1. Maintenance

Brush your teeth and do it right. Not only will this get rid of bad breath but will also help keep your teeth sparkling white. If you need to, use a whitener. It’s just not a pretty sight to see red lipstick with unattractive teeth.

2. Choose a shade

Different shades of red suit different people so don’t just buy the first red lippie you see! Experiment with different shades and see what suits you best. Also, different occasions and  places require different shades. A bright red may just not be appropriate as work

3. Vaseline

Apply a small amount of Vaseline around your lips. Try not to go over the edge, or to use too much! If you find it hard to apply, use a cotton bud lightly dipped in. This will help soothe chapped lips and also help the lipstick stick on better.

4. Apply the lipstick

Now apply your  carefully picked lipstick. Don’t worry too much about the outside, as we’ll deal with that next, just try to give an even coverage.