- hair
- ♥ detangle hair by fingercombing or using a wide tooth comb. start at the bottom and work way up
- ♥ gently massage scalp to promote bloodflow
- ♥ massage coconut oil into scalp and hair, especially ends
- ♥ allow coconut oil to sit for at least 30 minutes
- ♥ use a sulfate-free shampoo on scalp. mix shampoo and conditioner for hair
- ♥ allow shampoo to sit for a few minutes while washing body
- ♥ gently but thoroughly rinse scalp and hair, finger combing or combing hair
- ♥ gently squeeze excess water out of hair
- ♥ use a t-shirt to dry hair - gently squeeze or wrap hair up in t-shirt
- ♥ apply leave in conditioner, followed by an oil or serum
- ♥ if going to bed, braid or put hair in a bun. sleep on a satin pillowcase to avoid frizz
- ♥ keep heat styling to a minimum
- ♥ when heat styling, always use heat protectant
- skin
- ♥ exfoliate to help remove dead skin and lighten acne scars
- ♥ wash face
- ♥ apply an astringent to keep acne at bay
- ♥ moisturize
- ♥ dark spot cream
- ♥ sunscreen to prevent aging
- ♥ once a week, use a pore strip
- ♥ do not pick at acne, this will cause scarring
- ♥ wash pillowcase once a week
- ♥ avoid touching your face
- ♥ drink plenty of water and avoid greasy junk food
- mouth
- ♥ brush teeth twice a day for 3 minutes
- ♥ use mouthwash to make breath fresh
- ♥ wear retainer every day and night to keep teeth straight
- ♥ floss every night
- ♥ use whitening strips for white teeth
- ♥ cut back on coffee, tea, and soda - they stain teeth
- ♥ try oil pulling
- ♥ do a lip scrub once a week
- ♥ apply a lip gloss or lipstick that complements your skin tone
- ♥ keep breath mints or minty gum on hand to keep breath fresh
- ♥ avoid eating onions
- hands
- ♥ olive oil + sugar hand scrub
- ♥ always use lotion after washing hands
- ♥ after exfoliating, wash hands, apply lotion, and wear thick gloves to bed
- ♥ use sunscreen on hands
- ♥ push back cuticles, trim nails, file, buff, and paint nails
- ♥ avoid biting nails or picking at hangnails
jan 11 2018 ∞
feb 6 2023 +