At the age of 17, I officially entered the entertainment industry, and since then, I've been closely associated with the title of "Beauty Queen." Anything that could make me more beautiful, slimmer, whiter, or more charming—be it a beauty remedy or a folk prescription—has never escaped my attention. All first-hand information and the most effective new products are something I must strive to learn about or obtain! There's no way around it; I am this passionate about beauty, and even if others call me obsessive, I don't care because I am truly the "Beauty Queen"!
When I first prepared to enter the industry, I wasn't as obsessed with beauty as I am now. My skin was naturally flawless, like that of Xiao S's and me—whether we wore makeup or not, there wasn't much difference. At that time, a makeup artist earnestly advised me that women must take care of their skin, and the earlier, the better. Otherwise, once you pass the age of 25, your skin will age quickly, like wilting flowers. Xiao S and I thought that makeup artist might be overthinking things. Back then, I occasionally had a few pimples, but I never had serious acne or blackhead issues, so I completely ignored what that makeup artist said. To be honest, before entering the industry, I really had no concept of beauty at all.
However, after officially signing the contract, I needed to take some promotional photos. After taking the photos and returning home, I realized I didn’t have any cleansing oil for removing makeup. So, I bought a bottle of cleansing oil, but then I also needed to buy facial cleanser. After buying the cleanser, the makeup artist reminded me that after washing my face, I must apply toner and moisturizer… It was then that I began to understand these various bottles and jars and finally realized how many steps are involved in skincare!
Fortunately, there were makeup artists and stylists who could serve as my free consultants. These big sisters (some were male) patiently taught me and recommended good brands, suggesting which ones were suitable for younger people, etc. But for me, who had no income at the time, the brands they recommended were quite expensive. Moreover, I couldn’t figure out which bottle was the toner and which was the moisturizer. Honestly, it seemed so troublesome that I ended up only doing two basic steps: removing makeup and washing my face.
Relying on natural beauty without proper care soon led to disaster. Regularly applying makeup without proper skincare, and casually removing it, eventually caused my skin to appear dull. When I looked in the mirror, I broke out in cold sweat... I started searching for reasons why my skin had become dull. That’s when I discovered it might be due to incomplete makeup removal. Makeup removal must be thorough, and face-washing cannot be rushed—it's best to use certain brand cleansers. Then, I noticed that the keratin layer on my face was quite thick, feeling coarse to the touch, indicating that I needed to exfoliate.
Thus, I began exploring skincare and beauty step by step. I learned to buy foundation and cleansing oil suitable for my skin type, started exfoliating and applying masks. If I encountered skin problems, I would seek advice and consult good dermatologists. Of course, my interest in researching those numerous skincare brands grew stronger, and these explorations became topics I discussed with many sisters during our tea breaks!
At the age of 17, I officially embarked on the path to becoming the "Beauty Queen".
I wanted to be slim, very slim. So, I started wearing body-shaping underwear, including corsets, bustiers, shapewear pants, and full-body compression garments. I wore them to school, for work, and even while sleeping, fully armed to achieve my goal of being slim at all costs!
Shapewear tops, shapewear pants, and corsets are indeed quite effective if you have the endurance and ability to wear them consistently. They can maintain a great figure and have excellent body-shaping effects!
Beauty Queen's Tips – Secrets to a Flat Stomach
When it comes to stomachs, many women frown because the extra fat around the abdomen is often stubborn and hard to get rid of. However, it is the number one culprit that distorts the body shape. To become a true beauty, your stomach should have absolutely no excess fat.
The problem with abdominal fat stems from each woman's posture. If you always hunch, the fat easily accumulates in the abdomen. Wearing a corset can reduce such occurrences. Additionally, standing tall and maintaining good posture is an excellent weight loss method! If you don't exercise regularly, simply standing tall and maintaining good posture can help burn calories, especially when walking!
Secret 1: Always Stand Tall and Maintain Good Posture
The method involves tightening your buttocks, engaging your waist muscles, squeezing your shoulder blades together, opening your shoulders fully, relaxing your neck and shoulders, and slightly lifting your chin. If you maintain this posture while sitting or standing for long periods, your stomach will shrink significantly, and abs may even develop. Fat won't accumulate easily in the abdomen.
