lifestyle
Hair
We often forget that our hair needs just as
much love and attention as the rest of us.
Regular trips to the hairdresser are great
but there is plenty you can do at home. It
doesn’t need to be fancy and if you aren’t
able to get to the shops or order the right
thing online then don’t worry, here are a
few simple things you can do at home.
• Oil – For centuries women across
the globe have been using oils like
coconut, argan, almond, jojoba,
even olive oil to condition and
soften hair. A simple massage with
oil once a week will do wonders
for the condition of your hair. For
better results leave overnight and
wash out the next day.
• Hair mask – Why not utilise
ingredients at home to make your
own hair masks. Honey, eggs,
vinegar, coconut, yoghurt, lemon,
you will be surprised at how many
different variations there are, and
how many DIY ideas you can
find online.
• Hair treatments – For those who
want something a little extra, your
hair salon, and favourite over the
counter beauty spots will have a
range of specific hair treatments
to combat all different hair types,
be it dry, oily, thinning, or colour
treated hair. These are usually
left on from anywhere between 5
to 20 minutes, while you apply a
facemask and enjoy some peace
and quiet (we hope!).
Nails
Now we know your hands are super dry
from all that hand washing, and there is
zero chance of getting to the nail salon
these days. So lets get back to basics and
do our own nails for a change…
• Manicure – Shake of the dust from
your bottles of nail polish, break
out those nail files and carve out
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some time when the kids are
in bed to give your nails some
attention. You’ll be surprised how
oddly therapeutic it can be. Tip:
Invest in good cuticle oil or use
whatever oil you have at home.
Hand mask – Yes it’s a thing! With
all the recent hand washing it’s
important to moisturise and look
after our hands. There are an
abundance of hand masks on the
market, with the likes of Sephora,
Sasa, Colour mix having plenty in
stock. And for those of you who
cant get to a store, then make your
own with a few simple ingredients.
Try It At Home
Avocado Hand Mask
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons plain yogurt
10 drops of your favorite essential oil
(optional)
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together in a
food processor or blender.
Apply to hands and feet, then wrap
in plastic bags and a towel to allow
the mask to penetrate the skin more
effectively.
* Source: Onecountry.com
Feet
We know those beach holidays will have
to be put on hold for a little while but that
doesn’t mean your feet game shouldn’t be
on point.
• Pedicure – An easy and no fuss
solution to sprucing up your feet
is with a splash of colour on your
toes. For an added bonus, rope
in the kids or hubby to add on a
foot massage!
• Foot spa – Find a container deep
enough to soak your feet inside,
add some essential oils or some
kitchen ingredients (like lemon) and
follow up with a foot scrub. Your
feet will thank you.
• Foot mask – These are a simple
win; even applying your regular
moisturiser every evening and then
covering with a pair of cotton socks
will work wonders for any dry skin.
Similar to hand masks, most beauty
outlets sell specific foot masks
dependant on your need. For
something more specific Weleda
Skin Food is a miracle worker for
dry cracked heels.