The ’90s were a time of high fashion and beauty, with supermodels like Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Kate Moss leading the way. For many of us, we can still recall the fearless beauty looks that have since become iconic. Randi Bergman is no exception — she’s the executive digital editor of FASHION Magazine and admits she loves anything the ‘90s related! Even though it’s been over two decades since this era, Bergman has kept some of her mother’s secrets to achieving flawless looks alive.
Bergman’s mother had full hair with a statuesque figure, all framed by an inviting twinkle in her eyes that Bergman can still see today when looking through old photos. Her mother passed down some unique beauty tips that we can still use now to achieve those same noteworthy looks. Below are seven of her mother’s most coveted secrets from the ’90s:
1) Sleep With Rollers in Your Hair: Do you want voluminous curls? Back in the day, Bergman’s mother used to sleep with rollers in her hair for a plumper look. Instead of purchasing expensive foam or sponge rollers at a store, you can use paper towel tubes instead! And if you don’t love your curls after using them, try using larger rollers for bigger waves or smaller rollers for tighter curls.
2) Pluck Your Eyebrows to Match Bangs: It wasn’t too long ago when eyebrow trends included thin arches and dramatic shapes — something Vidal Sassoon would be proud of! To get this signature look, Bergman’s mom used to shape her brows so they matched up with a set of bangs she was sporting at the time. Not only did this produce an edgy vibe but also gave symmetry to her face.
3) Use Non-Beauty Products for Shine: Who would think that dandruff shampoo could make hair shiny? According to Bergman’s mom, it worked wonders on her locks! She recommended using Head & Shoulders shampoo once a week as a substitute for regular shine products. Plus it smells great too!
4) White Lipstick Makes Eyes Pop: To make eyes stand out more when wearing minimal makeup (another ‘90s trend!), use white lipstick as an alternative to eyeliner and mascara. Apply it on your waterline or your lash line — either way, it will make your eyes look brighter and wider instantly. Using clear gloss on top gives a glossy finish that adds extra glamour.
5) Wash Your Face With Egg Yolk: Cleansing isn’t just about washing your face with soap — egg yolks are packed with protein which will help keep skin soft and smooth while cleansing deep down in pores to remove dirt without stripping away natural oils needed by skin cells for hydration purposes. You don’t even have to separate out the whites — just whisk up one egg yolk until frothy before applying it all over your face like any other cleanser for two minutes before rinsing off thoroughly with lukewarm water afterward.
6) Reduce Sun Damage With Ice Cubes: Sunburn is not only painful but causes premature aging too — something Bergman’s mom was aware of early on! To reduce sun damage quickly after spending time outdoors during hot summer days, apply ice cubes directly onto burned areas as soon as possible afterward and let them sit there for about five minutes each until the skin starts feeling cooler again; repeat every few hours if needed throughout the day until sunburn goes away completely. This will help decrease inflammation while nourishing skin cells back into place faster than usual without having to rely solely on aloe vera gel or moisturizers afterward either one!
7) Put Petroleum Jelly Around Eyes at Night: Since petroleum jelly (Vaseline) is known as a healing ointment due to its barrier effect against bacteria and irritants, use it around the delicate eye area before bedtime – especially if you’ve been wearing makeup all day long! Apply generously around corners where wrinkles form first then blend outwards towards temples; leave overnight so skin cells receive extra moisture while doing their job all night long while you sleep so you wake up looking refreshed in the morning without having any wrinkles either one!
These ’90s beauty tips are timeless — whether you’re channeling Cindy Crawford’s or Kate Moss’ iconic hairstyles, don’t forget about these easy tricks from former generations along your journey to achieving perfect looks!
