Air Hostess Beauty Secrets: How To Get Ready In 10 Minutes
You’ve probably seen videos or pictures of air hostesses prepping before take-off. They look so perfectly put together in their crisp uniforms, hair that’s not a strand out of place, and makeup so natural you’d never guess they were about to fly for several hours in public. But the fact is, the job of an air hostess is demanding and requires them to be ready for work at a moment’s notice. When you have just a few minutes to get ready before work and after a long day, it can be hard to maintain that level of professionalism.
Living the life
You’re running late for work and must rush to the airport to catch your flight. You’ve barely had time to get ready in the last week, with all those long shifts at the restaurant on top of your double shifts as a cocktail waitress on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. As if that weren’t enough, this morning, you are also rushing to make sure you don’t miss your interview for a new job as a flight attendant—a job for which you must look competent and professional. But how? Working in quick service means you can never leave anything at home because there’s no time for a locker or employee lockers—not even bathroom lockers! If you are one of those people who have always wanted to know how these flight attendants get ready in 10 minutes, here are some insider tips on their beauty secrets.
Dressing up as an air hostess
The primary important thing when it comes to dressing for an interview as an air hostess is the weather, and if you could carry an umbrella in your handbag, you should. It’s essential to be prepared for every type of weather because you will likely be traveling on a plane, and there’s no telling what the weather will be like on the ground at your destination. Be mindful of your outfit’s color, as air hostesses must abide by a specific dress code. Generally, the dress code for an air hostess is a bright, clean, yet casual look. For women, a skirt length should fall between knee- and below-the-knee length, and shirts should be tucked in. Accessories such as earrings and bracelets must be kept to a minimum. Men should wear dark-colored suits, and a tie is required.
How to get ready under 10 minutes before work?
Hairstyle: If you have long hair, you should put it in a bun or a ponytail. If you have short hair, wear a high bun. It is better to put your hair up instead of parting it on the wrong side. You can do this style in just a couple of minutes, and it will save you precious time when you head out the door for work.
Makeup: If you have the products, you can complete your makeup in 10 minutes. Before applying your makeup:
- Ensure your facial skin is clean, without any traces of moisturizer or makeup remover.
- For oily skin, a good toner will work.
- For dry skin, use a moisturizer.
Choose the proper foundation for your skin tone
Foundation is a significant part of your makeup routine, as it removes your complexion and hides any blemishes you may have. Match your foundation with your skin tone.
Fair skin: You have fair skin if you burn easily in the sun and have very light freckles.
Medium skin: You have medium skin if your freckles are not very dark and you tanned a little when exposed to the sun.
Dark skin: You have dark skin if you rarely burn, and your freckles are very dark.
The eyebrow game is strong
Eyebrows frame your face, and a good eyebrow game makes you look more polished, stylish and put together. Suppose your eyebrows are sparse, overplucked, or uneven. You can use eyebrow pencils, gels, or stencils (foil or paper) to make them look thicker and fuller. Eyebrow pencils and gels come in different colors, so you can choose a shade that complements your hair color. Eyebrow stencils are easy to use if you don’t know how to shape your eyebrows or if you have very little eyebrow hair. Just place the stencil over your eyebrows and then fill them in.
Don’t forget lip color
Lip liner and color go a long way in making you look polished and put together. Lip liner is great for creating a perfectly shaped lip. It also helps keep your lip color from bleeding outside the lip line. Lip liner comes in many colors, so you can choose a shade that complements your lip color. Lip color adds a finishing touch to your makeup, so don’t forget to apply it. For natural lip color, choose a lipstick that’s one shade lighter than your natural lip color, and apply a lip balm to keep your lips moisturized. If you want to go bold with your lip color, choose a lipstick one shade darker than your natural lip color.
Other tips to follow to look good
Continue to Drink Water: Every passenger on the plane is inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. Fresh air is pumped into the cabin to bring in extra oxygen, but this is insufficient. The air contains very little moisture at such high elevations, making the cabin air dry and draining moisture from your skin, making it dry. So, maintain drinking water to avoid skin dehydration.
Keep Travel-Sized Skincare essentials in Your Handbag: Since we’ve already discussed how the skin may get incredibly dry during a trip, it’s a good idea to keep a travel-sized bottle of your moisturizer in your handbag to replenish moisture. Remember that dry skin can make you appear weary and drab. Also, have a small powder in your handbag to powder your nose while in flight.
Keep Face Mists on Hand: A spritz of rose water or any other facial mist quickly refreshes your skin. The dryness would be decreased, and you would feel toned and cleaned all at once. What do you think? A must-have in your bag?
Don’t Forget the Hand Cream: We’ve just discussed hydrating the face, but the hands also require moisture. Carry a little tube of hand lotion or body butter with you at all times to avoid dry skin on your hands.
Wear Sunscreen: When traveling at high altitudes, you are quite near to the damaging solar rays, especially if you have a window seat. Sunscreen should be considered a must-have item when flying. Apply sunscreen before boarding and continue using every 3-4 hours.
Lip Balm: Lips can become dry, especially if you use matte lipstick. Before boarding, use a lip balm with SPF and top it with lipstick. Apply lip balms at regular intervals on long-distance flights. Touch up your lipstick before landing, and you’re ready to go.
Sheet masks for a quick fix: Sheet masks should be in every woman’s hand baggage. It’s an excellent alternative for adding moisture back to the skin and moisturizing it on long-haul flights. Your skin will absorb all of the serum from the sheet mask, and you will be greeted by beautiful, supple skin.
Avoid Aerated Beverages or Soft Drinks: Aerated beverages can dehydrate you and fill your body with empty calories. Instead, drink plain or sparkling water.
Eat Light on Lengthy Flights: It’s natural to feel hungry on a long trip, but large meals can leave you sluggish and bloated. Instead, go for fresh-cut fruits or a dish of salad to feel light and active during the ride. Avoid sweet treats as well as salty foods.
Invest in High-Quality Makeup: Look for makeup that is oil-free and water-based since they are less prone to clog pores or trigger breakouts. When it comes to skincare or cosmetics, don’t skimp.
Avoid Hair Spray: Did you know that flight attendants seldom use hair spray? Instead, they use oil or hair serum to keep their hair precisely in place.
Even if they are really tired at the end of the day, they always remember to remove their makeup. It helps in avoiding breakouts.
Conclusion
Remember the tips in this article the next time you find yourself with only 10 minutes to get ready. There is no need to rush, as the essential thing is getting yourself ready in a timely fashion. If you follow these easy beauty tips, you can look polished and professional in a flash. Continue reading WomenWire.com for beauty, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and more updates.