We’ve rounded up a slew of compliments that will make any recipient light up like the sun.
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“Your hair color is amazing.”
“Your eyes just lit up looking at yourself in the mirror.
I think this might be your perfect color!”
She doesn’t hesitate to point it out!
“I just automatically smile when I look at you.”
“That lip color is everything on you.”
Complimenting someone’s lip color is such a kind, underrated compliment.
“I appreciate you.”
Simple, to the point, and holds so much meaning.
“You just have a sparkle right now!”
Yes, a well-chosen hair color can make someone sparkle, and Perkins has seen it happen firsthand.
Then, she lands the biggest compliment of all, calling out a client’s mega sparkle.
You have the prettiest eyes.
“You have the best cheekbones.
Oh these old things?
Ive just been practicing mycontouring.
You have the longest eyelashes.
Thanks, I was born that way.
Just kidding theyre extensions/falsies/mascara, but yay!
“I think people can tell the difference when one is being authentic and just saying things.
I want to always double-check they feel it, not just hear the words.
“You are a light, and you are loved.”
“I also give people affirmations that vary from person to person,” says Alvarez.
“I’m just a reflection of you.”
Instead of merely thanking folks for their compliments, Alvarez lobs their nicety right back to them.
“Ill say ‘thanks, Im just a reflection of you.’
You look amazingdid you just get back from vacation?
You have the prettiest skin.
How do you get it to glow like that?
I woke up like this!
Your skin is so soft and smooth.
Ideally this one is coming from someone you know…
“I wish I had your hair.
Its thick, voluminous, and voluptuouswhat more could you want?
How do you do your makeup like that?
Its always a nice and validating feeling to be told your makeup looks professional.
Keep doing whatever it is that youre doing, girl.
“You smell so good!”
Being told you smell good is such anunderratedcompliment.
“That color is made for you.”
If you see someone in a color that suits their skin and hair so well, tell them!
Especially if it’s a bright color that probably required them to step out of their comfort zone.
It’s such an instant confidence booster.
“I love your company.”
This compliment hits different because it’s not superficial, it’s something intentional and thoughtful.
“You look fabulous!”
If someone says this to you, you have no choice but to smile because it’s likely unexpected.
A sincere delivery will make all the difference with this one.
