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Wearing makeup every day is bad for you -

Well, there's actually nothing wrong about wearing makeup every day. You just need to do everything properly.

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Wearing makeup every day is bad for you -

Make sure you keep your brushes clean, wear the right products for your skin type, and remove your makeup at the end of the day.

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Split ends? Burn them! -

Burning off your split ends is terrible advice. Letting fire get anywhere near your hair is dangerous!

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Split ends? Burn them! -

Alternatively, limit your use of heated styling tools and go to the hairdressers more often to trim your ends.

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Frizzy hair? Put some mayo on it! -

Many of us struggle with frizzy hair. But applying mayonnaise to it will only make it greasy and, well, a bit smelly...

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Frizzy hair? Put some mayo on it! -

Make sure you keep your hair hydrated. Look for appropriate products to achieve this, not forgetting a good shampoo and conditioner.

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Want straight hair? Iron it! -

Okay, this one might not happen as often nowadays, but you'd be surprised with the solutions people come up with when they can't find their straightener.

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Want straight hair? Iron it! -

A hot iron is not good for your hair, but many of us have to use them. So, the only solution is to apply a heat protecting product before you straighten your hair.

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You don't need to wear sunscreen in the winter -

The sun might feel weaker, but the damaging sun rays still pierce through your skin in the winter.

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You don't need to wear sunscreen in the winter -

You should wear sunscreen year-round. Unless, of course, you want to increase your risk of getting skin cancer and look older than you are!

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Egg yolks brighten blonde hair -

Well, they might be yellow, but so are bananas, and you don't put them on your hair, do you?

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Egg yolks brighten blonde hair -

Instead of a raw egg yolk, apply a proper mask and wash it with purple shampoo.

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Don't tweeze the hair above the eyebrow -

If you do your own eyebrows, you've probably come across this piece of advice. It's time to ditch it.

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Don't tweeze the hair above the eyebrow -

By just tweezing below the eyebrow, you risk leaving the brow shape looking unfinished. Though if you have any doubts, it's better to leave it to an expert.

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You don't need to wash your face before going to bed -

Well, you kind of do. Especially if you wear makeup.

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You don't need to wash your face before going to bed -

Wash your face every night and avoid potential irritation, dryness, and even breakouts.

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Use a regular pencil as eyeliner or lipliner -

Frugal makeup users all over the world are always looking for the next cheap beauty hack. This is not a good one though.

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Use a regular pencil as eyeliner or lipliner -

Proper makeup pencils are much softer and designed specifically to be used in sensitive areas, like your eyes. Use these instead.

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Oreo crumbs mascara -

A DIY beauty trend that turns Oreo cookie crumbs into mascara should not be followed.

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Oreo crumbs mascara -

Mascara is not that expensive, really. And it's well worth the investment instead of putting cookies on your lashes...

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Want a face tan? Fake it with foundation! -

We've all seen these around, and they do not look pretty. Going a shade darker than your natural skin tone will make you look fake.

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Want a face tan? Fake it with foundation! -

Seek a makeup specialist to help you with the right foundation color match for your skin. No more discrepancy between your face and your neck.

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Deep shades of blush work for a sculpted cheek -

This is not necessarily true. You risk ending up looking like an '80s pop star.

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Deep shades of blush work for a sculpted cheek -

Instead, aim for a smooth transition between shades. Apply a light bronzer and then some blush using upward strokes, for a more natural look.

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Want fuller lips? Cupping is the answer! -

Using a glass to get plumper lips is another bad piece of advice. This may lead to pain, swelling, and bruising.

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Want fuller lips? Cupping is the answer! -

There are many alternative makeup tricks you can use instead to make your lips look fuller.

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Exfoliate your face every day -

While it's a great way to clean your face and get rid of dead skin, doing it every day will only irritate your skin.

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Exfoliate your face every day -

Exfoliate no more than two to three times a week. Decrease frequency if you have particularly sensitive skin.

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Hairspray can be used as makeup setting spray -

The clue is in the name. It can be great for hair, but please do not apply it directly on your face.

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Hairspray can be used as makeup setting spray -

Doing so can only irritate and dry out your skin. Plus, it will feel pretty bad.

See also: Top beauty trends for 2020.

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