Ashleigh Grounds
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
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Co-authored Articles (19)
10 Easy Ways to Braid Your Hair
A guide to mastering the art of braidingThere’s nothing more stylish and chic than a perfectly pleated braid. Not only does a nice braid keep your hair out of your face, but it also adds a fun “twist” to your every...
How to
Apply Eyeshadow (for Beginners)
Eyeshadow can seem like a tricky part of a makeup look. After all, there are so many different colors, not to mention the brushes. Luckily, even if you’re just starting to use makeup, choosing and applying eyeshadow ca...
How to Become More Attractive and Feel Good about Yourself
Boost your confidence by grooming, developing your personal style, and practicing good self-careFeeling like you don’t live up to an impossible beauty standard can be really hard. Even if you know that your character a...
How to
Wear Natural Makeup for 12–14 Year Olds
If you're 12 to 14 years old, you've probably only just gotten permission to start wearing makeup. When you're new to cosmetics, it's usually difficult to know where to begin. For youngsters who want to wear makeup, thou...
How to
Part Your Hair
Parting your hair is the first step to creating an awesome hairstyle. You can part your hair in the middle or on the side, and you can create different styles like a deep side or zigzag part. If you'd like, you can also ...
How to
Get Rid of Flaky Lips With Petroleum Jelly
Flaky lips can occur due to dry weather or lack of hydration. Many lip balms don’t moisturize enough to improve the feel of your lips over the long term. Applying petroleum jelly to your lips can soften them and reduce...
How to
Contour Your Nose
Contouring is a handy little makeup trick that can help you to create your perfect nose shape. By using a sculpting powder, or a foundation or concealer 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone, you can simulate shadows tha...
How to
Trim Your Eyebrows
'''Whether you want to just clean your brows up a little bit or you want a complete makeover, there are lots of ways to trim them and lots of styles to go for!''' The two basic methods, using scissors or tweezers, are pe...
How to
Cover Acne Scars with Makeup
If you’ve struggled with cystic acne or regular breakouts, you know that not all makeup products can help you look and feel your best. If you want to completely cover up your acne scars for the day, you’ll need produ...
How to
Have Perfect Skin
Everyone has had to deal with one skin issue or another at some point in their lives, whether it's acne, dryness, sensitivity, oiliness, discoloration, or wrinkles. While it’s impossible to avoid these problems altoget...
How to
Shape Eyebrows
The shape of your eyebrows can enhance your appearance by flattering your facial shape, balancing your features, and framing your eyes. If you have thick, full eyebrows, you might need to tweeze them; if you have thin, s...
How to
Brush Your Hair
Brushing your hair may sound like a straightforward task, but there are actually several things you can do to improve your brushing and keep your hair healthy and strong! Before you start working those tangles out, it's ...
How to
Detangle Hair Without Pain
Hair tangles are a major problem for many people, especially if your hair is thick, coarse, or curly. Brushing them out can cause breakage in your hair and the pulling on the knots can really hurt. However, you can reduc...
How to
Apply Pressed Powder Foundation Makeup
Foundation can help hide imperfections and make your skin look flawless. Whether you like to build more or less coverage, pressed powder provides a lot of versatility. Unlike liquid or cream foundations, pressed powders ...
How to
Apply Foundation with a Sponge
Follow these instructions to get an even, polished look with your foundationApplying foundation can help even out the skin tone on your face. You can hide blemishes, dark spots, or redness by using foundation to create n...
How to
Get Rid of Tangles in Your Hair
If you have tight curls or kinks in your hair, it can be next to impossible to remove tangles. Long fine hair is also prone to knots. Depending on the kind of hair you have, there are many approaches that can help. Wheth...
Effective Ways to Hide Warts (and Prevent Spreading)
Warts are usually harmless, but they’re really annoying! Not only do they look unsightly, but they’re also contagious, since they’re caused by a viral infection. For a simple home remedy, cover up and treat your wa...
How to
Get Perfect Eyebrows
If you want perfect eyebrows, you have a few options: you can go to a salon and get them waxed or threaded, or you could can create the perfect shape yourself. First figure out what shape is best for your face, then dec...
How to
Apply Eyebrow Powder
Applying eyebrow powder is a fairly simple process, as long as you know how to measure where your eyebrows begin and end, which you can do with a simple straight edge. Start by using wax to shape and set your eyebrows, t...
