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Beauty Trends During Covid-19
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Beauty Trends During Covid-19

by TishTash
written by TishTash

We love how beauty trends change with the season, but in the age of COVID-19, they changed so drastically we felt that we just had to write about it.

Here are some trends we noticed during the time of COVID-19!

Maskne

With all the mask-wearing as a part of COVID-prevention, many of us noticed an increase in acne under our masks, which was frustrating especially after finally getting our skincare routine just right! This problem is one that changed the game for everyone, because everyone upped their skincare routine and made sure to take extra care of their skin to treat all the nasty maskne and prevent it from happening! The things that probably saw most increase of usage are sheet masks, serums and mattifying moisturizers that help people feel comfortable wearing a mask for several hours a day.

Foundation? No thanks!

With stay-at-home quarantine, a lot of people realized that heavy make-up, especially foundation, wasn’t an every day thing and definitely wasn’t a priority on most people’s shopping list! Because of the hot summer weather and the mask regulations, full face make-up is now largely considered a waste as it would melt off before the end of the day and it wouldn’t look good once the mask went off anyway! So, we said goodbye to good old foundation routine, and we stuck with gorgeous eye-make-up instead!

Bold lips? Not anymore!

Have you ever had a beautiful lippy on before you left the house and donned your mask, and once you reached the office or your date you find out that it smudged all around your lips – and your face? Us too! Lipstick horrors have become an everyday thing for a lot of us, which is why a nice lip moisturizer and a lip tint is what we reach for nowadays instead of our favourite lip colour!

Salon Appointments – Cancelled?

Beauty salons had become an integral part of our beauty routine, if it was a colour refresh, simple mani-pedi, or even a brow-wax! But ever since COVID barged into our lives, people had to start learning to do things themselves, and not be Salon-dependent! Sales for beauty tools have gone up, and salon appointments have gone down as people learned all the tips and tricks of self-care at home.

Beauty in the age of COVID-19 has experienced a major shift with many transitioning from make-up-focused to skincare-focused regimes, with people all over the world prioritizing the health of their skin as opposed to simply splurging on expensive beauty products and the outside look of their face. Whilst a huge change, it can be viewed as a positive change on the whole as people everywhere would finally feel more comfortable in their own skin when they work on treating it, rather than just covering up!

 

Layan AlJammal, TishTash PR Girl

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Discover the Benefits of Botanical Beauty for Perfect Skincare

by TishTash
written by TishTash

The power of plant ingredients that will resolve your skin concerns 

Botanicals are powerful plant extracts and oil derived from plants, flower, herbs, nuts, seeds, roots and berries. It works wonders for skin ailments as it has anti-aging properties, which help calm and firm the skin. As plant-based ingredients provide natural nourishment, antioxidants, hydrating and soothing ingredients, you can achieve all its skincare benefits, without the use of harmful chemicals.

 

The plants that will benefit your skincare so here are some DIY beauty ideas:

 

Chamomile – it helps to soothe inflamed skin, rather than just drinking your tea! If you soak a cotton face towel in the liquid, then press it gentle to your face before applying a mask. The herbs will work to calm inflamed skin and leave your complexion looking radiant.

 

Rosemary – an acne-fighting power that this herb plays as it helps to tighten skin. It contains anti-fungal and antibacterial properties to help prevent breakouts and is full of antioxidants to plump and brighten the skin.

 

Green Tea –  is the perfect ingredient to de-puff your skin, all you need to do is place a green teabag under your eyes to prevent and decrease puffiness and dark circles.

 

Mint –  has antibacterial properties and are perfect for eliminating blocked pores and pimples. All you need is to simply crush a handful of mint leaves in a mortar and pestle until they become a paste and massage it into any areas of concern.

 

Lavender – is not only incredibly calming, it is also one of the most popular herbs in beauty products. For the perfect DIY face steam, fill a bowl. With boiling water and add two to three drops of essential lavender oil. Place a towel over your head and the bowl and let the steam open and purify clogged pores.

