The selfie has become so ingrained in our culture that it’ll score you nine points in Scrabble, and can be found amongst “ebullient” and “obstreperous” in the Oxford English Dictionary. And Kim Kardashian, whose snaps regularly garner upwards of a half million likes, is even releasing and a selfie-themed book, Selfish, next April. While you may not have a makeup team at your disposal like Kardiashian, we’ve got tips, tricks, and tools straight from the pros (like Lauren Conrad’s makeup artist) to help you put your best face forward. Follow our 10 foolproof rules and snap away!
1. Phone a Friend
Or better yet, jump into a photo with one. Despite their narcissistic moniker, selfies are more fun—and way less awkward—when they’re taken with a pal. Photographer Tony Kim says, “It usually leads to laughter and some silliness, so your photos end up looking less staged and more candid.”
2. Work Remotely
Nothing ruins a selfie like a photo-bombing outstretched arm. Problem solved: Hisy’s Bluetooth device ($25; hisypix.com) lets you take a photo without even touching the phone. Use the stand (not shown) to prop your cell, pose, then click the quarter-size remote button. Perfect. Selfie. Every. Time.
3. Be a Poser
Scroll through any Kardashian Instagram feed and count how many pics are straight-on snaps of their faces (hint: it’s very few). That’s because turning your head slightly to one side makes your face seem thinner and hides any sign of a double chin. Another face-slimming tip: N.Y.C. makeup artist Kristofer Buckle says to raise the camera just above your line of sight and steady your gaze on the lens. But try not to stare (can you say, “Deer in headlights”?).
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