‘Clean Girl’ Makeup & Hair Tutorial: How to Achieve a Sleek, Minimal Look

Introduction: Embrace the 'Clean Girl' Aesthetic ✨

Hey beauties! 👋 Are you ready to embrace the ‘Clean Girl’ aesthetic? Leah Halton is here to show us how to achieve that effortlessly sleek and minimal makeup and hair look. This is the perfect style if you want to look put together without spending too much time. It’s all about glowing skin, natural beauty, and low-maintenance hair. Whether you're in a rush or just want a more minimal, fresh look, this tutorial will show you how to master the "clean girl" vibe. Let’s dive in! 💖

Step 1: Hair – The Sleek Buns for Every Day 🌀

To kick things off, let’s talk about hair! This hairstyle is perfect for those greasy, end-of-the-week hair days, and it’s all about the snatched high bun. The great thing about this look is that it works even with no fresh wash, just using water and minimal product. Here’s how to do it:

• Start by grabbing a scrunchie and pulling your hair up to the mid or top of your head. Keep it a little messy for now.

• Take a comb and dampen it with water, running it through your hair. This helps eliminate flyaways and prep your hair before adding product.

• Use mousse to really slick down those baby hairs and smooth the hair into place.

• Tie your hair with a hair tie to secure the bun and give it a high, lifted look.

Once you have the hair in place, you can add a second hair tie to twist the hair into a tight, sleek bun. Voila! The look is super simple but so clean and chic! 💁‍♀️

Step 2: Skincare and Makeup Prep – Hydration First 💧

Before jumping into makeup, you’ve got to start with hydration. To get that flawless, clean look, moisturizing is key.

Leah recommends using a hydrating moisturizer like Tatcha Water Cream. If that’s out of your budget, just use your favorite moisturizing cream that leaves your skin looking dewy and fresh. Don’t forget to prep your lips with a good lip serum to ensure they’re smooth and plump before applying makeup.

Step 3: The ‘Clean Girl’ Foundation Look – Minimal Coverage, Maximum Glow ✨

For that flawless but minimal coverage look, Leah uses a product that gives her glowing skin while still allowing her natural texture to shine through. This is perfect if you want to look polished but not too made-up.

Leah uses light foundation that provides coverage without looking cakey. The key here is to focus on glowing skin—you want to keep it fresh, with a natural finish. If you want to even out your skin tone without covering everything, this is your go-to step! 🌟

Step 4: Concealing and Contouring – Subtle Enhancements 🖤

Now let’s move on to concealing and contouring. For this step, we want to create a very natural, lifted look without too much product. Here’s how Leah does it:

• Conceal under the eyes and around areas that need brightening using a light concealer.

• For contour, Leah uses a darker shade along her jawline, forehead, and sides of the nose to add subtle dimension.

• Blend, blend, blend—the longer you blend, the more natural it will look! Be sure to use your fingers or a brush to make everything seamless. No harsh lines here!

Leah also adds a little bit of blush to her eyelids and the tip of her nose for that natural rosy glow. This helps create that fresh, youthful look that defines the "clean girl" vibe. 🌸

Step 5: Setting – Powder and Highlight for the Perfect Finish 💫

Now that the base is done, it’s time to set everything in place and add some glow.

• Use a loose powder to set the areas that might get oily, like under the eyes and around the T-zone. Leah recommends using a triangle powder puff to press the powder in for a flawless finish.

• Lightly dust the rest of your face with powder using a fluffy brush. The goal here is to set without looking too matte.

Next, it’s time for the highlight! Use a cream stick highlighter and apply it to the high points of your face: the cheekbones, tip of the nose, and brow bones. This adds that glowy, radiant look. Leah even adds a touch of blush over the highlight to keep everything looking natural and blended. ✨

Step 6: Brows and Lashes – Effortlessly Lifted 👁️

For eyebrows, Leah keeps it simple. She lightly fills them in, following her natural shape. Pro Tip: If you have naturally thick brows, you can keep it minimal by just adding a little brow gel to set them in place.

For lashes, it’s all about the mascara—no need for false lashes. Just curl your lashes and add a coat of thick mascara for that full, fluttery look. Leah loves to use a clumpy mascara for that bold lash effect. No winged eyeliner here, just natural lashes that complement the look. 👁️

Step 7: Lips – A Soft, Natural Finish 💋

The final touch is all about the lips. Leah uses a lip liner to overline the lips slightly, creating a fuller, more defined shape. Then, she finishes with a lip balm or a soft lip gloss to keep it hydrated and natural. The key to the “clean girl” makeup is making sure everything looks effortless, and glossy lips definitely bring that vibe! 💕

Conclusion: The Perfect 'Clean Girl' Look 💖

And there you have it—the ‘Clean Girl’ makeup and hair tutorial! From the sleek bun to the minimal makeup and glowing skin, this look is all about looking put together while keeping things low-maintenance. It’s easy to recreate and perfect for everyday wear!

So, are you going to try the ‘Clean Girl’ look? Let me know in the comments if you’re loving this effortless vibe or if you have any other makeup looks you’d like to see!

Credits

Huge thanks to @Leah Halton for this gorgeous tutorial! Check out the full video here: ‘Clean Girl’ Makeup & Hair Tutorial.