Dinners, movies, beaches, plays, parties… do all these scenarios ring a bell? Be it a planned date or a blind date, it’s important for you to look your best. And here are a few hacks to help you look splendid on your date night.

For her

When you buy a new foundation, check the swatch on your neck and not on your cheek or forearm. Using a foundation that doesn’t suit your face will definitely be a turn down for your man. Well c’mon, who would like to see a face glistening like the sun with neck and hands toned down like a sunburn?

Make sure your eyebrows are properly defined, filed and filled. Don’t go for eyebrow threading on the D-day. Give adequate time for the redness and swelling to settle. If you find that your eyebrows are uneven after threading, make it even using a brow filler.

If you have small eyes, don’t make it look even smaller by tight lining your eyes with black Kohl. Use a nude Kajal or a White Eye Pencil to brighten up your eyes thereby making it look bigger. What more? White/Nude Kajal is smudge proof and will last for longer.

Oh, and here’s a DIY lip scrub idea because we don’t want your lips to appear like crocodiles’ scales on your date night. Mix coconut oil with some sugar and use a toothbrush to scrub the dead skin cells off your lips. Now you’re all set to flaunt your lip colour like a boss! 

Swipe your lip shade on your lips, lay a tissue over your mouth, and then dust some baby powder or translucent powder over it to set the colour. You don’t want to hit the ladies room during dinner after every course. Make use of this trick and have your lip colour stay all night long! 

Who would like to go for a date with withering nail polish? No one! If you’re short of nail polish remover, paint a coat of glitter polish on top of your already painted nails and remove it with a cotton swab. Easy, isn’t it? If this trick doesn’t work for you just use equal parts of vinegar with lemon and scrub it on your nails.

For him

Don’t experiment with your hair and beard right before a dinner date. Of course, you may have to get your beard trimmed or shaved and have a good haircut before your big night. But going for a completely new haircut or a radically different beard style may turn out to be a very wrong decision.  

Forgot to buy shaving cream? Use some moisturiser or hair conditioner. It helps in making your hair softer and easier to shave. Go on and try it! You can thank us later.

Imagine meeting a girl with a sweaty, unclean face. It will definitely be a turn off for her. Moreover, it’s good to have a face free of pimples and blackheads. So, better scrub your face and wash it well before stepping out of your house. If possible, go for refreshing facials that a lot of unisex beauty parlours have to offer!

No hair gel? Moisturisers are here for your rescue, again! No moisturiser? (We’re not judging you). But of course, you can use a hand cream as well! We are sure that you will attest that they work better than a hair gel.

Have hair gel but not tamed eyebrows? Steal your sister’s eyebrow comb and even it out. Not plausible? No worries. Use an old toothbrush with some hair gel and even out your eyebrows!

Brownie points for good breath! Chew on some parsley leaves if you think your mouth may be a wee bit smelly. Trust us, it works better than a mouth freshener!

Internal beauty is the real charm. But what about a little extra on a special night? Avail these beauty services and go glam for your date! Good luck!