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3 Self-Care Priorities There’s No Shame in Being Bougie About

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Katelin Frankel Student Contributor, University of California - Berkeley
Melody A. Chang Student Contributor, University of California - Berkeley
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Because it feels good to look good.

 

1) Hair

In high school I did most of my shampoo and hair product shopping at CVS, buying Pantene, Herbal Essences- the usual. When my mom took me to her hair salon during my senior year, one of the hair stylists convinced me to buy a shampoo from the salon that was on the pricier side. After using it just once, the difference in texture and shine was impeccable. Changing up your hair creates a completely different look, and who doesn’t love the feel of super softness? Try Bumble & Bumble gentle shampoo with B&B’s super rich conditioner for ultra-soft, and SugarBear hair gummies to keep the shine going. Plus, B&B products are completely paraben-free, which most drug store hair products are not.

2) Skin

Who doesn’t love super clear skin? I feel like every time I’m looking at someone enviously it’s because of their skin. Waking up to the sight of pimples and blemishes just makes for a bad start to the day. Try Care Plus everyday skin cleanser for acne-free skin and Nia Glow On-Demand for super shine, because let’s be real- if you look tired, you feel tired.

3) Nails

Having nice nails is like the secret to instantly feeling like you have your shit together. Feeling lost in life and a little dead inside? Get a manicure! Show off those French tips and you’re basically a CEO. Getting a manicure in itself is the most relaxing cure to a bad day. Chanel Le Vernis nail colour in rouge noir has just the right sense of professionalism and wintery feel.

 

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Katelin Frankel
Melody A. Chang

UC Berkeley '19

As a senior undergraduate, I seek out all opportunities that expand my horizons, with the aim of developing professionally and deepening my vision of how I can positively impact the world around me. While most of my career aims revolve around healthcare and medicine, I enjoy producing content that is informative, engaging, and motivating.  In the past few years, I have immersed myself in the health field through working at a private surgical clinic, refining my skills as a research assistant in both wet-lab and clinical settings, shadowing surgeons in a hospital abroad, serving different communities with health-oriented nonprofits, and currently, exploring the pharmaceutical industry through an internship in clinical operations.  Career goals aside, I place my whole mind and soul in everything that I pursue whether that be interacting with patients in hospice, consistently improving in fitness PR’s, tutoring children in piano, or engaging my creativity through the arts. Given all the individuals that I have yet to learn from and all the opportunities that I have yet to encounter in this journey, I recognize that I have much room and capacity for growth. Her Campus is a platform that challenges me to consistently engage with my community and to simultaneously cultivate self-expression.Â