Urban Teen Magazine Sept-Oct. 2015 | Page 6

have fresh-from-the-beach salt-water hair at home. Making sea salt spray in your kitchen is easy and provides that amazing look in no time. Combine hot water (not scalding), sea salt, your favorite hair oil (like coconut or argan), leave-in conditioner and some water-based gel. Apply generously to towel-dried hair, braid loosely and let it dry. Make this mixture and save it in an old shampoo bottle, so you can use it whenever you're in to mood for a fast, easy, and fabulous hairstyle. Pamper your feet with an at-home pedi At-home pedicures are a great way to pamper yourself - without having to devote time to visiting the salon. The experience can be more than just polishing your nails, however. Smooth and renew the rough skin on your heels and toes with the new Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk Express Pedi Foot Smoother. This electronic hand-held device makes it easy to buff away dry, rough skin, leaving feet looking and feeling smoother. The user-friendly contoured design has no sharp blades. In addition, a nice time saver, is that you don't need to soak your feet prior to use. Visit www.drscholls.com to learn more. Give yourself a fresh, glowing face Facials can take up to an hour and can be costly. If you're looking for a simple way to get glowing skin without spending a hefty amount of time and money, try an at-home facial. Start with a gentle, natural exfoliator, like salt or oatmeal. Next, soak a washcloth in warm tap water, wring it out, drape it over your face, and let it sit for a few minutes. This helps open pores. Remove the washcloth and apply your favorite mask, following the manufacturer's directions for application, duration and removal. After removing the mask, apply a light moisturizer. You will feel fresh, revitalized and your wallet will thank you! Beat-the-Clock Beauty From Head-to-Toe (BPT) - Let's face it, lack of time is one of the biggest burdens in every woman's life, especially when it hinders your grooming routine. Think about how much time it can take to get polished: 30 minute pedicure, hour long facial, 40 minute blowout, and viola! You've already lost more than two hours. It's about time (pun intended) to rethink your beauty regimen and go sans salon. The right at-home products can give you the results you want - while dodging the investment of time and money in salon trips. Body exfoliator Exfoliating your skin removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface, leaving a healthy and glowing look. Lack of exfoliation can lead to dull and dry skin. You don't need to go to an expert or even buy an expensive product to exfoliate your body. Combine one part olive oil, five parts sea salt, and a lemon together to make the perfect at-home body scrub in seconds! Keep extra portions of the scrub in a mason jar in your bathroom and use on dry skin before rinsing off in th