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Your Summertime Tips for Healthy & Glowing Skin!
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Your Summertime Tips for Healthy & Glowing Skin!

by TishTash
written by TishTash

‘By nurturing our skin, we are looking after our beauty with the most natural form of ingredients’

 

During the summer your skin can feel dry and dull, its absolutely essential to provide your skin hydration so that it looks healthy and flawless. Here are some tips on how to moisturize your skin naturally at home:

 

Moisturize Skin with Oils

Coconut oil or olive oil or castor oil or mineral oil or sesame oil are all excellent and offer a soothing effect for all skin types.  You can massage the oil on your face and will get quickly absorb into your skin and lock the moisture and also supply the skin with essential nutrients for optimum skin.  The oil can be left overnight and the next day morning for fresh skin, this will provide deep hydration as there’s nothing better than natural oils to do the tricks.

 

Moisturize Skin with Honey

Apply a layer of honey on affected areas on your face, leave in for 15-20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Honey is one of the best natural moisturisers for your skin and helps to penetrate to the deeper layers of the skin to moisturise it. It also helps in cleaning up your skin pores and restore the dull skin to its natural glow with its antioxidants.

 

Avocado as a Moisturizer

Apply avocado on your skin for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water and do this repeatedly twice a week. All your dry and flaky patches will soon be gone with home remedy. As avocado contains plenty of nutrients, vitamins and minerals such as fatty acids, vitamin C and vitamin E. All these helps to nourish your skin and also protect it from free radical damage. The vitamin C will work towards firming your skin and making you feel younger.

 

Mango Butter

Apply the mango butter all over the skin and massage it in and leave it on, use this daily. Mango butter is rich in antioxidants and has compounds that would moisturize the skin. Mango butter is becoming the next big thing in the skin care industry as it easily absorbs into your skin and does not leave a greasy residue, perfect for healthy looking skin.

 

Cucumber Juice

For this DIY, get one large cucumber and make it into a puree, paraffin wax and almond oil, use this mis to massage the skin and moisturize it and use it every night for results. Cucumber is majorly water and when used in the skin moisturizer, it will hydrate the skin and help replenishes and rejuvenate the skin.

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Your At-Home Remedies to Cure Insomnia
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Your At-Home Remedies to Cure Insomnia

by TishTash
written by TishTash

Whether you have chronic insomnia or given the recent times (and the added stress of the unknown), are now suffering from irregular sleep patterns (join the club!), we’re exploring different ways to potentially promote a better night’s rest. These are certainly not meant to “cure” insomnia—you should speak to your doctor if you’re experiencing severe symptom, but rather act as remedies to help soothe yourself into a blissful slumber. Read on for six ways to sleep well!

  1. Try falling asleep to guided meditations. Mindfulness meditation consists of slow, steady breathing while sitting quietly. You observe your breath, body, thoughts, feelings, and sensations as they rise and pass. You can meditate as often as you like. If you don’t have time for a longer session, aim to do 15 minutes in the morning or evening. Consider joining a meditation group once a week to stay motivated. You may also choose to do an online guided meditation. I recently discovered an app called Synctuition and their relaxation videos help me sleep better at night. They have various audio clips and video to listen in the morning as well as night that would lead to a beautiful day.
  2. Take advantage of your tub (if you have one) and enjoy a nice bath filled with salts or bath bombs or also even taking a hot shower right before sleeping helps cure uneven sleep patterns.
  3. Explore sleepy-time oils as they’re perfect for balancing emotions, supporting healthy sleep, calming your mind and supporting your body’s natural response to healing. Some of our favorites would be This Works, Neals Yard and Neom. If you can’t buy these where you live, use five drops of lavender oil which could also erase tension and stress.
  4. Diffuse a sage or a candle, generally filled with a euphoric mix of rose, lavender, and eucalyptus that will soothe your senses and help you enter a chill state of mind.
  5. Keep your phone in a different room. Mobile phones emit infrared light, while blue light glasses are a great way to protect yourself from blue light pollution while using your devices after dark, you’re still affected by this damaging light source while you sleep.
  6.  And last, make sure your last meal is really light and not consumed right before bed as this allows digestion to occur and the contents of your stomach to move into your small intestine. This may prevent problems like heartburn at night and even insomnia. There should be a gap of at least three hours between dinner and sleep.

