Get Ready For Summer☼

As most of you are thinking, to be "summer ready" you need to diet for months and exercise to get the "perfect" summer body. But thats not what summer is about and you shouldn't need to do any of that to feel confident in summer. Summer is an amazing time of year where its always hot (not where i live *boohoo*) and you have tons of spare time to be free and create fun memories with the people closest to you (i know what your thinking- this post is becoming cringe and cheesy but hear me out *haha*) But unfortunately for alot of girls (me included) summer has became a time that we dread to get out legs or stomachs out, or get back in those bikinis, and spend months before on horrible diets crying over wanting the "perfect" body.

But, stop all of the crazy diets and silly squat challenges etc (we've all tried them*lol*) and be happy with how you are, as i have put together some simple steps to get you summer ready and make every body the "perfect" body.

1. The first step that i personally think is vital to get your body ready for summer is waxing - throughout the year i dont normally do this as it is alot more hassle but for summer it is essential as it leaves your legs perfectly smooth for so much longer so you dont have to worry if you forgot to shave your legs that day- just get your smooth waxed legs out and your good to go. I know most of you girls will agree that a few days into a holiday you notice hairs have magically appeared back on your legs when sunbathing and it becomes such a inconvenience to shave them everyday.
2. Exfoliating your skin in preparation for summer is so important as you need to remove any of the dead skin on your body as if you are going anywhere hot, having new fresh skin will help your tan last much longer as it wont peel off with the dead skin on your body. It also makes your skin feel much smoothing which will make you feel much more confident
3. If you are going anywhere hot feel free to skip this step, however if you are staying home like me fake tan is vital in preparation for my summer body. Not only does it give your skin the "ive just spent 2 weeks in the sun" look instantly (if done correctly *haha*) but it will also make you feel much more confident to get those shorts and dresses on no problem! I dont know if this is just me but i also feel like my body looks much slimmer when im tanned (its probably just my mind playing tricks on me *haha*) 
4. Summer is the perfect excuse to go and get a proper manicure as there is nothing better than having pretty looking nails that wont chip straight away when you are off on holiday right? For summer it is the only time i ever get acrylics but i love them and the long white tips look amazing in contrast with my tan. This also means that i dont have to worry about re painting them or them falling off. However that is my preference and even just a bright coloured nail varnish will look just as good and make you feel just as confident.
5. There is nothing worse than having to change from all your winter boots into sandals without having your feet looking perfectly clean and fresh so a pedicure is very important. Ensuring all the dead skin has been removed from the heels and soles of your feet and your nails are nicely trimmed and polished will make you feel 100x more confident to get those piggys out and show your new pretty sandals off to the world (that will be modelled by beautiful feet *haha*)
6. A deep hair mask and face mask are also steps that i like to do before summer comes as your skin and hair will forever be out in strong heat and will dry up, so it will be good to deeply condition your hair and moisturise your skin before it goes through that. This will also make your hair look gorgeous and refreshed and your skin look glowing and beautiful so will make you feel more confident being bare faced around the pool and when sunbathing. 
7. Just like the waxing i like to wax/thread my eyebrows when it comes to summer, usually i just pluck them however i hate having to worry about my brows on holiday so waxing/threading means that they will be perfect for weeks without you having to touch them. Your eyebrows frame your whole face so it is nice to make sure they are maintained in summer especially when you are bare faced are rely on them (i know i do *haha*) you can even go as far as tinting them if you want one less thing to worry about and if it makes you feel more confident it is completely to each persons preference
8. Another extra, unimportant step i like to do if i am feeling extremely unconfident or self consious is teeth whitening as nothing can make you feel more confident than a bright white smile. This will contrast beautifully with your tan and will brighten up your face to detract from any imperfections you feel self concious about. Whitening my teeth makes me feel a million dollars and makes never break a smile and it doesnt have to be expensive; there are tons of cheap home whitening kits or even whitening toothpastes

I hope these steps are helpful to help you get ready for summer and to help you feel more confident in your own skin without having to diet and exercise

love, ScottishRose

xoxo