Secret 2: Use Slimming Cream
Using slimming cream can have slight effects, but the real key is still maintaining good posture. If you don't keep your back straight, you'll definitely develop a belly!
Additionally, spinal issues can affect posture. Many Asian women have problems like scoliosis or herniated discs. If you have scoliosis, herniated discs, or a hunched back, it can lead to chronic lower back pain over time. These issues may also cause poor blood circulation, making you feel dizzy and affecting your skin health. If you have spinal problems, see a doctor promptly, and appropriate rehabilitation will be beneficial!
God, please make my legs thinner!
During that blind and reckless dieting period, I had a strong obsession with my thighs!
In middle school, I was least satisfied with my thighs. Frankly speaking, during PE class when wearing shorts, my thighs were relatively slim compared to my classmates. However, influenced deeply by Japanese female idols, I believed that only if my legs couldn’t close properly would it be considered standard. Observing those Japanese female idols, I noticed that when their thighs closed together, there was always a gap between their legs. But when my thighs closed, there was no gap, so my conclusion was—my thighs were too thick (thinking about it now, it seems quite laughable)!
Around that time, cable TV shopping channels were quite popular for weight loss products. I stared at them aimlessly, wanting to buy and try them out. I remember purchasing a product called “Fat Breaker” through TV shopping, claiming “Want to lose weight where? Just rub it there,” and regardless of where you applied it on your body, the fat in that area would disappear quickly. After applying this product, I felt its effects were incredibly intense—the areas where I applied it immediately turned red, swollen, and itchy. However, it was too uncomfortable, and I wanted to rinse it off with water, but it wouldn’t wash away!
I endured nearly half a day to a day of itching before it slowly subsided, but my legs continued to turn red, and eventually, the skin developed blood spots, taking a long time to fade… So, did I lose weight? No, not at all, and my skin was allergic for several days. This is what it means to waste money and suffer unnecessarily!
After multiple failed attempts, I finally found methods that truly slimmed and beautified my legs, realizing that if the buttocks line was beautiful, the legs would look slimmer too!
Beauty Queen's Tips – Secrets to a Shapely Butt and Tight Thighs
Many Westerners judge whether a woman is beautiful based on her butt, believing that if a woman has a perfect, firm butt, she deserves to be called beautiful. Since childhood, I’ve believed that a woman must have a perfectly tight and lifted butt to be considered beautiful.
Asian women tend to have larger pelvises and often sit for long periods, resulting in flatter butts. Regardless of whether a woman is overweight or slim, with large or small breasts, having a well-shaped, lifted butt adds significant appeal.
Secret 1: Exercise
To lift the butt, exercise is the most effective. You can achieve a captivating, lifted butt by simply doing one exercise: stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outward in a slight V-shape, knees straight, and squeeze your glutes tightly inward. Aim for more than twenty repetitions. You can do this frequently while watching TV or when idle, gradually forming a smile-like curve on your butt!
Secret 2: Apply Butt-Lifting Cream
Applying Clarins’ butt-lifting cream can be quite effective. However, merely applying it lightly like a facial cream won’t yield good results; it must be paired with hand massage. The massage should involve firmly grabbing and pinching the area, but not so forcefully that it causes bruising or breaks the skin. The correct pressure should resemble kneading dough, using the palm to press and push excess fat. This massage technique is highly effective for edema in the thighs and arms.
Secret 1 for Firm Thighs: Rubbing Massage
Cellulite often appears at the junction of the thighs and buttocks. I recommend using Bioderma products, using the same grabbing and pinching method to enhance absorption, which promotes blood circulation and boosts metabolism. Alternatively, you can use Clarins' massage board, which helps apply lotion on one side and massages on the other. First, evenly apply the lotion on your skin, then use the massage board to brush upwards from the thigh root towards the buttocks, brushing each area at least 20-30 times. You’ll feel heat and some pain, but it’s quite effective for eliminating cellulite and reducing edema!
