Imperfections and beauty mistakes are a marvelous aspect of a woman's life, including those related to our beauty. They allow us to recognize and work through our inner conflicts, evolve and grow into the person we yearn to become. On the other hand, erring can sometimes be burdensome if we observe our life from a judgmental perspective, as most of us tend to strive for some form of perfection.
And what about the fact that every era brings a new beauty trend, leaving you to feel as if you no longer belong because of a choice you made in the past. So how can you start to embrace your errors, find a way to heal some of your beauty mistakes and perceive them as invaluable life lessons that they are?
Sun protection
For ladies growing up in the sunny corners of the world, spending time in daylight and tanning seems to be almost a cultural thing, but without the added perks of using sunscreen. However, climate changes and growing awareness of dangers of too much sun exposure has led to a change of heart for many women.
Depending on your skin sensitivity, it might take years or a single sleepy session on the beach to develop sun damage in the shape of dark spots, freckles, wrinkles, lines and coarse skin. Even if no procedure can help you remove these visible changes and turn back the clock, use them as a reminder that your skin needs constant love and care, including healthy, all-natural creams and sun protection to prevent further damage.
Hair botch-ups
While a simple misunderstanding at your hair salon can lead to a temporary disaster of a hairdo, that is perhaps the least troublesome consequence a woman can cope with when it comes to having a bad hair day. There are so many ways to make the most of those situations – experimenting with new hair styles such as braids and buns, jewelery, hair combs, makeup, etc.
Then again, if you’ve straightened or curled your hair too much, all that heat must have caused almost irreversible damage. First of all, once you have reali
zed your mistake, you can start healing your hair, and change your beauty routine to nourish and cherish your natural look. Express gratitude for what you have by protecting your beauty, and enjoy your appearance in its most natural form!
Body art
As dreamy as those lavish tattoos appear and as proud as you once might have been of your adorned body, it seems that many women regret their choice to ink. Moreover, tattoos still carry a social stigma for many people, while others are simply embracing their natural look again. These are some of the primary reasons women are increasingly resorting to laser tattoo removal, in order to avoid social issues or return to their natural, authentic appearance.
Another popular form of self-adornment, piercing sends a powerful, rebellious message and serves as yet another form of self-expression. While earrings have a place as an accepted form of self-decoration, you might be struggling with visible marks of other facial piercings, but whether you choose to remove your body art or wear it proudly, remember that this single decision does not define you, and that your identity will not crumble as a result of your choice. Your own acceptance of yourself matters the most, especially in regard to your lifelong choices!
Lack of rest
Although a single sleepless night might seem benign and harmless, if you’ve had a habit of pulling all-nighters for work or going out, your body has most likely suffered the consequences in various forms. The visible marks of too little rest include dark circles, puffy eye-bags, drained-looking skin, and even hair loss, not to mention the invisible and much more severe health issues.
Coping with the lack of quality sleep will take time, a nourishing diet and a solid beauty routine that is above all else based on beauty sleep. For the time being, until you heal your body and replenish your energy, wear your attitude as well as your vibrant outfits, and make sure to get plenty of shuteye!
Article by blog contributor – Zara Lewis with High Style Life
Now that you've worked through some of those beauty regrets, here is a free virtual class on managing your life with feminine mastery. See you inside! Much love, Teresa Salhi, Success Coach for Women at Empower The Dream
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Lorii Abela says
That is the sad part, “regret” usually comes after something has been done already. As much as most women want to keep up with what is the meaning of beauty, some just can’t get away with the consequences later. You can put another example here – the plucking of eyebrows. Eventually, the trend changed and now the more you have the prettier.
Katarina Andersson says
Am not really into talking about errors and beauty mistakes, beauty is subjective and talk about it as things to correct sounds odd. Though I see what you mean, to take care of oneself and keep a healthy attitude, etc. 🙂
Joyce Hansen says
One thing I might add is eating healthy. Bad eating habits can follow you and you don’t see the results until much later. It’s never too late to change, but dump the junk food ASAP if you want to be around to enjoy the rest of your life.
Teresa Salhi says
Yes, that is so true Joyce and great advice!
Cathy Brown Sykora says
Beauty mistakes! Vaseline for years to remove mascara, shaving eyebrows and enough to get skin cancer. Thanks for a good post!
Teresa Salhi says
Oh my gosh yes, many of us have been hoaxed into believing vaseline was good for our skin.
Kristen Wilson says
Super points Teresa… I am sure I have never worn enough sun screen… I LOVE my ink and put them in places that won’t ever disgrace anyone (mostly myself), I have done fairly well taking care of my hair.. but I agree I do kind of fail at the sleep thing. However all great reminders!
Teresa Salhi says
and the sunscreen thing…can also add more now…
Candess says
Interesting Teresa, what you refer to as “beauty” I would categorize as “self-care” or even “self-love.” Isn’t it great that when we take care of ourselves and not neglect ourselves we are naturally more beautiful! I truly enjoy the permission you give women to love themselves!
Teresa Salhi says
Yes, beautifully said…Candess.
Meghan Monaghan says
Thankfully my mom forced sunscreen on me as a youth. I didn’t appreciate it then, but I do now! I’ve never been a sound sleeper. The bad nights have caught up to me and show in my face. At some point, however, we reach a point of acceptance. I’ve always wanted a tattoo! But now that my skin is older, I just don’t think it would look good. I wonder how often men regret? I bet less often! 😉
Teresa Salhi says
I have to agree with you about men, why is that? Hmm…could it have anything to do with marketing and media geared toward women?
Beverley Golden says
My mother was a fierce sun goddess when younger and she has fared quite well! I am careful, as I burned my lower face when I was younger and have little pigment there now! Sleep is a big issue for me and has become THE issue as I have gotten older. I agree that sleep is probably the most important issue of all, regardless of our age too. As far as tattoos…that is a younger generation thing, in my opinion. I can’t imagine tattooing my body, and those who do, will just have to deal with the consequences in their future.
Teresa Salhi says
Sleep is some of the best medicine of love and beauty we can do.
Tami Fazel says
I’ve always been a sun worshipper and I have the skin damage to prove it. I take more care these days (Hubby had a melanoma removed, which was sobering). I have no regrets but am glad to be wiser today.
Teresa Salhi says
Wisdom is really what it is all about…
Susan Mary Malone says
I can only laugh, Teresa. Boy, did the sun damage one get me! I saw SO much sun through most of my life, and yep, I’m paying for it now. 4 basal cells and counting. BUT, that truly taught me. I’m blessed that this is the mildest and most treatable skin cancer, and I did learn. Sunscreen, sunscreen, and hats now!
Teresa Salhi says
Well, as an Arizona resident, I am with you on the massive sunscreen and hats!