It’s all a balancing act
Hey sis!
Things seem so stressful for you right now with back-to-school pressure. What, do you think I didn’t notice? Let me share some wisdom of my own BTS experience. I always took time to make sure my hair looked great, and my outfits were cute – or at least I tried. Doing that gave me the confidence to tackle my schoolwork and work on developing friendships. And trust me when I tell you that the clique of mean girls isn’t cool or fun, they’re just mean. But back to your hair.
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I like the idea of visual cues. If you use shampoo and hair care products that literally say ‘Balancing Act’ you’ll remember to prioritize as you go. Here are a few things that I love.
- Not Your Mother’s Balancing Act Invigorating Scalp Shampoo gently cleanses away product build-up and flakes (because who wants unsightly dandruff on the shoulders of your new jean jacket). I love the way this invigorating shampoo gets to the root of scalp imbalances and helps to improve oiliness, dryness, flakes, and itchiness over time for a healthier, happier scalp.
- Not Your Mother’s Balancing Act Soothing Scalp Serum helps combat scalp irritation. And you’re so stressed you need some soothing and extra support! Give yourself a scalp massage before wash day for an at-home spa feeling. It might tingle a little, but in a good way.
- Not Your Mother’s Balancing Act Detoxifying Scalp AHA Exfoliant is great for when you want to scrub the day away. Spent too much time sweating in gym class or when out running? NYM’s gentle chemical-exfoliating rinse instantly removes flakes, excess sebum (which causes greasiness), and product buildup without disrupting your scalp’s barrier.
Sleep off stress
While Taylor Swift thinks you should shake it off, I have to say that it’s a better idea to sleep it off. Here’s why. When you get so overwhelmed with schoolwork you might cram overnight. And the next day you’re probably bleary-eyed and you’ve already forgotten half of what you studied.
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You have so many obligations between homework, extracurricular activities (flirting doesn’t count) social activities and early school start times. It can be hard for you to get enough sleep. But if you try to limit screen time at least one night a week, I guarantee that you’ll sleep better and more soundly. And you can double up and deep condition your hair while you’re in dream land.
Not Your Mother’s Hydrating Sleep On It Serum Cream, is a non-greasy leave-in hair serum that hydrates hair overnight. And it’s easy to use. Comb through dry hair and leave on overnight. And there’s no need to rinse it out in the morning. Wake up to softer, shinier hair. Best part? The results last 48 hours so you’ll look amazing for longer.
And since you always worry about the planet and all the creatures living here, you’ll feel good about using these products. Not Your Mother’s products are vegan, dye-free, color-safe, and made in the USA. They’re also cruelty-free, sulfate surfactant-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, and drying alcohol-free.
We all stress about life sometimes, it’s just a part of life. But that doesn’t mean it’s fun. If you realize that Back to School will be a stressful time and then try to manage it instead of diving into everything at once, you’ll be less stressed!
I know you. And when I tell you that you got this, I mean it. Don’t panic and learn to take things one step at a time. Since I’m older and wiser, I know that change and life in general can be overwhelming. I also know that taking care of yourself through it all is essential to success.
All is fair in life and amazing hair, your big sis xo
