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YouTube Beauty Stylists Andrea Brooks and Blair Fowler Share 7 Tips and Tricks for Naturally Whitening Your Smile

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I am a huge fan of YouTube styling sensations, Andrea Brooks and Blair Fowler, because their beauty advice is always so innovative and brilliant, yet so simple to put into action. Recently Andrea and Blair teamed up to share some beauty related pearls of wisdom, regarding obtaining a brighter, whiter smile.

A naturally effervescent personality causes me to instinctively smile 90% of the time, but also a self-proclaimed coffee lover, the whiteness of my teeth (or lack there of) can make feel somewhat self-conscious. I brush my teeth two, sometimes even three times a day, floss regularly, and even make my own mouthwash concoctions by combining my two favorite brands together. My oral hygiene is always on point, so I’m disappointed when I see pictures of myself, and a murky, off-white grin. I’ve undergone a few professional bleaching treatments at the dentist, but these treatments can get expensive and therefore can be difficult to maintain. I’ve also tried the less expensive, at home bleaching kits, however those have eaten away at some of my tooth enamel, making my teeth painfully sensitive.


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This is why I was relieved to see that Andrea and Blair’s video about how to improve your smile with these quick, inexpensive, and easy solutions that help your teeth appear whiter. According to Andrea and Blair, for a whiter, more visually appealing smile is really contingent on your makeup routine, fashion and accessory choices, and your lifestyle. A few minor adjustments in all these areas will positively highlight your teeth, allowing your smile to really sparkle and shine, helping you to feel more confident. As Blair points out in the video, your smile is your best accessory, so take care of it and keep smiling curly queens!

Episode 1: Accentuate Your Smile- The Smile Show

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Here is a recap Blair and Andrea’s suggestions to best accentuate your smile, as told through the misadventures of characters that always keep me laughing and cause me to crack the biggest smile, the cast of the NBC sitcom, Friends:

1. Wear lipsticks with a cool tone base.


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Cool toned base lipstick colors help define your lip shape, while simultaneously bringing out the natural white of your teeth. Though Andrea and Blair feature a red shade with a cool toned base for their example, the spectrum of cool toned lipstick shades are actually incredibly diverse, so find the one that suits your smile best.


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2. Brighten your smile and create a natural glow with some bronzer.


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A little bronze powder or the natural glow of a tan creates the illusion of whiter brighter teeth and eyes.

WARNING: In addition to a little bronzer, I also will use a little self tanner every now and then. If you choose to do so as well, be sure to follow all instructions provided by the people working at your local tanning salon. DO NOT go too dark for your skin tone. The objective of a spray tan is to highlight your skin’s undertones and provide you with a healthy, natural looking glow. Being so bronze you practically look orange, not natural! You want people to focus on your beautiful smile, and it’s hard to do so if you also resemble a long lost relative of the Cheetos Cheetah.


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3. Wear off white accessories jewelry, especially around your face.


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Off white earrings, necklaces, scarves and hats will create a visual contrast that helps your teeth appear more white and bright than they actually may be. So for a glowing glamorous grin, stock up on off white and crème accessories. Blair and Andrea suggest wearing a pair of off white pearl earrings, to create the illusion of an ultra white smile.

4. Avoid wearing bright white accessories near your face.


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In the same vein as the previous tip, wearing bright white accessories can actually create a visual illusion, which causes your teeth to appear less white and much more dull than they actually may be.

5. Moisturize your teeth… with your tongue


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This suggestion applies more to situations in when you are out and about, and are in need of last minute solution to whitening- lick your teeth. Now, I know that sounds absolutely ick, but it really works! A little spittle gives your teeth a little extra shine, so as you smile, the light is reflected off your teeth, making your teeth appear whiter and brighter. You can gain the same effect from drinking a little water, but when in a bind with no H2O in sight, this trick is sure to add a little last minute sparkle.

6. Avoid dark or colored beverages, and if you can’t resist your cravings for these things, drink from a straw.


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Blair makes a great point in this video; anything that can stain your clothes, particularly a which cotton t-shirt, has a high probability of also staining your teeth. Coffee, colored seltzers, sodas can all leave traces themselves, once they come in contact with the surface of your teeth. If you want to indulge on these beverages and keep your pearly whites pearly, using a straw will allow the liquid to bypass your front teeth.

7. Use a whitening toothpaste.


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A quality whitening toothpaste will not exclusively whiten, but kill multiple birds with one stone. It is important you choose a paste that, in addition to whitening, will support your overall oral hygiene and freshens breath. Because what is the point in having a beautiful, white, sparkling smile and stank nasty breath? Blair and Andrea recommend using Colgate Optic White to brighten your smile, while also covering all your orally hygienic bases.

As Blair points out in the video, your smile is your best accessory, so take care of it and keep smiling Curly Queens!

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