The Foundation
It seems like appearances are becoming more and more relevant every day. And even though not all of this focus is purely superficial, seeing as we have things like body positive movements, it is still thrusting looks into the spotlight of people's minds and increasing awareness of how we might treat people based on what they look like.HOWEVER, despite all of the positivity in body image outlook, it is still a priority for a lot of people to look and feel polished. I am not talking about looking like a model, or spending thousands of dollars on expensive treatments, but I am talking about having the ability to feel put together no matter what. There are a couple things you can do to sustain that feeling, even if you aren't trying to do anything drastic.
Stretch. Not workout or do any yoga necessarily, but just by stretching a little bit every day, you open up your body to having better posture and eliminating tightness or soreness in your muscles. Pretty basic.
Get a great haircut at least twice a year. For guys or those with shorter styles they're looking to maintain, this should be more often, but too many times, I see people with long hair who just let it grow OR who don't get a proper haircut. If you splurge and get your hair cut twice a year by a professional, that has lasting benefits. It will stay healthier longer, grow out better, and overall require less styling and maintenance.
Moisturize your body. EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU SHOWER. This is especially true for those in dry climates, but applies to everyone. Moisturizing takes a couple extra minutes and keeps the skin supple. It keeps skin from getting ashy, scaly, or developing redness.
Take care of your face. Wash it, apply sunscreen, and moisturize. You don't need a bunch of fancy creams for this (although my personal skincare routine costs me a fortune). These are the basics. Keep your face clean, prevent sun damage, and keep the skin flexible with some moisturizer. You can, of course, add on top of this with treatments and other products., but if you start with basics, your skin will cause much less stress.
Drink Water. No need to go overboard on this last one, but staying hydrated is important. Too often, I feel hungry, or tired and it's really because I'm dehydrated. Keep a water bottle close by and just chug it everytime you feel your energy flagging. It is a good way to up your water intake and as a litmus test as to what your body really needs.
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Basically, all of this boils down to stretch, moisturize, hydrate, and have a professional take a look at everything once in awhile. By creating this foundation for yourself, putting yourself together every day won't be as much of a task. Consistent small efforts will reduce your overall effort, and I don't know about you guys, but I am all about little things that will make my life A LOT easier.What tips do you guys have for making yourself look good with minimal effort? Comment below!