What small things make you feel put together day to day?

[Linenspots]

What makes you feel 'complete' in your self-care routine?

For me, it's having my nails done and my hair clean. I don't wear make-up every day, and when I do, it's usually only a quick swipe of mascara. I'm not fussed about looking trendy or immaculately attired, and happy to slop around in baggy jumpers and leggings at home.

But I do like having my nails done every 3 weeks, and I feel very discombobulated if I have a day when I've not washed my hair, even if I'm not leaving the house all day.

I've recently lost 60 pound on mounjaro so that's instantly made me feel a bit more polished and put together!

I've never done anything to my eyebrows, don't have pierced ears (used to have 2 in each lobe). Neve wear jewellery apart from my wedding rings.

I always have contacts in if I leave the house (glasses at home). Makeup if going out the house (not for gym) perfume for work, I straiten my hair every day even if not leaving the house. Nails done with biab every 3 weeks, nothing fancy, fairly short and either French polish or a plain pale colour

Contacts in, glasses are strictly only for at home. Simple jewellery, rings on fourth finger of each hand, silver necklace, earrings. Eyebrows done, mine are faded and thin so need a bit of help. Bit of mascara. Nails very short and polished, sometimes gels but often just clear polish.

I love having my nails done and get them refreshed every 4 weeks.
My rings and watch and earrings along with a lick of concealer and mascara.

nails and eyebrows i get done every 3 weeks foundation and mascara to hide the lines! and a dash of lipstick hair straightened or its a frizzy mess coloured and highlighted and trimmed about 3 to 4 time a year because its so pricey
earrings and bracelet and nice watch on

I’m with you on the washed hair. I wash, dry and style my hair everyday. Basic, natural makeup. Clean tidy nails. Ironed clothes, and clean shoes are a MUST for me 😬

brow lamination every few weeks, nails done. If I’m leaving the house for work full makeup, if I’m working from home then mascara and a neutral lipstick. Always perfume.
Makeup cleaned off every night and night moisturiser on.

Shaving my chin and drawing my eyebrows on.

Matching underwear underneath it all.

I hate getting my nails done. I have a blow dry once a week or 2 weeks (work in the city). Eyebrows threaded once a month.
Another vote for Erborian BB cream which is amazing!

squaline cleanser and moisturiser. I don’t really wear make up but if I don’t do those my face simply feels like it not clean for the day and skin feels dry.

Lash extensions and perfume

These days, it’s a bit of makeup. It didn’t used to be. I used to have a pretty defined divide between days when I was out and about, and days when I was at home and I never wore it at home.
Nowadays, I find I often put some on even when nobody is likely to see me. I find it motivating. If I’m drifting about being unproductive, I put a bit of makeup on and I start being more productive. Why the hell blusher makes it easier for me to clean the bathroom, I don’t know but I’m not fighting it!

Good quality well cut clothes in natural fabrics, washed and ironed.

I'm guessing most of you who say you wash/style your hair every day don't have frizzy/difficult hair! Smooth, shiny hair instantly makes you look neater. Very envious.

For me, mascara and earrings make the difference but can't say I ever really feel 'put together', though that's not really my style anyway.

Yes, that's why I didn't mention hair! Mine is wavy/curly and prone to frizz, it is tricky so I stick with the other things and just do my best with my hair, I do have regular cuts so the overall shape is good but the curls/waves can be a bit random

My hair is too long and thick to wash every day and really doesn't need it. I do it every second or third day and usually give it two cycles (rinse and repeat).

Then it's a matter of blow-drying, setting and spraying. Quite a lot of bother but I haven't been able to tempt myself to try a shorter style for a long time.

Rarely wear make-up but always wear clean, smart clothes in public, ironed if necessary. Clean clothes in my own home too, but they can be older and scruffier.

Leather shoes and bags, always kept with balm and polish - I have some that are 20 and 30 years old...

And I iron everything (but still look like I've slept on a plane for 12 hours)... 😆

Yes, me too!
I've just switched to Nature Spell growth complex salt free shampoo and conditioner from H&B which so far is making me look a bit more 'kempt'.

Shower, wash and blow dry hair and (light) makeup daily. Even when I am home all day in (clean) leggings and a sweatshirt.

Mascara, light scent, good moisturiser, light lip gloss. Without those I feel unable to function well. If just one thing, mascara. I have white blonde lashes and my eyes look piggy and exhausted if I don't wear mascara.

This!

This reminds me of during lockdown. Every Friday lunchtime I’d do what l called “my posh frock walk”. I’d put on more makeup than usual for a working day, wear one of my nicest dresses and go for a circular walk to nowhere. I felt better for it though.

I have clean, filed nails, but no paint and nothing from a salon.
Put together - my hair recently coloured and clean, which is rarely the case lol
i guess a bit of face powder and mascara. Light fresh perfume. Straightened hair.
Actually I rarely feel pulled together! Just no time to attend to myself.

Salon keratin treatments have changed my life. I have one about every 4 months and my hair is always glossy and smooth and ready to go in 5 minutes. I no longer have the dreaded half hour battle.

Skincare, make up, perfume. A nice bag.