It’s that time of year again! The library has become your new boyfriend, your textbooks become your pillows, and consuming mass amounts of coffee is synonymous with breathing.
It’s…FINALS TIME!
So you’ve been studying for all of your exams during all hours of the night. Your eyes are permanently sunken into their sockets, your fingernails have been chewed down to nubs, and numerous pimples have taken residence on your face. Essentially, you look like a gem.
First things first: We all loathe finals. Now, I know this may sound crazy, but this long arduous week could actually be a blessing in disguise. Just hear me out for a minute. Almost every student at your school has to take finals at some point or another. Before intelligent people take their finals, what do they do? They study until their brain hurts. Where do these intelligent people study? The same places YOU do.
Every three out of 10 people meet the love of their life while studying for finals. I most certainly just made that up. But do you see what I’m getting at here? Studying for finals is a chance to meet potential dates that are feeling and doing the same things you’re feeling and doing.
So what do you do to make yourself look like a million bucks when your insides feel like 50 cents? Ah, glad you asked. Here are some quick and simple ways to look your best!
1) Invest in a sock bun. If you haven’t already heard of this new, fabulous fad, it’s the donut shaped hair band that wraps around your hair to create a perfectly symmetrical bun. With this trendy hair accessory, you don’t need to worry about going out in public without your hair straightened. This new tool saves you a considerable amount of time on your mane, while at the same time making your hair look fabulous!
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
Where can I get it? Claire’s, Icing, Beauty Salons
2) Degrease your hair with baby powder. No time to wash your hair? No worries! Sprinkle a little bit of baby powder onto your hair and massage into your roots or wherever you see the most grease. That way, however you decide to do your hair, it’ll look just as model-esque as it does when you first wash it.
Estimated Time: 1 minute
Where can I get it? Grocery or convenience store
3) Try wearing an off the shoulder long sleeve shirt or sweater. You know those super comfy shirts that you wear a sports bra underneath, which hangs off your shoulder? It fulfills the “I’m so comfy” look, while at the same time sporting the “Bed head, messy sexy” look. This multipurpose top shows a little bit of skin, while at the same time keeping a classy appearance.
Estimated Time: 30 seconds
Where can I get it? Victoria’s Secret, Target (many clothing stores)
4) Puffy, sleep deprived under-eye bags? MAC Select Cover-Up works wonders! Not only does this little tube of magic cover up acne, but it also conceals the dark under eye circles. This 2-in-1 miracle worker is the difference between the “Man, that girl looks like she hasn’t slept in days,” and the “Man, how does that chick look so flawless during finals week?”
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
Where can I get it? Any department store with a MAC kiosk or an actual MAC store
5) Always pack a few travel size toiletries in your tote before you hit the books. Deodorant and a toothbrush may seem unnecessary, but trust me on this one. A quick little clean up is essential to your survival after spending several hours in study mode. I promise you’ll thank me later. And so will he!
Estimated Time: 1 minute
Where can I get it? Grocery or convenience store
Though these steps may not land you an A on your exam, you’ll look hot studying for them! When you smell nice and look nice, that cutie sitting a few tables over would be silly to resist you!