The world is a pretty scary place right now – and this time, we can’t just go to the pub and wait for it all to blow over. If you’re not already isolating, it’s likely you will be soon and, let’s be honest, it’s not going to be easy. Remaining positive is key and, while we don’t expect anyone to relish isolation, there are some (albeit small) wins, in your beauty routine at least.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 Train your hair to need less washing
PSA: you shouldn’t be washing your hair every day. It strips the hair of its natural oils, dries it out and actually makes you need to wash it more (it’s a vicious cycle). Cutting down on washing trains the hair to stay cleaner for longer. Nobody will notice on your Zoom call, we promise.
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2 Grow out your brows
If you're pining over bushy brows, let yours grow out. There’s no harm in tidying up between your brows, but that’s it. Otherwise, step away from the tweezers. How long for? Depends on the person, generally at least 16 weeks. Also, remember nobody (except you) is looking at the regrowth.
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3 Scrub off your fake tan
For fake tan aficionados everywhere, life is a never-ending cycle of tanning, moisturising and scrubbing. Now could be a great time for some respite, though. Instead of one intense, hour-long scrub to remove all tan in one go, take your time using a light scrub every day. It’s much gentler on the skin.
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4 Grow your body hair
Getting a wax is great (bar the pain), but growing out your body hair can be pretty annoying. It needs to be at least a quarter of an inch long before waxing. That’s about 2 weeks of growth before your appointment.
A note from us
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