How to feel confidently beautiful

Social distancing introduced in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak has made it difficult to do many tasks we did as per routine usually.Getting a haircut and other beauty services was never an issue for women in Qatar since they found experts and salons not far from their homes. But since beauty salons along with barber shops have shut down as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, availing regular beauty services is an issue many women face.Anne Conza-Montebon is an aesthetic specialist by profession. The Filipino expatriate is currently working with L’Oreal Professional – Educational Team.“The team has a passion for teaching and influencing people how to feel good and look better. We focus on how to be the best version of ourselves and how to feel confidently beautiful. I have been working in the beauty industry for over 13 years now. Starting as a beauty therapist, I have moved to become a skin consultant. I have also improved my skills and expertise to be part of hair care industry, Anne said while sharing her expertise with Community.She added: “I aspire to embrace beauty in a simple way and share the passion with others around me. I like the fact that I am able to help inner beauty shine out on the outside.”Stuck at home like others due to the coronavirus crisis, Anne grants ample time to herself to remain healthy and positive. “I give enough time to pray and reflect on my future goals. I indulge in yoga and meditation to help reduce stress and enhance my immune system. To relax myself, other than doing domestic duties, I watch Netflix, read books, listen to my favourite playlist and do my morning and evening beauty routines.”Anne and her company have also resorted to e-learning. “Due to the health crisis, many salons are closed. So we from L’Oreal Professional - Product Division provide the e-learning platform ‘Access’ to ensure the efficient continuity of our hair education for all our client salons and hairdressers. We also have ‘At Home Solutions’ to deal with our consumer needs by giving tips on how to take care of their hair at home.”Anne has many easy steps to share with women about how to take care of their hair, skin and beauty needs while staying at home. For Anne, beauty rituals are a part of mindful practice. She shares some easy measures to take care of skin, beauty and hair while at home are:—Drink a lot of water to keep hydrated and have a complete eight hour sleep.—Regular physical exercise makes our blood healthy that travels around our body making our skin and hair healthy.—Do not be stressed and be overly anxious. Too much anxiety can result in hair fall and signs of ageing that reflect on skin.—Washing hands excessively – nowadays – can cause dry skin. We should follow up with any lotion to stay moisturised and hydrated.—The UV rays that reach us through window, lights, gadgets and even while cooking can possibly damage our skin. Do not forget to wear SPF (sun protection factor) or sunscreen daily no matter whatever your location is.—Take a break from damaging hair every day from heat styling. Instead take this time to focus on taking care of your hair using your favourite hair treatment routine. If there is dryness on the ends, give your hair a conditioner or a hair masque to help repair your hair from damage. For hair root growth problem, we can use touch-up / concealer spray for temporary coverage.—Lastly, if you are feeling the need to cut or dye your hair during this time, it is best to keep it a little longer and leave it to be done when the salons reopen. Explore new looks and new styles. A little home pampering may help us get through this quarantine time together, Anne recommends.