Step 1: Hair
Having awesome hair is the key to looking flawless without having to do much. You want to get the kind of haircut where you can just wake up and go; preferably a style that looks best when it's messy-sexy. Make sure you trust your stylist to give you a good highlight/color job, and layers, so you can get away with it not looking super-sleek.
Here's a life hack you need to know: the best salons in New York are constantly looking for hair models. Don't be afraid, these are professionals that are going to make you look good, and look good for free. Make sure you do your research about the salon first; our favorite salon to be a hair model for is ARROJO.
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