 I hope these tips help you find your good night of sleep!

Meghna x

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The Skincare Lowdown on Lockdown
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The Skincare Lowdown on Lockdown

by TishTash
written by TishTash

Although it can be a little testing at times, spending our days at home has also had its benefits when it comes to taking care of our skin and using our time wisely to invest and really put our skincare regimes to the test.

One of the huge advantages of working from home has to be not wearing any make-up and really letting our skin breathe. That said, if you are anything like me, I find I work better when I look and feel my best and so I have still been wearing a little make-up, albeit a very simplified version of my usual full face.

Spending just ten minutes on a morning and evening indulging in a luxurious skincare ritual not only brings a little joy to start and end your day with, but also pays dividends when it comes to keeping your skin clear, fresh and thoroughly hydrated.

Firstly I always cleanse my skin with The Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser. I personally find a rich balm works best on my skin and this one just melts in quickly and removes every trace of make-up, even on my eyes. Being a busy working and full-time mama, I love products that are both quick and efficient. I pop this on before I jump in the shower and rinse off with a muslin cloth – easy peasy!

Every other day I use a face scrub whilst I’m showering and my favourite by far is the Kora Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask. You can use it as a scrub or as a weekly mask, applying for 20 minutes and rinsing off and my skin always feels lovely and soft afterwards. (My eldest is also partial to it and being certified organic with no nasties I know he is in good hands!).

Post shower I simply pop on the Balancing Spritz and Hyaluronic Serum from Pestle & Mortar. This is my first time using the brand and I’ve been really impressed so far. Aside from the chic monochrome packaging that looks pretty on my bathroom shelf (yes – I am a sucker for packaging), both products feel fresh with the Balance Spritz working to refresh and calm my skin and the Hyaluronic Acid Serum that hydrates and helps with those pesky fine lines and wrinkles – eek!

Lastly, and this is my favourite and wonder product of them all – the Kora Organics Noni Glow Oil. This has replaced all of my moisturisers and I would be so lost without it! I keep a mini version for travelling (you know, that thing we used to do!) and I literally smother it on my face morning, (sometimes noon) and night. Although it’s an oil, don’t be put off as it absorbs super quickly and my make-up goes on absolutely fine afterwards. Again, it is certified organic and works to soften fine lines and wrinkles, improves the skin and just generally makes my skin so soft and dewy. I’ve certainly noticed a difference since using it and I also pop it on any burns or bites, and even my boys! Being Miranda Kerr’s brand, anything that gives me skin a fraction as glowing as hers and I’ll be happy! If I’m feeling a little extra I will use my Salt by Hendrix Face Roller to massage it in and give my skin a little circulation boost too.

And that’s it! I can do this in less than ten minutes and my skin feels soft, hydrated and ready for the day ahead.

My evening ritual is pretty much the same aside from swapping the Hyaluronic Serum every other evening for the Rodial Glycolic Drops or my new latest obsession; Alpha H Liquid Gold. Having heard so many great things about this resurfacing product I just had to try it for myself. It’s only day 3 but I love it and have been raving about it to all who will listen! A little goes a long way and you just soak a cotton pad with the product and swipe over the skin. It stings very slightly but I like to think of that as doing its job. It works overnight to exfoliate and clear pores whilst brightening your complexion. Again, it’s quick and easy and does what it says – I’m hooked!

Although I love to try new skincare, I am a complete creature of habit and once I find something that really works for me, I tend to stay loyal to it. So much so, my other half even noticed that my face smelt different this week as I hopped into bed with my new Alpha H! Now if that’s not observant I don’t know what is! 😉

Here’s to happy skincare days ahead!

Laura

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DIY Masks for Healthy Hair
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DIY Masks for Healthy Hair

by TishTash
written by TishTash

Are you looking for effective ways to provide your hair with tonnes of health benefits in less than 20 minutes? Think homemade hair masks that will condition, soften and hydrate your hair while boosting growth and adding shine.  The best part about homemade hair masks is that they can be made with natural ingredients that are easily found in your fridge or pantry cupboard, and there are different recipes for every hair type and concern.

