Expert Tips and Celebrity Secrets for Looking Fabulous Naked
Beach season is upon us, and while January has come and gone, it’s always the right time to kickstart or revitalize your fitness and wellness ambitions to feel your most confident—whether you’re dressed or not.
To help you on this journey, we’ve compiled a list of transformative rituals and straightforward advice from celebrities and industry experts. These are easy, practical, and most importantly, they work.
If you’re preparing for a sunny getaway but feel anxious about donning revealing swimsuits, there’s no need to worry. Courtney Claghorn, founder of the celebrity-favorite Sugared + Bronzed, shared with Us the key to eliminating razor bumps.
Firstly, “soak your skin in warm water, then exfoliate using a gentle yet effective [mitt]” before shaving. Afterward, apply a soothing product that contains salicylic and lactic acids for their anti-inflammatory properties. If you prefer professional hair removal, consider sugaring over waxing. “Sugaring paste is applied at room temperature and removed in the natural direction of hair growth, significantly reducing hair breakage beneath the skin’s surface,” she elaborates.
Here are more foolproof strategies from celebrities and experts to help you feel confident in your skin, whether you’re in the nude or sporting a bikini:
Heidi Klum
Klum refuses to stress about aging, focusing instead on enjoying the present. “Who cares how I look when I’m 70? I want to have fun now,” the 52-year-old model has shared. “I hope I still look fabulous at 70, but if not, I had a great time leading up to that.” Now that’s how you cultivate inner glow!
Kendall Jenner
The 29-year-old supermodel advocates for cold plunges, a practice that involves immersing oneself in ice-cold water for a few minutes. “Sometimes it’s tough to get mentally prepared, but I try to do it as often as possible,” she shares about this somewhat daunting wellness trend, which reduces inflammation and may help decrease bloating while boosting metabolism.
Gabrielle Union
Union, 52, adopted an anti-inflammatory diet influenced by her experiences with perimenopause, focusing on whole foods like spinach and salmon to manage side effects such as weight gain. As Keri Glassman, an integrative registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life, explains to Us, “Eating a healthy, whole food diet can also help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.”
Brooks Nader
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model believes that accepting your body and feeling sexy can cost nothing. “Just be naked. All the time, and you’ll learn to love yourself,” she advises. “I literally live in the nude. I share a space with my sisters—it’s nothing they haven’t seen before, and I feel comfortable,” quips the 28-year-old, a former contestant on Dancing With the Stars.
Sofía Vergara
Exercising can feel more burdensome than energizing, and the Modern Family star, 52, resonates with this sentiment. “I’m usually in a bad mood two hours before and during the workout, but once it’s over, I know I’ll have to come back and do it again,” she jokes. For a toned body like Vergara’s, try lunges, squats, and deadlifts using the Megaformer, a more intense Pilates-inspired equipment. “This machine helped me discover what worked best for me,” she reveals. “I don’t love the workout itself, but I do love the changes I see in my body.”
Hunter McGrady
Confidence is alluring! “Talk positively to yourself in the mirror,” advocates the 32-year-old model, who emphasizes this uplifting practice learned from a therapist. While standing nude, “mention five things you want to love about yourself. Over time, these will be the easiest to love,” she suggests. With patience, the list will expand and deepen. “I used to fixate on my hips, arms, and cellulite, but now it’s about more profound characteristics—I hardly think of those things anymore,” McGrady tells Us.
Kylie Jenner
“Hydration plays a significant role in my life,” Jenner, 27, notes. “I feel energized, and my skin radiates.” Wondering how much water you should drink daily? According to Glassman, “64 oz a day is more of a guideline, but it’s a solid starting point.” Moreover, don’t worry about water causing bloating: “Stay away from carbonation, overly processed foods, gum, and artificial sweeteners, and emphasize whole foods instead.”
Elizabeth Hurley
If you’re feeling lost on where to begin with fitness, take a page from the 60-year-old Austin Powers star’s playbook. “I don’t consume weird green juices or shakes, and I only take supplements if my blood tests reveal deficiencies,” she shares. “I aim for half of my plate to be vegetables or fruit.” Of course, she indulges occasionally: “I enjoy almost everything but reserve junk food for special occasions.”
Eva LaRue
To look your best in photos, posture is key, says the 58-year-old actress from All My Children and current star of General Hospital. “Even the most stunning supermodel can have a poor shot if their posture is off,” she advises. “Maintain a straight posture and engage your core—it’s beneficial for your back too.”
Lori Harvey
Harvey, 28, attributes her impressive abs to Pilates. “It has transformed my life,” she says of the low-impact workout, which offers more than just a flat stomach. Lia Bartha, a certified Pilates trainer and creator of B the Method, explains: “A strong and properly activated core enhances overall function—improving posture, deepening breath, and stabilizing joints.” She adds, “My method focuses on building inner strength, not quick fixes.”
Elizabeth Banks
“Look, I’m never opposed to a little self-tanner,” the actress, 51, tells Us. “Everyone appears better with a little sun-kissed glow, and you don’t need to actually sunbathe to get it.” Jenni Blafer, a celebrity airbrush artist better known as SKJ—Sunkissed By Jenni—explains the allure of faux tan: “Tanned skin creates shadows that highlight muscle definition.”
Laura Chan
No beauty regimen can foster self-acceptance without addressing harmful thought patterns. The 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, 34, emphasizes, “It all begins with your mindset.” She urges people to resist unrealistic beauty standards, as they are “not genuine.” She adds, “Beauty ideals evolve over time; your body is not a passing trend.”
