Ladies! Hot Girl Summer is rapidly approaching! Hot Girl Summer, coined by iconic rapper Megan Thee Stallion, is defined as “a summer where you are in charge of your own happiness.”
After a long school year of ups and downs, I’m sure many of you are ready to let loose and take charge of your happiness this Hot Girl Summer. But, before you can participate in Hot Girl Summer, you have to get into the right headspace to fully embrace all that the summer will offer you.
Take a break from studying for those finals, they can wait— Hot Girl Summer can’t! It’s time to plan the steps for your Hot Girl Summer Glow Up so you can have the best summer of your life!
Step 1
The first step to doing anything is to visualize it! So, any vision that you want to make happen during your Hot Girl Summer, you have to visualize it in any way you see fit: start a journal, make a Pinterest board, create an itinerary, or organize a Google Calendar! The possibilities are endless! Getting your ideas visually together and getting a plan settled will absolutely ensure that you have an amazing Hot Girl Summer!
Step 2
Once you have a vision, it’s time to start bringing it to life! Big goals need preparation. So, start now to build the routines you want to keep up in summer: start drinking more water every day, going on Hot Girl Walks, or reading that book that’s sitting on your nightstand. If tanning is something you’re into, start doing that regularly (as long as you’re wearing sunscreen — these are my favorites for face and body). The goal of this step is solely to build a routine for yourself, and to build excitement for the fun things to come — any aesthetic byproducts (like the glow you’ll start to see), are just perks of doing nice things for yourself!
Step 3
Make yourself a playlist! You can’t have a Hot Girl Summer without good vibes! Creating a playlist, or finding one you like, will help immensely in curating the vibe you want to exude throughout your Hot Girl Summer. Whether you decide to go with chill, breezy summer vibes (aka Jack Johnson’s In Between Dreams or Lorde’s Solar Power), want adventure-filled happy tunes (aka ABBA’s Greatest Hits), or want to fully embody the Hot Girl Summer spirit (aka Megan Thee Stallion’s single, Hot Girl Summer and album, Something for Thee Hotties), your personal summer playlist will be the backdrop to so many hot girl memories!
Step 4
This step in the Glow Up involves any kind of self-care you can think of! Do anything that makes you feel good! For me, I love how I feel after any sort of pampering activity, like getting my nails, hair, or eyebrows done. If none of these suit your fancy, feel free to do a face mask, buy a cute new swimsuit, or even take a nap! Whatever you do, make sure it makes you feel good and prepared for Hot Girl Summer!
Step 5
Have your Hot Girl Summer! Put on your favorite outfit and start off your Summer right — at this point, you’ve put in the work to have the best Summer yet! Go to the beach, go to a cute restaurant, or hang out with friends! Show off the new confidence you’ve built up with your Hot Girl Summer Glow Up!
After following these steps for your Hot Girl Summer Glow Up, I hope you not only feel ready to take on the Summer, but also feel the Hot Girl Spirit within you! Take this Summer to focus on yourself and your own happiness — these steps are meant to set you up for success that you are already capable of. Remember, Hot Girl Summer is a mindset of confidence; you already have everything you need to have a Hot Girl Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring!