Tips for Great Selfies Without a Flake in Sight

As a blogger, taking selfies is part of my job. I’ve been working on making my selfies more interesting. I recently took a photography workshop where I learned some great tips and tricks. I’ve started building a library of selfies to use in social media posts. A key part of a great selfie is making sure that my hair looks its best. For me, that is a bit more challenging because I suffer from dandruff. With my dark hair, any flakes basically scream, “Hello! Look at me! Jenn has dandruff!” Not my idea of a good selfie.

This content was sponsored by Head & Shoulders but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’ve been a long time user of Head & Shoulders so I was excited to try their Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo. My scalp is sensitive so scalp itch really drives me nuts.  Did you know that Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo is a pH balanced, gentle shampoo for daily use on all hair types? It even removes up to 94 percent of dandruff irritants!

With my hair newly revitalized, I practiced some of my selfie skills. Here are some tips for taking great selfies:

Tips for Great Selfies

Use Natural Light

If at all possible, use natural light. Everyone looks more naturally radiant in daylight. Sometimes it’s as simple as opening the curtains and sitting next to a window. I took this shot on my back porch to feature the “dream” necklace that I am wearing. It is still one of my favorite selfies. Even indoors, try to find a well lit area and play around with the exposure settings on your camera to let in a bit more light.

Crop in Close

The background of many selfies can be a bit distracting. In addition, you can usually tell that you’re reaching out to hold the phone. But, what you might notice is if you move the phone too close, your face looks a bit out of proportion. Your nose looks most prominent and your eyes look smaller. Likely NOT the look you were going for. Instead, either use your camera’s zoom function (not too much) or crop the photo in edit mode so that you can hold the camera away from your face and keep your features in proportion.

Play with Angles

Don’t always take your face head-on. Play around with different angles to accentuate your features. I always hold the camera a bit higher than my head. It makes your eyes pop and minimizes any chance for a “double chin” moment. Play around and figure out your good side. Your “better side” tends to have more balance and symmetry.

Be Natural

Take pictures of the “real you” from time to time. Minimal makeup, bedhead, etc. Give your followers a chance to see into your real world. It will make you more interesting and can be a bit sexy too. I love this one I took with a selfie stick just before bed.

Ditch the Smile

I actually think that my smile is one of my best assets, but sometimes a selfie without a smile hold a bit more mystery and interest. Play around with different expressions to find a few that are non-smiling, but still look great.

Filter a Bit

As a woman of a certain age, I sometimes use a filter here and there. I’ll minimize a few lines, but overall I still want to look like me. Filters can add a mood or dreamy affect too. They can help blur a busy background so that you pop out as the main feature. Don’t overdue it with filters though. You’ll look too artificial.

Play with Your Hair

I feel so much more confident when my hair looks great. Thanks to Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo, I love to play with my hair in my selfies. I’ll flip it to one side, tousle it a bit, use it to frame my face, etc. After all, your hair is one of your best accessories. The other thing I love about the Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo is the fragrance. My daughter loves the scent so much that she keeps trying to steal it from me! It’s formulated with fresh scent technology in a crisp, clean green apple scent. It’s really refreshing and helps awaken my senses to start my day.

I also have color treated hair and Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo never causes my color to fade. It continues to look shiny, smooth, and flake-free until my next color treatment.

What are your tips for taking great selfies? How do you show off your beautiful hair?

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Head & Shoulders. The opinions and text are all mine.

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