High-Maintenance Habits That Actually Save You Time

Eyelash Extensions

Getting lash extensions can be a lifesaver because your lashes are always ready to go! 

Lash extensions can be pricey depending on what salon you go to, ranging from $60-$120, BUT they typically last for six weeks! 

Among other pros, this high-maintenance hack provides to make your life low maintenance is the lack of necessity for applying mascara since the lash extensions are lusciously bold enough to carry all of the required attention to brightening your eyes on their own.

Hair Extensions

Hair extensions allow you to enhance your natural hair and look. Whether you’re donning your everyday style or creating something more glamorous for a special occasion, they’ve got you covered. But what exactly are the advantages of opting for hair extensions in the first place?

The most obvious advantage of hair extensions is adding instance length to your natural hair.

Hair extensions are ideal when it comes to all types of styling and can really help when it comes to trying out something new.

Gel Manicures

The biggest benefit when using gel nail polish is that it lasts much longer than regular nail polish.

In fact, gel polish can last up to four weeks. It will not easily chip, break, or peel. 

There will also be no annoying smudges as the polish is cured under a UV light which makes the polish instantly hard.

Get Your Brows Shaped By A Professional

Your eyebrows frame your face, so get them waxed or threaded by an expert who will tailor them to your face shape. 

Plucking daily is time-consuming and often leads to little mishaps, which can lead to an untidy look or an over-plucked arch. 

Perfect brows allow you to wear little or no eye makeup.

Tint Your Brows Or Lashes

Rather than fussing with mascara or eyebrow pencils every day, get your lashes and brows tinted by a professional once every month.

Tinting your brows and lashes will save you time each morning, provide a polished and natural look, and will prevent unruly makeup smudging.

Eyelash and eyebrow tinting, as good as it sounds, can last up to three to four weeks. Moreover, this time frame can increase if you keep your eyes well-moisturized.

Get Regular Facials

Not wearing foundation is not easy, but you can go without it if your skin looks healthy. Makeup and bacteria clog your pores daily, so your skin needs an occasional deep clean and exfoliation.

Deep pore facials or microdermabrasion gently cleanse, exfoliate, and rejuvenate your skin.

Treatments like these will give you a healthy and natural glow so you can stop the primer, foundation, and primer routine.

Maintain A Healthy Hair Washing Schedule

Broken and dry hair looks old. It is also difficult to style. So, for that “just out of bed” hair, you need extra time for hair care. Use serums or hair masques to moisturize your hair and prevent frizziness. 

On days that you skip a wash, use a dry shampoo to prevent an oily look.

Regular trimmings and coloring of the grays will also keep your tresses polished. Taking biotin supplements will improve the strength of your hair, while fish oil supplements will encourage hair growth.

Wear Sunscreen To Prevent Brown Spots

Sun-damaged skin is old, leathery skin. Sunblock should be a part of your daily routine.

The only way to prevent freckles, sunspots, and skin discoloration is by protecting yourself from the sun. 

A broad-spectrum sunblock with SPF 40 or more with UVA and UVB protection will save your skin in 10 years. Prevent excessive sun damage by also wearing wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses and tinting your car windows.

Investing In High-Quality Jewelry

Real gold and silver are very expensive. However, in the long run, investing in high-quality pieces will save you lots of money! 

Those necklaces you bought at Forever 21 will quickly turn your neck green and tarnish soon after.

If you can, try to upgrade your jewelry! High-quality jewelry makes a great gift to loved ones.

Eyebrow Threading

Unlike other hair removal procedures, threading does not use any chemicals.

The only thing that is used is a soft cotton thread. There are no artificial products or ingredients that can touch your skin and cause irritation. 

Someone who has sensitive skin that is prone to redness or itchiness would benefit greatly from an all-natural technique like threading. 

Laser Hair Removal

If it’s a quick solution you’re searching for, laser hair removal is the fastest way to get rid of unwanted hair.

You will have to have multiple treatment sessions, but most sessions only take a few minutes. The smaller the treatment area, the less time you’ll spend under the laser.

Laser hair removal is a lot less painful than most people think. Many people equate it to the feeling of snapping a rubber band against the skin.

Microblading

One of the best benefits of microblading your eyebrows is that this non-invasive process offers fantastic results that provide long-term effects. 

Its duration varies from person to person and, in the best of cases, can last up to 3 years.

The benefit of that impermanence is that you can choose not to get it redone if you want to go back to what you liked before you got microblading, although truth be told, we don’t think you will!

Sleep

Along with nutrition and exercise, taking care of your sleep is one of the pillars of health. Lack of sleep is associated with many negative health effects, including increased risk of heart disease, depression, weight gain, inflammation, and sickness.

Though individual needs vary, most research suggests that you should get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.

Just like you prioritize your diet and physical activity, it’s time to give sleep the attention it deserves.

Using A High-End Electric Toothbrush

The electric toothbrush is much easier to handle, as it takes care of much of a large part of the oral cleaning itself. Thanks to its rotating or oscillating movements, it is only necessary to pass it over the surface of the teeth to achieve a thorough cleaning.

Electric toothbrushes have a smaller, rounded brush head that adjusts to the size of the teeth.

This design, together with the movement it exerts, favors more effective brushing, even in hard-to-reach areas such as the back of the arches and interdental spaces.

Getting An IUD Device

IUDs give you great, long-term protection against pregnancy — they’re more than 99% effective.

They work as well as sterilization and the birth control implant. 

IUDs are one of the most effective methods you can get because there’s almost no way you can mess it up. You can’t forget to use it (like the pill or ring) or use it incorrectly (like condoms). IUDs are “set-it-and-forget-it” birth control.

