Sometimes to help us on our way to success, we need to give ourselves a few little treats. Success breeds success and looking good plays a big part in feeling good!
It’s no secret that you’re not exactly feeling like Sofia Vergara when you’re wearing old trackie dacks, your dirty hair is in a top knot and there’s pimple cream on your spots. So if you want to give your confidence a little boost, sometimes all it takes is a touch of TLC.
First things first; have a nice long shower and start off with a blank, clean canvas. Shave or wax whatever body hair makes you feel sexy, wash your tresses and give your face an exfoliating scrub. Depending on the week you’ve had, this might be enough to put you back on the right side of feeling human! If you have a little more time and want to be a bit more spesh, try some of the ideas below to pamper yourself and pump up the glam!
- Get your nails done. Choose a polish that makes you feel fab and enjoy the pause that a manicure can bring to a busy day.
- Get a pedicure too! Whether you’re on your feet all day or have been ramping up the workouts, these little piggies deserve some love and attention. A spa pedi will put some pep back in your step!
- Fake bake it. We know the sun can be harsh on our skin, but a tan really does make you feel slimmer. Go for a professional spray or DIY at home for a perfectly sun-kissed bod (and see those kilos disappear!)
- Get a blowout. If a full cut and colour is pushing the budget, semi-splurge on a blow dry and reap the effects of Victoria’s Secret lust-worthy locks. Some blow dry bars even treat you to a glass of champers, which will make both your hair and your spirits high!
- Mall makeover. Many beauty counters in department stores will demonstrate the uplifting effects of their products if you just ask. Get made up and you might discover a fun new lippie, infallible concealer or a blush that will help you see the world with a rosy tint!
- Falsie flutter. Even without any other makeup on, if your lashes are on point, your whole look becomes elevated. Try tinting, perming or even getting extensions to take your lash game to the next level.
- Eyebrow reno. The shape of your brows has overarching effect on the rest of your face. They’re relatively low maintenance so a brow makeover is a great way to get maximum impact with minimum effort. Consider having your brows shaped or even feathered professionally and then you can maintain the random rebellious offenders.
- Flash your pearly whites. Having a confident smile will mean that you’ll be more likely to use it! Get your teeth whitened professionally, use whitening strips at home or just gargle regularly with diluted hydrogen peroxide to achieve a #flawless grin!
- Dress for success. You don’t have to spend the big bucks to look the part. Get creative with what’s already in your wardrobe and style a look that makes you feel fab. That dress you haven’t worn for a while or those jeans that were too small – your evolving SFD booty might surprise you and wiggle into some pieces that it wasn’t able to before!