Last updated: August 8, 2024
One of the things that can give you confidence and help you to have a really good day is how you feel about yourself.
A lot of that is directly related to how you look.
It is really important, of course, that you learn to glow up mentally and not neglect your mental health as this is such an important part of your glow.
But no matter how you look at it, physical appearance makes a huge difference to our state of mind.
If you’re feeling a little tired and stressed, or have just been neglecting yourself lately, you may have lost some of your natural physical glow.
If that’s the case, don’t despair.
It’s perfectly possible to learn how to glow up overnight and look like a total boss the next day.
All you have to do is follow these easy steps on how to have a glow up overnight, and you’ll be looking your best come morning.
Don’t miss the steps at the end that will elevate your overnight glow up to the next level.
In this step by step guide you’ll learn how to glow up overnight on all your best features:
- Skin
- Hair
- Teeth
- Lips
- Hands, feet and nails
- Body
- Brows and lashes
- Diet
- Hydration
- Sleep
- Makeup
Get ready for your ultimate overnight glow!
How to glow up overnight
If you’re in the mood for some ultra-pampering so you can look your absolute best for tomorrow, here’s how to glow up overnight.
We’ll be looking at techniques and methods to get instant results so you really will wake up looking and feeling the absolute best you can.
By choosing the right skincare routine, getting a good night’s rest and focussing on internal and external tweaks to your body you can face the day feeling confident and amazing.
Follow these simple steps on how to get a glow up overnight and get the best glow ever in the shortest amount of time.
How to make your skin glow overnight
Follow these steps to make sure your skin is prepped, exfoliated and hydrated overnight for an amazing skin glow tomorrow.
Double cleanse to remove makeup and other impurities from the skin.
Gently exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter ones underneath.
You can use different methods to exfoliate your face for a skin glow, from a physical exfoliant to one containing gentle acids that remove dead skin.
Use a face mask to target any specific skin concerns you might have, such as breakouts or dry patches.
A sheet mask is a great idea as these are really beneficial for the skin and are a really good way to relax too.
Finally apply skincare products that will work on that overnight glow for you.
Look for products containing skin-friendly ingredients like niacinamide or Vitamin C. These will lighten the appearance of dark spots, which is great if you have any post-acne marks.
You can layer serums together and finally apply an overnight moisturizer on top that will seal everything in and prevent any moisture loss from the skin overnight.
You can also add in an eye cream to your routine if you have one.
You’ll wake up with smoother, brighter and glowing skin the next morning.
How to glow up your lips overnight
Don’t neglect your lips as part of your overnight glow up.
Gently exfoliate lips with a lip scrub.
You can also apply a lip balm and gently buff your lips with a face cloth instead which will also remove any dead skin on your lips.
Before bed, apply a thick overnight lip balm which will hydrate, smooth out fine lines and prevent any dryness.
In the morning your lips will be smooth and plumped.
Overnight hair glow up
Having great hair is something we all want and is one of the best ways to glow up overnight.
Step one is to wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo that will remove any product build up, pollution and dirt. All of these will dull your hair’s natural glow.
At the same time as shampooing, give yourself a DIY scalp massage to stimulate hair growth as well as make you feel more relaxed instantly.
A great way to level up your hair is to add a clear glaze to it in the shower. This won’t add color but will add the best shine you’ve ever seen in your hair.
Apply a hair mask to your hair to hydrate and give it a good shine.
You can leave your hair treatment on overnight to allow it to work really hard and give you the softest hair imaginable in the morning.
Don’t worry, this will be washed out in the morning!
How to glow up your body overnight
Let’s not forget the body when it comes to glowing up overnight.
There’s lots your can do for the skin on your body to help it look its best when you get up in the morning.
Firstly, exfoliate your whole body thoroughly. This is an essential glow up step as it gives you fresh, smooth skin to work with.
After exfoliating, remove unwanted hair with a razor or any other hair removal method you like.
Lastly, slather your body in your favorite heavy duty body lotion to seal in moisture, plump up your skin and leave it soft to the touch the next day.
Glow up teeth whitening overnight
Did you know you can whiten your teeth overnight?
Just choose a product like this and wake up with whiter teeth in the morning.
Make sure to brush and floss as normal beforehand so the whitening treatment can really get to work overnight.
Look after your brows and lashes overnight
Brows and lashes can have a huge impact on your overall look.
In the evening, pluck and trim your brows so they look perfect ready for the morning.
If you have an overnight brow or lash serum, apply those. These are best used on a regular basis to get good results.
If you don’t have a product like that, good old castor oil is a great option. It contains something called ricinoleic acid which helps to stimulate hair growth.
Apply it overnight in a thin layer to lashes and brows. As well as helping with growth, castor oil will also hydrate the lash and brow hairs.
Pamper your hands, feet and nails overnight
Taking care of the skin on your hands and feet is one of the most important things you can do when practising how to glow up overnight.
As a first step, remove any old nail polish from fingers and toes.
Buff the nails and tidy up your cuticles.
The skin on our feet is often neglected, so it’s a good time to get to work removing any hard skin. The best way to do this is with a foot file.
Apply your favorite nail polish to toes and fingernails.
Before bed, apply a thick foot cream and hand cream to intensely moisturize the skin.
In your morning your hands and feet will look prettier.
