How To Survive The Winter Uglies
Winter makeup not enough to get rid of the winter uglies? See below for the 6 tips we’re sharing for sprucing yourself up between the winter to spring gap!
What Are Winter Uglies?
Winter is a magical season starting with the holidays and more annual celebrations we enjoy. However, it’s very common for many of us to hit a wall by the end of this blistering season. Less time outside, less sunlight (hello, lack of Vitamin D!) cold temps, not to mention our complexions that often resemble the drab weather. All of this (and more we touch on below) boldly defines the winter uglies! Can you relate?
6 Tips To Wave Winter Uglies Goodbye!
Tip 1: Refresh Your Winter Skin
If you’ve been moisturizing like crazy but your skin STILL feels dull and dry, bring it back to life with a facial. A professional facial can do wonders to make your skin shine, feel moisturized and glow. A facial that involves exfoliation will also do wonders for losing layers of dry, flaky skin leaving your face feeling as fresh as ever!
Tip 2: Get Your Body Moving
That drab feeling we often experience in the winter due to staying indoors a lot and not being as active can really bring on the winter uglies! 😩
Our TIP: Join an exercise class or gym that you like! Doing something to get your body moving can do wonders for your endorphins and feeling ALIVE! Another way to get motivated to join a fitness class is to find a friend who will go with you. It’s always more fun when you have a sidekick who will move and groove with ya!
Tip 3: New Life For Your Locks
Winter blues can also take a toll on your hair. Maybe you’ve been wearing it in a messy bun 24/7 or you simply haven’t been motivated to keep up its appearance or routine trims. Whatever the case may be, make that hair appointment, and bring your locks back to life with a new cut and color! 💇♀️
Don’t Forget: Spring is around the corner, so consider the season and what vibe you want your hair to be as warmer temps approach!
Tip 4: Elevate Your Winter Lashes
From custom lash extensions to a lash lift and tint, giving your lashes a BOOST will do wonders for your overall appearance! (Just ask any Lash Lounge guest! 😉) A lash enhancement can add life to your look and provide your face with a refreshed vibe…who doesn’t want that?
Related Blog Post: Your Guide To Eyelash Extensions
Tip 5: Place Pasty Skin In The Past
When looking in the mirror, does your skin look pasty and pale? We’ve all been there this time of year! To give yourself a hue and feel anew (like what we did there? 😂), do one OR all of the following:
- Get a spray tan or order a self-tanning lotion. (Check out InStyle’s recent round up of 18 self-tanners!)
- Give your brows a color boost with a brow tint.
- Nail a new nail color! 💅🏼 Be bold with a bright and cheery polish on your nails AND toes! (Note: It’s never too early to go for the spring shades!)
- Currently using a bronzer or blush that highlights your cheekbones? If not, it’s time! (See Birdie’s list of the best bronzers…14 to be exact!)
Tip 6: Conquer Your Winter Woes With Wellness
Sometimes the best way to look and feel your best and get out of a slump is by nurturing your body from within. This can be through vitamins and getting on a healthy eating routine. We know winter screams comfort food and snacks, but not eating well can leave you feeling sluggish and overall, not great.
Our Tip: Invest in good vitamins and add superfoods wherever you can during each meal. If you stick with it, you’ll see how much better you will feel!
Invest In What’s #1: YOU!
However you choose to pull yourself out of a winter rut, we applaud you for taking a step to do something for YOU! 👏 And if Tip 4 feels like it could float your boat, click below, locate a salon near you and dive into life with enhanced lashes. It will be a total game-changer!