Beauty parlors!
Oh, those visits were my favorite, for the pedicures and hot oil massages.
Throughout my pregnancy, my beauty parlor people took great care of my hair, skin, and feet.I could hardly see my feet, so foot spas were a must.
What happened when the baby was born?
It was 6 months, her rice eating ceremony, before I stepped into my favorite parlor again.
Even then I was no longer a free bird.Quick visits to the parlor with baby sleeping, made it a stressful a fair.
Fast forward to the 11-month baby. I shifted to a small town.With no help, home, job, and baby, there simply was no time for parlor visits.
But I wouldn’t give up.I decided to do it at home when the baby was sleeping.
I put on a mudpack while baby was sleeping.
Rai wakes up spots me with the face covered in gunk.Lets of a scream. Didn’t stop crying till I got it off!I oiled my hair.She declares I am not looking like momma.Starts saying it repeatedly, with a sad face.Guess what happens?
Mommy rushes to the bathroom to get it all off.
Luckily since she became four, things are a little better.With her interest in dressing up getting higher, so is my chances of beauty care at home.
The parlor, unfortunately, happens once every blue moon.
So what do I use?
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From top to toe my favorite products which make look great when I need to step out in style.
Hair
My mommy used to insist on warmed coconut oil and I still use it.
I also use the defabulous range of sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.
After shampoo I use Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment 3.4 Oz(100ml) Bottle with Green Box ,which gives my hair great shine. 
I also use an Air straightener if I have plans of going out .
For my skin
I use a face mask by Shahnaz Hussain.It’s a Neem rejuvenating skin balm and works great to make my skin look radiant in ten minutes.NMF moistutizer is my favourite. It’s something I use for Rai and for me too.Since its nongreasy and easily absorbed I use it throughout the year.
When I go out, my L’Oréal BB cream is my favourite.The perfect pick me up for my face,without spending hours in front of the mirror.
For my eyes
I love kajal,eyeliners and mascara.I mostly use a kajal for regular use and the other too ,when I need to glam it up!
Lakme and L’oreal are my faves when it comes to eye wear.
Keeping my interest for learning new things alive ,keeps my eyes shining too.
My lips
Red Lipstick is something I love.Recently I have gifted a lip crayon by Sugar cosmetics and the shade is perfect.
I believe a dash of lipstick can make you look glam in a second .
I never,absolutely never go out without lipstick. It’s my armour against the world.
Lipstick is my favourite makeup product!
My feet
I bought this handheld gadget, for heel care.Even home pedicure takes time.A mommy hack is a scrub at bath time.But even then it’s not enough specially in winters .This product gets rid of dead skin and buffs the skin to make it smooth.
It’s really good and helps keep my heels looking strappy shoe ready!
But don’t forget to put a heavy foot cream, before going to bed.That’s very important to stop cracking and dry skin.I would also love to have a foot massager.Maybe someone will gift it to me!
Five other things I don’t forget are:
Keeping stress at bay is the best way to keep looking great
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I also prefer mud pack for myself. Very useful and informative post. I too agree with your insights. We should take care of ourselves too to take care of our family.
Thanks vasantha
Enjoyed reading your beauty regimen n became aware of the products floating in markets.
Thanks for reading Ila.
you covered it all, healthy, specific & must TIPS to take care by a mommy… its always happy feel to read your write ups… <3 lots of love to you for lovely reads
Thanks Dipika
I love that even after having a baby, you still make time for self care. That’s awesome.
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Fabulous products for the ladies.
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my baby was scared when he woke up seeng me with mud mask haha lol. but its funny! you have a nice article! i like it!
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Thanks for sharing with us what you do to take care of you. Coconut oil sounds amazing for your hair.
Thanks for sharing
For me, my beauty sleep is must! Else I become cranky and look like an Alien…lol!
Thank you Ana.
Every Mom should always be look great (not necessarily glam) even with crazy kids. I mean kids should never be a reason why you can’t manage to comb your hair.
It’s a challenge and that includes in Motherhood. That’s what it makes the journey beautiful.
You are so right Blair.We definitely should remember self care.
I have been thinking about trying Amope and even cut a coupon for it. This is confirmation that I should go ahead and buy it. Thanks.
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A very helpful article Amrita …
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The story about the mud mask and the baby’s reaction was so funny. Thank you for that!
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I appreciate bloggers who review products on their blogs! It gives me an understanding of the product so I dont’ purchase anything without really knowing if it’d be a good purchase!
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I didn’t pamper myself as much when I was pregnant. I do take more time for myself now though. It is nice and does refresh your mindset when you take care of yourself.
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It’s nice that you find a “me” time. When I was pregnant one thing I did was my nail, everything else i didn’t really have time to do because f busy schedule and of course dr visits. Thank you for sharing this.
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This all sounds great. I don’t even recall what shampoo I use. Whatever was on sale, I guess. I need to do something with my feet. They do look frightening.
I do try to get sleep and drink lots of water though!
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Moroccan Oil is fantastic! I also really like L’Oreal’s Extraordinary Oil blend, It works really well! Totally agree about red lipstick, it’s my favorite!
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Nice to know that you managed to find some time for yourself along with being a mommy.
Coconut oil is my personal favourite!
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Indeed healthy diet & sound sleep maintain the beauty .i regularly oil my hair to protect it from dust n all. Love your beauty list .thanks for sharing 🙂
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Self care is so important especially when you are a mommy. Glad that you were able to find moments to slip away and get pampered. A happy healthy mommy equals a happy healthy baby!
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sleep, diet ,water and exercise does constitue for the beauty of a human being. I love love love all the products you mentioned , my moms favourite was also coconut oil for the hair it was her favourite time pass.
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Thanks Richa
wow- wee, you had a hectic schedule indeed. Talk about finding balance. Love my pedicures too 🙂
Yes it was busy????
Me time is so hard to come by when you’re a mom, and it gets harder with each kid you add. I’m so glad you’ve been able to find a way to pamper yourself at home!
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Thanks for sharing. I am happy you were able to find “me”time.
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Coconut oil is definitely my favorite!! I use it for just about everything. Great blog!
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Oh I completely agree with no parlour time. And I dont have that much patience also now. I always lose my patience while getting a facial done and finish it before time. There are so many products available in the market which makes things much easier for us now. I also love kajal and hair straightener.
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Thanks for hosting! I really enjoyed reading your post. I still haven’t tried Moroccan oil. I’ve heard wonderful things about it though.
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Very true Amrita.after the baby life goes hay wire. All beauty appointments are replaced with vaccinations. And then comes in use the old home remedies.
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