One of the biggest beauty busters during Thanksgiving besides those extra helpings of pumpkin pie is stress. We all know stress can cause last minute blemishes to pop out, cause fits of insomnia which means more concealer for those dark under-eye circles. Stress is a major beauty buzz killer which can cause hair to get yucky.

Yeah… OK…. what do I mean by yucky? It can mean many different things to different people but generally stress can cause a tight scalp, dry frizzy tresses or generally unmanageable. For others it can mean excessive oiliness resulting in limp or lank strands.

Beside popping a pill, which may also be a beauty buster depending on what pill you pop, what are some beauty tricks to relieve stress during Thanksgiving?

Listed below are some of my own health and beauty stress relievers which keep my hair and skin looking beautiful during the Thanksgiving Holidays. It also save my family from dealing with me acting like a stressed out Ms. Cranky Pants.

1. Think Pink!
Even though it’s the season of oranges, yellows and gold, wearing pink has been shown to almost instantly relieve tension. If you don’t want to wear pink clothing, pop on a few pink accessories such as a beautiful hair flower, headband or even a ring you can gaze at when stress starts to mount. It doesn’t matter what color pink but make sure it is a version of pink you love so you don’t feel stressed by wearing something that offends your beauty code.

2. Play Your Favorite Tunes
Listening to music you love soothes your brain which also calms a tight scalp. Don’t forget that stress can tighten up the scalp and may impact blood flood to the brain, which can be a no-no for maintaining healthy hair and strands. I often pop in my ear buds and listen to my favorite mixes on my iPod. It instantly makes me feel less stressed.

3. Take Little Beauty Naps
There is actually a comfy couch in the ladies’ room at HairBoutique.com and when I am overly stressed I will sneak in there for a 20 minute rest. We call it the “hang out” because it can be a great way to hang loose and let the stress drain out of your body.

4. Try Pacing
If you have way too much to do start to hit stress overload begin walking back and forth. Studies have shown that packing activates alternative sides of the brain, which instantly zaps beauty busting stress. If you ever come to HairBoutique.com you may see me pacing in the parking lot or around our warehouse.

5. Twitter
Nothing is more calming than seeing the uplifting tweets from those you are following on Twitter. I get daily inspiration from reading the tweets that roll by. It banishes stress to focus on other people.

6. Tap Your Tongue
Recent studies have shown that when you tap the tip of your tongue behind your top front teeth that it instantly creates emotional balance and calm. It has also be proven to relaxing feel good hormones. Of course don’t tap too hard or you may have to add visit-the-dentist stress to the list.

7. Do Black Friday On The Web
Even if there are amazing sales at the malls on Black Friday do you really want to deal with the stress of crowded malls? Nothing is more stressful than dealing with traffic jams, crowded parking lots and other shoppers. Not to mention all those crowds put you at more risk of catching the current bug which is a definite stressor.

8. Light Aromatherapy Candles.
Studies have shown that gazing at a flicker flame can instantly slow down or halt stress from flooding through your body. The light of the candle has been proven to slow brain-wave activity. Even better, light a fire in the fireplace to add relaxing warmth and calm to your environment.

Other Thanksgiving Beauty Bonus Tips?

Everyone needs to find their own stress-busting secrets but when possible consider the following:

1. Wear your hair up in a simple knot to avoid lots of time messing with your hair.
2. Keep make-up to a minimum so you can enjoy your Holiday and not worry about applying cosmetics.
3. Schedule a post-Holiday massage and ask for extra work on your head (to relieve tight scalp).
4. Keep aromatherapy at close hand or wear fragrances that keep you happy and relaxed.
5. Cut back on caffeine and switch to relaxing tea blends.
6. Dress comfortably and wear your favorite boots or shoes to avoid aching feet or legs.
7. Drink extra water to keep skin and hair well-hydrated.
8. Take a few minutes every day to be grateful for all the wonderful things in your life. It will make you feel relaxed and happy.

I would love to hear all of your Beauty Tips For Thanksgiving. Please share or stop by the HairBoutique.com HairTalk forum and post your own secrets.

Happy Turkey Day To All!

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