7 Editors on How Their Grooming Habits Have Changed While Sheltering in Place

"I have zero shame in admitting I've definitely washed my hair less over the last few months. Heat-styling my hair has been completely placed on the back-burner — instead I'm just letting it air-dry and do its thing. Because of this, I'm using less products in my hair (hairspray, texture sprays, heat protectants) which keeps my hair cleaner longer. Plus, ponytails and messy buns are totally acceptable work-from-home styles for multiple days in a row, so what's the point?"

"Right before salons closed in March, I was booked for a long-overdue wax. To be clear: I'm not afraid of rolling up my sleeves and DIYing the wax process myself at home, but it was a little tricky in the beginning to find that kind of me time since moving in with my girlfriend. Then, at about the two-month mark of being around each other 24/7, all rules went out the window — and next thing I know she's whipping out the Bliss Poetic Waxing Hair Removal Kit ($23) to help me with the deed."

"Usually during the summer, I shave my armpits every day or every other day because I'm constantly out and about wearing tank tops and sleeveless dresses. But seeing as I'm rarely out and about these days, and I'm stuck at home with no one to impress but my parents, I've been shaving my underarms, like, once a week. The same goes for my legs. Razors are so darn expensive these days, I just honestly don't see the point of shaving if I'm not going out in public."

"I've seen a lot of people talk about how they've been washing their hair less during this time, but it's been the complete opposite for me, as I've been washing and conditioning my hair way more than I was previously.

"My hair is natural, so washing it is like an all-day event for me, which is why I previously would put it off and wash it every two weeks. Nowadays, I'm making sure to wash once a week — I only use shampoo every other wash — followed by a regular deep conditioning treatment to make sure my hair is getting all the moisture that it needs.

"Outside of that, I've also tried waxing myself a couple of times, and the experience wasn't nearly as terrible as I was expecting it to be. I've tried out a couple of different products, but my favorite so far has been the Sugar Me Smooth Bikini Hair Removal System ($48, originally $53) that I used on my bikini line about a month ago. It was pretty easy to use and get the hang of, and it wasn't incredibly painful, but the jury's still out on whether or not this is something I'll want to continue doing on my own once we're done sheltering in place."

"The biggest change I've made is that I've stopped applying so much heat to my hair. I used to blow-dry for volume then flat-iron my ends and use a 1 1/2-inch curling iron to create texture. I'm all about that air-dry life now, but with a twist. My hair is naturally wavy, but since I highlight my hair (or, I used to), the front pieces are dead and don't dry nicely. So I let everything air-dry and I use a little Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream ($52). Once it's all dry, I use a three-barrel waver and fix the front pieces."

"In summers past, I've let the ocean do it's thing, embraced my heat-free beachy waves, and given my hair a chance to rehab itself from my excessive hot-tool use. But given COVID-19, we've decided to not head down the shore.

"Instead of frying my hair with blow-dryers and straighteners galore in the ocean's absence, I've been determined to re-create my easy, low-maintenance, and heat-free summer hairstyle at home. To help, I've been leaning on the Maria Nila Ocean Spray ($22, originally $28). The saltwater spray gives me volume and texture and tames my typically frizzy hair without making it feel too crunchy. The best part though is that every time I add a refill to my cart, five percent of the proceeds go to The Perfect World Foundation and their work to save the ocean."

"When I took a break from shaving back in March, I had to quit using most stick deodorants just because they weren't as comfortable to wear with so much hair growth. Eventually, I did start shaving again, but I've since kept the adoption of spray deodorants in my routine.

Anyone working from home right now will know that stress sweat is very much a real problem and the only thing that's kept mine away — hair or no hair — is the Bravo Sierra Deodorant Body Spray ($11). If it looks intense it's because it kind of is. In fact, I dare say that it would put every other delicate bottle of spray deodorant on shelves to shame. Bonus: it smells like a Le Labo fragrance, but in eco-friendly packaging."