The 10-Minute Self-Care Ritual for Stressful Weeks

Stress doesn’t just live in your calendar. It shows up in your skin, your breath, and the way you move through your day.

During busy seasons, your glow can feel like it’s gone into hiding. But you don’t need a full spa day to come back to yourself. Just ten minutes of care and intention can shift everything.

This simple ritual was created to help our salon clients feel more grounded, present, and refreshed, no matter how full life gets.

Try it once. Then try it again. This is your time.

Step 1: Set the Space (1 minute)

Create a calm corner.

• Dim the lights
  
  

• Light a candle or use a scent that soothes you
  
  

• Press play on a calming playlist or white noise
  
  

Let your body register. Something soft is about to happen.

Step 2: Cleanse and Refresh (3 minutes)

Rinse away the day.

Wash your face with warm water and a gentle cleanser. Pat dry. Mist your skin with a hydrating toner or try Glo Skin Beauty’s HA Revice Hyaluronic Mist.

Comb your hair, or gently run your fingers through the strands.

This moment clears away buildup, physical and emotional.

Step 3: Nourish and Protect (4 minutes)

Support your skin with care.

Apply a calming serum, followed by your favorite moisturizer or facial oil. Massage it in slowly, using upward strokes.

Finish with a few drops of hair oil or leave-in conditioner to soften ends and ease tension. Did you know Leaf and Flower's Phyto-Molecular hair oil can be used root to ends? We love this product for sleek and shine, but we also love it for scalp spa day!

Let this be your pause. Be fully present.

Step 4: Pause and Breathe (2 minutes)

Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Rest your hands over your heart or belly.

Take four slow, intentional breaths.

Let each exhale tell your nervous system it’s safe to slow down.

Bonus Tip: Make It Yours

Pick one evening each week and make this sacred. A Tuesday night reset. A Sunday evening ritual. Or a quiet midday pause between meetings.

This is beauty beyond the surface. This is how you care for yourself.

Want help choosing the right calming products? Come see us. We’ll match you with skin and hair support that feels aligned with your rhythm, your stress level, and your time.