Good Quality Hair Products

Professional hair products generally use gentler surfactants (cleaners) and contain a higher concentration of active ingredients that produce better results. 

The ingredients also include vitamins and minerals to nourish your hair from the outside instead of just moisturizing it on the surface.

This means that when you use high-end products, your hair will benefit from more of the good stuff. 

Keratin Hair Treatments

Keratin hair treatments smooth the hair cuticle, making it less frizzy. In addition, many people find that the treatment gives the hair a naturally smooth, shiny look.

Results can last a while if a person cares for their hair appropriately, uses suitable products, and does not wash it too frequently.

The results of the treatment can last up to a few months.

LASIK Eye Surgery

For many people who dislike wearing glasses or contact lenses, refractive vision correction, also known as laser eye surgery, is the most sought-after solution.

The most frequently performed option is simply referred to as LASIK. LASIK works by reshaping the cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eye, to correct any refractive errors affecting your vision clarity.

The effects of LASIK are generally permanent— allowing you to enjoy the freedom of no longer needing glasses or contact lenses.

Massage Therapy

For most patients, massage therapy is an important part of specific medical treatment plans to help them return to daily activities. For example, massage therapy is helpful after joint replacement surgery or injury.

Massage also has many mental health benefits.

Even people who are focused on the physical benefits say they feel less stressed after getting a massage.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Unlike home whitening treatments, professional teeth whitening can change your entire smile within an hour.

You won’t have to wait for weeks to see a change in the appearance of your teeth, which is awesome! 

Store-bought products might be less expensive, but you get what you pay for. A dentist or dental hygienist can get rid of deep stains that whitening toothpastes will have little, if any, impact on.

Semi-Regular Chiropractic Sessions

Chiropractors use hands-on adjustments to reduce pain and help your body heal itself. They often focus on issues dealing with the spine.

Research has found that chiropractic adjustments may be an effective treatment for various forms of neck or back pain.

Seeing a chiropractor may also lower your need to take pain relievers or undergo more invasive treatments like surgery.

Facial LED Light Therapy

LED light therapy is noninvasive and thus carries few risks with no downtime. It can be used on all skin types and does not burn the skin. Additionally, no pain is associated with LED light therapy. 

The most common frequencies used in LED light therapy are the red and blue wavelengths, which are readily absorbed into the skin and do not contain harmful ultraviolet light. Red light is used to treat the outermost layer of skin, otherwise known as the epidermis. 

It is thought that when this layer of skin absorbs infrared light, the fibroblast cells that are responsible for the production of collagen proteins are then stimulated. The increase in collagen production can make the skin look smoother, which can mitigate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Excessive Underarm Sweating Procedure

People who receive underarm Botox injections tend to see results 2–4 days after treatment. The full effects are usually noticeable within 2 weeks.

However, Botox is not a permanent solution for excessive underarm sweating. A single treatment lasts around 4–12 months, so a person needs ongoing injections.

To date, the FDA has approved Botox injections for underarm use only. However, a doctor may prescribe the treatment for excessive sweating elsewhere on the body, such as the hands, feet, head, or face.

Silk Pillowcases

Silk absorbs less moisture than other popular bedding materials like cotton.

This allows the skin to retain more moisture, which in turn helps prevent dry or itchy skin. 

Silk is also less likely to absorb any lotions or serums you might use in your bedtime skincare regime. These benefits extend to your hair as well.

A Good Quality Hair Dryer

A good hair dryer depends on your hair type. For example, a ceramic hair dryer would generate both positive and negative ions to provide a more controlled heat – these types of hair dryers are great for damaged/frizzy hair.

While an ionic hair dryer produces negative ions that allow for faster drying time, this is great if you want to minimize the likelihood of frying or damaging your hair.

Another thing to consider is knowing when to stop is key when using an ionic hair dryer because over-drying your hair would be a problem.

Hiring A Personal Trainer

Personal trainers work with you one-on-one to help design an engaging exercise regimen, help you with form, ensure you are working all your muscle groups safely, and more. 

The accountability of meeting your trainer for a set appointment can help stay on track and meet your goals.

Personal trainers are excellent resources for beginners who need help getting started, as well as for more seasoned exercisers who want to push themselves further.

Good Quality Shoes

Part of the job of shoes is to absorb impact as we walk, but bad shoes can throw the whole body out of alignment.

If shoes don’t have enough padding or don’t allow for an even stride, pain is an almost inevitable side effect.

The ankles, knees, hip joints, and lower back are all affected by bad shoes. Widespread pain limits mobility, making it difficult to perform normal daily tasks.

Good Quality Make-Up

High-quality make-up, just as the phrase describes, are higher and superior in quality than drugstore products.

High-quality products deliver better results and are much more efficient than cheaper options.

They are easier to apply and deliver results with little effort. These are products that are loved not just by pro-make-up artists but are also great for self-use as their application is not a struggle but rather easier. The pigment and payoff of these products are much higher than that of any drugstore or lower-quality products.

Good Quality Skincare Products

Good, high-quality products are safe and effective and may come in particular formulations for sensitive skin and other issues.

They can improve the texture and appearance of your skin while protecting it from the effects of the sun, pollutants, and other problems that can also have a negative impact on your health. 

Good skin care products can help whether you’re fighting breakouts or trying to regain a more youthful yet natural appearance.

Hiring A House Cleaning Service

First and foremost, you will have the clean home you and your family deserve to have.

We all live very hectic lives, trying to get from one place to another, so when do you expect to clean? 

Being able to hire help for this will bring you peace of mind that this task does not need to be done by you and that it is one less thing to worry about. At the end of the day, you can just come home and relax or start planning for the next day. 

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