How To Cure A Hangover

Though as ladies we are very infrequently too drunk, there are moments in every mere mortal's life that simply slide under our self-control-radar.  So, when a night on the town results in a bender to end all benders (bender=slang term for bout of heavy drinking) you'll need these tips in your arsenal to beat the morning-after blues.

1. Never.  Ever.  Drink.  On an empty stomach.  There is no cure for the pain and embarrassment you will suffer resulting from the endless hours of, to put it gently, vomiting you will doubtlessly face.  This isn't a guideline, this is a rule.
2. Before assessing your physical situation, you're going to need to do some social damage control.  Check your sent texts and outgoing calls list and make any necessary calls.
3. Just before your pretty little head hits the (preferably warm, clean and fluffy) pillow, drink about two times your body weight in water.  Hydration is a hangovers arch-nemesis and you're sure to find this tried-and-true technique will do the trick time and again.
4. Do not, do not, do not take Tylenol when you've been drinking.  No matter how much your head hurts, it's very dangerous to mix acetaminophen with alcohol.  Have that bottle of Advil at the ready on your bedside table though, you'll need it.
5. If you do, however, still feel a little icky when you rise and shine, reach for the elixir of life: water.  While you're sipping away, put a little tomato soup on the stove- it's full of electrolytes that will restore you to health in no time.  Ruler of the hangover-helper food world, however, is naan.  You've all seen the President's Choice ads, you know where to find it (your closest grocer who stocks PC products, that is) - you have no excuse not to try it (unless you're allergic to gluten).  
6. Eat a slice of bread before bed.
7. Don't drink so much.
8. Sleep it off.  You might not have the luxury of being able to take a day off, but if you can get away with it don't leave your comfy bed.  Curl up with a good read if you can't drift off to dreamland, just make sure you're resting your weary soul.

If, however, you plan on facing the cruel, cruel world...

If you've got school, work - or worse: a family reunion - the next day, you must summon all your strength and willpower and face the day.  Follow any of the above tips that apply, hop in the shower, and take a good bit of time with your makeup.  You're going to need moisturizer in a big way, and puh-lenty of concealer.  Curl your lashes, dab some shimmery white shadow in the inner corners of your eyes and just below your brow, this will open your eyes up.  Don't attempt anything too dark, and keep that liner and mascara far, far away from your lower lashes, you'll regret it guaranteed.  Slip into a lovely comfy sweater and a nice pair of jeans, keep shoes as flat as possible.  Keep warm, keep hydrated, eat as much as you can hold down.  You're going to be okay.  You made it through the night, after all.

Happy Hangin'!