Curly Hair: Avocado is the top ingredient to use as their texture and fat content make them a great deep conditioner that soften, moisturize and impart shine to hair.  The DIY mask that is truly magical for hydration is made of avocado, olive oil and honey. Avocado is filled with fatty acids that coat your hair cuticle in moisture, honey which acts as a humectant and olive oil, known to provide nourishment. 

DIY Mask: 1 Avocado, 2 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon honey

 

Frizzy Hair: To add a natural glow to dull frizzes combine two ingredients, banana and almond oil that will soften dry frizzes and moisturize them. Banana is made up of 75 percent water which makes it a great natural moisturizer and almond oil will serves as an excellent conditioner that will provide natural shine, strength and hair growth.

DIY Mask: 2 ripe bananas and 1-2 teaspoons of almond oil.

 

Dry & Damaged Hair: The key to healthier hair is brown sugar which, is a great exfoliant for the hair that helps get rid of those dead skin cells from your scalp and any leftover residue build-up. By also adding olive oil it will produce soft and shiny hair by locking in the moisture and preventing dryness of the scalp, hair breakages and split ends.

DIY Mask: 2 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil

 

Coloured Hair: To keep your colour-treated hair happy, use honey, pumpkin and yogurt. Honey will provide moisture which is what chemically treated hair cries out for. Pumpkin is for a healthier scalp and helps strengthen the hair from the inside, and yogurt will help to replenish the protein lost during the process of hair dying.

DIY Mask: 1-2 tablespoon of honey, 1 cup of pumpkin puree and half cup of yogurt

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The Ultimate Quarantine Self-Care Guide from Head to Toe
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The Ultimate Quarantine Self-Care Guide from Head to Toe

by TishTash
written by TishTash

These days, we’re all observing social-distancing and quarantine in our homes in our efforts to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19. While the times are challenging, during this time it’s very important to practice self-care and cherish the “me-time” moments that will help refresh and revive you. Here are few possible ways to turn self-quarantine into a self-care staycation.

Tend to your hands & nails

You’re probably washing your hands excessively right now (and you should be!). However, frequent handwashing causes excessive dryness, which calls for a little extra TLC for your hands and nails.  Sukin’s Natural Cleansing Hand Wash (AED 35) is gently designed to remove dirt and germs from the hands, without drying and stripping the skin. A rich blend of Jojoba, Avocado and Rosehip Oil restores the moisture level of dehydrated hands while soothing Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Lavender leaves skin feeling clean, hydrated and supple! The Sukin Hand and Nail Cream (AED 42.00) is natural, non-greasy and light. It hydrates and protects dry hands while caring and strengthening nails and cuticles – perfect for at home manicures make sure hands & nails are nourished at all times! Available online at www.lifepharmacy.com, www.lifestyleshops.com and www.mumzworld.com

 

Indulge in an at home facial

With no need to rush out the door every morning, you can take your time and develop a skincare routine that works best for you.  Give yourself a facial at home with Magnitone Xoxo Soft Touch Silicone Facial Cleansing Brush (AED 200). Available online at www.sprii.ae, www.amazon.com and www.carrefouruae.com, this device is a cute, compact  and ultra-soft daily cleansing brush that goes deep and purges pores from impurities, in the most gentle way for a beautifully conditioned, healthy glow.

 

 

We all know that once you’ve found the right moisturizer for your skin type, your skin will never be the same again! Take this time to discover what works best for you. New to the beauty market is French brand, FILORGA’s GLOBAL-REPAIR range which includes the Global Repair Intensive Serum & Cream (AED 495 each). Suitable for ageing skin, this supreme skincare duo works to revive and refresh the skin while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, lack of radiance and sagging skin. The best part is that this duo can be used as a serum and cream during the day and as masks at night thanks to its revolutionary transformable textures for intensive treatment while you sleep Available online at www.basharacare.com

Think of your skin care routine as a pampering instead of a chore and you will soon begin to appreciate both the mental and physical benefits you get from dedicating that time to yourself!

