Finding time to do your normal beauty routine can be challenging (and at times impossible) with a new baby. When you hardly have time to yourself to sleep or shower, it’s safe to assume you aren’t going to have time to apply foundation or eyeliner. Some new moms are so focused on spending time with their babies and find themselves so overwhelmed with the new life they are living as a parent that beauty becomes an afterthought. For others, however, getting back into their old routine of taking a little time for self-care and making themselves look good can make them feel good, which is often much needed postpartum. If you are struggling to find time for your full-blown, typical makeup routine, don’t worry – here are 3 quick and easy beauty tips that will add a little glam to your everyday look, whether you’re returning to work or staying home with the baby.
- Overnight Curls
One of the most effective ways to instantly make yourself look more put together is by styling your hair. When you are busy caring for a new baby, this can feel impossible; if you barely have time to shower and wash your hair, styling it afterward is likely not on the table. Use this time as the perfect opportunity to master some overnight, heatless methods of curling your hair, which not only save time but are better for your hair! One of the most popular methods that require no special tools is putting wet hair in french braids after a shower and sleeping in them, to get natural wavy hair in the morning. You can also try foam rollers or special overnight curling devices that mimic the look of hot rollers or other hot tools, and give wet hair a naturally curly look as it dries overnight.
- Double-Duty Products
When it comes to makeup, the fewer products you put on your face, the more time you save. To maximize the amount of makeup you are able to apply in the shortest amount of time, invest in a few products that serve multiple purposes. A great example is a tinted moisturizer, which will add hydration to your skin and cover up redness and discoloration, all in one step. Or, try a creme blush, which can be quickly applied as a lip color as well.
- Splurge on Cosmetic Services Before the Baby
To avoid having to apply as many products each day, invest in cosmetic procedures like eyelash extensions from a salon or undereye microneedling from The Institute of Natural Health. These will help you wake up looking naturally refreshed and glam, and keep you from having to deal with the hassle of applying any makeup.
Finding a little time to make yourself feel beautiful can give you confidence and add a little normalcy to your life after the chaos of having a new baby. Use these 3 simple tricks to help you, and you will be feeling glam again in no time.