Secret 2 for Firm Thighs: Wear Shapewear Pants
Besides the pinching method, another physical shaping method is wearing shapewear pants. Wearing shapewear improves your lines, making your thigh curves more attractive. Long-term wear concentrates the fat where it should be, lifting the buttocks. However, whether you can endure wearing them depends on your patience because they can be uncomfortable in summer and itchy in winter!
Beauty Queen's Tips – Secrets to Firm Calves
Beautiful women can't have elephant or carrot legs; pursuing attractive calf curves is essential. However, long-standing or frequent high heel wear can easily cause swelling or varicose veins, affecting leg aesthetics, which is quite unfortunate.
Secret 1 for Firm Calves: Wear Anti-Varicose Vein Stockings
If your job requires prolonged standing, like being a salesperson or teacher, you should wear anti-varicose vein stockings, available at drugstores like Watsons. These stockings fit snugly, so it's crucial to buy the right size according to your height for optimal effectiveness.
Secret 2 for Firm Calves: Use Slimming Gel
If you stand all day and experience swollen and sore calves, you can find a slimming gel at Watsons under the PROMOTION brand. Containing refreshing mint ingredients, massaging your legs with this gel makes them feel more relaxed and comfortable.
Secret 3 for Firm Calves: Massage & Elevate Legs
Elevating your legs is a great way to reduce leg swelling! After massaging your legs, rest them against a wall with your legs straight, forming a 90-degree angle with your body. Elevate your legs for at least 15 minutes to be effective. However, avoid raising them for too long, like an hour, as your legs might go numb or even cramp!
Secret 4 for Firm Calves: Drink Coix Water to Reduce Swelling
Usually, staying up late or drinking alcohol the previous day can cause swelling the next day. Drinking coix water can help. Coix water doesn't work immediately; usually, drinking it in the morning leads to increased urination in the afternoon, or drinking a lot today leads to heavy urination the next day. Coix water helps eliminate excess water from your body, and many breakfast shops sell coix milk.
Chapter Two Beauty Queen's Experience Talk 1
If you want to know whether you have a water-retention constitution, press down with your thumb on a swollen part of your body. If a white mark remains and takes a long time to disappear, it indicates excessive water retention in your body. If the water retention issue persists and worsens over time, it may indicate kidney problems, and you should see a doctor!
Determined to be a slender beauty, I suffered greatly.
Before the age of 17, I didn't understand or pay attention to makeup and skincare, but I was very concerned about losing weight. In middle school, I endured a lot of hardship and experienced the bitter tears of various weight-loss methods!
Actually, I was quite chubby in middle school, weighing up to 52 kilograms at my heaviest! At the time, I was obsessed with Japanese female idols like the girl group CoCo and the super-popular "three M beauties"—Miyazaki Rie, Miyauchi Arisa, and Makase Rihoko. According to reports in various newspapers and magazines, these Japanese women weighed only 43 to 46 kilograms. I envied and resented them, constantly muttering to myself: "Why am I so fat!" Why could they be so thin?!
As a middle school student, I didn't have the money to buy beauty creams or weight-loss pills, so I followed the diets reported for these female idols.
One of the most popular weight-loss methods at the time was eating only apples and yogurt every day. I remember reading that a Japanese actress lost ten kilograms in ten days by doing this. So, without hesitation, I followed suit, but after just three days, I experienced severe stomach cramps and was rushed to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed me with gastritis, which terrified my family!
Another terrifying experience was using laxatives for weight loss! After consuming them, countless troubles arose. For instance, during class, I would suddenly need to run to the restroom. Initially, the teacher believed me when I raised my hand to request bathroom breaks, but as the frequency increased, the teacher grew suspicious and doubted my sincerity (though I couldn't tell the truth about the laxatives). Eventually, the teacher refused to let me go to the bathroom, forcing me to endure in the classroom until the bell rang, allowing me to rush to the restroom!
I realized students shouldn't consume laxatives (unless constipated), and more importantly, laxatives don't actually help you lose weight!
(BOX) Beauty Queen's Experience Talk
In middle school, my body suffered greatly from dieting, particularly my gastrointestinal system. As I grew older, I realized that dieting during adolescence is harmful and not worth it. During this developmental stage, improper methods like taking laxatives or following nutritionally imbalanced fasting diets can prevent breast development, cause skin to lose elasticity and moisture, hinder growth, and even damage bones. I only discovered these consequences later, realizing that I harmed my precious body for the sake of beauty during middle school.