 

Sit back and relax…with a beauty mask

With some time on your hands, why not indulge in 20 minutes of un-interrupted relaxation? Throw in a sheet mask and you’ll even get super healthy, hydrated and glowing skin by the end of it, too! The ritual of applying a face mask is so calming, from the minute you unravel the sheet mask, to when your laying down still or reading a book while enjoying the cooling sensation on your skin.

Masking once or twice a week makes a huge difference, not only to our skin but to our mental well-being as it forces you to relax. We recommend using Skin Republic’s recently launched Retinol Hydrogel Mask for Women (AED 33) and the Energising Facial Mask for Men (AED 30). The Retinol Hydrogel Mask is a powerful anti-ageing sheet mask that super-charges the skin with retinol to support natural collagen, replenish lost moisture and increase the skin’s elasticity. The Energising Facial Mask for Men is a hydrating mask that delivers an energizing boost to dry and tired skin with active ingredients such as Vitamins C and E and CoQ10. Available online at www.carrefouruae.com, www.sprii.ae, www.lifestyleshops.com and www.amazon.ae

 

Refresh & repair your hair

It’s a known fact that the state of your hair can greatly impact your mood. A good hair day can build confidence while a bad one can have opposite effects.

Indulging in hot showers and taking care of your hair during quarantine is essential can have many positive effects. We are loving Vierro’s Water Protect Shampoo & Conditioner duo (AED 14.75 and AED 11.50 respectively).

Homegrown and formulated in the UAE for the residents of the region, this duo is packed with protein-rich ingredients to nourish your hair, including Peppermint essential oil. With its cooling properties and calming scent, it evokes a spa-like ambience in your steamy shower whenever used which can be quite therapeutic. Your hair is left refreshed & stronger, and so are your senses! Available online at www.amazon.ae and www.mumzworld.com

 

Try something new and sustainable

Ladies! With ample time at home due to social distancing, there’s never been a better time to try a money-saving period product that will help you out financially as well as contributing towards less waste. One of the smallest, and most cost-effective choices you can make, is switching your monthly shopping basket of period products for a subtle, small medical grade silicone cup – Lunette Cup (AED 157.50) which could save you money, time and the dreaded eco-anxiety. It also is great for a time such as this, so you don’t have to stock-pile tampons and pads in your cupboard. Available online at www.sprii.ae and www.carrefouruae.com

 

Share the load

 These days, juggling working from home, helping kids cope with the distance learning, and daily household chores such as cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry, etc., are the norm for a lot of us. But when it comes to the cleanliness and sanitization of your most-used items at home, why not share the load and get some professional help? Champion Cleaners, a premium dry cleaning and laundry service, is offering free pick-up and delivery when you schedule for their dry cleaning or sanitization services through the Champion Cleaners app or by just dialing +971 42 858 581. There’s no need to leave home, and you can indulge in some spare “me-time” instead. Available on iOS and Android platforms.

 

Workout at home

One way to keep yourself healthy while working from home is to ‘workout’ at home. Get motivated and head towards being fit by downloading a fitness app that will guide you all the way. We love the ASICS Studio app which is currently offering a FREE 3-month trial for all. It is complete with easy and quick home workout programs that include ones specially designed for runners. It also includes yoga and meditations sessions. Your best bet! Available on iOS and Android platforms.

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GUEST BLOG POST: Facial massage and Gua ShaBeauty Benefits
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GUEST BLOG POST: Facial massage and Gua ShaBeauty Benefits

by TishTash
written by TishTash

I am Sabrina Sohail – a beauty and wellness blogger, living and working in DIFC, Dubai.

I am originally from London, and I am half Indian and half Pakistani. I studied Economics at UCL University ,I am a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), and I have been working in the Investment Banking Industry for over 10 years.

I have always had a passion for beauty, since a young age, and being a keen tennis player and skier, combined with my love of travelling, resulted in my skin being exposed to a variety of conditions, requiring me to enhance my knowledge of ingredients and beauty brand names. I am also a qualified makeup artist from Makeup Atelier Dubai, and attended ‘The Masterclass’ by Mario Dedivanovic (Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist), classes at Illamasqua, as well as meeting Charlotte Tilbury!

