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The ultimate guide to self-care during quarantine

  • May 12, 2020
  • May 12, 2020 Updated Feb 11, 2021
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From hair care to mental health to exercising and more, here's a roundup of resources for all your quarantine self-care needs.

(10) updates to this series since Updated Feb 11, 2021

How to stop glasses from fogging up when wearing face mask

How to stop glasses from fogging up when wearing face mask

It's a pesky problem: As soon as you strap on your cloth face mask and head out the door, your glasses fog up. But there's a simple fix for that.

How to give yourself a manicure at home

How to give yourself a manicure at home

Nail artist Mei Kawajiri knows a thing or two about looking after your nails. Watch as she shows how to give yourself a manicure while you're stuck at home.

The do’s and don’ts for at-home hair care

The do’s and don’ts for at-home hair care

As COVID-19 closures continue, hair is getting longer and roots are darker or grayer. Here’s what hair care professionals say you should and shouldn’t try to do yourself.

Yes, guys, you can cut your own hair at home. A pro tells us how

Yes, guys, you can cut your own hair at home. A pro tells us how

Are you starting to think about giving yourself a #coronacut but don't know where to start? Here are some tips.

Should I cut my bangs? Take out my weave? Your at-home beauty questions, answered

Should I cut my bangs? Take out my weave? Your at-home beauty questions, answered

Keeping up with the little — and what some might call insignificant — details may help us emerge whole when we get to the other side of this. 

These skin protection tips help with mask wearing, excessive hand-washing

These skin protection tips help with mask wearing, excessive hand-washing

The best recommendation to soothe skin and limit irritation is to consider adjusting the way you do certain tasks. For instance, wear gloves while cleaning or prepping food or washing dishes.

4 tips for easing your dry-skin woes

4 tips for easing your dry-skin woes

Here's what you should do if your hands are becoming raw, dry and irritated with constant washing.

How to combat weight gain during the pandemic (beyond diet and exercise)

How to combat weight gain during the pandemic (beyond diet and exercise)

You don't have to change your whole routine, but there are some simple things you can do to protect yourself not only from COVID-19-related co…

10 free fitness resources to help you find your motivation to move

10 free fitness resources to help you find your motivation to move

There’s currently an incredible slew of free resources available, including free trials galore from fitness-app providers. Here are 10 places you can access free fitness content while you’re at home.

Here's advice for caregivers on coping in pandemic, plus more health tips

Here's advice for caregivers on coping in pandemic, plus more health tips

In this pandemic it can be even more difficult to be a caregiver, especially when your loved one has difficulty understanding some of the nece…

The ultimate guide to stopping those Groundhog Day feels

The ultimate guide to stopping those Groundhog Day feels

When simple questions become existential, like “Why does my housemate enjoy playing that song on repeat?” or “At what point do I attempt to cut my own hair?” it’s time to get it together.

Quarantine got your mind? Here’s how to take it back

Quarantine got your mind? Here’s how to take it back

Even when your brain feels like it’s shorting out, it’s actually trying its best to protect you.

How to strengthen your immunity during the coronavirus pandemic

How to strengthen your immunity during the coronavirus pandemic

Despite claims you may have seen on the Internet, there's no magic food or pill that is guaranteed to boost your immune system and protect you…

How to combat poor at-home work posture

How to combat poor at-home work posture

Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work?

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