Seven years ago one of my clients asked me what my New Year's resolution was going to be. I replied, I am going to have facials done on a regular basis every 6-8 weeks. She looked at me bewildered. She didn't think that was a "real" resolution. "Resolutions are about saving money, quitting smoking and getting organized" she said. Those are all great ideas but B-O-R-I-N-G!
We are all getting older not younger and it's time to take care of ourselves from hair to toes, the sooner the better. That year I stuck to my resolution for the first time ever! I still to this day have a facial every 8 weeks. My skin looks pretty good for a forty year old ex-tanning bed user. Some may think of these types of treatments as pampering but actually it's maintenance. Regular beauty treatments keep your body in tune and fresh. When it comes to your body don't listen to the old adage "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." Just the opposite! Regular maintenance on our bodies can prolong or even prevent dry skin, wrinkles, split ends, acne, brown spots,cracked heels etc. So go ahead, make a BEAUTY Resolution this year.
Beauty Resolution #1: Have a manicure and/or pedicure on a weekly basis. If your money budget or time budget doesn't allow for this, do it yourself at home. All you need is a good moisturizing lotion, nail file, cuticle oil and 20 mins. Same for your feet. If your heels are extra dry and cracked, apply a generous amount of lotion and wear socks to allow lotion to soak in.
Beauty Resolution #2: Have a monthly massage because they are not just a luxury. Massages decrease anxiety, enhance sleep quality, reduce fatique and give you more energy. Massage Envy is a great spa with affordable prices.
Beauty Resolution #3: Resolve to take extra good care of you hair this year. We put our hair through alot! We color it, straighten it, blow it out and we drag a brush through it when it's wet and tangled. The list can go on and on and on. During each salon visit, ask your hairdresser for a conditioning treatment suitable for your hair type. You should not be shampooing your hair everyday so on the days you do shampoo, take the extra 5-10 mins. to leave conditioner on your hair. This really makes a difference. Also, if you smoke, (quitting is another good resolution; wrinkle prevention) have hard water or you are outside alot, your hair needs to be detoxed. Davines makes a great detox kit that will leave your hair glistening.
These are just a few examples of Beauty Resolutions. Feel free to try one of ours or make up your own. Take a look in the mirror and see what part of you has been a bit neglected or pick your favorite feature to maintain. We guarantee you will enjoy this year's resolution and you will look even more Glamorous by 2011!
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