I wore my hair this way a couple weeks ago when I needed to wash it more than anyone knows. It was pulled back and had so much dry shampoo in it. It was my way of “feeling put together” when underneath I was a total mess. I jumped on stories and was quickly picked… Read More
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Can’t get to the hairdresser? Here are some quick fixes and easy ways to hide your regrowth including hairstyles to cover your regrowth.
Watch the video below for all my best tips to cover regrowth in straight hair. If you have curly hair, I have a special post for you next.
In the video you’ll learn about:
In my hair regrowth video, I mentioned that I have a full post on DIY box colour. I’ve also shared the video below:
Remember that colour on colour always goes darker!
And never go by the picture on the front of the box, always look at the colour grid on the back for a more accurate prediction of how it will look on your hair.
Here are the hair regrowth cover up products I recommend:
(some are affiliate links – thanks for shopping with my links!)
Let me know which is your favourite tip to hide your regrowth!
Want shiny, gorgeous hair? Then get serious about what you put on the table! Here’s what experts say will work to boost more beautiful hair:
Greens: Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach are packed with nutrients. Spinach has vitamins A and C, iron and beta carotene that promote moisture and a healthy scalp. Add them to your sandwiches and wraps as beauty builders!
Salmon: For shine! For sure! It’s packed with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and helps grow hair and keep it shiny.
Chia Seeds: You’ve heard about healthy fats. Known as Super Foods, Chia seeds are known to boost energy, but it’s also believed they can promote circulation, which is good for your scalp!
Lemon: Lemons are packed with nutrients like Vitamin C. Why is that important to your hair? First, Vitamin C will boost collagen production, and help your hair grow faster. And secondly, it’s important to maintaining great hair structure.
Whole Grains: Want strong, healthy hair? Experts say eat a variety of whole grains. Make it easy by simply choosing brown rice over white rice. It’s rich in vitamin b and can help reduce the chance of hair breakage.
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Hair products… isn’t it so hard to know where to put your money? I want a quality product that is going to strengthen my hair and support it rather than break it down. Going through a million hair care products to find what is truly good and will serve your hair how you need it… Read More
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Any of you short-haired people out there will know the struggle when it comes to creating cute braids on your hair! Sometimes it seems like there just isn’t enough hair to do much, especially with braids.
Today I’m going to show you a step-by-step DIY tutorial on just how my daughter Bailey achieves this cute bandana look with some Tips & Tricks for those extra short strands of hair! I’m honestly so glad that bandanas are coming back on trend! They’re SO cute, and can really change up a look! You can find bandanas in most craft stores, online, or any craft section of a superstore. They’re inexpensive, so you might as well grab one in every color! Let’s get started!
Items Needed: hair elastics (texture powder, hairspray, dry shampoo if desired)
Time Requirement: 15-20 minutes
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Place the bandana right along the hairline, and pull all of your hair behind it. Secure with a knot at the base of your neck.
Pull the bandana back to where you can start to see the hair on the hairline. Pull out 2 small pieces of hair from either side of the part to frame the face.
Split all of the hair into 2 main sections.
Starting with the right section of hair, separate that section into 2 sections.
Take a small piece of hair from the left section, cross it over the left section, and add that small piece into the right section of hair.
Take a small piece of hair from the right section, cross it over the right section, and add that small piece into the left section of hair.
Repeat step 5-6 until you reach the bottom of the hair (or until you run out of pieces that are long enough to braid. Secure with an elastic.
Repeat steps 4-7 on the left section of hair.
Pancake the braids to fluff them up if you want to age up the look, top with hairspray if you’d like. Tweak accordingly. Done!
Lets talk about hydrating your hair this summer! Your hair is like your skin, it can get dry from Summer time UV rays, harmful chemicals such as chlorine or over usage of heat application. But friends, there is hope… you can simple use a few products & use my fave tip to avoid it all together.
