HAIR
BRAIDED BUN FOR LONG HAIR
​STEPS:
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Create a Clean Center Part – Use a comb to make a precise center part from your forehead to the crown.
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Slick Hair into a Low Ponytail – Apply gel or hairspray to smooth your hair, then gather it into a sleek, low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Secure with a hair tie.
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Braid the Ponytail – Divide the ponytail into three sections and create a simple three-strand braid. Secure the end with another hair tie.
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Wrap the Braid into a Bun – Coil the braided ponytail around the base of the ponytail, forming a bun. Tuck the end under and secure with bobby pins.
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Set and Smooth – Apply more gel or hairspray to tame flyaways and ensure a polished look. Use an edge brush to style baby hairs if desired.
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SHORT HAIR
Create a Clean Center or Side Part – Use a comb to divide the hair neatly
Apply Gel or Hairspray – Smooth the bangs or short layers using a small amount of strong-hold gel or spray to keep them in place.
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Twist or Slick Back –
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If the bangs are long enough, twist each side back toward the ponytail and secure them with bobby pins along the part.
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If the bangs are very short, simply pin them flat against the head, crisscrossing two bobby pins for extra hold.
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Blend with the Ponytail or if hair is too short for a ponytail leave down

Performance Makeup for Young Dancers
(Designed to enhance features under stage lights while keeping it age-appropriate.)
What You’ll Need:
✅ Moisturizer & Primer
✅ Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer (optional)
✅ Concealer (if needed)
✅ Translucent Powder
✅ Neutral Eyeshadow Palette (light shimmer, medium brown, dark brown)
✅ Black or Brown Eyeliner (pencil for younger dancers)
✅ Mascara
✅ Blush (pink or peach)
✅ Red or Pink Lipstick
✅ Setting Spray
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prep the Skin
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Cleanse the face and apply a light moisturizer.
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Apply a primer to help makeup last longer.
2. Even Out Skin Tone (if needed)
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Use a light foundation or tinted moisturizer. Blend evenly with a sponge or brush.
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Apply concealer under the eyes or on blemishes.
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Set with translucent powder to prevent shine.
3. Eyeshadow (Natural & Defined Look)
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Apply a light shimmer or matte nude color all over the lid.
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Blend a medium brown shade into the crease for depth.
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Add a darker brown at the outer corners for extra definition.
4. Eyeliner & Mascara
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For younger dancers, use brown or black pencil eyeliner and apply a thin line along the upper lash line.
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Older dancers can use liquid eyeliner for a sharper look.
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Apply mascara to the upper lashes (optional on lower lashes for young dancers).
5. Blush for a Healthy Glow
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Use pink or peach blush on the apples of the cheeks. Blend gently upwards.
6. Lips
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Apply a red or pink lipstick.
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Avoid lip gloss, as it can look too shiny under stage lights.
7. Set the Look
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Lightly mist setting spray to keep makeup in place during the performance.
✨ Pro Tip: Makeup should be slightly exaggerated for stage visibility but still age-appropriate! Keep it simple and fresh for younger dancers.
