🌹Deep Self Care for the Luxurious Woman 🌹
Self care goes beyond getting your nails and toes done every two weeks. Self care is deeper than bubble baths at night & high tea with the girls on Sunday mornings. Are you REALLY taking care of you?
There’s a reason I’m speaking on this first, too many people neglect their oral health. You need to floss nightly, visit the dentist for cleanings regularly, change your toothbrush often, invest in teeth whitening, brush your tongue, ensure you’re cleaning your throat by gargling, removing tonsil stones (google it). Before I even brush my teeth I floss & I rinse my mouth with peroxide (been doing this for years & my enamel is still fine)...I put toothpaste on my toothbrush and I’ll sprinkle baking soda on top. After brushing my teeth, inner cheeks, roof and tongue for at least 2 minutes I gargle for a full minute with mouthwash and I’ll rinse with water. Please get braces or veneers or whatever floats your boat if you need to.
I’m not here to body shame by any means but your body weight should be in a healthy range for your height. If you are obese, lose weight PERIOD!
Eat healthier, at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily. Exercise at least 3 days a week even if it’s just a 45 minute walk. Meal prep and if you lack discipline you should probably invest in a meal delivery service. I’ve tried Daily Harvest and it was pretty good. If you can afford it, invest in a gym membership and/or personal trainer. Make sure to take your vitamins and drink at least 2 liters of water daily but I personally aim for 3 liters. Don’t be ashamed to get liposuction or any other bodily procedures, but you will still have to eat healthy and workout regularly to maintain results.
Exfoliate your body as well & don’t neglect your hands and feet. You should be bathing or showering daily to remove dead skin. Ensure you are using a back brush with a long handle to wash your back and don’t forget to scrub your neck and clavicle. Clean your ears and don’t forget to clean behind them as well.
How does your hair look underneath your wig? You better be washing it and deep conditioning it often! Don’t forget to oil your hair and scalp lightly to prevent breakage. After showering, moisturize your body with a nice body oil or cream. I like Laura Mercier’s body cream in the scent Creme Brûlée. Find your signature scent and wear it when you leave the house. My favorite perfumes are Kilian’s Love Don’t be Shy and Montale’s Vanilla Cake (I’m a sucker for gourmands).
Nails & Outward Appearance 💅🏾
However you decide to wear your nails, keep them neat and pretty. My personal preference is medium, oval nails in either Ferrari Red or pink and white ombré. Whether you go to a salon or do your nails at home make sure you’re getting them done regularly (2-3x month). Please get pedicures often and opt for a deluxe pedicure when you can. Tip: put some aquaphor on your heels every night to keep them soft.
Whether your hair is natural, relaxed, pressed or braided please make sure it’s neat! Hair is one of the first things a person will see when they look at you. Keep it clean and smelling fresh. If you wear wigs, wash and restyle them often.
Makeup should be soft and natural. Eye lashes should not look like that of a camel (I love Lashify lashes).
Clothing should be tailored when needed, clean and washed between wears. Please follow garment care directions that are on clothing tags.
Make sure you carry lotion and lip balm with you at all times in case you get crusty.
Start going to yoga classes. Journal, meditate, write affirmations, get professional massages regularly. If you’re going through something emotional , please seek help. Make sure you’re being nice to yourself, lifting yourself up & doing things that make you happy. Never ever talk down to or about yourself especially when you’re around others. People will treat you the way you treat yourself. Don’t be afraid to go out alone whether you’re in a relationship or not. I’m married and I still go to dinner and movies alone sometimes because I love having time to myself. Work on your goals, stop bullshitting and start your business. If you don’t want to start a business then you need to make sure you’re climbing that corporate ladder. Make a vision board or book to keep yourself motivated. Learn new languages and skills.
If you are in a relationship with or entertaining a man that isn’t helping you, uplifting you, providing for you, leave him. If you are paying for dates or begging him to call and text you, leave him. If you didn’t get anything on Valentine’s Day, leave him. If you’re paying for your own birthday dinner, leave him. If you aren’t feeling completely fulfilled, loved, respected, adored and cherished in your relationship, leave him. You deserve better and you will find the man of your dreams when you least expect it.
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