Prom Ready

Prom is this Saturday for my school. I am excited! I don't think its hit me yet that it is this week. I have felt very calm and not a mess at all. I will do a post about my dress next week! :) 
Any who, the preparation is just as important as the dance. To me, dances and other big events are some of the only times being pampered lasts for more than a day. Some people prep months before prom, whereas I start normally a week or two before. Do whatever makes you feel the best! I've listed a few of my personal pre-prom preparations below. 

One week before:

• Drinking lots of water is a no-brainer. It will make you feel better and your skin look a lot better when you give your body the nutrients it needs!
• Get active! Depending on your dress, whether it shows your legs, arms, or abs, focus on those parts of your body. You want to look your best! A fellow blogger, Caroline posted great workout tips for prom here.
• Decide on the hairstyle you want! It can be tricky sometimes, depending on the dress. Head over to Pinterest to get inspiration if you aren't sure.
• Get plenty of sleep. No joke. Trust me, when I do not sleep, even if I lose an hour, the dark circles under my eyes appear. Try to accomplish all of your school work ahead of time so you can get a good nights rest.
• Some girls like to go ahead and do their nails a week before, whereas I will do mine around a day or two before so my polish will not chip. I did my nails for Homecoming and I am debating on whether or not to do that again for prom!
• If you feel as though you are too pale and would like a little color, I recommend a self-tanner or a spray tan. I am not a big fan of the tanning bed; it is very bad for your skin and some girls get way too dark. Choose the right color for your skin tone, and remember, summer isn't officially here yet so it is totally okay to not be tan!

1-2 Days before:

• Your hair is going to be exposed to a lot of product for prom. Take care of it by doing a quick mask. I know for Homecoming I had 30-50 bobby pins in my hair and lots of hairspray, as well as heating products. I do a Coconut Oil mask or you can try this one.
• Prepping your face is just as important as prepping your hair. You'll probably be wearing more makeup than you normally do during the regular week. It is so important to wash your face, exfoliate, and take off your makeup at night to avoid pimples. 
• Make sure your dress is ready to go! If it had to be altered or dry cleaned, have it a day or two before and try it out to make sure it is perfect for you!

I hope everyone has a lovely and safe prom! I want to see your pictures! Do the hashtag #peachesandcream so I will see!

xoxo