By Vanessa Gibson | August 5, 2023 | 1 Min Read

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Wait, Define *Hot Girl* Again…

Let’s be clear: Nothing is better than waking up in the morning feeling energized, refreshed and as light as a feather before going through your day with complete and utter confidence on level 10 because you know you are ‘that girl.’ But let - us - be fooled - not, being that girl isn’t exclusively about an exterior appearances: It has a lot more to do with authenticity and inner peace. Being that girl is continuously illuminating positive, glowing energy that lifts your spirits and those of everyone around you. It’s about experiencing everything through a fresh, loving perspective free of toxicity. What once brought heavy waves of emotion is now brushed off thanks to the one simple choice to be the best version of yourself and nothing less.
What used to be hot girl (bleep) has now taken a turn—for the better, in our opinion (no offense to the OG Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan days). No longer are we ‘hitting the clurbs,’ drinking our heads off and hungover every weekend or wasting precious days in bed thinking about the (bleep) boys who don’t deserve us. We’re now looking inward, realizing our self-worth and knowing what we offer to the world (aka everything). The world would quite literally fall apart without us women—and that’s not an exaggeration. Long story short, being a self-appointed wellness girlie comes down to taking care of yourself from the inside out and not putting yourself on hold to tend to everything else first. It’s spiritual well-being, it’s skincare, it’s hair care, it’s nutrition, it’s intention setting and expanding our creativity. Wellness is about achieving our goals but also about relaxing and reflecting, leaning into quiet self-love time before we express our unique gifts with the world around us.

If you’re not yet on this level, confidently being yourself and feeling good about everything in your life. That’s okay. Just reading this article and opening yourself up to this possibility proves you’re ready to get there. Plus, we’re here to guide you. Below, you’ll find some of our tried-and-true wellness girl essentials that will have you feeling like the best version of yourself day in and day out. From inner wellness tools to outer beauty must-haves, and as always, there’s something here for every woman!

Journal.

If you’re just diving into the world of wellness and self-care, there’s no better place than to start with journaling. It’s a simple, time (and cost) effective practice that allows you to get clear, set intentions, and swim in the oceans of your inner world. Journaling also allows us to keep our mind less chaotic (yes, please) and healthily organize our thoughts—which is a must in wellness girl culture.

The Journal: Papier’s Wellness Journal

The Prompts:

1. What challenges have you overcome in the last year? What have you learned from them?

2. How can you heighten your self-awareness and accountability?
3. What self-limiting beliefs do you need to release?
4. Describe what your ideal day looks like living as the best version of yourself.

5. What are three self-care goals you can set today?

Aromatherapy.

Wellness girls are always in a state of zen because we stay looking for ways to calm our minds and align ourselves with peace. Enter aromatherapy. No time for a 30-minute meditation? The world of fragrance is one of my favorite ways to get centered —even just a sniff of something soothing like lavender is proven to bring us back to calm, cool and collected. We stick with Native Nectar Botanicals for divine, vegan, unique scents for home, body and mind. As if their scents couldn’t get any better, Native Nectar products are made with vegan coconut, apricot crème wax and the wooden wicks add a warm essence to each candle's initial scent.

The Scents: Native Nectar Botanicals - Cashmere + Sheer Vanilla
Discover candles, perfume, hand and body lotion, deodorant, body oil, home diffusers and more.

Cleanliness.

Wellness girls know that a clean, tidy home brings a sense of pride and is exactly what you want to come home to after a long day. Our go-to? Aesthetic cleaning products that are effective, smell like heaven and are pretty enough to keep out on display.

The Cleaning Supplies: L’AVANT luxury cleaning products

Nutrition.

We are what we eat. This is why nutrition is a vital part of anyone’s wellness journey. Like so many other women, we love Sakara for non-diet nutritious meals that are healthy yet satiating. Because ~news flash~ wellness isn’t about starving, it’s about b-a-l-a-n-c-e and allowing intuition to tell us what feels right for our bodies. I like incorporating their meals into my routine for a boost of everything my body needs a few times a week.

The Clean Eats: Sakara Meal Programs Supplements.

Supplements.

Wellness girls and supplements go together like champagne and caviar. Okay, that was corny but true. We could easily take a deep dive into all our favorite supplements, but for those just starting their wellness journey, it’s best to stick to the basics. Aka a personalized vitamin routine from Persona that’s based on your needs, whether you want to support healthy aging, crave better sleep, or need to tackle brain fog. Take their quiz for your nutritionist-approved recommendations.

The Vitamins: Persona Nutrition

Girls Night Out Alcohol Defense.

On those nights you do go out with your besties, be sure to have H-Proof chewables on hand. This ‘Anytime You Drink Vitamin’ helps metabolize alcohol, support liver health and restore vital nutrients lost during alcohol consumption so that our bodies (and the day after) aren’t totally wrecked.

The Hangover Cure: H-Proof The Anytime You Drink Vitamin

Hair.

Also long behind us are the days of sacrificing hair health to achieve bright blonde barbie locks, all while suffering from brittleness and breakage. Wellness is beyond simply looking the part but being the part. If we want to welcome in our true wellness girl era, we don’t need to break-up with our stylist, but we do need to prioritize hair and scalp health daily so that each salon session has 10x the beauty impact.

For hair that isn’t just pretty but healthy from root to tip, we recommend focusing on scalp care. @genessismza turned us onto this haircare trend when she went in for a scalp treatment and massage that looked so heavenly. Naturally, I had to try it. Let me just say that I didn’t have a clue how much healthier my hair could be until post-scalp treatment. I was already on top of my haircare game, but this was a total revamp—I had no idea my mane was capable of such strength, shine and insane growth.

For those who’d prefer an at-home treatment that will detox your scalp and keep your locks flowing, one of the products my stylist suggested was the Act + Acre Cold Processed Scalp Detox in between appointments to prevent excess buildup. I love this product s’much for being plant-based (hello baobab and basil leaf) and producing noticeable results after just one use.

The Scalp Detox: Act + Acre Vitamin E Scalp Detox Oil

Anti-Aging.

We all can admit we want youthful, radiant skin as we age. In addition to a solid skincare routine and regular treatments with your facialist, incorporating Dermaclara’s natural 100% silicone wrinkle patches into your daily regime is key for keeping wrinkles, sagginess, dark circles, and even stretch marks at bay as they work with the body to repair and soften skin.

You can apply these reusable patches on problem areas like the forehead and crow’s feet or preventative areas like the chest to regulate collagen production and minimize the need for botox and fillers. They’re also safe for all skin types, including pregnant women.

The Face + Body System: Dermaclara Full Body Silicone Wrinkle Patches