I have recently opened my own skincare and beauty consultancy business, where my mission is to help clients glow from inside out, to become a “Glowgetter”. I revamp all aspects of one’s self care beauty regime, using my knowledge and passion of beauty ingredients and brands to help clients reach their skincare and beauty goals.

Over the years I have learnt the importance of skin and hair nutrition, a consistent skin care routine and daily facial massages, combining both Eastern and Western techniques collated through my travels to places such as Bali, India and Europe.

Facial massage works wonders for the skin, and uses a combination of hand movements such as tapping, pinching and kneading. Tension, anxiety and emotional stress is stored in our face, which if not released, can speed-up the natural ageing process resulting, in fine lines and wrinkles. We all enjoy facial massages performed for us in salons, but it is equally important to have a facial massage home routine. This allows you to truly connect with your skin and emotions. Daily facial massage restores that youthful, rejuvenating, radiant glow. I recommend doing it twice daily, for three to five minutes.

Your facial massage can be further propelled by embracing Eastern-inspired ‘Gua Sha’ techniques, using healing crystal rounded-edged tools, such as Jade (cooling for the skin) or Rose Quartz (linked closely to the heart meridians). Firstly, apply aromatic facial oil onto the face, neck and décolletage areas. Next, use the Gua Sha tool in an upwards and outwards scrapping motion, combining long and short strokes. The blood’s microcirculation is increased by 400%, giving the skin a red flush, eliminating toxins and stagnant energy, and replacing it with fresh, oxygen-induced blood. Gua Sha maps your face to your inner health, where individual facial areas represent vital organs and acupuncture points. This facial massage has a myriad of benefits – often described as ‘natural botox’ as collagen and elasticity increase; it is anti-inflammatory and immunity boosting; and reduces headaches etc.

If you do not have a Gua Sha tool, you can still massage with your fingers, a porcelain spoon, or even the lid of your coconut oil!

By Sabrina Sohail

To find out more, follow Sabrina on Instagram @sabrinadoesbeauty

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GUEST BLOG POST: 10 Fun Things to Do at Home During Quarantine
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GUEST BLOG POST: 10 Fun Things to Do at Home During Quarantine

by TishTash
written by TishTash

The Coronavirus pandemic has officially flipped most of our lives upside-down (yes, yes, excluding the introverts, who just found a new term for their daily lifestyle, aka quarantine). It’s been several weeks since non-essential workplaces and schools that have been temporarily closed, and many are still settling into what’s become a new normal of social distancing. People around the world have developed new ways to stay connected and still have fun – and adhere to public health guidelines.

So, to help you in your quarantine journey, we’ve compiled a list of suggestions on how you can still stay connected with your friends, entertain yourself, and enhance productivity. Forget the cliché Netflix binge and try on something new from the following.

 

Number one on my list is – Doing what you’ve always wanted to. It could be something that you are passionate about, but your 9-6 schedule wouldn’t let you do otherwise. Right from creating your first YouTube channel to writing a blog, exercising or even redecorating your house. Whatever it may be, believe me, this is the golden opportunity that may not knock on your door again – so make the most of it and start today! It’s exactly what I am doing, looking at the bright side of the situation and working on my website.

Baking/Cooking

Yes, quarantine has sure brought out the chefs in everyone. With many people no longer commuting to work, there’s plenty of time in hand for you to visit your kitchen. From easy to make recipes to leveraging your pantry staples to a delicious meal, there’s so much information floating around various social media platforms, to help you. If you’re a beginner, worry not, as there’s always a first for everything. And for all you know, there might be a chef inside you who’s been waiting to be discovered by you.

Gardening

Love plants? Love gardening? Well then, get your pots, seeds, soil and get planting. In fact, with the lockdowns and restrictions to being outdoor, now’s your time to create your mini garden at your home. Plant basil leaves, thyme, rosemary, or even flowers, fruits and veggies. Afterall, there’s no better ingredients than your homegrown produce.

