7 Beauty Resolutions That Don't Feel Out Of Reach
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Resolutions are tricky to set, maintain, and achieve! We all know the drill: come mid-February (perhaps sooner!) old habits start to set in and that once clear-minded resolution feels like an impossible standard. The truth is resolutions can be meaningful without imposing unrealistic goals. We’re all about introducing more fun, more play into the daily routine. That’s why we’ve compiled seven beauty-related resolutions that will keep you feeling healthy, inspired, rejuvenated as needed, and the best part is that there’s no guilt if they don’t stick. We’re a big believer that small changes make big impact. Here’s some noteworthy beauty resolutions that can have a meaningful impact on your daily life:
Hair Rituals
There’s an endless list of rituals A-Z that we could list here, but like we mentioned above, this New Year for us at Parlor is about setting goals that are attainable and truth be told it’s difficult to incorporate lengthy new hair regimens into the mix! That’s why our hair ritual recommendation this year is pre-booking your hair appointments, not just one appointment in advance, but pre-book the next six months to a year. There are so many studies that support the idea that having standing appointments are a great way to improve consistency, and what habit is there better to build than the habit of self-care? We know. It’s hard to even make plans past this coming week, but the option to reschedule is always there! Your hair will thank you for it with its new found shine and health.
Go Green With Beauty Products
If you love to discover new products, think of this as the perfect resolution for you. It’s time to pick through your makeup bag with a magnifying lens and toss the products with chemicals. The best part of 2019 (and soon-to-be 2020) is that there are so many eco-friendly, healthy beauty products out there. Aveda is one of the leading beauty companies in this sector, so toss the old mascaras, lipsticks, and concealers and focus on a greener beauty routine.
Tip: When reading the ingredients of your makeup, look out for these toxic ingredients: Imidazolidinyl Urea, Parabens, Phthalates, Triethanolamine, Polyethylene Glycols, Synthetic Colors, Synthetic Fragrances, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.Bye To Inflammation Inside & Out
Inflammation is a topic that too often doesn’t come up in the self-care conversation. Inflammation is a way for our bodies to tell us when it’s irritated. Inflammation has so many causes, and if you experience pain from inflammation consult your doctor, but there are a few at-home steps you can take to reduce your exposure and likelihood of inflammation and boost your overall health, including: drinking celery juice, which is a natural anti-inflammatory, use mercury-free deodorants, incorporate more low-FODMAP foods into your diet, avoid drugstore hair products and lotions which have been linked to causing eczema and dermatitis, and start thinking of turmeric as your best friend and incorporate it into your daily tea or drink of choice.
Meditate Regularly
There are countless apps that have pre-recorded 5-minute meditations that are easy to take with you on the go! This is a great resolution for those of you working on wellness, mindfulness, and reducing feelings of anxiety. Our personal favorite meditation app is Headspace.
Become A Humidifier Pro
Hydration is key! That’s the anthem that we all hear over and over on beauty blogs and at the doctor’s office. The best way to increase hydration is the simplest, drinking water, but when it comes to keeping your skin hydrated, there’s another way. Here enters the humidifier! Our skin is constantly soaking up the humidity in the air around us, and so to kickstart your New Year with healthy skin, start plugging in that humidifier before you go to bed. Well-hydrated skin (and hydration in general) is one of the best, au natural ways to avoid breakouts, dry patches, and feel more energized.
Spa Splurge
The New Year might just be perfect time to give yourself an upgrade and invest in a monthly massage or acupuncture session. Time and again, spa treatments have proven their ability to reduce stress, inflammation, and improve blood circulation throughout the body. Sometimes all you need is the permission to treat yourself! Don’t forget to pre-book your appointments a few months out, so when the day and time for your spa day rolls around there’s no excuse to take that time for yourself.
Uninterrupted Quiet
In a world as busy as ours, finding time and ways to truly be alone, uninterrupted, and creative is a task in itself. One of our entrepreneur inspirations, Sara Blakely, in her latest Masterclass lesson highlighted the importance of finding the places (and times) when your mind is able to wander. As a Blakely puts it, a wandering mind is a creative mind, it’s a mind that’s ready to receive new ideas. Let’s make our final resolution of the New Year to seek out quiet moments to let our minds wander, receive new creative ideas, and have the courage to pursue them. Happy New Year from the Parlor team to you!