How many combs do you have? Hair magic cultivation techniques
Author: Xu Xiyan
Combing hair is extremely important and is a university-level knowledge that all beauties must study.
I know a hairstylist who told me that the number of times you comb your hair should exceed your age. If you're a teenager, comb it dozens of times, and as you grow older, increase the scalp massage accordingly. I require myself to comb at least forty times daily, ensuring every part of my hair is covered!
As the Beauty Queen, I own many combs for different purposes. Let's take a look:
Generally, I use a wide-tooth comb when my hair is still wet. I don't have a particular brand preference for wide-tooth combs; regular store-bought ones work well.
Beauty Queen's Combat Guidelines – Correct Steps for Combing Hair After Washing
Step 1: Divide your wet hair into three parts—left, right, and back—and handle one section at a time.
Step 2: Start combing by hand through the tangled sections, gathering small bunches of hair and combing from the ends upward.
Step 3: Gradually comb upwards from the ends to the scalp.
Step 4: Once steps 1 to 3 are completed, you can start blow-drying your hair. When the scalp is almost dry, I usually use a special scalp-massaging comb. However, you don't necessarily need to comb from the scalp to the ends; stop when you reach the still damp sections. This comb stimulates the scalp and feels comfortable. Currently, I use Janeke's brand, where each comb tooth end is round, designed specifically for scalp massage.
Step 5: After combing the scalp, I use a large comb to smooth the hair strands. Remember, always start combing from the ends, ensuring all tangles are resolved before combing the entire head. Never force the comb through; instead, gently grip the tangled sections above and carefully comb them out.
In addition to wide-tooth combs and scalp-massaging combs, I often use a pointed-tail comb. To part the hair or smooth a ponytail, I dampen the comb and use it to flatten the hair. I also carry an anti-static comb by Italian brand Janeke, especially useful during winter, flights, or dry climates when static electricity is common!
A boar bristle brush also has anti-static properties, but I don't recommend it much. Using a boar bristle brush only reaches the surface of the hair, leaving it flat and lifeless. While it prevents static, it's not ideal for those with long straight hair!
Seven Strict Rules for Beautiful Hair
Some people have baby hair along their foreheads; I belong to this category. I think baby hair looks natural and attractive, so I don't recommend shaving it. Many celebrities or models shave their baby hair upon a stylist's suggestion, leading to stubbly, unpleasant short hairs.
Hair doesn't need excessive manipulation; health and naturalness are beautiful.
To maintain healthy hair, besides cleanliness and avoiding dyeing or perming, paying attention to details in daily life is crucial. Here are some unconventional behaviors I follow, showcasing the strictest hair care practices!
Beauty Queen's Combat Guidelines – Prohibited Actions for Protecting Hair
Rule 1: Keep distance for safety.
I never let my hair touch anything it shouldn't. For example, when sitting, I pull my hair forward before leaning back, preventing it from getting caught and rubbed between my back and the chair.
Rule 2: Nobody should press on it.
When traveling, I always place my hair in front of the seatbelt, ensuring it isn't pressed or rubbed by the belt.
Rule 3: Avoid unnecessary contact.
Even while watching TV at home, I place my hair in front to prevent it from rubbing against the sofa.
Rule 4: Sleep with hair lifted.
If your hair is long enough, sleep with it lifted to avoid pressing it between your body and the pillow. Direct contact with the pillow can cause tangling and dryness.
Rule 5: Even hands should avoid contact.
If my boyfriend wants to rest his hand on my shoulder, I lift my hair first. These actions might seem extreme, but they protect my hair!
Rule 6: Avoid tying hair in a ponytail.
At home, I rarely tie my hair in a ponytail, as it can cause significant hair loss at the forehead. Headbands can similarly harm the frontal hairline.
Rule 7: Let it hang naturally.
At home, I always let my hair hang evenly on both sides of my chest. This balanced hanging prevents excessive strain on either side, reducing potential hair loss.
Moisturizing Hair Care Tips
Honestly, I rarely visit salons for hair treatments. Unless I'm