Must-Know Beauty Tips For Alt Girls

Honestly, becoming skilled at doing your makeup can make you one powerful babe. Pulling off an alternative look is not always easy, in fact.. it's really never easy.. especially when you think about the fact that most alternative looks are way more challenging than a standard “natural” look. But don't worry, we've totally got you covered on this one. If you want to ace an alternative makeup look, it’s crucial to know these beauty tips that help your look from awkward to rockin’ in a matter of minutes.

Sick of white streaks from eyelash glue? Don’t worry, the fashion industry has got you covered! They do have black eyelash glue, and it works great at helping accentuate the dramatic effect of a smokey eye look. It may be a bit pricey, but it is so worth it.

And just because you’re alt doesn’t mean you can’t wear bronzer. It just means that it’s a very light bronzer you’ll probably be wearing. It’s great for contouring, and can be used in steampunk looks with ease. (Hey, we never said you had to like the sun or look sun kissed, did we?)

If you’re worried about having lipstick stains on everything, opt for a matte liquid lipstick. Most matte liquid lipsticks, once dried, don’t budge. They don’t need to be touched up too much, either. In a word, matte lipsticks are ideal for a good night on the town - especially if you’re packing lightly. Matte metallics also exist, so don’t worry about losing shine in favor of a lack of smudge.

Want to get a classic grunge look? A brownish red eyeshadow is wonderful for this, especially if you have blue or green eyes. Moreover, adding a little bit of purple lipstick makes it easy for you to channel your inner Nirvana fan, circa 1994.

Do not be afraid to use an eyeliner guide to achieve unusual wing looks. Of course, if you really want to go full Siouxie Sioux, you might want to use an eyeliner pen instead of liquid eyeliner. It’s a lot easier. Also, do not try sharp eyeliner lines unless you’re using an eyeliner pen or liquid eyeliner. Kohl and gel liners smudge!

If you want to get an edgier, more defined lip, line your lips with black liner, then color your lips in with a bright lipstick. This can either create a cool, subtle ombre somewhat like Dr. Frankenfurter from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, a wild ombre, or it can create a more cybergoth look. The effect you get depends on the thickness of the liner you apply and the color lipstick you choose.

Alt girls can definitely kill it with pastel eyeshadow colors. Never be afraid to venture outside what your conventional “label” would suggest you wear. For example, this eyeshadow look would look amazingly pastel goth if paired with black lipstick, but also could work great if you’re looking for a cool ‘scene’ look.

Aside from using the right makeup, grabbing circle lenses can definitely help give you a larger eyed look. That’s why they’re a favorite among ravers, goths, as well as gyaru girls. Of course, if your eyes water a lot when you wear them, you might want to skip this. Red, itchy eyes are never a good look.

Get a choosing a high quality base that is just a shade or two lighter than your actual skin tone. Then, top it with a light translucent powder. Oh, and don’t forget to put the concealer on your neck and ears, too. It’s really important to get high quality, natural looking foundation for this. Otherwise, you’ll end up looking like a clown.

If you love to rave, colored mascara can actually make your eyes light up - literally. Some shades of colored mascara are UV reactive. So, if you love actually having a natural “glow” about you, getting colored mascara to finish off a UV look can really make you stand out in a crowd.

If you’re not sure if your look is overkill, choose to accentuate your eyes or your lips - but not both. Overkill is a problem, and it’s one that can totally make people ask if you’re getting prepped for Halloween early. This is the easiest way to play it safe and avoid looking like Ronald McDonald in misery.

Match your black lipstick to your face. Not all black lipsticks are the same! Some have reddish undertones, while others have bluish undertones. Golden toned skin works best with reddish-black lipstick, while girls with pink or blue skin undertones work best with a bluer base. If you do find a black lipstick that is 100% black, make sure that it’s matte. This way, it won’t smear and show your natural lip color.

Black eyeshadow as a base makes colors more dramatic, and can also help define your eyes. Also, multiple eyeshadow colors can help add more dimension to your eyeshadow look. For example, light colors at the inner corner of your eye can help “open up” your eyes more.

Never underestimate the power of white eyeshadow. Forget black eyeshadow for a moment. White eyeshadow is an alt girl godsend! It helps give your eyes a “lifted” look, can be used as highlighter for your cheekbones and nose, and also can help you rock an amazingly lip look. Oh, and if you can’t tell from the tutorial, it really helps black eyeliner and eyeshadow stand out.

If you’re looking for a high glam look, a bright smokey eye with silver glitter eyeshadow close to the sides of your eye will do the trick. There’s something about silver eyeshadow, especially silvery glittery eyeshadow, that really brings out your inner diva. Better still, this particular beauty look works in just about every scene.

Sometimes, all that you really need to change your overall ‘vibe’ is a change of lipstick. For example, natural eyeshadow with red lipstick will give you a pinup look, while natural eyeshadow and pink lipstick may look more lolita or pastel goth. If you’re looking to go from cute to crazy quick, carry a bold red lipstick.