Tricks of the trade

What do real women do to look beautiful? To find out, we went online and asked our favorite bloggers for their best beauty secrets. Here are their top, go-to strategies for gorgeous hair, glowing skin and marvelous makeup. Thanks, ladies!

Dunk nails to dry

"If you have no quick-dry products lying around, dip your painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water to help them dry faster. It really works!"—Michelle Phan, YouTube vlogger

Coat cuticles, avoid a mess

"I rub olive oil around my nails before I embark on a nail-art design. It makes removing excess polish way easier."—Taryn Multack, Miss LadyFinger

Hide chips with textured polish

"Unlike regular lacquer, the glittery kind is supposed to look sort of uneven, so it's great for fix-it situations. When a nail chips, instead of removing all my polish and starting over, I'll just slap on a coat of sparkle ... Read more »