The Sephora blog blew my mind today: “Finnair is now offering cosmetic surgery procedures that can be bought with miles earned on the airlineÂ’s flights. The rewards available include hair replacement surgeries, “multi-layer facials,” eye lifts and… —wait for it… —boob jobs. Less invasive experiences, like spa days, may also be purchased rewarded.”
Do you really want to undergo a spa treatment in a place with no fresh air and airsick passengers around you? No way!
Instead, how about some in-flight beauty tips?
1. Tie your hair in a scarf to combat bad hair at the end of a long flight — make it a Hermes to add extra glamour.
2. Hair powder, like a dry shampoo, helps combat oily scalp or limp hair.
3. Leave your house with a leave-in conditioner in your hair. Wrap it in a scarf, and you’ll get a deep-conditioning treatment while you earn the miles — excellent for combating the overly dry air on board
4. As always, carry a great hairbrush. They like the junior Maison & Pearson.
5. Don’t forget hair shine paper. It helps eliminate static and reduce dullness.
6. Cucumber eye pads. Pre-moistened pads soothe and refresh tired and puffy eyes. These can also be refrigerated prior to travel to further refresh eyes during flight.
7. Pre-moistened makeup remover cloths remove makeup or just clean the skin mid- or post-travel. Neutrogena or Mac brands are good. (Note: These pre-moistened towelettes must be placed in your one-quart bag of liquids.)
8. Makeup corrector sticks help correct little smudges, blotches or “I-can’t sleep-because-I’m-stuck-in-the-center-aisle” circles under the eyes.
9. Cake mascara is a great alternative when liquids are not allowed. This is the classic Hollywood way to darken and define the eyelashes. It comes in a pressed, cake form and can be mixed with water then applied with a firm brush. They recommend curling the lashes first — Paula Dorf or Longcils Boncza brands are favorites.
10. Solid cocoa butter and cotton gloves for a hand treatment (also place in one quart travel bag).
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I don’t know if I agree about the leave on conditioner, everytime I use one (different brands), I always feel like my hair is 5x heavier!