With Valentine’s Day coming up in a few days, love is in the air—but it doesn’t mean that platonic love doesn’t deserve the same bells and whistles. Whether she is your sister, your 3 AM bestie, your work wife or even somebody who doesn’t hesitate to cheer you on, this Galentine’s Day is about celebrating all your special bonds. We round up all the ways to indulge yourselves with your girls.
Movie night with sheet masks
People in your real life might let you down, but fictional heroes never will. If your heart has been suffering in the romantic department lately, a K-drama marathon with your best girl can heal a thousand wounds. Pair it with Korean beauty products and treat your skin to some TLC by finding the right sheet mask for your skin care needs—an oil control option will work wonders on acne-prone skin, while a detoxifying mask will make clogged pores a thing of the past. Mask up, bring out the popcorn and the blankets, and enjoy.
Cocktail night with salon-ready blowouts
For the girls who just wanna have fun, clinking glasses by the sunset and going out dancing might be more your jam. Before you make the night your own, get together with your girl for a salon-inspired session to give your hair the pampering that it deserves. The prep begins by oiling each others’ hair or putting on DIY hair masks to nourish your tresses. After your respective shampoos and towel dries, section each other’s hair and run a hairdryer over it for a blowout that delivers all the shine and bounce that a salon would. Heads are guaranteed to turn.
Cooking session with eye patches
If you are bored of the usual suspects, skip the caramel popcorn in favour of whipping up a gourmet meal for two with your bestie. For an immersive experience, don your aprons, queue up your favourite tutorial and treat your eyes to some nourishing care while you are at it. The skin in the under-eye area is thinner than the rest of the face, which means that it cannot be lumped in with the rest of your facial skincare routine. Instead, use this time to slide on a hydrogel patch that will give your eyes an instant dose of hydration before dinner is served. Make sure to follow up with a facial serum for extras!
Staycation with makeovers
Perhaps you might want to take a leaf from all those rom-coms that you and your bestie have grown up watching by settling in for a bae-cation. Recommended, but not mandatory, is a bathrobe-only dress code, pizza for breakfast and taking turns to give your besties the makeover they’ve always wanted but never had the time or guts to try – be it OTT nail stick-ons or a daring rhinestone-studded eye makeup look inspired by your Euphoria binge.
Virtual brunch date with mani-pedi sessions
Long-distance friendships can be tough, but not impossible to navigate. Don’t allow physical distance to come in the way of your bond by making time to celebrate the special moments together. If you are looking for something a tad more special than the usual late night video chat in the throes of an existential crisis, chalk out time in both your calendars and make it a date. Dress up, order flowers for each other, pour out some bubbly, and indulge in a home foot care session as you catch each other up on your latest updates.
