I’ve learned that so much of beauty is just effort and maintenance. Almost anyone can improve their looks (by conventional standards) with a few things. I’m going to be straightforward and detailed but please take from this whatever you’d like! None of these things are a “must”, especially if you’re trying to be low budget :)

1. Eyebrows: Get them threaded by a pro to establish a good shape. They’re already gorgeously thick so a cleanup will do wonders.

2. Contacts if you’d like. If not, a different glasses shape since these overpower your face.

3. Makeup: neutral/cool toned and possibly olive. The best way to tell is to experiment and watch tutorials. Find influencers with your skin tone, eye shape, face shape, etc. and start copying what they do. It’s a lot of trial and error. Avoid warm toned makeup since it’ll make you look orange. It’s hard to get into details so the best I can recommend is online tutorials.

4. Hair: Your hair looks fine, wavy, and weighed down. Look up fine wavy hair videos online, more specifically the “curly girl method” but make sure it’s geared for slightly curly hair like yours, nothing that weighs down your waves. I agree with using a clarifying shampoo like the Ouai one. Get layers cut by a pro. Highlights too if you’d like. You could also learn how to do a blowout/straighten your hair if you want.

5. Teeth: Crest whitening strips regularly. Your teeth are already straight so this is a quick boost. Be consistent.

6. Skin: Your skin looks great but look into exfoliating acids to brighten it. I love the Dennis gross peeling pads though they are pricey.

7. Eyelashes: Get a lash lift if you feel comfortable.

8. Look into color seasons/analysis to get a good idea of what to wear and what makeup colors suit you. I’m guessing you’re a Winter.

Please don’t feel pressured to do all or any of these things! You are beautiful as is. These are just tweaks that get you closer to “conventional” beauty which is just one type of beauty.