While there's no substitute for the experience and skill of a professional, DIY beauty treatments you can perform at home are a great way to maintain your brows, hair, and skin between visits to the salon and spa. Plus, becoming your own beauty guru is a really fun way to spend a relaxing evening.
Here are some tips to help you give yourself the royal treatment in the comfort of your bathroom.
DIY Facial
When your skin needs extra pampering, like before a big event or after a stressful work week, take your daily facial routine to the next level.
- Double cleanse : Start with a cleanser tailored to your skin type (foaming for oily or combination skin; moisturizing for dry skin), then massage into your skin using circular motions. Follow with Micellar Water Lash Wash to remove any remaining dirt, oil, and makeup.
- Exfoliation : Use a physical exfoliant (i.e., a scrub) or exfoliating solution (e.g., one containing glycolic or lactic acid) to remove dead skin cells. This helps your products absorb effortlessly and deliver results.
- Toner : Use a cotton pad to apply a gentle toner to rebalance your skin's pH and prepare it for deeper treatments. Avoid toners containing alcohol, as they can dry out your skin.
- Facial Masks : It's important to understand your skin type and its needs. If you have dry skin, use a moisturizing mask. Suffering from acne? Try a clay mask. Need a little extra radiance? A brightening mask is your best bet.
- Moisturize : After cleansing, exfoliating, and toning your skin, it's time to apply a moisturizer to lock all the goodness in. Don't forget the eye area.
Brow Care and Shaping <br>When it comes to shaping your eyebrows, keeping them healthy and strong is paramount. We highly recommend using a brow serum like RevitaBrow® Advanced Brow Repair and Volume Serum, which delivers essential nutrients like biotin and peptides directly to your brows.
If your eyebrows and lashes are dry or damaged, or you just want them to look their best, try our Lash & Brow Masque. This ultra-repairing treatment instantly infuses each hair with moisture and nutrients. Simply leave the mask on for 15 minutes, then rinse. Your brows will be left softer and shinier than ever.
Once you have a solid foundation for your eyebrows, it's time to shape and groom them. When it comes to the perfect eyebrow shape, it's important to know which hairs should be removed first with eyebrow scissors and which should be left alone:
- The inner side of your eyebrows should be aligned with the bridge of your nose.
- The arch should peak above the outer part of the pupil and rest on the brow bone.
- Line up the outer corners of your eyebrows from the base of your nose to the outer corners of your eyes. Use a brow pencil held diagonally to find the correct position.
Remember, when in doubt, it's better to tweeze too little than too much. We also recommend ditching the magnifying glass; no one will be watching you that closely.
Volumizing Hair Treatments <br>Try these simple beauty tips to achieve salon-like shine and volume:
- Start with the right shampoo and conditioner. To help your hair appear fuller, choose volumizing formulas with therapeutic, nourishing ingredients, like our Thickening Shampoo and Thickening Conditioner. Tip: To further enhance the results, finish with a targeted hair treatment, like a hair mask.
- Prepare your hair. Our Volume Enhancing Foam enhances hair's natural volume while strengthening strands and conditioning the scalp. Apply directly to dry hair or damp, towel-dried hair.
- Choose the right brush. A brush with round bristles will help you create extra volume while minimizing damage to your hair.
- Angle the hairdryer. Point the nozzle toward the ends of your hair. This helps fight frizz and create shine.
Now that you have a new plan, start with a DIY beauty treatment to make your whole body glow.
