1. A freshly painted manicure or pedicure (or both)
Don’t you love it when you look down at your nails and they’re so glossy and shiny? It makes me absurdly happy.
2. When your roots feel squeaky clean
I can’t explain it, but there’s a moment in the shampooing process when it feels like all the oils and stuff on my scalp gets whisked away, and it’s absolutely glorious.
3. That feeling of freedom when you take down your hair after it’s been up for way too long
Whether it’s a pony or an updo or a bun, it doesn’t matter. The moment my hair comes down is such a relief!
4. This one’s a little gross
Yet here we go! If you’ve ever waxed your ‘stash, you probably already know about how it’s weirdly satisfying to inspect the wax piece and see all the tiny little hairs on it standing on end.
5. The relief that happens after you clip your nails (fingers or toes) after they get too long
I feel like a new person when this happens, I swear.
6. That feeling when you rediscover a solid product that you forgot about for whatever reason
I’m talking to you, Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift!
7. Finding bottles of a cherished fragrance that’s been discontinued
This has never happened to me before, but when it does, I know I’m gonna be so excited! Pardon me as I continue my journey to will the universe to send the following scents back into my life: Stella by Stella McCartney, the 1990s version of YSL Paris, Laura Mercier Eau de Lune and the 1999 version of J’Adore (I swear the current iteration has a completely different scent).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen