27 Ways to Glow Up as a School Teenager

Being a teenager is not less than a full-time job, especially with school/college life as it can be extremely stressful and full of highs and lows. I have researched (my own proven tips) some tips for you to glow up both emotionally and physically while you are navigating through stressful life as a teenager. Build unshakable confidence using the following habits, Good luck girls.

1. Stay Hydrated

Hydration is very important for your skin, it keeps your skin pulpy and glowing. Lack of hydration can give your skin dull and unhealthy appearance. Make sure to drink 6-7 glasses a day. A good way of keeping your water intake up it to keep a big water bottle with you as a reminder.

2. Maintain a Consistent Skincare Routine

Have a consistent morning and night skin care routine to keep it looking healthy and fresh every day. Cleanse, moisturise, and protect it from harmful sun rays by applying sunscreen every day. Make a routine and follow it consistently every day for long-term benefits. School can be very stressful resulting in increased chances of acne breakouts.

3. Keep Your Lips Soft

Use natural ingredients such as a homemade sugar and honey lip scrub to keep your lips fresh and hydrated. If you tend to get dry lips, you can also use Vaseline to keep them hydrated in addition to the sugar and honey.

4. Get a New Haircut

Experiment and find out which hairstyles suit your facial structure. Do that hairstyle more frequently to enhance your style and physical appearance.

5. Develop Good Posture

Stand tall with your head up, this boosts your confidence naturally and will improve your presence in school.

6. Choose Flattering Outfits

Your outfits don’t have to cost you hundreds, it is all about knowing which style and colours suit your body type. Do a bit of experimenting if needed. Wear the outfits and colours that make your features stand out. This will make massive difference to your appearance and personality in school.

7. Smell Fresh All Day

It is very easy to focus on school activities more than yourself sometimes, knowing how busy things can get in school. However, hygiene is as important, you can take care of it by carrying a deodorant and perfume in your school bag. Not smelling nice can make a bad impression of you which can sometimes be difficult to change in school. Ensure you are smelling amazing everyday by showering every morning, brushing teeth regularly and carrying perfume in bag.

8. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is key, this is how our bodies recover and re-fuel for tomorrow. Lack of sleep can cause dark circles, lack of energy and tired appearance in school, having a significant effect on your overall look. Avoid this by sleeping between 7-9 hours every day.

9. Keep Your Nails Neat

Do weekly nail care sessions where you trim and clean your nails. Taking care of even the smallest things will help you Glow-Up big.

10. Reduce Junk Food

Unhealthy eating habits such as processed foods (fast food), food with high sugar content can result in unhealthy weight fluctuations and also increase the chances of acne. Ensure healthy appearance by eating a healthy balanced diet every day.

11. Take Care of Your Teeth

Daily flossing, brushing, using mouthwash is essential to keep your breath smelling fresh and teeth healthy. Maintain a good oral hygiene.

12. Try Simple Workouts

Stress of exams, assignments and the workload can have a negative impact on mental health. It is important to do activities which relieve stress and boosts mental health, such as taking a regular 10min walk in nature, working out, and journalling. Take care of your mental well-being, just work hard and know it will all work out at the end.

13. Keep Your Eyebrows Groomed

Get rid of excess hair regularly to make sure your eyebrows are in good shape, it is important to highlight your facial features. Use natural castor oil to make your eyebrows dense and shiny.

14. Listen to Positive Music

Listen to positive music as you are getting ready for school to improve your mood in the mornings. This will help you start you day on a good note.

15. Organise Your School Supplies

Having an organised school bag and work desk can have a huge impact on how you feel. Being better organised not only reduces stress levels but also makes you feel happy and improves focus. Build a habit of being organised.

16. Be Kind and Confident

This tip can really help you glow up, treating others with respect and kindness gives you mental peace and builds a positive image of you. Having positive surroundings will have long-term benefits for you emotional and physical well-being.

17. Use Natural Face Masks

Home-made face masks using natural ingredients such as yoghurt and honey will nourish and hydrate your skin. Try to do it once to twice a week.

18. Have a Clean, Minimalist Look

minimalist makeup done in a way which allows for your facial features to show, this tip will give you an overall well put together look at school.

19. Keep Your Shoes Clean

Shoes are one of the first things people notice about you, keep them clean. It will make difference to your look in a good way.

20. Learn a New Skill

School is a creative space, use that environment to learn more than just maths or physics. Invest you time into learning a new skill such as sketching or playing a music instrument. This will help you build confidence and keep your creativity going.

21. Speak with Confidence

Speak confidently, don’t hesitate or hold back. Whether it is asking your teacher a question or a simple conversation with classmates, speak direct and clear. School prepares us for the world we will face in the future, use it as a tool to prepare yourself.

22. Set Small Goals

Working towards achieving goals and setting new goals on the way is most effective way of growing confidence. Celebrate small wins, show yourself some self-love too.

23. Keep a Journal

Journaling is a well-known way to alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety. Start small, write about something once a week or two weeks and gradually increase based on how you feel. Don’t worry too much about the topic.

24. Surround Yourself with Positive Friends

Get rid of negativity completely form your life, whether it’s in the form of material things, relationships or personal habits. Absorb positivity to manifest good things in your life.

25. Smile More

It is free, smile as much as you can! Makes people comfortable around you and it will also help you build a strong personality and character. Simple but a strong tip.

26. Avoid Comparing Yourself to Others

In the world of social media where most “happy posts” are actually fake and deceiving, comparing yourself to them can have a massive negative impact on your mental health. Comparison is not a healthy act, it is best to avoid it.

27. Love Yourself First

Appreciate the effort you are putting in and love yourself. This will keep giving you infinite strength to keep moving forward.

I hope these tips guide you towards success in your glowing up journey at school. I’m sure with this information you will be able to take care of your physical and emotional health through your stressful school life. Be kind to yourself and others, keep a smile on your face, and good luck for your journey!