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My Pre-Trip Self-Care Reset: When Vacation Me Activates

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Kimaya Wilson

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Let’s be very clear: before a trip, I am not just getting ready. I am becoming someone I could be all the time but I reserve for vacation.

Vacation me does not casually appear. She emerges. HAHA! Like a butterfly out of her chrysalis — except hotter, smoother, and way more confident. This is my favorite part of trip prep because I finally have an excuse to be extra. This isn’t a random work week. This is a vacation. And I’m leaning all the way in.

I want to leave feeling like the prettiest version of myself, confident, sexy, and fully ready, and it does not matter who I’m traveling with.

Nails & Toes: Same Routine, Different Vibe

I get my nails and toes done every month, so this part isn’t new. But vacation nails? That’s different.

For trips, I always switch it up to match the destination vibe. Since I’m going to Puerto Rico, I’m thinking bright, tropical, fun, something that looks good in the sun, by the pool, and in every picture.

I get:

  • Acrylics on my hands
  • Acrylic on my big toes

My nails have to match the trip. That’s how I know I’m mentally clocked out of real life.

Hair: The Most Important Part (No Debate)

You could take everything else away, the outfits, the lashes, the accessories, but if my hair is not done, did I even go on vacation???

My hair HAS to be tea. Period.

I always get my hair done by my stylist before a trip, and no, I would never get a silk press for vacation. That’s strictly a cold-weather activity. Vacation hair needs to survive heat, sweat, humidity, ocean air all of it.

Once my hair is done, I feel ready. That’s when vacation officially starts for me.

Lashes: DIY for the Win

I used to get my lashes done professionally, but honestly? The return on investment just wasn’t there. It was expensive, time-consuming, and I didn’t love being locked into appointments.

Now I do my own lashes, and it’s cheaper, more flexible, and I can customize them exactly how I want for the trip. Plus, I can touch them up if needed.

Full Body Reset: Masks, Shaving, Everything

This is where I go all in.

Face mask.
Foot mask.
Every mask you can think of.

I shave and use hair remover. Every crevice. Every angle. Nothing is skipped. I want my body to feel smooth, soft, and ready for vacation outfits without a second thought.

Why I Love This So Much

This reset is my way of honoring the trip before it even starts.

I’m getting my body ready.
I’m getting my appearance ready.
I’m stepping into vacation me before I board the plane.

Products I Use During My Pre-Trip Reset

Here are a few of the exact products I use and mentioned above:

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