Pre-Holiday Prep

As you read this I will either be on a plane or already in Mykonos Greece, but todays post is all about getting beach ready.

Before even packing my bags I have to get myself in the holiday mindset by doing a number of beauty related things, one of the newest additions is having a shellac gel manicure to ensure that my nails are chip-free and glossy for the duration of my holiday. Now there are a few formulas which hardly chip at all such as Maybelline Forever Strong, Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine and Rimmel Salon Pro Lycra, but nothing beats a professional Shellac. The colour I’ve chosen for this holiday is called Tropics, a gorgeous orange toned pink which will go with everything.

Next up, in anticipation for a long flight where the recycled air can wreak havoc with my skin, I like to prep with an extra moisture boosting face mask which are also perfect for using mid holiday to replenish and nourish skin that has had a little too much sun exposure. Here are a few of that I’ll be taking with me…the SKII one is particularly fun as it is a sheet mask, a lovely pre- or post flight treat for dry and dehydrated skin. I’m yet to try the Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Cream Mask* but am very much looking forward to doing so and the Origins Drink Up has been a firm favourite for a while now.

Finally getting your body beach ready can be a little bit of a tough one, the ever painful waxing will last longer than shaving and then of course for those who want a truly perfect finish there’s always something which I’ve always wanted to do but not got round to committing to yet- laser hair removal* although it is next on my list of beauty treatments to try. Once all the hairy business is taken care of (quite literally) then a little pre-holiday tan can really give a healthy glow. I’m really excited to try He-Shi Express Liquid Tan* which promises instant non streak results, and I’ve heard whispers that it doesn’t have the dreaded fake tan smell- result!

That’s me fully beach prepped and ready, get ready for an onslaught of holiday posts. Holiday hair, what’s in my beach bag and much much more coming up!

Lots of love

Tijan

xxx

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