what my maintenance days have been looking like⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🪞🎀
i do a lot of my maintenance at home but i also get a some of my maintenance done outside of home. i'll make sure to include the spacings of each of these things as well, this is my general schedule to keep me looking and functioning my best…💬🎀
THE SCHEDULE ;
my maintenance days are every other sunday cuz that’s what’s most sustainable for me. it gives me time to reset without burning out or doing too much. it’s the perfect lil refresh every two weeks, i feel brand new by the time i’m done.
MY NAILS ;
so for the summer im giving my nails a bit of a break, if im going to an event or going on a trip i'll just do press ons but im rly prioritizing the health of my nails. SOO i've been keeping my cuticles clean and oiled, shaping my nails and doing soaks every weekend. i soak my nails in a mix of lemon juice, water and olive oil and thats been working rly well for growth and strength of my nails.
i still get regular pedicures though because i always love to have my feet cute and soft and done. i get pedicures 1-2x a month. so since i only have maintenance days 2 times a month i'll typically schedule a pedicure once that month at my go-to salon.
PRO TIP : having a go-to salon is SUCH a fab touch. it just makes the whole pedicure experience better when you have that loyalty and connection. like the nail ladies know you, know your style, and it just feels more personal and luxe…💬🎀
MASSAGES AND SAUNAS ;
this is one of my favorite parts of my maintenance day, and the only other thing i book an appointment for. and honestly one of the most important. massages and saunas are about releasing tension, improving circulation, and detoxing your body. like yes, they’re relaxing, but they’re also so deeply restorative.
i usually book a full body massage once a month, sometimes two if i’m feeling tight or sore. i prefer swedish massages because they’re gentle but super effective. they help with bloating, water retention, and stress, and i always leave feeling lighter (mentally and physically). for lymphatic drainage i do that myself following this video and its super effective.
i aim to do an infrared sauna session every other maintenance day (so about once a month). infrared saunas go deeper than traditional ones, and they’re amazing for detoxing, clearing up your skin, improving sleep, and even boosting your mood. i usually go in for 30-40 mins with my hair up in a claw clip, a big ice water, and a cute robe.
PRO TIP ; stay hydrated! drink lots of water before and after your sauna + massage to flush out toxins and stay healthy, also dont use the sauna on an empty stomach but u dont wanna be too full either. having a light snack before will prevent u from being lightheadedn…💬🎀
WHITENING STRIPS ;
i use the guru nanda whitening strips once a week and these work SO well without being so harsh on my teeth. cuz a lot of these whitening strips r just filled with chemicals and are just too strong and are harmful in the long run. guru nanda isn't so strong that its overbearing but they are effective in the long run. typically what i like to do is put some on my teeth before an everything shower (which we'll get into later) and just leave it on for the whole shower which is about 45 minutes to an hour. then i'll brush my teeth as usual ad voila.
BROWS ;
im actually super fortunate that i have a rly good friend who shapes and trims my brows FOR me and she always does such a good job. this costs me nothing and they always end up looking flawless, i rly hope she pursues a career in cosmetology cuz she's amazing. i dont do it myself cuz its one of those things that if i fuck it up, i fuck up my whole face and im NOT with that. i have shaky hands so i just leave it to her.
MY HAIR ;
in my everything shower i'll do a hair mask that'll sit for the day. oftentimes something homemade thats for hair health and growth and i'll wash it off in the shower. double cleansing with shampoo ALWAYS and then condition as usual. if my hair is in need of a trim i can do that myself and that adds to the overall health of my hair. some of my favorite store-bought hair masks to use if i need it is the fino premium touch hair mask, i've also been loving the gisou hair mask. the packaging is so CUTE and it smells like honey.
DETOXIFYING SKIN ;
i start off by using my facial steamer i got off of amazon, just to open up my pores and get them ready for some detoxification. and then i'll wash my skin with some cetaphil gentle cleanser. then i'll use my aztec facial clay mask and then i'll finish off with my toners, serums, etc. after the clay mask i like to go in with a milky toner like the rhode cleansing milk and a nice thick moisturizer and im done.
TO CLOSE OFF ;
my maintenance days r so important to me bcuz they’re how i show myself that i’m invested in me. like i’m taking the time to take care of me and that means something. it’s calming, it’s grounding, and it just reminds me that i deserve to pour into myself too. 💕
I’m sure you’ve heard this a ton of times, but what is an ‘everything shower’? Well, it’s basically what its name is: you do everything from top to bottom without missing a step. It might be confusing or tiring to do, but trust me, it’ll feel awesome. So let’s get into it!
First, there’s the pre-shower routine. For your hair, brushing it out, massaging it then oiling it (roots and ends or use a mask for the ends if you wish), and lightly braiding it or putting it into a claw clip. Let this be for about 30min-2h. More is okay, but I’d say never more than 4h, and try not to let it stay overnight. Oiling your roots (esp w rosemary, argan, etc) can help grow your hair healthy, but you need to take care of your ends too, since split ends will cause your hair to be frizzy and prone to damage. Body brushing is important too, since it helps with skin turnover, scrubbing away dead skin cells, and helping to achieve a more shiny, glossy and smooth finish to your skin.
Now you’re in your shower! Let me divide it into several sections (by 1st to last): hair, body, face, hands, feet
Hair: first, let your hair soak in the water (no warm/slightly hot water won’t make your hair frizzy all of the sudden), before you get shampooing! Since we oiled our roots, we gotta shampoo 2x to get that oil out, or it may clog our follicles or make our hair too oily. Then use a conditioner or mask (pro tip, esp if you have frizzy or dry hair: use a drop or two of an oil of choice in your conditioner for a smoother finish) and wait for about 2min-15min before rinsing out. Use a leave-in conditioner, oil or mask at the end!
Body: wash yourself with soap/body wash. The difference is that bar soaps clean ‘better’, but body washes tend to smell better. So if you want to feel the freshest and smell the best, use a bar soap first before a body wash. either use a sugar/salt scrub or an exfoliating glove/cloth- but first!- steam yourself up with warm/hot water to open up your pores and get those dead skin to lift up, before you get scrubbing. If you’re shaving, use a shaving cream/oil/or a lathered soap of choice and shave the opposite way of hair growth. Rinse, dry off and slap (not) on some lotion/cream (I like aloe Vera gel for summer!)
Face: I feel like skincare routine is really vast. But I’ll tell you my routine..? I wash my face with the beplain mung bean cleanser (morning), or a cucumber bar soap (at night)- but the most important part is that I wash my hands before washing my face, and I lather the soap and rub it in small circular motions for about a minute or so. Aloe Vera gel as a moisturiser (and the shingmulnara light watery sunscreen)!
Hands: similar to your body, but I would say after bathing, since your nails are now ‘weaker’ and prone to breakage, take this opportunity to push back your cuticles or clip/shape your nails!
Feet: same as the hands! (Haha smtg I found out was that if your feet sinks a lot, use hand sanitizer on it-)
Drinking your fave drink after this hits the spot… bye lovely!
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