Afterglow by Lenzi

07/12/2024

Investing in self-care 🤝🏼 Waxing

Waxing doesn't have to be seasonal. It's doesn't have to be something you feel like you "should do" in order to fit a certain beauty standard.

It can be a lifestyle. However much hair you do or don't take off, it doesn't matter.

Waxing can be a tool used not only for you to do something small to prioritize yourself, but also to make you feel more comfortable in your own skin.

And whatever that looks like to you, I'm here to make it happen.

xoxo, Lenz 🖤

07/11/2024

*𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘵*

If you’re seeing this and you’re struggling with your skin, here’s what I want you to know:

I get acne is more than just pimples.

It’s dreading looking in the mirror.
It’s never wanting to leave the house without makeup on.
It’s immediately getting self conscious when someone looks at you.
It’s not wanting to leave the house because you don’t feel good in your own skin.
It’s getting frustrated when none of the products you’re using are working.
It’s starting to give up hope that your skin will never get better.

Acne, a lot of the time, can feel like it’s kicking your a*s. And believe me, society doesn’t make you feel any better about not having “glass skin”.

So first things first - you’re going to look in the mirror and tell yourself that your skin doesn’t define you, tell your acne to f*ck off, and then you’re going to call up your esthetician.

(Hi 👋🏼, I’m that esthetician mentioned in the last sentence btw)

xoxo, Lenz 🖤

07/08/2024

Just a little 🤏🏻 insight into who I am and what I stand for.

Join my little corner of the internet, all are welcome. ✨

xoxo, Lenz 🖤

02/12/2024

A new season is coming..  
 
AFTERGLOW is moving! ✨ 
 
Beginning this season with a new perspective on change and an open heart and mind to what it will bring. I’m incredibly grateful for what I’ve learned this far and am excited to continue to watch Afterglow grow. 
 
Starting April 4th, I’ll be taking clients in my new space at Evolve Style + Co! Renee is a Lived In Color Specialist and is currently taking new clients. Head on over to her page or book with her at www.evolvestyleandco.com  🔗
 
I’ll be sending out more information to all of my clients so be on the lookout! As always, thank you for following me on this adventure and supporting me every step of the way. Here’s to this next chapter! 🥂

01/04/2024

This is a result of working as a team with your esthetician, staying patient and consistent, and of course with the help of Face Reality Skincare. 💪🏼

It’s important to remember that acne isn’t cured, isn’t MAINTAINED. There isn’t one quick fix and it often takes trial and error to find a regimen that works best for you and your skin.

This was achieved over 6+ months! Acne is about taking a holistic approach - not only looking into product/treatment choices, but your diet, what make up or hair care you’re using, your environment, and several other lifestyle choices.

You can get clear and stay clear. Let’s help you learn to love the skin you’re in. Use the link in my bio to book a consult to get started on this journey. 🌱

01/03/2024

I’ll be honest, I’ve never really set New Year’s resolutions for myself. I usually have a constant list of goals to help keep me focused, but after sitting and talking to friends and seeing others pick a word to set for the year got me thinking. 
 
What do I want 2024 to look like for me?  
 
Let’s get real. 2023 was a year that I felt like I lost myself and the fire I had for all my passions in this life. Having to start over in more ways than one took everything out of me that I felt I had left to give. I didn’t feel strong or confident, and didn’t believe in myself. I felt like I had no idea what I was doing and was holding on by a thread, pretending I was fine and everything was going well when that wasn’t the case at all. I didn’t know how to express myself and whatever I was feeling that day. Whether that was me being a complete mess, or being weird and goofy, or loud and chaotic, or quiet and calm. I didn’t know how to just BE. I was so focused on how I thought I SHOULD be versus feeling secure and safe enough to just be me.  
 
So my word for this year is  
 
POWER
 
2023 was meant to break me, to push my limits, to crush my perspective about people and life. Because there are opportunities coming this year that I wouldn’t have been able to handle without seeing what I could make it through. A new found strength was the very thing I was meant to attain.  
 
Power can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but to me it means the  
 
Power to embrace change.  
Power to let myself be afraid and do it anyway.  
Power to fail.  
Power to admit I need help when I do.  
Power to get up again.  
Power to laugh.  
Power to love.  
Power to align myself with my goals and dreams.  
Power to be me. 
 
Let’s get it 2024. We’re plugging in. 🔌✨

12/09/2023

10/26/2023

The end of the year special you don’t want to miss! ✨ 
 
The Pomegranate Enzyme exfoliates using a combination of lactic and salicylic acid with alpha-arbutin to brighten and even skin tone  
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The Wintermint Hydrating mask to provide deep hydration with shea butter, niacinamide, and squalene 
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The perfect remedy for winter-weathered skin. ❄️ 
 
Click the 🔗 in my bio to book and get you glowing into the new year! ✨

10/04/2023

So what can you do to help fix your gut? 
 
🌿 Mucilaginous herbs - such as marshmallow root, slippery elm, and licorice root can be soothing to your gut lining 
 
💥 Remove pro-inflammatory foods and instead start eating fermented food to provide nutrients and probiotics to repair the microbiome 
 
💊 Add in supplements like l-gutamine to strengthen the cells in your gut lining

09/29/2023

Where my skincare girlies at? 🙋🏻‍♀️ 
 
It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to finding a skincare regimen that works best for you and your skin type.  
Using serums are great a start to help target your main skincare concerns!  
 
Here’s just a few of my fav recommendations. 🤩 Can use the link in my bio to purchase!

09/27/2023

Cracking one skin myth at a time. 🔎 
 
Pores come in all different sizes, which are typically determined by genetics. If your parents have large pores, it’s likely that you will too! Sun damage, oil production, and cleanliness all play a role in pore size.  
 
The simplest and most basic way to minimize the appearance of your pores comes down to using good skincare products that take away the impurities on the skin so they don’t get trapped in your pores and stretch them out.

09/01/2023

Know your acne! 🤓 
 
It’s important to know which acne type you have in order to create a regimen specifically tailored to you and your skin. There’s always ingredients to target whichever type you’re struggling with!  
 
Click the link in my bio to book a consult to start learning the best way to achieve clear skin. 🔗