Right now, everyone is leaning toward an at-home mentality, therefore all those regularly planned beauty appointments have been canceled. Everyone is under stress right now, so if you need a vacation from your beauty regimen, it’s entirely acceptable. But there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a little self-care when a good facial or hair refresh might be a nice diversion from everything going on. If postponed beauty check-ups are stressing you out, here are some things you can do to maintain your bushy brows, ingrown hairs, and protruding roots at home until the salon reopens—and we can thank our stylists for their hard work!
Waxing
The good news is that you can decrease hair growth in a variety of ways at home in between salon sessions. Self-waxing is NOT one of them. Gina Petak, the manager of instruction at the European Wax Center, “Waxing at home puts your skin at risk for damage and increases its sensitivity and propensity for ingrown hairs. Additionally, you run the risk of damaging your skin’s natural layer of protection and increasing its sensitivity to environmental elements.” Try hair growth inhibitors, which demonstrably limit hair growth between waxings. We adore EWC’s Slow It Body Lotion ($20; waxcenter.com) and Slow It Body Wash ($20; waxcenter.com), which target hair regeneration at the root with ingredients including narcissus tazetta bulb extract.
Extension of lashes
You already know the fundamentals: don’t use mascara, sleep on your back, and stay well away from oil-based makeup removers. But how many of us have nibbled on the uncomfortable lash scraps from our previous appointment? PSA: The best approach to maintain the strength and quality of your natural lashes is to let your extensions shed naturally. The CEO of Amazing Lash Studio, Heather Elrod, cautions against removing your extensions by yourself. We want your natural lashes to be thick and healthy when we see you at your next appointment because picking at your lash extensions could harm them.
Teeth bleaching
Consider how your skin and teeth compare. When exposed to substances like coffee, tea, wine, and pasta sauce, it will clog up (and discolor), according to famed NYC dentist Jennifer Jablow, DDS. “I personally don’t advise using whitening strips because they are quite acidic and drying to the teeth, which can over time lead to sensitivity and enamel loss. Avoid using any black toothpaste or black charcoal powder as they will erode the enamel and could result in darker-looking teeth after extended use.
Hair coloring
Concealers. Root are two terms. According to hairstylist and Wella Professionals Global Ambassador Briana Cisnero, at-home root touch-ups are great for giving you a temporary quick cure. You don’t have to worry excessively about messing up because it works similarly to makeup for your hair and the pigment washes out with shampoo.
