Recently I have been getting a lot of question about my hair, from how I style it to what products I use. So I thought why not create a blog post sharing all my fave things when it comes to my hair from washing to styling!
I’m pretty picky about what I use, mainly because I find that cheap products just don’t work with my thick, dry hair. Even before I purchase, I like to do my homework and research the products! Sometimes its easy to fall into social media trend and end up being disappointed!
(Side note: I prefer my hair products to be paraben, sulfate, and phthalates free. Living Proof, Bumble and Bumble are all free of these chemicals!)
Hair Tools:
Let’s talk tools! If it ain’t broke don’t fix it right?! WRONG! I had my curling iron, hairdryer, and brushes from my college days, and I never knew how awful they were until I switched them out. I’ve learned that as technology improves, so do our tools, so investing in the right one will be totally worth it.
T3 Cura Hair Dryer: I love how quick my thick hair dries with the Ion technology. I love how smooth it gets. I also notice that I wasn’t left with frizzy hair.
T3 1.25 SinglePass Curling Iron: I love this curling iron! I’ve used it for about 2 months now and love the long lasting curl it gives! Just be sure to leave an inch to 1-2 inches out at the bottom to give you the perfect beauty wave!
Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Round Thermal Hair Brush and Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Round Thermal Hair Brush: These brushes are awesome, it grabs your hair and really allows you to control it while blow drying and cuts your time on blow-drying. I didn’t realize how poor my old ones were, in comparison, and how great a brush could be.
Shampoo and Conditioner:
I know I have thick, dry and damaged hair, so I look for products that are nourishing and restoring. To be honest with you I like to switch up my shampoos and conditioners all the time. My current favorite is this Living Proof Restore line. It has restored my dry hair in 2 weeks and very well and tamed the frizzies.
Living Proof Restore Shampoo: A gentle shampoo for dry, damaged hair that when used as part of the Restore System helps hair behave like it was not damaged at all. It protects from future damage and strengthens hair to become 20 times more resistant to breakage.
Living Proof Restore Conditioner: A nourishing daily conditioner that renews softness, shine, and manageability. Restore makes dry or damaged hair look, feel, and behave like virgin hair.
Hair Masque:
I’ve been obsessed with hair masque for a few years now. I use it once a week to give my dry and damaged hair some extra nourishment and hydration it needs. I will use my favorite shampoo and switch up the conditioner for hair masque. These two are my absolute fave!
Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment: It deeply conditioning treatment that repairs dry, damaged hair by nourishing each strand, leaving hair visibly healthier, stronger, and shinier.
Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense Thick: Nourishing treatment for intense nutrition, for dry hair and extremely sensitized hair, for thick hair.
Heat Protectant:
I can not tell you how important it is to protect your hair from the heating tool and from environmental damages. There are tons of protectant on the market from different brands with different price points. Find one that fits your need. Sometimes they do more than just protect, they can also be multi-tasking. They can also help tame frizz and detangles hair.
BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat & UV Protective Primer: A multitasking pre-styler that instantly protects, conditions, and eases styling for dry, brittle, or coarse hair—blended with UV protection to help shield hair from the drying effects of the sun.
Finishing Spray:
The cherry on top! perfect hair can take hours to achieve but not having the proper finishing spray can totally ruin your styled hair. Finishing Sprays are not what they use to be, where it can make your hair stiff. It can help build volume and maintain your style. Super light but bodybuilding. Spray a little at the roots and comb through. Blow dry or air dry for a nice body without weight.
BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Thickening Spray: This spray lifts and holds all hair types—thin, thick, straight, or curly. Use it for blow-drying, setting, protecting from heat, adding volume, lifting, controlling, and finishing any style.
LIVING PROOF Full Dry Volume Blast: A spray to give hair instant volume and texture that’s almost as light as air for big, lasting results.
Dry Shampoo:
God sent! The best thing invented ever since sliced bread! Lifesaver for this momma bear and all women! Dry shampoo works by absorbing oil from your scalp and hair and making it look and feel freshly washed again without the use of water. I have tested out about five different brands and it has been hit or miss, especially because I have dark hair and some leave behind a white residue.
LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo: A dry shampoo that actually cleans hair, eliminating oil, sweat, and odor.
Vitamins:
Its also not just about having proper hair products and tools to achieve the perfect hair, you also need to focus on proper diet and nutrition for healthy looking hair. I honestly suck at eating healthy, so I rely on supplements to get proper nutrition for my hair.
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