Simple Makeup tips for Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is approaching and we all women know the importance of this day. This is the day when all married women keep long day fast for their husband’s long life and want to look their best. But after starving for the whole day its little difficult to keep yourself glowing and look best. Here are some Simple Makeup tips for Karwa Chauth like what to wear, what kind of eye makeup, nail color, lipstick shade, hairstyle and which accessories to be wear which helps you to look beautiful even after the long day fast. The preparation for Karva Chauth begins few days before it as every women buy new dress, jewelry and bangles for this auspicious occasion.

Mehendi for Karva Chauth

Applying Mehndi or heena on hands and feet is very essential ritual of this occasion. Apply mehendi the night before the karwa chauth so that you get its dark and bright vibrant color nicely on karva chauth. Nail art over mehendi can enhance the look for sure.

What to wear on Karva Chauth

Though most of the women prefer sarees to wear on this occasion but you can also go for lehenga choli, Salwar Kameez, Churidaar Kurta and lots more other options available in the market. Suitable colors for Karva Chauth are red, orange, green, pink, purple, maroon, golden or any other bright color can be wear on this day. Try to avoid black and white color dresses as these colors are not considered as auspicious colors for the occasion.

Makeup tips for Karva Chauth

It is better to keep your makeup simple and light. First wash your face with your regular soap and then rub an ice cube all over the face this will keep your & makeup intact and also give you glowing skin. Moisturize your skin with your regular moisturizer this makes your skin to look supple and hydrate. Apply foundation after moisturizer depending on your skin needs and color, but use it in moderate amount better to keep it light as it is just used to give a clean and even tone look to your face. Always use sponge to apply foundation. Dust your face lightly with a translucent powder or compact to give a nice matte finish and hold the coverage in place.

It is said that makeup should be according to dress color but it is not always true. If you wear a red saree then it is not possible to have complete red makeup. There are some common tips which goes well with all colors dresses and complexion.

For eye makeup on karva chauth you can use one color or can go for upto three colors combination do not use more than three colors. Always apply a medium color like medium pink, light brown or any other similar shade on your eyelid then light color say pearly off-white, light gold or other delicate color on your brow bone and then a dark color that matches up with the first two colors you used on your crease to get perfect eye makeup. Then apply eyeliner on your eyes, you can either use black color eyeliner or also use colored ones. No eye makeup is complete without a coat of mascara, start with the wand at the lash line and wriggle it at the base first and then sweep it upward to get perfect eyelashes. You can also apply kajal on the waterline or at the lower lid of your eyes to complete your eye makeup.

Once you done with eyes it’s time to apply blusher, you can use powder, cream and gel blushes but depending on your skin type. Choose good flat brush to apply blusher. Choose the shade which goes well with your skin tone like soft pink , bright red (for bronzed brown skin tone), peach and golden brown or use plum, fuchsia or chocolate blush for dark skin tone. Make strokes with the brush from your cheeks to the side of your face i.e. towards your ears. If you are using gel and cream based blushes then first put some blusher dots on your cheeks and then use your finger tips or a makeup sponge to blend it in. It is very much important to blend the blusher completely. You can cover the extra blush with translucent powder to get the perfect color.

To get perfect lipstick which stays for long and look even first brush your lips to remove dead skin with a tooth brush or just rub sugar granules on your lips which remove all dry and dead skin from your lips. Line your lips with a nude lip liner then apply a lipstick which complements your skin tone and texture. For dark skin tone choose a bold color, for pale-skinned a lighter pink or neutral color goes well whereas for a medium complexion, go for mauve, cinnamon or plum. If you have fair skin then bright red will look gorgeous. You can also apply any chapstick or a dab of petroleum jelly before applying the lipsticks if you have very dry lips.

You are done with makeup but do not forget to put a matching bindi and sindur which makes your look complete.

Jewelry and accessories for Karva Chauth

Jewelry and accessories makes your look complete. Do not wear very heavy jewelry as it can make you little uncomfortable after a long day fasting. Today market is flooded with a wide range of styles to choose from cheap costume jewelry too expensive diamonds and gold in every conceivable shape size and form. Wear necklace with matching earrings, a beautiful ring in your finger and a nose pin in your nose will make your look complete. Wear bracelet and matching glass bangles to complete your look. A small maang tikka on your forehead is sufficient to bring glow on your face. Go for traditional jewelry or you can also wear pearl jewelry which looks good with any bright color attire.

Hairstyles for Karva Chauth

How we can forget the hair, without a perfect hairstyle every makeup or dress is useless. There are lots of styles which you can use for but whatever hairstyle you choose it should suits your face shape and dressing style. You can clutch your hair at the back and leave the front locks loose and open on your shoulder or just apply any shine serum to your hair and keep them open and side-swept. You can also make a neat bun and adorn it with gajra. Fancy juda pins or side decorative matching hair pins can enhance the look of your hairstyle.

And in last do not forget to wear a pretty smile on your face which makes your look complete and take away your all tiredness.