11 Beauty Hacks For Every Broke And Tired College Student
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11 Beauty Hacks For Every Broke And Tired College Student

You're broke and tired. I get it. Let me help.

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11 Beauty Hacks For Every Broke And Tired College Student
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We're in college. There is just not enough time to put a full face of makeup on, curl your hair, shave, and dress nicely all in a day. Next to that, it's really expensive! Hell, I can hardly afford a dress at the nearby thrift store, much less a brand new blouse from Macy's and dip brow pomade from Sephora. But don't worry, everyone. If you are a college student looking for cheap and easy beauty hacks just come right this way. No matter who you are, this list is the perfect 11 beauty hacks you will need to make sure you look like you have the time and money to be ~beautiful~.

1. Braid your hair at night.

If you braid your hair at night, it will be curly in the morning! Forget taking heat to it every morning. I know, this seems like the obvious hack, but people just don't do it enough.

2. Take a bath.

Let's face it. You're probably severely depressed and haven't showered in a week. You've been too busy writing 10 page papers, maybe working your on-campus job, and trying to get at least 2 hours of sleep. You've been relying on dry shampoo to assure that your hair isn't greasy and your own tears to wash your body off. Take it easy for once. Take a bath. It's a Friday night, you have an hour to spare. Take. A. Bath.

3. Be naturally flawless.

This one is easy. As long as you are conventionally beautiful you don't even need to worry about taking a shower! Your eyes are already naturally lined! You're doing great! Sleep in!

4. Smash all mirrors around you.

You can't look at yourself if there's no reflection.

5. Cuddle a puppy.

Puppies don't care about the patriarchy. They love you no matter how against conventional beauty standards your aesthetic is.

6. Go on a feminist rant.

If you show you're a feminist, cis white men will think you're ugly anyway. No need to try if people are offended by your passion for human rights!

7. Pour a hot drink on anyone who tries to be rude about your appearance.

Honestly, why does anyone care that much to make ugly comments about their perceived sense of beauty anyway? If someone tries to make a comment, just pour a hot drink on them! Coffee, tea, it doesn't matter! They can't perceive anything if they are too focused on the fact a hot liquid is on them.*

8. Sleep.

Sleeping is a sure-fire way to feel beautiful. Because even you are drooling, you don't know!

9. Drink 2 liters of water a day.

Nothing is more beautiful than being properly hydrated.

10. Cut out everyone in your love who doesn't make you feel beautiful.

They are not helping. They are not worth it. You are perfect.

11. Watch The Titanic.

You can't perceive yourself as anything through the tears in your eyes.


*Disclaimer: Do not hurt others. I cannot be liable for you pouring hot drinks on jerks. If you do, do not refer back to this article. They will find me and I don't want to deal with that. Thanks!

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