Fun Activities for The Kids

This might be the most difficult time for those with kids, and working from home with them can be both challenging and daunting. Why not keep them busy with an activity, and motivate them into doing it by offering the winner a prize in the end. Get them involved in various age-appropriate activities. Host a play-doh competition for the younger ones, where they create their favorite cartoon character, and get the older ones involved in the house chores and cooking. It will not only keep them distracted but will also keep them entertained, especially during study breaks. Or host a spelling competition to improve their skills.

Video Call and Play Online Games with Your Friends

With several video calling apps being unblocked, you and your friends can get together virtually and enjoy just like you’ll did before. Catch up on each other’s lives, or play games online such as scrabble, psych or the recently trending Ludo.

Learn A New Language/Skill

Inspired by your favorite Korean movies or the trending Spanish music? Always wanted to learn the language? What are you waiting for? The best part is, you can learn it from the comfort of your couch or bed. Also, Duolingo is the app for you! It’s a total life-saver as its free to download and use. Additionally, if you’ve been meaning to learn an instrument, now is also the time for it! So, put away your laziness and make use of the time given to you. 

Face and Hair Masks

A little self-pampering never hurt anyone, right? So, take care of your skin and hair by treating it to a mask that’ll keep it nourished, healthy and glowing. Your skin and hair will definitely thank you for it. Especially, if you don’t have a regular skin care routine.

By Ray D’silva.

Instagram: @hungray18

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AN INSIDERS TIPS TO WORKING WITH BEAUTY INFLUENCERS
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AN INSIDERS TIPS TO WORKING WITH BEAUTY INFLUENCERS

by TishTash
written by TishTash

We’re all aware of the instant powers of Instagram.  Its crop of beauty bloggers are the gods of social media and for any beauty, health or lifestyle business out there, it makes perfect sense to develop a social media marketing strategy centered on influencers, in order to promote new products and services natively and authentically.

It’s critical though, to select the influencers who are the best fit for your business. This may seem like an easy call, but it has its challenges.

First off, the influencers need to be truly influential. That means they need to have a sizeable number of followers on their social media accounts, but also drive engagement (for example do followers like, comment and share the content posted?)

They also need to be content creators. Their account should be appealing, creative and have a personal (and distinguishable) style. You would not want to work with someone who would post just about anything, in exchange for treatments, products or fees, but with someone who carefully plans every post, is discerning in their brand collaborations, and is keen to maintain their credibility.

It’s equally important to choose someone who is regarded as an ‘expert’ in a specific field or topic, and has gathered a community of followers likely to be receptive to what they have to say about your business. For example, if you’re promoting a range of facial treatments, you should collaborate with an influencer who has a keen interest in skincare, knowledge of facials, and is open to posting selfies sans makeup (and looking radiant doing so) to showcase your treatments.

Once you have a wish list of influencers you’d like to collaborate with, reach out and test your chemistry.

The most popular form of collaboration with an influencer is the treatment or product review in exchange for social media mentions.  It is low cost to the brand, and it offers a great opportunity to test how well your business and the influencer can work together. Make sure you schedule the influencer visit at a time that is convenient for your venue as well, and that if possible you’re present for the meet and greet.

Another popular choice, when it comes to high calibre celebrities, and socialites in particular, is prepping for special events. Their followers will notice and comment on the beauty looks (i.e. makeup and hairstyle), plus these events are usually covered by lifestyle media too, so you could benefit from this wider coverage.

Once you have selected the influencers who are the best fit for your brand, you can explore ways to collaborate more closely, meaningfully and beneficially for your business.

For example, spas and salons need beautiful imagery for their website and ongoing social media activity. Instead of using generic images found on the internet, you could collaborate with several influencers and have your own photoshoot, creating plenty of relevant content for your ongoing marketing use.

Lastly, when you’re ready to deepen your relationship with the influencers of your choice, you can look at longer term partnerships, engaging them to act as brand ambassadors, or even bring them in-house, as creative consultants working alongside your team on developing new services, testing products, styling, or helping with marketing.

Beauty influencers have a strong skill set, from blogging and content creation to communication and trend forecasting, and they know your client base better than anyone, so there’s plenty of ways they can bring the edge to your business in order for it to succeed and stay relevant.

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