How to Complete Your New Hairstyle
So, you’ve rediscovered having your hair done during the pandemic, and have decided to try a new and bold style to go along with both your personality and to perhaps stave off the leftover existential dread involved with a global extinction event. Thank goodness the salons are open again and you can get the coloring and style you have been craving! But once you return home, you realize that something is missing. Your style has shifted and is more the personality of the real you, not what society has projected upon you for decades. You have realized that maybe your hair is the beginning, but what comes next? How can you reflect your true self and complete your new hairstyle look?
Do Your Makeup Differently
Your makeup should reflect your own personal style, and that means considering what you personally prefer, not what you’ve done in the past. Many of those who have previously worn full makeup to work have discovered that they prefer to…well, not. And some, who don’t generally go all out, have discovered the art form of makeup during this last year! Whichever you prefer, take care of your face and skin. Follow magnificent artisans on Insta who do the style of facial care and makeup you prefer personally. It’s ok to look different- the world has changed around you, but you can transform in positive ways!
Use New Product
Whether curly or straight, your hair will need some new products to maintain your new Lewk! Make sure to look for salon quality products which will not only support your hair being healthy, but also bouncy and not bogged down. Avoid anything which comes from multi-level marketing! There are so many types of products for different hair textures, so make sure to determine which one is right for you. Work with your natural hair type, not against it. You deserve to enjoy your hair!
Get a New Outfit
Ok, look: everybody’s clothes are looking a little 2019 at the moment, and seem a little…weary. There’s no way to get around that issue except maybe a little shopping therapy after real therapy (don’t forget the real therapy. All of the world is going to need it right now!) A modest dress can help you feel confident in yourself and complement your new hairstyle. Remember, though: Modesty is about presenting yourself without guile or pridefulness. Wear things which reflect yourself and your own divinity as the goddess that you are. You don’t have to cover yourself in a certain brand or style. Set your own trends and show the person you have become during your metamorphosis.
Get New Shoes
Shoes are the foundation for your look, and while in the eighties you’d have to match them to your purse, now you’re looking for something much more fun and interesting. Especially after a long pandemic, you want shoes which are both beautiful and also which will support your going back into society. If your feet have been enjoying not being in heels for two years, you don’t have to return to them. If your feet have been longing for a cute pair of heels, go for it! Figure out what’s best for your body, and head that way. Both your feet and your brain will respect you more when you respect their preference for footwear!
Baggage
Everybody is carrying extra baggage after the pandemic, but few have a new bag to enjoy! Find a purse or satchel that suits your style. Some have a lot more to carry than others, so figure out what you need to keep on your person, and plan forward. A bag or tote is a great place to have an unexpected pattern or color as an accent, because it can be swapped out if necessary. Yes, designer bags are magnificent and well made, but don’t overlook some of the amazing up and coming concept artists who specialize in leatherwork (animal and vegan), fabric artists, and others who create sculptural designs which can not only look amazing but be both ethically and culturally helpful. Paying artists for wearable art is always in style, and nobody else will have your look.
Accessories
Ok, maybe your best coordinating accessory right now is a volume of comfortable masks, but it won’t be long until others come back into style. If you’ve gone with layers, beautiful headbands are in fashion at the moment. Regardless of your hair length, hair jewels and barrettes are always on trend. Look for those which are matte metallics, which are in style right now, and which can help show off your face. Remember that glasses give a great refocus to your facial features and can emphasize your bone structure. There are so many inexpensive options for frames; they can be a great accessory to your new hair!
Attitude
Ok, here’s the tough one: Your best accessory, by far, is your attitude. Do not forget your value, both intrinsically, in society, and in the workplace. Regardless of what kind of work you do, and whether it is in an office, a factory, or in your home, it is your effort and knowledge that has helped keep the economy running during this adventure. Now that you’re headed back into society at large, do not forget that your work is essential, and that you personally deserve to be treated with kindness and value. The most important thing anyone wears is the knowledge that they are valuable and important, regardless of what they wear on the outside. Don’t forget it.
It’s been a long couple of years, and somehow, shedding that dead, frayed hair feels revitalizing, whether you’ve gotten a trim, a drastic cut, or a color. You want to feel that way every day! Treat your body and your mind with the compassion and love you deserve. Your preferences for clothing, hair, accessories, and shoes all are valid and matter. You also matter! Now, get out there and show the world the astounding human you are, and your brand new, absolutely beautiful head of hair!
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