Yes, we’re sad to see hot girl summer come to an end. Although a community of men called the “city boys” tried to throw us off, we were persistent and resilient. Megan Thee Stallion has laid the foundation for us to be the hotties all-year-round, not just for the summer.
The key to being a “hottie” has more to do with being intentional about what you want while being confident - it’s not just about driving the boat and cute outfits - but we love that too. Many of you are back in school or maybe this is your first year in college. How do you keep that same energy from the summer during the school year? No worries sis. I’m here to give you the best tips on how to maintain your looks and your books while also staying on budget. Here’s to a hot girl semester!
Invest in protective styles and wigs
I would be foolish to not highlight the importance of hair in our community. Spending hours, even days, getting laid and slayed has been a black girl ritual since the beginning of time. With that in mind, a college girl hottie has nowhere near the time to spend in a salon or in somebody’s chair. So how does she maintain her hair while also making it to class on time? Do more protective styles such as braids or faux locs and invest in a good wig.
Although the thought of braids and faux locs may instantly give you a headache, thinking about how long you have to sit in the same spot for hours on top of having your scalp screaming from how tight the braids are, they should be one of your go-to styles. You can keep your protective style in from a month to two months if installed properly.
When it comes to wigs, stick with closures. Frontals will take time to install especially if you are using glue. With a closure, you just pop it on, lay your edges, and go. The cool thing about wigs and protective styles is that you can also style them how you want without damaging your own hair. Now that’s what I call a finesse.
Make your own DIY hair products
For the natural hotties, making your own natural products is the way to go. When I went natural, I was always tempted to buy so many products that ultimately did the same thing. After doing some research on YouTube and natural hair blogs, I realized I can make my own products. Not only is this cost-efficient but I also gained more knowledge about my own hair. This way you can save money for books or a weekend with your girls and become an expert on your own hair.
It sounds like a win to me.
If you mix any essential oil (Jojoba,Olive, Coconut, Grapeseed, etc.), mayonnaise, and one beaten egg, you’ve got yourself a highly moisturizing and strengthening deep conditioner. If you boil flax seeds in a pot until it becomes frothy, you have your own natural hair gel that will keep your curls defined and popping. These are just a few recipes I’ve used for myself but YouTube and other social media platforms are your best friend. Save your coins for the boat sis.
Create a makeup routine
This sounds so simple but it’s honestly crucial for our hotties who love makeup. It can be frustrating to love makeup and love how it makes you feel but not know what you’re doing. One reason why women might take extended amounts of time doing their makeup is because it is based on someone from YouTube or Instagram, not on your individual needs and wants. The reason why it takes so long for you to highlight and contour sis is because you haven’t learned your face shape and structure. You haven’t learned a product application process that works for you. If you take some time to sit down and play around with your makeup you will figure out what works for you and
save so much time when you decide to wear makeup.
Too many products overwhelming you? It’s okay, we all take that extra trip to Sephora when we should have just headed home. Honestly, you only bought those products because homegirl from your favorite channel told you that you HAVE to them when you really don’t.
Another tip, make sure to carry a makeup bag so you can always have your essentials right by your side for a quick touch up in between classes or meetings. I recommend keeping the lip color you’re wearing, lip liner, a sponge/beauty blender, blotting papers or setting powder, lash glue (if you’re rocking strips), concealer the shade of your skin, mini setting spray, and makeup wipes inside of your glam bag.
Get hip to shopping apps
I’m not here to drag you sis. I’m here to help you... but you have to stop splurging on shopping sprees and random online orders from Pretty Little Things or Fashion Nova. I’m not saying don’t treat yourself but be smart about it. Remember, a hot girl has beauty and brains.
Have a slight or major shopping addiction? Download apps that pay you back or offers discounts when you shop at your favorite stores. Apps such as Shopular and SnipSnap have the ability to send you notifications when stores near you are having sales or have coupons available. They also have lists of discounts from branded stores that they partner with. Apps such as Ibotta and Rakuten actually give you cashback for spending money at participating stores. These are great for saving money at the grocery store too. I always make it a habit to check these apps before I buy anything. A hot girl thrives off abundance and getting what she wants. Why play checkers when you can play chess? Again, all the savings from these shopping sprees can go to things for school and getting into that campus party.
Eat and Workout at Home
There’s only one way Megan has those bionic knees to do what she does. Working out and of course eating healthy. What’s essential to having the hottest semester is staying on top of your grades and being healthy. A hot girl prioritizes a healthy lifestyle which includes being active and eating right. I get it though. You may not have the coins for a gym membership or trainer, the time to make it to the campus gym, or maybe you are insecure and get anxiety from working out in front of others. The solution to that is to work out at home or in your dorm.
Maybe it’s not your ideal set up but what’s not ideal is falling asleep in class because you have no energy. You have to be active and fuel your body with the right foods. We have to go from eating snacks to looking like one. All you have to do is take the stress from trying to make it to the gym and eating out. Workout at home and eat at home. You got food at home at sis. The drive-thru isn’t your friend. If you don’t have food at home, go to the grocery store instead. You will get more food for your money and the satisfaction of cooking your own meal.
You don’t need a gym to be fit. Look up fitness videos and invest in some home equipment like dumbells, sweatband, and resistance bands. Take a walk in the morning or a run to start your day off. Your body will thank you and so will your grades. You will be more alert in class and focused on your daily tasks. Remember, you have to keep up with the maintenance of the boat to drive it.
Create affirmations for yourself.
Lastly, you have to affirm yourself girl. You can take all of the advice above all day long but if you lack confidence and resilience it won’t work. This is not to say that how you look should ever overshadow your studies. By no means do we want that. A hot girl is a woman of substance. People try to demonize women who are confident enough to be authentic and happily themselves, whatever that looks like.
This is to say that when we look good, we feel good and that’s a scientific fact. When we feel good, we do good and that should be applied to our work ethic. A few ways to obtain a hot girl spirit to go along with the appearance is to write, on sticky notes, messages about the woman you want to be and place them all over your house or dorm. I like to have them in my bathroom because that’s where I get ready for the day. Never use “I want to...” when writing these. Always say “I am...” because you are even if you are not there yet. This is a way to manifest the things you want by feeling like they already exist. Make a playlist with your favorite empowering and motivational songs. They can be twerk songs or spirituals. Either way, listen to music that makes you feel good and inspires you. Of course, you have to have THEE hottest hottie on your playlist so don’t forget her.
It’s not easy maintaining your books and your looks but you can do it, if not for the hot girls, do it for the good girls.
