5 Ways To Refresh Your Look For Winter

Posted by amrina alshaikh on November 27th, 2020

The winter season is a time of soft sunlight and a festive cheer all over the city. Dubai lights up with love and festivity during this season, and you wish to celebrate the impending close of 2020 with an overhaul in your look. Here’s some help for the winter:

#1 Get new skin.

Sounds outlandish? It’s not. Skin becomes dry and prone to acne, fine lines and age spots in the winter months. You might experience tightness and constant dryness of the skin, which can be remedied by applying moisturiser every four to five hours and drinking warm water several times a day. But if your skin has persistent issues like severe acne, wrinkles and age spots, then you might need to visit a skin clinic in Dubai for an effective solution. Leading skin clinics in Dubai offer a range of skin restoration and rejuvenation treatments for a variety of skin types and problems. Consult with their dermatologists to understand your skin profile and get a treatment that helps you slough off your old skin and welcome fresh, radiant skin in time for winter.

#2 Overhaul your wardrobe.

Winter is a time for new beginnings in many ways – and what better way to welcome changes than to get a new wardrobe? Though you might not have to go out too often owing to the COVID-19 situation, a little retail therapy always helps. Apart from investing in new PJs to wear around the home, you can buy new clothes that allow layering, and are svelte enough to wear to meetings and family gatherings in the city. We recommend clothing in wool and rayon to trap in body heat and keep you comfortable during the cold season. Finish your look with stylish scarves for your neck and shoulders, knee-high boots and faux leather gloves.

#3 Get a haircut and maintain your mane.

Nothing alters one’s appearance as much as a haircut does. Have you been wanting to go short with your hair for a while, but have not gone beyond toying with the idea? This is the time to finally realise your idea – go online to research the season’s trendiest looks and find what really works for you. Do you want Beth’s blunt cut from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ or a full pixie if you have an angular face? A hair technician at the salon can also offer tips and advice on the best haircut to get if you want to remake your look into something young and fresh for the season. You must also maintain your new cut by combing or brushing it carefully and getting warm oil massages to lock in hydration and keep the hair strong.

#4 Incorporate indoor workouts to keep your figure.

Most of us tend to lock ourselves inside our houses when the winter sets in. The drop in temperature can make it virtually impossible to head out unless it’s an emergency. Combined with a WFH (Work From Home) scenario and the fact that you can order your meals and groceries to your doorstep, you might not leave home at all this season. You might notice an uptick in your snacking patterns as well – the winter season makes you crave more sweet food and hot chocolate than the rest of the year. This might lead to weight gain and compromised skin and hair quality. Instead of going outdoors, why not try home workouts? The Internet is rife with indoor workout videos and tips, and all you need is a floor mat to get started. Maintaining your figure can be your gift to yourself this season!

#5 Cut out sugar or reduce its intake.

What you eat in the winter has a bearing on how you feel and look. Try and curb your sweet cravings and substitute white sugar with stevia, or try and go sugar-free gradually. Your body will thank you for cutting out white sugar, refined flour, excess salt, excess oil, and a whole lot of junk food that your digestive system struggles to process. If you feel a craving for sugar, reach for a couple of dates and nuts instead.

Here’s to a happy winter and a restful 2020!