New Year, New You! Pampering Services To Reinvent Your 2020 Self
A version of this story first appeared on Forbes.com
The start of a new year is a wonderful time to reset and refresh, and that includes revamping your self-care routine. 2020 is all about investing in yourself, your health, and your fabulousness! Here are some ways to treat yourself and refresh to start the new year off right:
Reinvent Your Wardrobe
Change your clothes, change your life. We are firm believers in dressing for the life you want, and sometimes that requires a closet refresh.
Last year our founder Sarah joined Rent The Runway Unlimited (use code SBOYD50 to get 50% off, FYI!) which allows users to rent up to 4 items at a time and swap out clothes as much or as little as needed. We love to try out new trends and styles, but something that’s “in” now might be over 6 months from now. Rent The Runway lets you be on-trend without spending more than you need to on trendy pieces. It’s also great if you have a lot of special events that require fun dresses that you don’t want to wear over and over again.
Planning a closet clean out? Here are some other great tips and resources for you!
Get Glam
Our lives are so busy that it can be easy to put personal appearances on the back-burner, but we know when we take the time to put that little extra effort in, we feel so much better. Here are a few of our favorite glam treatments:
Extension Bar LA
The power of good hair extensions is real! Whether you have thin hair that needs extra volume or looking to add length to your locks, 2020 is the year to try out extensions and have fun with your hair.
Sarah visits Extension Bar LA every few weeks to update my extensions, and she absolutely loves them. They expertly match the extensions to her hair, and the process is made easy with their help.
They use hair by a number of companies including Covet & Mane’s as well as Bellami. The quality of their hair is unparalleled. You’ll practically forget it’s not your own hair!
Olive & June
This nail salon always makes us happy, and they have a great selection of polishes and services. We recommend “The Chrissy” service, as gel polish is wonderful and long-lasting for busy people who cannot visit the salon every week.
At the moment Olive & June only has 3 locations in the Los Angeles area, but they have an incredible at-home manicure kit so you can give yourself a salon-worthy manicure anywhere in the world!
Pamper Yourself
You no longer need to devote whole days or weekends to spa retreats if you want a little pampering. It’s now easier than ever to get a massage or facial that’s both efficient and relaxing—ideal for all the working moms and busy ladies out there!
FaceGym
FaceGym is precisely what it sounds like: a gym workout for your face! Just like the rest of your body, your face has muscles that need conditioning, so FaceGym has developed a menu of “workouts” that use “high energy knuckling movements and whipping strokes to stimulate blood circulation, collagen production and cell renewal”.
The “Signature” treatment is a perfect regular treatment that helps lift, tone, and tighten face muscles. Looking for a deeper treatment? The “Game Face” is a luxurious and in-depth option that boosts collagen and skin elasticity.
Heyday Skincare
For a more traditional facial service, another one of my go-tos is Heyday. The facial treatments are refreshing and efficient. When we need a quick pick-me-up, we can pop in for a 30-minute facial and be in and out quickly. It is especially great right after traveling, as we feel our skin could always use a refresh after plane travel. When we’re looking for a deeper treatment, we’ll upgrade to the 50-minute facial.
Drink More Water
Yes, we know it sounds too simple to be effective, but drinking a lot of water can change your life. Just last month Ashley Tisdale cited water as one of her keys to healthy-looking skin. Drinking enough water each day (and maybe switching out that extra cup of coffee for a glass of H2O) can make a huge difference.
But are you drinking the best water? If you aren’t drinking Hallstein Water, you are missing out on incredible benefits; this might be the most luxurious water we’ve ever tried!
The water is sourced sustainably from the Austrian Alps, and is naturally alkaline and high in naturally dissolved oxygen. The end result is a water that is pure and unfiltered, so whether you’re drinking it straight from the source or out of a bottle at home, the water is fresh and 100% natural.