Detox Your Scalp
“You can try a detoxing scalp treatment to repair stressed hair and an itchy, dry scalp. It regulates sebaceous glands that may be under or over producing scalp oils, removes flakes and dead skin cells and refreshes, rejuvenate and stimulate your scalp to boost healthy cells. It also can improve the look and feel of hair by replenishing moisture and promoting circulation.
First, apply a detox drop/treatment all over the scalp, concentrating mostly where the buildup is, use the fingertips, apply medium pressure to your scalp by moving in small circles, massage for at least five minutes. After the massage, use a detoxifying or clarifying shampoo to remove all excess buildup. Then, apply a scalp nourishing treatment massage for at least five minutes. It can be done in as little as ten minutes, but ideally give yourself 20 minutes.”
Discover Nail Stickers
“Because we are all social distancing, I am really loving the ease of ManiMe. I find it helpful to know how to do a lot of my own beauty treatments because sometimes we are strapped for cash, and sometimes you’re stuck in your own home for months at a time. ManiMe creates at-home custom-fit gel manicure adhesives using 3-D scanning and laser-cutting technology so that people can get salon-quality manicures with intricate designs at-home that fit their nails perfectly. I don’t personally have the patience to paint nail art on myself, so I much prefer the speed and ease of pre-printed designs. They’re really durable and can last up to 14 days while still being very easy to remove.
When applying, it’s very important to have clean dry nails, with no oil residue. Wash your hands, then use the alcohol towelette provided to clean the nails. Make sure there’s no lotion or oil left on your hands or fingers when handling the stickers. Apply at the center base then press down on the entire nail. You can clip off the excess then file the edge to get a perfectly smooth finish. I find these work best in a warm environment so if you’re in an icy cold room or your hands are very cold or your outside in the cold you might find they’re not as malleable. I can usually apply them in under 10 minutes.”
Attempt a Heatless Hairstyle
“Socks are actually amazing tools to creates curls but I think most people don’t know about it. I am loving the look because it feels so cool and deconstructed, created with a pair of thick cotton socks. I’m calling it ‘The heatLESS sock waves.’ It causes less damage to your hair than heat styling and you get a more natural vibe. It will work on straight hair to create texture and on curly hair to get a more relaxed wave instead of a curl.
It’s simple to do: separate hair into sections and weave a sock into each one, then gently remove the socks and you’ll have amazing waves! The braiding part takes five minutes and then the drying time can take anywhere from 45 minutes to overnight depending on the amount of hair you have.
