As a busy mom, I know how easy it is to forget to take care
of yourself. Whether it be taking a couple hours to go get a mani + pedi, or
just finding some alone time to just de-stress and think, or even finding the
time to do a quick wash day. Finding the time to do these things in between diaper
changes, feedings, and running after little ones can be what seems close to
impossible.
Here are a few tips on how to take care of your crown while
being a busy mom:
1. Don’t
Procrastinate: The longer you procrastinate, the more likely you
WON'T get to do your hair. Don’t wait until the very end of the day when
you’re already tired and burnt out to wash your hair—try to wash your hair much
earlier if you can help it. Ask the hubs to take care of the kids for a bit while you take care of you.
2. Schedule
Wash Day: Quite frankly, if you don’t schedule it, it’ll never happen.
Trust me, I know. I’ve gone a whole month without washing my hair simply by
getting caught up in the busyness of life. Treat wash day like an appointment
you MUST make. If need be, talk to your
spouse about him taking over responsibilities while you tend to your hair. Set
a specific day to wash your hair and do your best to stick to it.(because , hey, life happens)
3. Co-Washing:
Don’t have time for a full on wash day, but your hair is screaming for
moisture? Find yourself a moisturizing co-wash to hold you over until the next wash day and save yourself a couple of hours.
4. Wear Low
Manipulation Styles: As a full time working mom, I don’t have time to prep
my hair for a twist out the night before. I’m usually either falling asleep
while getting my littles to sleep, or dozing off in the middle of a TV show
with my husband. I also don’t have time to fool with my hair in the morning
since I’m usually getting up at the very last minute, scrambling to get
myself together for work. That’s why I generally stick to
the same style: two halo twists, or a roll tuck and pin. It’s simple, easy to do, and my hair is tucked
away, leaving no fuss for me. I just moisturize every couple of nights to keep
it looking fresh, and I’m ready to go.
5. Find the
Right Products: You may be wondering how this can help you as a busy mom.
Trust me, finding products that keep your hair moisturized throughout the week is
super important. For one, you won’t have to worry about moisturizing your hair
every single day— if you’re able to find a moisturizer that keeps your hair
moisturized for days at a time, it’ll be a huge time saver. It can also
possibly extend your wash day to every other week instead of every two weeks—if
you’re adding product to your hair every single day, you’re likely to get more product
buildup.
6. Don’t
Skip Deep Conditioning: As tempted as you may be to skip deep
conditioning all in the name of saving yourself time and energy, do not skip
this step! Your hair will be much more manageable if it’s soft and moisturized
from deep conditioning so you’re not in a constant battle with your hair and
the comb.
You are just as important as everyone else. Take the time to take care of you too!
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