Polly

In the past few years I have been diving deeper into makeup, so I created a personal list of my favorite online classes and YouTube tutorials. I began with Bobbi Brown’s MasterClass, which taught me so much about enhancing natural beauty. Then I explored more professional options like Online Makeup Academy, where I loved the structured lessons and personal feedback. I also found great bite-sized tutorials on Skillshare and Udemy that helped me improve specific techniques like contouring and eye looks. To balance things out, I added some of my favorite YouTube creators who share real, relatable tutorials that I can follow easily. This mix of professional and casual learning really helped me grow more confident with makeup.

Some are cult favorites, others are hidden gems, but all of them have truly earned a spot in my routine. I didn’t include anything just because it’s trending—these are the ones that actually work for me, whether I’m doing a full glam or a 5-minute face. There’s a mix of high-end and drugstore, matte and dewy, simple and bold—because honestly, I like having options depending on my mood. I’m not a pro, just someone who genuinely enjoys makeup and knows what feels good on my skin. If you’re building a makeup bag or just looking for a few new things to try, I hope this helps!

Over time, I’ve tried a lot of different products to help keep my naturally frizzy hair smooth, straight, and healthy-looking. Some worked better than others, and these are the ones I’ve personally gone back to and actually noticed results with. Whether it’s a shampoo that helps reduce puffiness, a serum that adds shine without making my hair greasy, or a cream that protects against heat damage – each of these played a real role in my routine. I don’t use all of them at once, but depending on the weather, how my hair feels, or if I’m heat styling, I always come back to something from this list. It’s all based on my actual experience and what’s helped me get that sleek, clean finish without frying my hair.