Hi Guys!
I hope you and your loved ones are in the safest of health during these times. As for me and and my family, we are doing good. So much have changed over the last few weeks and many of us have had to adapt to a lot of new normal. Working from home is definitely a change many have seen and will probably last into the foreseeable future. I have been working from home for almost two years now and it is definitely and positive challenge day in day out. I have learned that treating working from home in a similar way I use to treat the process of going to my 9-5 job, is key to having a successful work day. I recently bought a few things from Walmart that has been key to maintaining my upkeep while working from home and so I want to share with you what I got and 5 current beauty tips that help me to be productive while working from home.
1. Hair Care- This is so important. We can sometimes think, ‘well I’m at home so my hair can be dirty all I want’. Oh I learned the hard way. I was damaging my hair not washing it as often plus I would scramble to fix it when I did have a video call. Once I decided I will at least wash my hair every Sunday to prep for the new week, it changed my productivity for the week. I’ve been using this Hairitage An Apple A Day Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse for the last couple of weeks and this stuff is so good on my hair. It did an excellent job on my scalp and really cleansing it. Although it doesn’t sud, I got a great clean- more than I expected. I’ve used it when my hair was pretty dirty and also mildly. My hair feels clean, soft, and bouncy. It smells so good and definitely not like my typical homemade vinegar rinse. I will be sticking with this one from now on. I recommended it to my girlfriend who has completely different hair texture than mine and she LOVES it too. I’ve followed up with this Hairitage Mask-querade Transforming Hair Mask and let me tell you, it gives my hair a good condition. I love the texture as I apply it on my hair. It leaves my hair soft and reduces my frizz and looks shiny after I blow-dry it. It smells great too. I plan on trying this and this from the Hairtage line.
2. Styling Hair- I believe that styling my hair helped my productivity. It became something I looked forward to in the morning as I brew my coffee. Once my hair is cleansed and clean it is definitely easier to style. My go to’s are top bun and sleep back with headband. These two styles for me are simple and can pretty much go with any outfit I choose. While stocking up on a few household items to weather these times, I ended up buying this 4 Pack Elastic Turban Headbands and these Bowknot Hair Scrunchies (12 pack). I love that there’s a variety in both packs so I can switch it up daily (see below).
3. A Bold Lip Color- A bold lip color goes a long way, not only when we go out but also at home. Even if you don’t plan on putting on make-up on your face, a little lip action is great to boost a productive day. This Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick (xx) is so rich and pretty. It only takes a little to make a beautiful pop on the lips. I have it in three colors and love it. The fact hat it’s inexpensive and wears just as well and even better than some of my pricier lippies is a plus. My mailman has complemented my look a few times (in a very respectful way) and adds a smile to my day.
4. If you’re one that loves a good nail do but don’t think it’s optimal to go to the nail salon often, consider press on nails. I always have a few packs of these handy. I personally like my nails ‘done’ and they are so quick to apply. I have a video on my Instagram page on how to apply them so check it out. You never know, you may have a video call or have to run out for a quick face-face meeting (when things go back to normal), and these will definitely do the job. They wear well anywhere from 10-14 days. I’m wearing some in these photos. If you prefer actual nail polish, try this or this– I bought them for myself as well.
5. You know what I also love while working from home?! A good face mist. It’s a game changer. I love this cleen beauty Coconut Water Hibiscus Glow Mist. I’m actually all out of mine so I’m going to re-purchase. It leaves my skin feeling so refreshed and that enhances my mood throughout the day.
I hope you enjoyed this post. If you are new to working from home, I definitely think trying some of these tips will help give you a positive jumpstart. If you’ve been working from home for a while now, I also hope these tips were useful. Please share this post with your friends and family that you think it would be useful to.
Stay safe.
xoxo
Keyma
Great suggestions!