Office-ready looks you must check out

Let's face facts. Most working environments require a relatively subtle hand when it comes to makeup. Smoky eyes, vivid eye shadow and nontraditional lipstick colors are rarely met with enthusiasm in conservative environments. Even if you work from home and spend time on Zoom or other online platforms, you still need to look professional.
These tutorials are designed to give you options for workday looks that are anything but boring. Hairstyle recommendations are included, too, because a half-up, half-down style adds extra polish, which makes employers take notice.
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Soft neutral look with a half-up, half-down hairstyle
Whether working from home or the office, a neutral daytime look is a must. Natural makeup with a hint of sparkling shadow and a tiny wing elongates and brightens the eyes. For a quick and easy hairstyle, leave a few tendrils down in the front, but pull side sections off your face, and then twist and pin them in the back. Get the tutorial here.
A healthy glow with a sleek ponytail
When is a ponytail more than just an easy way to get out of the house in a hurry? When it's sleek, high and paired with the perfect office makeup. This tutorial will show you how to use bronzer in a whole new way, plus you'll learn the secret behind hiding those hair elastics. Get the tutorial here.
Simple liner with a soft red lip and side-curled ponytail
Got a video call and not enough time to do a full face of makeup? Don't sweat it! Start with a neutral makeup look, add black winged liner and bright coral-red lipstick, and you'll get noticed instantly. But what about your hair? Curl a few sections in the front, then create a low ponytail that hangs over one shoulder. You’ll look sleek, sophisticated and promotion-worthy. Get the tutorial here.
Soft, smoked-out liner with hair parted in middle, clipped back
For a look that's perfectly suited for work, even if you're working from home, skip the heavy eye makeup, and concentrate on elongating your eyes with liner instead. This look has a slight smoky touch, thanks to a dusting of matte black eye shadow above the liner. To put your hair in order quickly, part it down the middle, pull back a section on each side, and pin the hair in place with a pair of pretty clips. Get the tutorial here.
Modestly mauve with low bun
To add a subtle, romantic touch to your workday look, reach for rose gold instead of brown. Combine the rose with a bit of matching metallic shadow, and skip the false lashes entirely. To round out your style, pull your hair off your face, secure it with a hair elastic and some bobby pins, and you'll look memorable in moments. Get the tutorial here.
A little lid shimmer and hair with big loose waves
If you have a few spare minutes to curl your hair before work, this look will give you a little extra polish. The makeup is relatively neutral, with pink on the cheeks for a healthy flush. Gold shimmer shadow brightens the eyes, so nothing more is needed. Curl your hair in sections around a large curling wand, so you'll have loose waves instead of tight spirals. Rake your fingers through your curls, and you'll be ready for your day. Get the tutorial here.
Red lips, a high ponytail and glasses
Have you ever noticed that the boss often wears red lipstick? This power color is enough to carry your entire look when paired with a small black wing and the right hairstyle. Show off your dewy skin by pulling your hair back into a high ponytail. Grab your glasses, and get ready to take over. Get the tutorial here.
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