Fragrance Tips That’ll Make Heads Turn

Ever find yourself dousing on your favorite scent, only to realize it has completely worn off by the afternoon? You’re not alone! Here at The Edge, we’ve all shared your frustration. But here’s the scoop: you don’t need to splurge on a designer perfume for the scent to last. It’s not so much what perfume you wear, but how you apply it! Here are a few tips to have you smelling delicious all day, not just until you step out the door!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

Before you even reach for that perfume bottle on the shelf, start with a moisturizer. Perfume projects best on hydrated skin, so we recommend lathering your body with your favorite lotion or body oil of a matching scent before you apply your perfume. For an extra boost, try dabbing a little petroleum jelly on those pressure points — this will lock in that scent and have you smelling divine all day! When you do begin to incorporate lotions and oils, make sure you apply your actual perfume last. This will ensure that it isn’t overshadowed and can still shine through as a final touch!

Pulse Points are Your Best Friends

If your perfume isn’t projecting as well as you’d like, it might be because you aren’t applying it to the right places. The scent diffuses better throughout the day when sprayed on spots on your skin that emit heat. So, next time you’re spritzing on your favorite fragrance, don’t forget these areas: the base of your throat, behind your ears, on your wrists, the back of your knees, and even your inner elbows. One tip: when you’re applying perfume to your wrists, try to avoid rubbing them together. This can alter the scent and disturb the top notes.

Your Hair Holds Scent, Too

Didn’t you know? Your hair is a fabulous carrier for fragrance! Lightly misting your hair can help your favorite scent last for hours — sometimes up to six! Just be cautious, traditional perfume can be very drying for your hair. So, be sure to opt for a hair-specific mist to keep your locks smelling heavenly while keeping them damage-free!

Now that you’ve learned these tips and tricks, you’ll be turning heads wherever you go! We girls know how important our signature scents are, and now yours will last all day. 

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