At Home Spa Day
Disclosure: Thank you to Pantene for partnering with me on this post. All content and opinions are my own.
We're in extraordinary times. Life has made a complete and almost sudden-180. For the last 2 months, my normal routines have been turned in, in favor of staying-in & staying-safe, but I've made a lot of modifications and simple adjustments to try to make this new-normal (for the unforeseeable future) work for me.
One of the luxuries I've brought home is a weekly at-home-spa experience - where I really make the most of my hair-washing days and pamper myself a little more. I'll light some candles, add soothing oils and salts to my bathtub, surround myself with florals or plants, spend extra time on my skincare routine, and soak in my tub with a fluffy bathrobe awaiting me on the other side.
I know a lot of people are eschewing hair-washing all together in this period of uncertainty, but for me, it makes me feel more like myself to do my hair and makeup (albeit, definitely not to the extent I would if I were going to an event). It's a small ritual for me -- massaging my scalp, cleansing my hair, wrapping my hair with conditioner and using the time it soaks in to apply a nourishing face mask, and lean into the warm cocoon of my bath, breathing in soothing scents of rosewater -- that makes me feel comforted and more prepared to take on the day & week.
I've been using Pantene Pro-V Nutrient Blends Miracle Moisture Boost Shampoo & Conditioner with Rose Water, and the scent alone is enough to transport me to another world; it's inspired by the Middle East (my people, my culture -- rose water is something that always reminds me of my family, of Friday nights at my grandmother's house, and of the foods we'd eat on special occasions). The formula includes rose water, buds, and petals of rose gallica, rich in vitamins B5 and B3. It's also sulfate and paraben free, and made without mineral oils or dyes, but still foams into a rich, luxurious lather. The shampoo & conditioner combo leaves my hair feeling moisturized and hydrated, shiny, and silky smooth, and the calming scent lingers as I go about my day; I'll catch little whiffs at different moments and it'll take me right back to that calming, spa-like place. And for what it's worth, my hair feels cleaner, longer, too.
On my non-wash days, I'll refresh my hair with a spritz of dry shampoo at the roots (especially at my hairline and the nape of my neck), and my new-found obsession: Pantene Pro-V Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist on the ends of my hair. It rejuvenates my day-2 or day-3 hair with instant shine and it smoothens, and helps detangle my very thick hair. It's sulfate and paraben free as well, and formulated with Pro-Vitamin B5, Omega 9, and jojoba oil to leave hair looking and feeling healthy for 24-hours (extending those hair washing days out, baby!)
For me, the best part of these products are how they remind me to take care of myself and indulge in the parts of my routine that make me feel like my best self - regardless of whether anyone outside of my apartment is going to see me! It's something I do for me.
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