Hi Everyone! A few weeks ago, Amy shared some awesome tips to keep our stress levels low while practicing social distancing.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how simple beauty routines have become a form of serious self-care during quarantine. If you’re like me and you’re finding a lot of your routines have been interrupted in a big way right now, I’ve got 5 tips that will hopefully help you feel a little pampered and a lot more in control while we’re all hunkered down.
So, let’s dive in and look at some ways we can stay feeling fabulous even when things are stressful!
1. Self-Care Pro Tip: Take All the Time You Need
What do I mean by this exactly? Well, self-care can look like a lot of things to a lot of different people. For many of us, right now is the time we’re finding we have a lot of unexpected free time on our hands. Why not use some of it to take your time doing daily tasks you normally have to rush through! My favorite way to do this is to take a longer shower.
Try it out! Instead of rushing through washing your hair, try giving yourself a gentle scalp massage for a few minutes. Check out that new deep conditioning treatment or face mask you’ve been wanting to take a crack at! One of my favorites is to take a few extra moments to rub my shoulders and neck under the hot water.
It’s okay to slow down, savor the time you have to do these basic everyday tasks, and really find the joy in them. One way I added some extra self-care and fun to my shower routine was buying a LED shower head and Bluetooth speaker.
Hey, my shower concerts are full blown productions!
What do I mean by this exactly? Well, self-care can look like a lot of things to a lot of different people. For many of us, right now is the time we’re finding we have a lot of unexpected free time on our hands. Why not use some of it to take your time doing daily tasks you normally have to rush through! My favorite way to do this is to take a longer shower.
Try it out! Instead of rushing through washing your hair, try giving yourself a gentle scalp massage for a few minutes. Check out that new deep conditioning treatment or face mask you’ve been wanting to take a crack at! One of my favorites is to take a few extra moments to rub my shoulders and neck under the hot water.
It’s okay to slow down, savor the time you have to do these basic everyday tasks, and really find the joy in them. One way I added some extra self-care and fun to my shower routine was buying a LED shower head and Bluetooth speaker.
Hey, my shower concerts are full blown productions!
2. Self-Care Pro Tip: Looking Good for You!
This one came to me unexpectedly, but about a week into sheltering in place I realized how badly I missed putting on makeup! For some people, makeup isn’t their preference (although I have a feeling that if you’re here reading Health and Beauty Girl you might be a huge fan of it like I am).
Even if you have nowhere to go but the living room, try taking some time to get done up. This is a great time to experiment with new makeup. Try a fun look, check out some interesting trends, and do whatever makes you happy.
I make a point every morning of sitting down with my favorite podcasts, drinking my coffee, and doing my makeup. Even though it only takes up a little time out of my day, I spend the rest of the day feeling so much better and my self-esteem goes through the roof.
Makeup is a great form of expression and I definitely recommend taking some time right now to express yourself!
3. Self-Care Pro Tip: Don’t Forget the Basics!
While Instagram can make self-care look aesthetically pleasing, with perfectly laid out bubble baths and amazing flat lay photos of products people are loving, we can’t forget that often self-care is doing what you need on a basic human level. A full face of makeup may not do you much good if you haven’t brushed your teeth and hair today.
One of my favorite self-care moments in the day is brushing my teeth. I know it sounds odd but taking the time to do a full dental routine with a 2-minute brush, floss, mouthwash, and even teeth-whitening makes me feel so much better. The same goes for doing my skincare, combing my hair, and putting on a fresh outfit even if that means yet another pair of sweatpants.
If you’re feeling down and struggling, try even the basics. If a shower is too much, try splashing some water on your face or using a makeup wipe to get your skin at least semi-clean. If a full dental routine is too much, try taking the time to brush your teeth. It sounds simple but when people are really down these little things can make a monumental difference in their outlook on the day. If you’re feeling down, check in with yourself and ask what little beauty routines you can do to feel better.
4. Self-Care Pro Tip: Treat Yourself!
Have a new skincare product you wanted to try that’s normally out of your price range? Had a new beauty item in your cart forever and can’t bring yourself to buy it? Friend, treat yourself!
A lot of the ways people usually treat themselves-- restaurants, shopping, travel-- are all off the table right now. It’s okay if you want to splurge on a product you ordinarily would not.
Not sure what to get? Try shopping with online retailers that let you include samples of products at checkout! This may be one of the easiest ways to discover something new you’ll love. Or! Buy a travel or mini size of a product first to make sure you like it. These are often cheaper and you likely won’t have overspent if it turns out you don’t love that product after all.
5. Self-Care Pro Tip: Stick to a Routine
For me, sticking to a routine means that I do my skincare every morning and every night. A lot of my routines are thrown off right now. My eating schedule, my work schedule, my sleep schedule. It helps to pick an aspect of your beauty routines and make sure you stick to them. Whether this is skincare, makeup, a once a week hair treatment, etc. Find something in your beauty routine and make sure you commit to sticking to that routine whenever possible.
Set it up like a goal for yourself. You’ll feel proud of yourself when you accomplish the small task and help do something to beautify your day at the same time! It’s a win-win.
Now I want to hear from you!
Comment below and tell me what beauty and self-care tips have been your favorites recently!
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Alaina Lightfoot
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