Self tanning overnight
This is a completely optional step as you don’t need to self tan when having a glow up overnight.
If you do decide to add a little glow with a light tan, overnight is the perfect time to do it.
The best way is to choose a product that gives very subtle results, as you don’t want a fake tan disaster ruining all your hard work.
Choose a product like tanning drops that you mix in with your moisturizer and body lotion.
These will give you a very light tan overnight and you’ll wake up glowing.
Focus on healthy foods to get a fresh glow overnight
Skin care products are important to get a glow overnight but what you put into your body really does make a difference to how you look.
The night before your overnight glow up, avoid all junk food and follow a healthy diet.
Choose food for glowing skin which will nourish your body from the inside out.
The food you choose to eat in the evening will help you get healthy skin.
Certain foods will also depuff your body and help you shed excess water, so you wake up feeling lighter and bouncier.
Make sure you choose the best meal to eat at night as one of the best ways to glow up overnight.
Drink water to get glowing skin overnight
Everyone knows that drinking lots of water is the best thing you can do to get radiant skin.
Being properly hydrated not only contributes to how we look but how we feel.
Not drinking enough water can make skin look dull, fine lines and wrinkles look worse, and can also cause mind fog, confusion, fatigue and a myriad of health problems.
Ensure you drink plenty of water before bed and first thing in the morning to get the most out of this how to glow up overnight checklist. It’s also an essential part of this 30 days glow up challenge.
Get ready for the morning
Before going to bed, do the following so you can get straight into your beauty routine in the morning:
Lay out your clothes ready for the next day.
Choose an outfit for tomorrow which you love and which makes you feel great.
It’s probably not the ideal time to try out any new looks as you really want to feel comfortable so your glow up can shine through.
Wash your makeup brushes so you have some clean ones to use for your makeup in the morning.
This will make sure that your makeup is on point and will also make you feel good when using them.
Pack your bag for the next day and prepare a healthy lunch to take with you to school or work.
Set goals that you want to achieve the next day.
These can be personal or professional, or based around your studies.
Having a clear plan in mind for the next day can be a really relaxing thing to do as you can get up with clear sense of purpose and make the most of your day.
Make a conscious effort as you settle in to bed to not look at your phone.
The distractions of social media and toxic people online can really sap your mental strength which will have a detrimental effect on your self confidence.
To be the best version of yourself tomorrow decide to only surround yourself with positive people to get the most out of your overnight glow up.
Prepare for a good night’s sleep
No guide to how to have a glow up overnight would be complete without the mention of beauty sleep.
Sleep is so important for our overall health as it’s when our body repairs itself.
If you don’t get enough sleep you won’t feel your best on the inside.
You’ll also end up with dark circles, eye bags and a sallow skin tone on the outside which will completely sap your glow.
Plan to get at least eight hours of sleep during your overnight glow up.
If you have trouble falling asleep easily, you can try a sleep spray on your pillow which can help you to relax.
Sweet dreams!
Overnight glow up: what to do on the morning after
Above are all the best ways to glow up fast, but we’re not quite done with how to glow up overnight.
When you wake up, your overnight glow up continues.
Here’s what you can do to maximize the results of all your efforts from the night before.
Firstly, drink a big glass of water as soon as you get up to make sure you’re hydrated from the inside out from the get go.
You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to a glass of warm water.
This method helps to clarify your body’s system and boost your immune system for the long day ahead.
Perform some short, quick exercises to get your body moving.
This will get your blood pumping which will bring an amazing glow to your face.
There are some excellent YouTube videos with short workouts if you don’t have much time.
Take a hot and cold shower for the ultimate skin glow
Before stepping in the shower to rinse off your overnight mask on your hair, and any fake tan you applied, get into body brushing with a dry brush.
Dry body brushing gets your circulation on the move, helps to depuff your skin and also helps to get rid of dry skin.
Having a shower in cold water has amazing health benefits, and can also make your skin just glow.
It tightens the pores and skin and will wake you up like nothing else can!
If you can’t bear the thought of showering just in cold water (and let’s face it, not many of us can) switch between hot and cold water alternately.
You will get the same great benefits of showering in cold water.
The final steps in how to get a glow up overnight
You’re almost ready to face the world with your best glow ever.
Once out of the shower, apply your favorite body lotion and style your hair the way you like it.
You can make the most of your skincare routine from the night before by giving yourself a facial massage.
This will really make your skin glow by boosting circulation and tightening and lifting the skin.
Apply your skincare according to your skin type, and don’t forget to apply your SPF too.
Apply your favorite makeup products to bring out your best features.
Let your real skin shine through though, because after your pampering session you’ll want everyone to see the natural glow up you’ve created.
Get dressed and spray your favorite perfume which always makes you feel good.
Before leaving the house…
Stand up tall and be conscious of having a good posture.
This will give you extra confidence.
Make a good choice today to always become a better person, and be kind to all those around you no matter what.
And finally, smile!
A smile makes everyone look prettier and it will encourage people to look at you, see how you glow and instantly feel drawn to you.
It’s easy to make significant changes to your appearance overnight, and a little effort packs a powerful punch in the glow up stakes.
An overnight self care session like this is a healthy habit to adopt, and will ensure you always glow inside and outside.
If you have any more tips on how to glow up overnight, be sure to drop them into the comments below.
Have an amazing day!
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