Self-Care Can Be Incredibly Powerful
Stay-at-Home doesn’t have to mean loungewear & a hairy unibrow
I’ve heard from a ton of you who are secretly (or not so secretly) reeeeeeally starting to miss all of the little beauty luxuries we once took for granted like a quick mani/pedi, or a cut & color, a facial, a blow-out….. Ah the good ole days.
Who’s getting a unibrow? Me! Which of you brunettes were blondes only 3 weeks ago? Yeah, me too. To top it off, my nails and feet are starting to look & feel completely reptilian. Ugh…. Ok, we get it.
Self-care is important now, more than ever
Look, self-care is a good thing. It recharges, revives and completely uplifts your spirits and state of mind. That means we’re less likely to get completely annoyed by those with whom we are sequestered…. cough….husbands….cough….
Necessity is the mother of invention, or so they say. We may not get the same amazing hair color we get from our fave colorist, the perfectly arched brows or immaculate mani/pedi that the pro’s give us – but we can totally pinch-hit for the time-being.
DIY Home Facials + Mani / Pedi + Hair Restoration
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HOME FACIAL
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This is a good basic facial
There are a myriad of different facials that you’ll find at any given Spa or Salon ranging from a standard, basic facial (which is what we have above), to more intensive, exotic offerings that may include an array of serums, chemical exfoliants, peels, elixirs, tools and contraptions.
Facials are my favorite beauty indulgence and under normal circumstances, I usually get them every 3-4 weeks….So yeah, I know what I’m talking about here 😉
This DIY is a great At-Home Facial, and includes the 6 Basics you’d expect to find at most any Salon or Spa. Just follow the 6 steps above with the products, and feel like a new woman!
Lightly pat Eye Serum with your ring finger – it has a naturally lighter touch!
MANI / PEDI
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For Your Mani / Pedi
I have been using this electric Pedi Foot File for 3-4 years and it is invaluable! It will literally sandblast the yucky off of rough, flakey heels and feet. I bought one for my mom and sister, who are also hooked on this little gem.
+ Sandblast your feet with the Pedi Foot File
+ File your toes & fingernails, then place in warm, soapy water to soak.
+ Push-back the cuticles using the Instant Cuticle Remover
+ Rub moisturizer onto your feet, then place them in the Gel Socks overnight OR skip it and go straight to the polish.
+ Polish your nails with Essie Base Coat, Polish and Top Coat.
Voila! Pretty pretty!
HAIR CARE
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We’re not QUITE desperate enough to grab Boxed Color….
Ugh…. in good faith, I cannot bring myself to recommend coloring your own hair at this juncture. I mean, we gotta draw the line somewhere, right? The art of a good, high-quality color is truly just that – an art and a skill, and that doesn’t come in a box. If it did, everyone would just buy a box and call it a day.
Root Touch-Up & Covering “the Grays”…..
Even though salon visits are OUT for the foreseeable future we still want to at least feel good when looking in the mirror, right? For a breath of freshness, I love the Oribe Root Touch-Up for in-between colors. This stuff is seriously amazing.
Shake the can, then lightly spray the product on your roots for nice softening/blending of said roots & covering grays if you have them. It washes out easily and comes in most all colors. (I use the “Blonde”).
Condition & Restore. It’s the perfect time!
Since we’re all stuck in the house, now is the time to revive & nourish your hair! We have the time and the added benefit of no chemical treatments or coloring/bleaching for awhile.
In other words, we’re forced to give-it-a-rest. Hey, ya gotta look for silver linings.
For Restoration – I’m a huge fan of the Olaplex line of products, used by a litany of celebrity hair stylists for its ability to dramatically restore damaged hair and protect it from coloring & chemical treatments. It’s the bomb.
In addition to using the reparative shampoo & conditioner, you definitely want to use their Once-a-Week Repair & Strengthening deep conditioner – Olaplex No. 3. Use it with a heated-cap for at least 30-minutes to really penetrate and heal hair. If you can – condition overnight! Just may want to cover your pillow with a towel 😉
Take Care of Yourself – There’s Only One YOU!
So those are 3 great At-Home DIY’s, with affordable products for Skin, Hair and Nail care during what is undoubtedly an unprecedented time. And look, it’s really not about the skin, or the hair or the nails, right?
I mean, it’s not like we’re going anywhere – I get it. It’s more about giving to yourself and allowing yourself to feel somewhat “normal” during abnormal times. There are messages in everything. Give yourself the mind space, love and time to figure out the many “why’s” you’re meant to discover during this time.
