Being a girl can be a lot of work sometimes. We feel a certain amount of pressure to look glowing from head to toe at all times and without a single hair out of place too. You personally are always looking for beauty hacks to nourish yourself from head to toe, to help your dry skin, soothe your itchy scalp to promote healthy hair and make your cheeks actually look naturally highlighted instead of glitter bombed by a unicorn. Instead of stressing about what is wrong with our skin, hair and body it’s time to start embracing our flaws and simply enhancing our natural beauty. We will always hunt high and low for quick fixes that will make us look stunning overnight, but it’s when you learn how to nourish yourself from head to toe and long term routines that have the longest lasting effects. Approach your beauty regime with a longer overarching goal to feeling more confident in the long run instead of a speedy fix. Here’s how you can tweak your techniques and feel fabulous again.
SHAMPOO SAVVINESS
The type of everyday hair care you choose to use can have a huge impact on the moisturization, shininess and volume of your locks. If you suffer from itchiness, dandruff or flaky skin then I would highly recommend using shampoos for dry scalps on a regular basis. Adding this into your routine will gradually reduce the irritation and you will be confident again in no time. There is nothing worse than feeling self conscious or embarrassed about the condition of your scalp, as you can feel so exposed. Altering your shampoo will allow you to regain the spring in your step at last.
VIBRANT VOLUME
As well as having the softness hair and calmest scalp, you also want to be able to add that extra bit of oomph to your hair. Volume is everything when it comes to refining your perfect new do, so here’s a couple of ways to get the extra lift you need. Try drying your hair upside down next time you hop out of the shower; towel dry your wet hair roughly and then flip your hair forwards. Use a diffuser to add even more volume and scrunch some volumizing mousse through the ends of your hair. Style your do as you wish and use a root lifting powder for that extra bit of volume. Dry shampoo also works a treat when you want to have thicker and more voluptuous hair.
GET THE GLOW
The craze of highlighting those cheekbones still hasn’t gone anywhere fast. As soon as you get the hang of it, it will be back to the flawless, mattified trend, which is utterly typical. For now, you need to get to grips with highlighting the best features of your face to make them glow in the light. Use a power or liquid highlighter under your brow line, down the bridge of your nose and sweep it just above your cheek bones to give you a dewy, warm glow.
GOODBYE PIMPLES
There is nothing more annoying than waking up to a huge, scary zit protruding through the centre of your chin. There is no way to cover those bad boys, they just sit there ready to erupt at any time. Although it is very difficult to pinpoint the causes of this type of acne there are many preventative measures you can take to stop these nasty surprises from happening. Make sure you change your pillowcases on a regular basis, use a clean face cloth during your cleansing routine every morning and try not to touch your face whilst you’re sat at your desk at work. Clean your phone and work space with antibacterial wipes every day and try to use a toothpaste which doesn’t contain fluoride too, as this can be irritable to sensitive skin. As savvy as your skincare routine might be, it’s these everyday things that are going to prevent those unwanted pimples appearing on your face.
HAPPY HANDS
When it comes to the pursuit to nourish yourself from head to toe, our hands can often get neglected in the whole regime of beautifying yourself. They aren’t something you particularly notice to be bad, but they can become dry and unhealthy if you don’t tend to them carefully. Carry a travel sized hand cream in your purse so that you can apply some moisture to them whenever you want. Products containing ingredients such as hemp, cacao and honey will all me mega moisturizing for your tired hands and they will smell awesome too. Purely for aesthetic reasons you should also add a swish of bright nail polish to finish off those happy hands. You will feel complete if you do!
FABULOUS FEET
With summer approaching you definitely don’t want to neglect your feet either. Keep them looking smooth and scent free by getting a pedicure at your local beauty salon. A peppermint foot spray will combat any odours from sweaty days in the sun and regular moisturizing will keep them looking fresh too.
POST-SHAVE SAVIORS
Being a girl it can be the bane of our lives having to shave every area of our body at least once a week. There are times when your skin feels so dry from the number of times a razor blade has scraped past the skin, so try not to overdo it. Use a men’s aftershave balm to soothe any redness and irritation; opt for the sensitive version for that extra little bit of comfort.
EAT YOURSELF PRETTY
No matter what kind of make up, skin care or hair care products you use, you should always try to nourish yourself from the inside out. Eating a diet rich in leafy dark green vegetables, whole grains and colourful fruits will mean that you are allowing your skin, hair and nails to glow and grow beautifully. After all, there is little point in using quality natural skincare products if you are neglecting your body on the inside. You also should be aiming to drink at least eight glasses of water every day to remain hyrdrated and give your hair, skin and nails a boost, and if you are struggling to get all of the nutrients and vitamins that you need in your diet, look at adding them in the form of supplements.
So gain that vibrant volume you have always wanted for your hair, let your feet feel fabulous at all times and avoid those itchy-post shave blues. You can start to gain your confidence back and reach your long term goals of feeling great about yourself. Start to love yourself again and tailor your beauty routine to reflect your personal struggles. However you opt to nourish yourself from head to toe or approach your regime is absolutely your decision; just make the right choices for you.
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This has been a collaborative post. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are not my own
