Essential Beauty Treatments to Try Now That You've Got the Time

Try a Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment

"This is a really good time to try pre-shampoo treatments. My clients usually tell me they never have time for it. But if you’ve ever colored your hair before you have some damage. So slap conditioner in your hair and put a shower cap on. No one’s seeing you! You can do a treatment on damp hair or dry hair. Try any type of heavy coconut oil conditioner on the mid-length to ends. If you’re not going to be able to get a professional haircut in a while, you’ll need to take great care of your ends. Look for natural nut oils— almond, coconut, macadamia—because they’re full of fatty acids that actually make up the hair, and they have a smaller molecule so they can get into the hair instead of sitting on top." –Mark Townsend

Detox Your Scalp

"You can try a detoxing scalp treatment to repair stressed hair and an itchy, dry scalp. It regulates
sebaceous glands that may be under or over producing scalp oils, removes flakes and dead skin cells and refreshes, rejuvenate and stimulate your scalp to boost healthy cells. It also can improve the look and feel of hair by replenishing moisture and promoting circulation.

First, apply a detox drop/treatment all over the scalp, concentrating mostly where the buildup is, use the fingertips, apply medium pressure to your scalp by moving in small circles, massage for at least five minutes. After the massage, use a detoxifying or clarifying shampoo to remove all excess buildup. Then, apply a scalp nourishing treatment massage for at least five minutes. It can be done in as little as ten minutes, but ideally give yourself 20 minutes." –Nunzio Saviano, hair stylist

Learn How to Contour

"I know a lot of people have trouble with contouring because they ask me about it all the time. My favorite way to contour is a technique called underpainting. Underpainting is where you add contour and highlight to the face under your foundation. You can do it in a natural way or full glam, and it can be beautifully transformative, if done correctly.

You begin with a cream contour that does not have too much slip, my current favorite is the Kryolan TV paint sticks. I recommend using a brush with a flat edge to contour your cheeks, jawline and forehead. You can even push the contour into the hairline so everything is seamless. After you apply your contour, take a lighter shade of concealer to highlight the high points of the face (under eye, nose, labial folds, between the eyebrows and chin). You then take your liquid foundation—I generally like to thin it out with a little beauty oil—and a stippling foundation brush. In a circular stippling motion starting under the jawline, blend the areas where you contoured towards the center of the face.

Underpainting takes a lot of practice to perfect, however give yourself 20-30 minutes to start and play and have fun. Don’t forget makeup washes off, so have fun with it and don't worry about mistakes!" –Scott Barnes, makeup artist

Play With Color

"One of my favorite eyeshadow techniques is color washing – it's where you take a color from the lid all the way up through the brow in a wash of color. It's super easy; you can do it with almost any fluffy blending brush and the result will be beautiful. Take a fluffy eyeshadow brush or even a small highlighting brush and in a windshield wiper and circular motion take the eyeshadow color from the lid up through the brow/ brow bone. It only takes 5 minutes, try it on a bare lid or on top of any look and have fun with it!" –Scott Barnes, makeup artist

Give Yourself A Full Spa Experience

"Giving yourself weekly facial at home is a great way to get results above and beyond what your normal skincare routine offers. An at-home facial will take about 25 minutes.

Step 1: Start with a thorough yet gentle cleanse to remove all traces of makeup, sunscreen, oil, and debris from skin. This will create the ideal foundation for the rest of the facial, and ensure the following steps are as effective as possible.

Step 2: Apply a thin layer of an exfoliating peel which dissolves cellular build up to provide a really nice exfoliation.

Step 3: Follow immediately with a facial mask. For oily skin, use a non-drying, clay-based mask or a hydrating, gel based formula. If your skin is dry, choose a moisturizing oil-based mask. Leave the mask on for fifteen minutes and then rinse off gently with a washcloth or baby washcloth (for sensitive skin types) or a facial sponge.

Step 4: Finish off with an alcohol-free toner to remove impurities from tap water then seal everything off with a moisturizer. Dab on an eye cream to finish it all off." –Renee Rouleau, facialist

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