin tones.
- Wear wine and raisin shades for deeper skin tones. Choose rich, dark purples with warm undertones, such as royal purple and burgundy, to match your skin's natural intensity. These lipsticks will highlight your skin's natural color saturation.[5]
- If your dark skin has blue undertones, opt for indigo and eggplant shades on the bluer side of the spectrum.
- Choose a matte lipstick for intense pigment. Opt for a matte lipstick to create an intense, dramatic look. The saturation of matte color will make your purple lips the focal point of your makeup.[6]
- Matte purple lips are an intriguing look for night but may be too eye-catching for a midday brunch.
- Try a satin or sheer color for a lighter look. Choose a sheer or satin purple lipstick for a wearable everyday look. These lipsticks tend to let a little bit of your natural lip color shine through and are a good starting point if you're trying purple lipstick for the first time.[7]
- If you have a warm skin tone, it may be most flattering to line your lips with a red lip liner before going over them with the sheer purple lipstick.
EditApplying Your Lipstick - Apply a lip scrub. Make your own lip scrub with a spoonful of brown sugar and a drop or two of honey. Massage the lip scrub across your lips in small, circular motions to exfoliate dead skin and make your skin look it's best.[8]
- If your lips are dry, add a few drops of coconut or olive oil to your scrub so that you can hydrate your lips as you exfoliate them.
- Rinse off your lip scrub and apply a hydrating balm. Remove your lip scrub with cool tap water, and dry your lips gently with a hand towel. Apply a coat of moisturizing lip balm with your fingertip.[9]
- If needed, blot your lips with a tissue after applying the lip balm to remove extra grease.
- Use a lip liner to get clean edges. Make your lipstick color pop and also last longer by using a lip pencil that's close in color to your lipstick. Outline the border of your lips by starting at the center of your top lip and following the outline of the lip, drawing outward. Repeat this motion on the other side of your top lip. Line the bottom lip by starting at one side and drawing across the bottom outline. Then, color in the rest of your lips with the liner.[10]
- Slightly over lining your lips can make them appear larger.
- Apply satin or sheer lipstick with a finger. Swipe a line of lipstick onto your index fingertip, and press the color into your lips, filling in the lip-pencil outline. As necessary, apply more lipstick to your fingertip and keep pressing. This will help the sheer color adhere fully to your lips.[11]
- You can also apply the lipstick directly from the applicator, if on the go or if you prefer a more saturated look.
- Apply dark or matte shades with a lip brush. Rub a lip brush across your lipstick until the bristles are saturated with color. Wipe any clumps or excess off the brush onto a tissue, if needed. Use the brush to fill in the center of your lips, taking care to stay within your lip-pencil outline.[12]
- A lip brush allows for super precise application, so your attention-grabbing lip color is flawless!
- Blot your lipstick to remove excess product. Every time you put lipstick on, blot it gently with a tissue to keep excess product from staining your teeth. If you want more intense coverage, apply a second layer of lipstick and then blot again.
EditAccentuating Your Lipstick - Keep the rest of your makeup neutral. Let your bold lipstick shine by minimizing the rest of your makeup. Opt for a flesh-toned eye shadow, skipping bright blushes and harsh contouring, too.[13]
- Keeping the rest of your makeup in your skin's natural color palate will let your vibrant lipstick take center stage.
- Brown mascara and defined brows will help your look stay balanced but natural.
- Dial up your accessories. Grab your favorite big earrings or statement necklace to pair with your bold lip. While the rest of your makeup should remain relatively neutral, strong accessories that match the intensity of your intriguing lipstick can provide a nice counterbalance to your look.[14]
- Opt for jewel-tone studs or gold chandelier earrings for an eye-catching accent.
- A collar-style necklace in gold or silver can add some regal elegance to your look.
- Choose a pink-tone highlight to make your skin look luminous. Add some natural glow to your skin by highlighting your forehead, cheekbones, and the bridge of your nose with a shimmery pink powder or liquid highlighter. This can add light and shadow to your face in a way that accentuates your statement lipstick without distracting from it.[15]
- Try a cat eye with minimal eye shadow. Use a black liquid eyeliner to create a subtle cat eye shape at the corner of your eyelids. This creative flourish matches the intensity of your purple lipstick but remains relatively subtle with simple facial makeup.[16]
- Avoid pairing your purple lipstick with blues and greens. Keep your look fresh, not clownish, by skipping blue and green hues in the rest of your makeup. Too many intense colors compete with one another and can look distracting or messy rather than complementary.[17]
- Stick to neutral pinks, taupes, and browns in your eye makeup to let your lipstick do the talking.
- Choose another feature to highlight with purple for a monochrome look. Embrace purple to the max by choosing 1-2 other features to highlight with purple, whether it's a wine polish on your fingernails or a plum-colored eyeliner. Be careful not to overdo it and wear purple everything, as this can sometimes be overwhelming if not done correctly.[18]
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