Ready for your ultimate summer glow up? This step-by-step guide will help you glow up mentally, physically, and emotionally so you can radiate confidence all season long. Learn how to glow up for summer and become THAT girl!
Hey bestie,
Summer is coming, and you already know it’s time for THAT glow up. The kind where you step into your best self, radiate main character energy, and feel completely confident in your skin. Whether you’re hitting the beach, sipping iced lattes on a cute patio, or dancing under the stars, you deserve to feel like your most glowed-up self.
And guess what? I’ve got your back. I’ve put together the Ultimate Summer Glow Up Plan to help you level up in every area—mind, body, and soul. But before we dive in, don’t forget to grab my free Pinterest to Dream Life Guide to help you manifest your dream summer (and beyond!). Trust me, it’s a game-changer.
Now, let’s glow, babe. ✨
Step 1: Glow Up Your Mindset
A true glow up starts from the inside. You can buy all the skincare in the world, but if your mindset isn’t in the right place, you won’t feel as radiant as you deserve to be.
1. Say Your Glow Up Affirmations
Affirmations help rewire your mind for confidence and abundance. Try saying these every morning:
- “I radiate beauty, confidence, and self-love.”
- “This summer, I attract joy, adventure, and success.”
- “I deserve to feel beautiful, inside and out.”
2. Romanticize Your Life
Treat every moment like it’s straight out of a Pinterest board. Light candles, drink your lemon water in a cute glass, and take aesthetic summer morning walks while listening to a dreamy playlist. Small things make a huge difference in how you feel.
3. Detox Your Social Media
Unfollow accounts that make you feel insecure and fill your feed with inspiration. Think glow-up queens, self-love affirmations, and content that makes you feel GOOD.
Step 2: Glow Up Your Body
Your body is your home, and summer is the perfect time to show it some extra love.
4. Hydrate Like It’s Your Job
Glowy skin? Energy? Overall radiance? It starts with water. Add lemon or cucumber slices for an extra refresh.
5. Eat Your Glow Foods
Think colorful fruits, greens, and foods that make you feel alive! Berries, avocados, salmon, and lots of leafy greens are your besties.
6. Move Your Body in a Way You Love
Hot girl walks, pilates, dance workouts—find something fun that makes you feel amazing.
7. Upgrade Your Skincare Routine
Summer glow = SPF every day, hydrating serums, and a dewy moisturizer. No skipping, babe!
8. Get That Summer Fragrance
Find a signature scent that makes you feel irresistible. Coconut, vanilla, citrus—whatever gives you main character vibes.
Step 3: Glow Up Your Energy
Looking good is one thing, but feeling magnetic? That’s the real glow-up.
9. Set Summer Intentions
What do you want this summer to feel like? Write it down. Visualize it. Embody it.
10. Prioritize Rest & Softness
Glowing up doesn’t mean burning yourself out. Take naps, say no to draining plans, and embrace soft girl energy.
11. Practice Gratitude Daily
Start and end your day by writing three things you’re grateful for. A grateful heart = a magnetic energy.
Step 4: Glow Up Your Style
It’s time to look as good as you feel!
12. Refresh Your Wardrobe
Light fabrics, soft colors, and outfits that make you feel effortless yet put together. Think that girl meets coastal goddess.
13. Perfect Your Everyday Makeup Look
Less is more! Dewy skin, a touch of blush, fluffy brows, and glossy lips = summer perfection.
14. Get a Fresh Mani & Pedi
Soft pink, pastels, or classic white nails = instant glow-up energy.
15. Elevate Your Accessories
Cute sunnies, dainty jewelry, a go-to summer bag—small details make a big impact.
Step 5: Glow Up Your Confidence
You don’t just look good—you ARE the vibe.
16. Walk Like You Own the Room
Posture straight, shoulders back, confidence on max. You are THAT girl.
17. Speak Kindly to Yourself
No more negative self-talk. You are beautiful, worthy, and capable of everything you desire. Period.
18. Do Something That Scares You
Confidence comes from taking action. Say yes to that summer adventure, introduce yourself to new people, take that risk!
19. Glow From the Inside Out
A truly magnetic woman is kind, joyful, and full of love. Smile, radiate kindness, and spread good vibes everywhere you go.
20. Believe in Your Glow Up
The biggest secret? The glow-up happens when you decide it’s already yours. Step into the energy of the person you’re becoming, and watch your whole summer transform.
Step 6: Stay Committed to Your Glow Up
The biggest difference between a temporary glow-up and a lasting transformation? Commitment.
That’s why I created my Accountability Bestie 12-Week Guided Planner—so you can stay consistent with your glow-up and achieve your goals. It’s a daily check-in journal designed to keep you motivated and accountable so you can actually become the best version of yourself. Grab yours and start glowing, bestie! 💖
You’re Ready to Glow, Babe!
This is YOUR summer to shine. Follow this glow-up plan, embrace your power, and step into your dream life.
So tell me, what’s the first glow-up step you’re taking? Drop it in the comments!
Xo, Chelsea Elise
