She Has Some Great, Accessible Tips On How To Have A Glow Up This Summer

Chip Chick |

Jul 19, 2023

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I don’t know if this has only happened to me, but sometimes the middle of the summer will hit, and I realize I’m not feeling my best.

Sometimes we go too hard at the beginning of the summer and forget to take proper care of ourselves. We sleep in whenever we can, go out for as long as possible in the evenings, and spread ourselves a little too thin while trying to have as much fun as possible.

By the middle of the summer, I sometimes feel like I need a “glow up” or some kind of reset to carry on.

Thankfully, TikTok creator Ally (@ally.renee1) has shared some great, accessible tips for how to have a summer glow up and feel your best for the rest of the season.
Ally’s first tip is a classic one – drink water!

It’s especially important to stay hydrated during these warm, humid months, as we’re sweating a lot more.

A beach day is quite dehydrating, even if you spend most of your time sitting in a chair. Ally also recommends adding some form of electrolytes to your water intake throughout the day to stay extra hydrated and energized.

Ally’s next summertime glow-up tip is to make sure you have a night routine and stick to it, no matter the circumstances. When we’re lacking sleep, everything gets thrown off.

“You guys need to figure out a night routine that’s gonna get you settled down,” says Ally.

“If you need to put your phone away an hour before bed, do that.”

A great pampering glow-up essential in Ally’s view is to get your nails done. A fresh set of clean, precise nails will make you feel amazing. Ally prefers very clean, short, simple nails, but pick out whatever kind of manicure that makes you feel good.

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While doing your nails at home is great, if you can spare some extra money to get them done professionally, having a technician ensure your nails are healthy and trimmed properly will make you feel even better. You could go with a classic clear coat or have fun and experiment with some bright summer colors!

Another glow-up tip that will have you feeling fabulous is a good body exfoliating session. Pick up a body scrub, an exfoliating brush, and some body butter, and go to town. Over the summer, our skin goes through a lot as we get some extra sun and produce more sweat. Therefore, a lot more yucky stuff builds up, and exfoliating it off will feel amazing. However, be extra sure you moisturize afterward, and don’t exfoliate more than once every 10 days!

Ally also suggests getting in some good body movement and physical activity throughout the summer. Because of the heat, time off from school, and general laziness that comes with summer, we want to sit around as much as possible.

But, still getting in some movement is super important and will improve your demeanor. This doesn’t mean you have to join a fancy gym; just a walk around your neighborhood or a YouTube yoga tutorial will do!

Finally, Ally gives a great glow-up tip that will help you expand your mind. Read a good book.

“I know [for] some of y’all, it’s probably been years since you’ve read a book,” says Ally.

“Your life is as good as your mindset. Books help so much with mindset.”

This tip gives you a great excuse to have a fun outing to a bookstore and café with friends to pick out new reads!

The summertime is a great season for going out, partying, relaxing, and traveling. But it’s also important that we balance all of that fun with some proper self-care. Following tips like Ally’s will help you find that perfect balance and achieve a killer glow-up.