7 Ways to Pamper Yourself While Your Hair Color Does Its Job
You may be surprised by how much you can get done
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Read a Chapter of a Book
You know that book that's been sitting on your nightstand for weeks on end? Pick it up. Ten minutes is more than enough time to plow through a chapter or two. Heck, if you keep up the habit, you'll be well on your way to bookworm status.
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Write a Journal Entry
Journaling is pretty popular right now, and it's not hard to see why: It's a great way to clear the mind. Plus, all the adorable notebooks out there don't hurt. It can be tough to find the time on the reg, but you can definitely free-write a few pages in the 10 minutes it takes for your hair color to set.
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Make Yourself a Smoothie
The smoothie hype is real, and 10 minutes is all you need to get all of your fruits and veggie servings for the day (and then some). Whether you're craving something sweet, like bananas, strawberries and vanilla yogurt, or something more savory (think: apples, carrots and kale), you've got more than enough time to whip yourself up a treat in the blender.
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Do a Quick Yoga Routine
Some days, you just don't have time to haul yourself across town for a 90-minute yoga class. On those days, it's nice to go through some of the stretches and poses on your own time. Ten minutes of yoga is more than enough to help you stay grounded and to keep your body feeling aligned and relaxed. Go through a few sun salutations and warrior series, or find a quick video online.
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Meditate
Along the lines of yoga, meditation can be a great way to unwind. And there are tons of options, no matter what your personality or belief system. Some people like transcendental meditation, others find simple mindfulness especially helpful. Or, you can always just sit quietly and breathe for ten minutes, and see what it does for you.
