In partnership with Hairhouse

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you the value of a self-care Sunday. We’ll admit, there’s a place for late nights and lazy weekend mornings but, sometimes, there’s no better way to recharge your batteries for the week ahead than investing in a little me-time. And if you’re put off by talk of breath work and meditation, don’t fret. Our idea of a self-care Sunday is more about savouring the little pockets of joy in your regular routine, before the chaos of the working week inevitably gets in the way. So if you’ve found yourself in possession of one of those rare free Sundays and are wondering how to spend it, look no further. Read RUSSH’s ultimate self-care Sunday guide, below. 

Don’t skimp on breakfast

It’s rare that we’re not rushing out the door with a slice of toast in our hands. So on those sacred occasions where there’s a gap in your schedule, why not make the most of a lazy, languid breakfast at home? If your neighbourhood permits, a wander down to the local farmer’s market to stock up on eggs and sourdough is the perfect preamble to a Sunday cook-up. But whatever your means to acquiring the ingredients, the end goal is the same: a filling, feel-good meal enjoyed slowly and peacefully. 

Make time for a mask

We’re well-versed in the benefits of a hair mask, but setting aside the time to actually let one work its magic is a different story. Before you embark on those boring – but necessary – Sunday chores, why not treat your locks to a little TLC? Hairhouse’s Luxe collection has nourishing treatment solutions for every hair type – from Olaplex’s Hair Perfector, which is perfectly primed to repair damaged hair bonds, to K18’s Leave-In Mask, which works to reverse chemical damage. Simply soak your strands and let the nourishing ingredients get to work, while you make a start on your to-do list. We call that a win-win.

Move your body

It might sound counterintuitive, but a little afternoon movement is the perfect way to re-energise. Perhaps it’s just a stroll around the block, or maybe you’re feeling up to smashing out a HIIT workout – whatever your preferred method, get those endorphins pumping. 

Wash the day away

With a workout out of the way, now it’s time for an everything shower. Of course, you’ll need to rinse out your hair treatment – but don’t let all those good ingredients go to waste. For a shampoo and conditioner that looks after your hair the way it deserves to be, we’re loving Hairhouse’s Luxe collection, where you’ll find lock-loving goodness from leading brands like Kérastase, Oribe, and Virtue.  For coloured and chemically-treated hair, look to Kérastase's Discipline line, which strengthens strands and banishes frizz in one go; or if tired, lifeless hair is your biggest concern, try Oribe's Gold Lust Repair & Restore shampoo and conditioner, which balances and reinvigorates from the root to the tip of the hair.

Prep for the new week

From batch-cooking to outfit-planning, there are plenty of ways you can make the transition into the work week a little more palatable. But we’d argue nothing shaves time off your morning routine like a great hair day. Set your hair up for success with leading Styling Tools by Hairhouse. Sleek, smooth styles are made easy with hair straighteners courtesy of brands like ghd and their Wide-Plate Hair Straightener, which is equipped with temperature-control technology to ensure the perfect style, sans damage. You can even cut out drying time in half, with the ultra intelligent Cloud Nine Airshot Pro Hair Dryer, which delivers sleek, straight results without excessive heat. Or, if volume is more your style, shop Hairhouse's range of curling tools, from air-styling systems by Shark Beauty, to classic wands by Halo. 

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