St. Patty's Day has come and gone-- you’ve had your fun-- but now it’s time to hit reset.
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations can leave behind more than just a few blurry memories: your skin, brows, nails, and hair might be crying out for some TLC too.
Not to worry! A little detox goes a long way, and whether you’re handling it at home or booking a pro service, here’s how you can bounce back to looking and feeling your best.
Did you know?
The first ever St. Patty’s Day celebration was held in Boston in 1737!1
Skincare: Bring Back That Glow
Real talk, alcohol and late nights are the enemies of a flawless complexion. If your glow has become blotchy or dehydrated, let’s do some damage control.
Start by exfoliating with a gentle scrub or dry brush to remove any dead skin and freshen up your complexion. Then, lather on a hydrating, tan-safe moisturizer to keep your skin from looking parched.2
Looking for a full skin refresh? Grab a gradual tanning lotion for an easy at-home fix, or go pro with a spray tan to get that radiance back.
Brows & Lashes: Restore & Revive
If your brows are looking sparse and your lashes are feeling brittle from any makeup you might’ve worn (or, let’s be honest, a night without washing your face after a killer St. Patty’s celebration), it’s time for a beauty rescue mission.
First thing’s first, we’ve got to clear out any leftover gunk. You can do this with an oil-free remover, and to bring back the hydration, use a nourishing serum or a little castor oil! If things still feel a little...meh, book yourself a brow tint or lash lift to achieve that “I definitely got 8 hours of sleep” look.
Nails: Strengthen & Refresh
Between gripping green snacks or glasses and dodging clumsy revelers, your nails have probably been through it. Chipped polish? Stained cuticles? Let’s give your nails a fresh start if you’re up for it.
You can wipe off any lingering polish with an acetone-free remover, then show your nails some love with a keratin-infused strengthening treatment. And make sure to drink plenty of water! Hydrated nails are healthy nails.
If you’re feeling fancy, treat yourself to a fresh gel mani in a chic spring shade for a flawless look!
Textured Hair: Detox & Define
If your curls or coils are feeling weighed down with product buildup or grime from the night’s adventures, it’s probably best to do a hair detox.
Start your hair detox with a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo to gently remove product buildup, excess oil, and impurities without stripping your scalp’s natural moisture.3 Then, follow with a healthy after-shampoo rinse to restore balance, smooth hair cuticles, and enhance shine—giving your strands a true reset for better manageability and long-term scalp health. Then, you can finish off with a deep conditioning mask to restore moisture and bounce.
There's Beauty at the End of the Rainbow
St. Patrick’s Day was a blast, but now it’s time to bring your beauty routine back to life. Whether you’re going full DIY or booking a pro treatment, these post-party detox steps will have you looking (and feeling) like the best version of yourself in no time. Consider this your official St. Paddy’s recovery plan—cheers to that!
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