Guide to Everyday AI: Tiny Tech Tweaks That Free Up Your Brainpower
- ideasfordivas
- Jun 29
- 5 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
AI Beauty Routine: ChatGPT Hacks to Boost Confidence, Well-Being & Save Time
Almost a year has passed since my last post, back when I was wrapping up my AI & Productivity course at Stanford Continuing Studies. Right after grading my final projects, I made a giant leap: I traded ten years in consulting for a front-row seat at one of the most cutting-edge AI and robotics companies on the planet.
While I settled into the new job, I paused blogging. We are authentic here, and truth be told, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to say next. No point typing on autopilot, right?
But I kept experimenting with AI — everywhere from my beauty routine to high-stakes meetings—and the results are too interesting not to share. So… I’m back! Expect a fresh post every week for the next ten weeks. If you’re not on the VIP list yet, now’s the moment—newsletter divas get first peek, plus the occasional surprise freebie.
I hope you will also share your experiences with AI, and we can continue learning together.
3 Ways AI Can Help as a Beauty Advisor
Wait, Isn’t This a Wellness Blog? Why Start With Beauty? I hear you. Ideas for Divas isn’t a lipstick review site; it’s about living well, performing brilliantly, and enjoying the ride. But here’s the truth:
Feeling good about how we look feeds how we feel, which shapes how we show up.
Confidence → stronger relationships → clearer executive presence → better results.
That’s why my first Everyday AI experiment targeted the “mirror stressors” stealing space in my head. Using ChatGPT-4o with vision, I tackled issues with nails, hair, and skin.
Photo-based diagnostics:
Take a couple of clear snapshots in the app and ask ChatGPT what it sees. In seconds, I got a plain-English rundown of the dryness showing up in my nails and hair. It’s not a medical diagnosis—just well-organized information already floating around online—but it saved me the long hunt through dozens of articles and forum threads.
Curated product shortlist:
Next, I asked for products that could actually help. ChatGPT filtered the options, noted the items I already own (yes, you can drop in pictures), and respected my “vegan + cruelty-free, please” rule. The result was a tidy table comparing key ingredients, prices, and pros/cons—no endless tab-hopping required.
Customized Routine:
Finally, I requested a weekly plan that fits those products into real life. For my hair, it mapped out which shampoo, mask, or leave-in to use on each wash day. Simple, specific, and ready to copy into my calendar—exactly what I needed to stay consistent.
AI Shortcomings You Need to Watch for
While all this is wonderfully efficient, AI isn’t flawless. It can “hallucinate” answers while maintaining a straight face, which makes the missteps hard to spot. Your safest bet is to blend its insights with a bit of your own research—and, whenever it counts, a quick check with a trusted professional—before diving in.
Here’s how I keep myself out of trouble:
AI Product Recommendations aren't Always a Match:
Just like a mascara hyped by your favorite influencer can fall flat on your lashes, an AI-generated recommendation might miss the mark for you. Before you hit “buy,” scan the reviews on your go-to e-commerce sites and ask the bot about possible side effects. A quick reality check up front can save you a headache (or a literal burning sensation) later.
Case in point: I dove head-first into a nail strengthener ChatGPT suggested—using it several times a week. A few days in, my nails started to sting. Only then I asked ChatGPT about downsides and learned the formula was way too aggressive for me.
Lesson learned: Vet the product first, especially for anything that sticks to your body. I’m now hunting for a gentler option and giving my fingertips a much-needed breather.
Always Prioritize Professional Advice Over AI
AI can be a great brainstorming buddy, but it will never know your skin and hair as well as the pros who see them up close. I treat ChatGPT’s suggestions as a starting line—then let my dermatologist, esthetician, or stylist decide whether they’re worth crossing.
Case in point: ChatGPT offered a dark-spot routine that looked almost identical to what my derm had already prescribed. Instead of swapping serums, I booked an appointment, discussed the issues and updated the product based on my esthetician recommendation. Zero flare-ups, zero regrets.
Lesson learned: When the AI echoes what your pro already prescribed—like the product lineup my stylist outlined—let it help you fill in brands, ingredients, and price points. But if its advice drifts from your expert’s plan, defer to the human who holds the license, not the bot trained on internet chatter.
AI Recommendation Have Unclear Incentives
ChatGPT’s shopping suggestions can feel a lot like the “Top Picks” carousel on Google. The difference? Google labels paid placements; ChatGPT just serves up links and insists they’re ad-free. Trouble is, it never explains why a particular store makes the list—or why a lesser-known retailer outranks the big names you already trust.
Case in point: I asked for a specific concealer, got brand info straight from the manufacturer, and then—out of nowhere—was nudged to buy it from a site called “Foggy” (news to me).
Lesson learned: Until AI tools show their sourcing cards, I’m sticking with retailers I know and vetting any unfamiliar links before I let them near my credit card.
AI Beauty Routine: ChatGPT Hacks to Boost Confidence, Well-Being & Save Time
The Business Twist: AI Is Rewriting How We Shop
It wouldn’t be an Ideas for Divas post without a business topic. I used to start every product hunt—kid-birthday gifts, new serum, you name it—on Google or Amazon. Lately I fire up an AI bot instead. It spits out a personalized mini-catalog, complete with product cards that look suspiciously like widgets from those websites.
So here’s the big question: Will shoppers begin their journeys on retailer sites, or will they start in an AI chat window and let the bot send them wherever it wants? That unknown is why every store is racing to bolt an AI concierge onto its homepage—and why the savvy ones are cozying up to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Perplexity right now. Whoever cracks the “ranking and referral” business model first is going to own a huge slice of discovery traffic.
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