Skin and Hair: Beauty Myths Busted

Hey girls! Time for some body talk. You've got a very important prom evening scheduled. Is your hair and skin prepared? Let's bust some skin and hair beauty myths that keep you from looking your best for prom night.

1) Only tan girls are pretty.

This is just stupid. Flip through any magazine and you'll find gorgeous porcelain-skinned models that literally glow in the spotlight. How many times must we say that oven-baked and orange is not lovely.

2) Drinking lots of water will clear your skin.

That's a no. While water is good for you and definitely benefits every part of your body, if you drink too much, you'll just have to pee every five seconds. Don't drink more than eight glasses a day. No floating kidneys, please.

3) Acne can be scrubbed away.

Negative! Scrubbing your skin raw actually makes your skin produce more oil. Unless you want to grease the limo, be gentle with your skin.

4) Thick eyebrows make you look like a monkey.

Um, no. Girls with thick eyebrows generally have thick hair. This is part of your package, darling. Keep those brows in line by tweezing or waxing stray hairs beneath the brow, but never ever wax on top of the brow.

5) You should wash your hair every day.

Absolutely not. Depending on your scalp type (how much oil your skin produces), it's good to wash your hair every 3-5 days. This will give your locks a lovely, healthy sheen and avoid stripping your hair of essential oils.

6) Lemon Juice will lighten your hair.

Come on. Your grandma's tips don't fly these days. Plus, it just doesn't work. If you want subtle highlights, head to a salon. Only professionals should handle your tresses.

Now that you've passed Beauty Myths 101 for prom, go get glam!