Every woman needs to relax and pamper herself at some point during the day, week, month, or year… It’s important to reset the mind after dealing with the stress of daily life. Work can be overbearing, despite the pride you take in it. Motherhood can be exhausting, despite the love you have for your children. And spouses…they’re a hit or miss. Everyone has bad days, and even if you had a good day, it’s nice to pamper yourself with much-needed alone time. With that said, we want to help you plan the perfect evening. Let’s dive into the helpful tips we recommend for the occasion.
Prepare for Interruptions
Unless you’re a hermit, then you’ll most likely have interruptions to worry about during your spa time. Send the kids over to their friends’ house, send your spouse to bed early, and even the cat needs to learn that the bathroom isn’t always open for them to explore. Keep those pets in a separate room with food and water for a few hours. They’ll survive without your company.
Ambiance Is Everything
You need to set the mood, so that you can relax. If you have a favorite candle, light that sucker up with some incense. Dim the lights if you can. If not, then we recommend setting a soft, white glow light lamp in your bathroom (away from water) for that calming feel. Don’t forget that gentle background music, too. And don’t forget to turn your phone’s notifications off.
You need to set the mood, so that you can relax. If you have a favorite candle, light that sucker up with some incense. Dim the lights if you can. If not, then we recommend setting a soft, white glow light lamp in your bathroom (away from water) for that calming feel. Don’t forget that gentle background music, too. And don’t forget to turn your phone’s notifications off.
Gather the Beautifying Ingredients
Next, you need to gather all the ingredients and products you need for your evening. Grab that terry-cloth robe and slippers. Do you have Egyptian-cotton towels? It’s time to use them. Collect your shampoos, conditioners, oils, skin treatments, and bubble bath, of course. You don’t want to venture outside the bathroom in the middle of the process if you don’t have to.
Slather That Face Mask On
Your face takes a lot of damage during the day. Makeup can trap oil and dirt in your pores, and the sun can burn it. Not to mention all that time you spend rubbing your hand down your face in frustration. It’s safe to say that it needs some TLC. Exfoliate and slather on that moisturizing face mask. Pick one that smells nice to you, because that’s all you’ll be smelling for a while.
Your face takes a lot of damage during the day. Makeup can trap oil and dirt in your pores, and the sun can burn it. Not to mention all that time you spend rubbing your hand down your face in frustration. It’s safe to say that it needs some TLC. Exfoliate and slather on that moisturizing face mask. Pick one that smells nice to you, because that’s all you’ll be smelling for a while.
Don’t Forget the Hair
The hair isn’t to be forgotten. It’s great to keep it clean with regular washing, but it needs some extra love once in a while, too. If you color your hair, it may need a product with protein (keratin) to bring it back to life. If you live in a dry climate, moisture is your friend. Create a hair mask concoction. Add protein and oils to your brew and soak your hair in it. Wrap it up with a towel or shower cap and voila!
Soak In That Witch’s Brew
Now, here comes everyone’s favorite part. The steamy bath! Prepare your tub with oils, herbs, bubble bath and anything else you can think of. Keep your glass of wine beside you as you slip into the warmth and soak in that brew of goodness. Soak until it's cold and even reheat it if you don’t want to leave so soon.
Now, here comes everyone’s favorite part. The steamy bath! Prepare your tub with oils, herbs, bubble bath and anything else you can think of. Keep your glass of wine beside you as you slip into the warmth and soak in that brew of goodness. Soak until it's cold and even reheat it if you don’t want to leave so soon.
The Nails Need Love Too
After your skin is nice and pruney, your hair and face is cleansed, and your skin is glowing with moisturizer, it’s time to care for those nails. The bath has done its job, so your cuticles can be easily handled. Buff and cut as you please. Don’t forget to pick a color of nail polish that suits your taste.
Get Cozy
Are your nails and hair dry? Do you feel refreshed and relaxed? You may now open the door and escape into your prepared bed. If you don’t feel like sleeping, grab that book you’ve been meaning to finish, and if you’re ready for slumberland, then play some soft background music to drift off to.
Did you wake up feeling good? We hope so! A spa night is always deserved, and everyone’s experience is different. Did you find that you added more things to this list? Share your routine with others. Did your cat meow too loudly from down the hall? Try turning up the music next time. It’s hard to prepare for everything, but it’s important that you try to pamper yourself anyway. Mental health is just as important as cleanliness, after all.
Are your nails and hair dry? Do you feel refreshed and relaxed? You may now open the door and escape into your prepared bed. If you don’t feel like sleeping, grab that book you’ve been meaning to finish, and if you’re ready for slumberland, then play some soft background music to drift off to.
Did you wake up feeling good? We hope so! A spa night is always deserved, and everyone’s experience is different. Did you find that you added more things to this list? Share your routine with others. Did your cat meow too loudly from down the hall? Try turning up the music next time. It’s hard to prepare for everything, but it’s important that you try to pamper yourself anyway. Mental health is just as important as cleanliness, after all.