Combatting Quarantine Hair

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]Y[/eltd_dropcaps]ou’ve probably noticed that throughout lockdown, your scalp has become exceptionally greasier in between washes. Well, the root of the problem (see what I did there) is all down to stress. 

You might not feel stressed on the inside, but the sudden change in environment, combined with global uncertainty, can naturally have affected your Cortisol hormone levels – triggering an increase in sebum or oil production in your skin and scalp. 

Excess amounts of oil produced on the scalp can also cause the scalp to form yeast, resulting in an inflamed, itchy and flaky head. So how do you combat ‘quarantine hair’ now that we begin to take on the real world again? Follow these tips… 

Are we in danger of becoming a contradiction?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s the country begins to reopen, I can’t help but feel a little uneasy. I’m writing this as pictures of a strange-looking high street dominate the news. Hours before opening, queues of retail-deprived shoppers eagerly await their turn to embrace what’s inside. Some images illustrate textbook social distancing; others resemble frantic January-sale madness. 

By the time this is published, I’m not sure how it will look. Perhaps we’re seeing more similar scenes, except the queues, extend to hair salons, cinemas, bars and restaurants.  

Makeup Products to Discover in Quarantine

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]D[/eltd_dropcaps]uring quarantine, it is the perfect time to give your skin a breather from all the makeup we are used to wearing on a daily basis. However, sitting in the house all day, every day can really bring your mood down so I feel like putting a bit of glam on and your favourite outfit to lounge around the house can be helpful in lifting your spirits. 

These makeup products are super light on the skin which is perfect for in-house glam and will give a fresh, glowy look.