Pampering doesn’t have to come at a high price. Don’t miss these DIY tricks and purse-friendly products.
1 Hair
DIY deep-conditioning treatment
The good ol’ mayonnaise treatment will help give your hair a moisture boost. All you need? A jar of mayonnaise and some motivation!
- Dampen your hair with warm water – your hair shouldn’t be dripping wet. Generously apply the mayonnaise, working from your roots to the tips.
- Use about 5 tbsp for long hair, 3 tbsp for medium-length hair and 2 tbsp for short hair, making sure
to cover your entire head.
- Wrap all of your hair in an unused plastic packet or a shower cap. This creates heat, opening the hair follicles to allow the mayonnaise to penetrate even deeper.
- Leave the mixture on for at least 20 minutes so that it can fully sink in. Leave it on even longer if your hair is badly damaged.
- Gently wash out the mayonnaise with warm water. Work through each section of your hair, making sure that absolutely all of the mayonnaise is out.
- For an even more intense hair treatment, add an egg or a tablespoon of olive or avocado oil. And say hello to gorgeously glossy locks!
Related: 3 DIY hair treatments to try
2 Scents
DIY perfume
Do you love smelling expensive without the hefty investment? Mixing together a few drops of essential oils is a great alternative. Plus, they help boost your mood, too!
To feel calm
Combine rosewood, spruce, frankincense and blue tansy essential oils for the perfect soothing scent.
To feel revived
Blend lemon, mandarin, tangerine, grapefruit, orange and spearmint essential oils to achieve this uplifting scent.
To feel sensual
Sandalwood and cinnamon essential oils are excellent for a sexy date night.
To feel happy
Try lavender, orange or ylang-ylang essential oils.
Related: How to make your own solid perfume
3 Skin
DIY coffee body scrub
Don’t throw away those old grounds after your morning pot of coffee! Here, a great idea for serious self-pampering (or to give as a gift).
- 1 cup coconut oil (a super moisturiser)
- Ground coffee (caffeine helps reduce the appearance of cellulite)
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- A jar to store it in
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Decant to your jar and store in a cool place. Use about a tablespoon amount for your whole body while showering. Massage the scrub into your skin using large, circular motions, moving upwards.
Related: Make your own citrus body scrub
4 Face
DIY face mask
Get glowing with this radiance booster.
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (reduces blemishes and promotes elasticity)
- 1½ tsp honey (an all-rounder that fights bacteria, tightens pores and moisturises)
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (a gentle exfoliator)
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, adding more bicarbonate of soda if you want a thicker consistency. Rub the mixture over your whole face, leaving it on for about five minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by a quick, cold splash. Moisturise as normal and use once a week.
Want more DIY beauty hacks? Check out this mask for puffy eyes and facial for oily skin.
