How To Have A Glow Up In A Week From Head To Toe
Is a 7-day glow up a real thing? I was almost skeptical to even think of this like who can transform in a week? Glow up is about the whole transformation and one week is less for it to expect fabulous results, but who gotta say you will not?
It is a time to let focus on yourself a bit and make you glow up like a goddess!
Glow up is not all a complicated process, I make it so easy for you and break down each and every point which makes you start your glow up routine and you can do it when you have some time in a day or when you are planning for some vacation and a little you also spend time with yourself, and that’s the best thing.
It is not necessary that you have to do it for a week because a week would be less for expecting some huge transformations but at least trying it for a week will make you happy inside and out and genuinely make you a better version of yourself.
What Does A Glow Up Really Mean?
A Glow Up is a transformation of you physically and mentally by taking better care of your skin, nails, hair, body and being a person who is more confident, healthy and probably happier.
In short, it is about becoming a better version of yourself!
And this is what we are going to discuss in today’s blog. I have a jam packed list of ideas that will transform you into the person you have always wanted to become.
Let’s Start With Skincare
Your face tells about your whole status of body and taking care of it in the right way and maintaining it is very very essential and it shows up instantly when you interact with someone.
Plus, you will get radiant, glowing skin that glows even from 10m.
Start With Oil Cleansing
I am not lying but I have heard about oil cleansing maybe a million times and kept ignoring it because the idea of putting oil on my face did not sound right to me at all. I finally tried it and oh hello, where has this been my whole life?
It removes all dirt, makeup, sunscreen all the stuff from your face that even your face wash cannot do and gives you a squeaky clean look.
All you do is take a little cleansing oil, massage it onto dry skin in circular motions for about a minute and then rinse it off with your cleanser nicely. That is it. Do this every single night this week and I promise you will see a difference in your skin by day three, genuinely!
Do A Hydrating Face Mask Twice This Week
If you really want to glow up in a week, you need this masterpiece. Hydrating Face masks are the best way to get glowing, hydrated skin almost instantly because the glow they leave is insane.
And you can actually do it at home and the main point is choosing a good hydrating face mask and there are plenty available in the market.
You can also reach out to the salon for hydrating facials if you want to experience it in a much more relaxed way but only if you can afford it otherwise, face masks are equally good and can be done easily and are not heavy on the pockets either.
Moisturize Every Single Day
Are you even missing this step? Then how can you even expect a glowing skin! A good layer of moisturizer on your face leaves a glowing, hydrating, supple skin and this step actually treat your skin.
For that choosing a really good, lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer is so essential that it actually caters to your skin’s needs. If having a dry skin used a thick consistency moisturizer but if you are experiencing acne lately and have oily skin then a lightwight, gel form moisturizer would be a great choice.
Sunscreen
Wake up and smell the coffee, babe. If you are still not using SPF every single day then you are genuinely working against yourself and all the other effort you are putting in means so so much less without this!
Sunscreen protects it from sun damage that causes dullness, dark spots and premature aging so there’s nothing good.
Find a sunscreen you actually like wearing and use them every single morning without fail. This week and every week after that.
Scrub Your Body And Moisturize It Well
We have talked about facial care alot but body care is as important and for that, exfoliate your body with a great body scrub, as a coffee scrub works amazingly. Scrubbing has the potential to buff away dead skin cells and leave your skin smooth and looking so much brighter and more even toned.
After that, don’t forget to use a good layer of moisturizer, your skin will feel genuinely soft for hours. Do this and you will not be able to stop touching your own arms, iykyk!
Some Visible Beauty Things
Shape Your Eyebrows
No but seriously, shaped eyebrows make such a big difference to your face that it is actually crazy and I feel like not enough people talk about this. Like your whole face structure just looks more defined and put together when your brows are neat and shaped well.
You do not need to go super dramatic or change the shape completely, just clean up the stragglers, fill in any sparse bits if you want to and make sure they are neat. Even just getting them threaded or waxed once makes such a visible difference immediately. Hands down one of the fastest ways to look more polished this week!
If you need just a little growth, you can try using castor oil for a week. It indeed is a great way to increase hair growth quickly. Tried and tested, trust me!
Lip Care For Soft Pink Lips
Okay soft pillowy lips are so so achievable and genuinely nobody talks about how easy it actually is, lol!
Start by exfoliating your lips with a lip scrub or even just a little bit of sugar and honey mixed together. Scrub gently in circular motions and wipe off. Then apply a thick layer of a good lip balm and let it soak in. Do this every night before bed this week and your lips will genuinely be so soft and naturally pink by the end of the week, like no bone in my body could have believed how well this works before I tried it!
During the day keep a lip balm with you at all times and reapply whenever they feel dry. Soft hydrated lips make such a difference to your whole look honestly!
Get Your Body Hair Removed
This one comes with so so much confidence and I genuinely mean that from my heart out. There is something about getting your body hair removed that just makes you feel so clean and put together and honestly just really good in your own skin!
Whether you wax, shave, use an epilator, do it this week. And do not forget your eyebrows and upper lip because those make such a visible difference to your face immediately. You will feel like a completely different and way more confident version of yourself, I promise!
Get Your Nails Clean And Shaped
Kept ready and polished nails always always look better and I cannot stress this enough!
