The Top 5 Beauty Regime Therapies to Cheer You Up

Have you had your heart broken recently? Are you down on your luck? Worried? Nervous? Just plain sad? Well, do not get too riled up, these beauty therapies are guaranteed to make you relax and leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and ready to take on the world again!

A woman’s hair is known to be her crowning glory, and many women have physically experienced a sick feeling from a bad hair day. According to a university study by Doctor Marianne LaFrance, director of the study first Impressions and hair impressions at Yale University even proved recently that “hairstyle dictates the first impression you make”. That being said, it is only natural for a trip to the hair salon to have a therapeutic value to it; salons keep your hair healthy, shiny and smooth by using natural ingredients (not the damaging synthetics found in store brands) and high quality products to make your hair look red carpet ready. Also, salons are usually very social environments and getting personal care from your favorite stylist can lead to a new friend or two who you genuinely enjoy talking to. Getting a new look leaves you feeling more confident and because you have had a time out to get pampered, unwind and socialize. You will leave with a more relaxed mindset after getting your do’ done.

Not only are facials among the most relaxing remedies in our top 5, they are great for your skin! They typically involve aid in blood circulation in your face which slows the onset of future wrinkles. They reduce sagging and puffiness in your face and boost the growth of new skin cells while removing dirt and blemishes to reveal a healthy, clean, bright complexion. Most importantly, the serene, spa-esque settings that generally accompany facials are designed to reduce your stress levels through candles, scents and calming music. Facials are one of the best things you can possibly do for both your physical and mental health.

Nail salons, like hair salons, offer relaxing social environments where one can talk, get pampered and unwind all while beautifying and refining your daily appearance. Mentally, they will make you feel well groomed and gives you confidence by making your hands and feet look more attractive. Mani-Pedis prevent nail diseases and disorders acquired from self-treatment and while you could paint your nails yourself without an infection, it is unlikely you would take the time or effort to apply all of the treatments a professional salon offers. Benefits include massages to arms, legs, feet and hands  - and honestly, one does not realize how much those body parts ache until they feel true relaxation in them – exfoliation treatments remove dead skin cells leaving a healthy shine along arms and legs, and best of all- hydrating moisturizers and products not only nourish nails but improve blood flow through your body and relieve aches and pains throughout your arms and legs. They are  inexpensive and the effects are lasting, and after all, your hands are the most exposed body part. You might as well pamper them.

There are so many different kinds of massages that it is hard to keep up. However, this just means that there is a massage out there for everyone; techniques can range from light stroking to deep pressing to fit your preference. Benefits include stress relief, relief from pain and stiffness, blood pressure control, and even a boost to your immune system! According to some studies, de-stressing reduces cortisol levels in your body, and because cortisol is a known killer of cells important to immunity, massages will actually improve your health!

Shopping is a well known past time of women but there is a reason it is deemed ‘retail therapy’. It is like a treasure hunt looking for, and finding, your perfect item, and while materialism does not make a person that happy in the long run, making a purchase can actually provide a big buzz. Researchers such as Selin Atalay & Margaret Meloy in their article Retail therapy: A Strategic Effort To Improve Mood, claim that retail therapy can relieve bad moods with little, if any, emotional side effects. Even if you have loads of other things you need to do (a little thing we call stressors), a shopping outing can provide a lift, improve your mood, and if you have friends along, it turns into a fun social outing. Retail therapy is actually cheaper than traditional therapy as long as you don’t go crazy with your credit cards and it is less fattening than taking out your stress on your favorite piece of pie. However, too much retail therapy can be hazardous to your financial health, thus creating a nasty cycle. Be careful not to go shopping when you know you do not have to money to do so. If you can spare the funds though, shopping is the most widely used stress relief. Just remember to catch out those bargain’s!Just remember on your darkest days, it IS possible to feel better! You just have to take the initiative to go out and treat yourself to something special; whether it be a new hair do, a nice spa day, a fresh mani-pedi, or even just a new T-Shirt. No matter what you pay for, the results are the same because treating yourself feels great!