You may take care of yourself every single day, but we all need a little extra TLC every so often.
That’s where a spa night all to yourself can come in handy. And you don’t need to shell out on expensive tools or a full-body massage every month to make the most of it. Once you get into the routine of a home spa night, there’ll be no going back!
You’ll have some much-needed me time, take care of yourself, rest up, and stay rejuvenated for everything you’re looking forward to.
Ready to get started? We won’t waste your time, here are some tips for when you’re establishing a DIY home spa night.
Set the mood
Yes, we do mean candles. But setting the mood also means putting in a little extra effort to pamper yourself. That means adding more than just some bath bombs, a great read, and a good playlist to your day (although you definitely should consider adding one or all of them to the mix).
But also make sure you lay out some fresh towels for yourself, throw on some fresh sheets, and eliminate all distractions. The distractions include your pets, partner, and phone. So make sure they’re occupied, know you need some time alone, and are set to silent while you’re making the most of your home spa night.
Before you dive into your routine, you may also want to make yourself a soothing cup of tea!
Mask up while you soak
If you love a bath, then home spa night is the best time to indulge in an aromatic, extra-long soak. Use a bath bomb or mineral-rich bath salts for an extra soothing time in the tub.
You can really unwind by applying a face mask or moisturizing sheet mask on your face while you soak. This is also a good time (and night) to give your hair some care with a luxurious hair mask. If your hair is dry or damaged you may really enjoy the full effects of a mask, but a great hair mask can also be a nice little pick-me-up to improve the texture of your hair and boost your scalp health.
Let the mask soak into your hair, and distribute it across your scalp evenly with a comb to get the most benefits. When you’re rinsing the mask out, don’t forget to massage your scalp to improve circulation and bust your tension.
Pamper your face
Upping your face care routine can be as easily done as it is said.
Try steaming your face on home spa night to massage and hydrate your face, while loosening your pores. You can enjoy the same effects of a facial steamer by just laying on a warm face cloth for a few minutes. Add a drop or two of aromatic oils to the cloth to up the relaxation you get from this trick.
You can also use your home spa night as an excuse to spend some extra time with your beauty tools. Whether you love a beauty roller, micro-needling, LED light therapy, dermaplaning, or even just a face cleansing brush, take a little extra time on home spa night to go through every step of your routine mindfully and patiently. Just going through your routine with more intention can help you feel more relaxed and grounded. What else is spa night about?
Put your legs up (and arms up while
you’re at it)
The unsung heroes of your everyday life, your arms and legs bear the brunt of your lifestyle a lot of the time. Shower some love on your limbs on home spa night.
With each foot housing 26 bones, on top of muscles, tendons, and ligaments they’re deserving of a little at-home pedicure. And you don’t need a footbath to make it happen. Use a foot buffer or scrub after your bath to exfoliate your feet. Don’t forget to massage them afterward with a moisturizing foot mask and really press in on your arches, heels, and any other pain points in circular movements.
Give your hands the treatment they deserve by massaging your hands and cuticles with a moisturizing hand cream to keep them soft, healthy, and happy.
Don’t forget to add home spa night to your calendar! These easy tips will have you looking forward to it every time.
How do you indulge in at-home spa treatments? Drop your favorite tricks in the comment section below!