You do not need to go to a salon or spend a lot of money, at home just file them into a nice shape, push back your cuticles, buff the surface and apply a coat of your favourite polish. Even a simple nude or a clean clear coat looks so so chic and put together. And all it takes is fifteen minutes and the difference it makes to how polished you look overall is genuinely worth it!
Haircare
Do A Hair Mask Every Week
Your hair deserves a glow up too and honestly a good hair mask is one of the easiest ways to give it one, straight up!
Apply a deep conditioning hair mask this week and leave it on for at least thirty minutes or overnight if you really want to go all in and wash it out. The difference in how soft, shiny and healthy your hair feels after is so so good, like it does not even feel like your hair anymore in the best way, hurrah!
You can use a store bought one or make a simple DIY one at home. Either way your hair will genuinely thank you and you will be obsessed with how it looks after!
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Get A New Haircut Or Dye Your Hair
Getting a new haircut or dyeing your hair can change your face, your personality and you as a person also. But always choose a good stylist unless you wanna take any risk your hair.
Even just a trim to get rid of dead ends makes your hair look so so much healthier and more alive. And if you have been thinking about trying a new colour or going a few shades lighter or darker do it this week! Life is short and hair grows back, lol! Sometimes all your glow up needs is a little change up on top of your head!
Style
Wear Clothes That Actually Fit You Well
First, inspect your whole wardrobe and look for styles that actually highlight your best features and body shape. What makes you feel comfortable and look stylish? What screams YOU?
Don’t rush to buy things to make yourself guaranteed that you will wear this once you drop some pounds, do some shopping for the stuff that fits you today.
Find What Colors Make You Glow
There are some colours that just don’t look good on you but on the other hand there are some colours that make you glow like a charm and it all depends upon your complexion and tones.
Likewise, a cool undertone people look good in icy blue, pink, lilac, teal and more. And you can find your shade also.
Body And Health
Drink 2 Liters Of Water Every Single Day
I know that’s most boring advice ever but it can literally do wonders for you, your skin, your mood and overall glow. And also it can work for your weight loss.
Keep your water bottle where you can always see it, that is the trick that genuinely helps me a lot, I keep my water bottle 24/7 with me, lol! If it is in front of you, naturally you will drink more of it.
If you really want to glow up from inside, completely your daily intake is the best way and it has amazing benefits.
Add More Fruits & Veggies To Diet
This week or probably daily after that load your plate with foods that actually love your skin back, think berries, avocado, salmon, nuts, leafy greens, sweet potato. These are jam packed with antioxidants, healthy fats and vitamins that your skin is genuinely begging for. Cut back on sugar and processed food as much as you can because they are straight up stealing your glow and giving nothing back!
Sleep 8 Hours
Beauty sleep is so so real and I will not let anyone tell me otherwise, lol! Like no bone in my body believes you can glow up properly while running on five hours of sleep and puffy tired eyes!
Took eight hours every single night this week. I know it feels impossible especially if you are a late night scroller uhm uhm, put the phone down, babe! Get blackout curtains if you need to, stop screen time thirty minutes before bed, do a little journaling or reading to wind down. Whatever helps you actually get to sleep earlier, do it!
The difference in your skin, your energy and honestly just your whole vibe when you are properly rested is genuinely insane. It is hands down one of the most underrated glow up steps on this entire list!
Daily Hygiene
There is genuinely no point in doing all this work to glow up if your basic hygiene is not on point and I say this with so much love, straight up!
Brush your teeth twice a day, floss, use a tongue scraper and carry mints or a travel mouthwash with you. Fresh breath is so so important and it is one of those things that people notice even if they never say anything about it, iykyk! Shower regularly, use a good deodorant and just keep yourself clean and smelling good every single day. These basics are the foundation of the whole glow up and they are non negotiable!
Mind & Soul
Smell Good Every Single Day
Smelling good on purpose gives you a next level of happiness and it boosts your mood also and honestly it is one of the easiest glow up steps on this entire list, hurrah!
Find a signature scent you are genuinely obsessed with and wear it every single day. Spray it on your pulse points like wrists, neck, behind the ears and let it do its thing.
At the end of the day, you will feel good in yourself and way more confident.
Use Less Screen Time
Not gonna lie but excessive screen time is quietly stealing your glow and most of us do not even realise it. It messes with your sleep, it increases stress, it keeps you stuck in a comparison spiral and it genuinely shows on your face after a while!
This week set yourself a screen time limit even just reducing it by an hour or two a day makes such a difference. Use that time to do something that actually fills you up instead. Go for a walk, journal, do your skincare, read, stretch. Your mind will feel so so much clearer and calmer.
Get Rid Of Toxic Thoughts & Develop A Positive Mindset
If you really want to glow up your mind, I suggest you get rid of toxic thoughts and replace them with positive ones for a real, even if it’s just for a week. You’ll find so much peace.
Stop it and replace it with something kinder. You cannot pour from an empty cup and you cannot glow up while tearing yourself down at the same time. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to your best friend, always!
Conclusion To How To Glow Up In A Week
A real glow up happens when you start taking care of yourself in every single way. When you drink your water and get your sleep and move your body and fill your mind with good things and treat yourself with kindness. When you show up for yourself consistently even on the days when you do not feel like it.
Start today babe. Not Monday, not next week, today. Even just one or two things from this list done consistently this week will make a visible difference and once you start feeling the results you will not want to stop. I genuinely promise you that!
You deserve to feel your most glowing, confident, beautiful self every single day. And this week is where it starts!