UV RAYS
Like I mentioned your hair is like your skin, you have to protect it from harmful UV rays. Did you know there are products out there to help protect your hair just like sunscreen does on your hair? Its true, and when you are spending a lot of time outside it is important to protect the integrity of your hair as well as any color services you may have had. There are a lot of products out there but to make it easy I’m going to suggest three! You can use Shine spray by AIIR to not only lightly moisturize & add shine it will protect it as well. Shine Spray is also perfect for all types but it is so lite that I suggest my fine haired friends to use it as it wont weigh down those summer tresses. If you have hair that is a bit more thick and frizzy prone use Smoothing Cream by AIIR and I always suggest spray a leave in conditioner called Sapphire Leave in by AIIR professional and not only will it keep those locks look super fresh, it has UV protectant in it to act as a sunscreen. And the sapphire is the stone of inner wisdom, so its a win/win all around.
POOL HAIR
If you have had a greenish tint in summer there is a good chance that you jumped in the pool a time or two without knowing my fave tip. Its simple, you get it wet prior to jumping in. For added protection use the Sapphire Leave in conditioner too! See what happens is that when you hair is wet prior to jumping in, your hair wont soak up as much chlorine water as it is already wet. Its that simple!
It has been much too long since I posted on my blog, but I have a very good reason for being preoccupied. Two reasons, actually~ I’m a happy newlywed (married 5 months now!), and another reason that I am having trouble keeping a secret…see if you can spot what it might be in the pictures below.
My hairstyle today is a simple princess updo made with two lace braids and a braided bun. I love this look, it dresses up any day and any occasion.
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There are so many different hair care products designed to give a beachy waves, or beachy curled effect, as if you’ve been swimming in the sea, for an effortless wavy, textured look.
If you have naturally curly hair, is salt water good for curly hair? What happens if you swim in the ocean (or a saltwater pool), with curly hair?
Could it cause your curls to get damaged? I’m going to explain the effects of salt water for curly hair, so keep on reading…
Whenever you go into the ocean, or you swim in a saltwater pool, you’ll notice how your hair becomes wavy or curly, as it begins to dry.
How curly your hair becomes, depends on your natural hair type, and if you naturally have a curl/wave pattern.
Saltwater can enhance your natural curl within your hair, as the salt within the water draws moisture out of the hair shaft.
This then makes the hair strands slightly rougher and more prone to clumping together, to give you that “beachy” hair look.
Minerals within the saltwater creates a light coating on the hair, which gives the beachy texture and definition, to create a beachy and tousled effect.
You do have some benefits from saltwater, like giving you a beachy, textured effect and volume, making waves and curls look more defined.
You’ll notice that the minerals within seawater can give you a mild cleansing effect, and potentially stimulate your scalp.
However, there are a number of downsides of saltwater for your hair. The salt is very drying for all hair types, and can strip the hair of its natural oils, which can lead to frizz, brittleness and potential damage – especially if you have dry hair or color treated hair in the first place.
The mineral buildup can make your hair feel stiff, or dull overtime, so I’d recommend using a clarifying shampoo after going in saltwater, to cleanse your hair of impurities, and any salt build-up, to keep your hair as clean as possible.
Salt water can enhance your curls, as the salt draws out moisture, which gives your hair both definition and texture, while the minerals can add a little hold.
When it comes to the downsides, saltwater has a drying effect on your curls, and curlier hair tends to be naturally drier than straight hair, and this can lead to an increase in frizz, tangles, and a loss of moisture, which can then lead to your curls becoming brittle, and more prone to breakage.
If you are going in saltwater, ensure you use a clarifying shampoo to cleanse your hair of the salt, but also make sure you use intensively hydrating haircare products to recoup any lost moisture, to keep your hair hydrated and healthy.
If you’re going to be swimming in salt water, you can start by pre-wetting your hair with fresh water first, as this will help reduce moisture loss and keep your curls hydrated, and healthy.
Apply a leave-in conditioner or a lightweight hair oil (like Moroccan Oil), as it’ll act as a protective barrier, against potential saltwater damage.
After swimming, rinse your hair immediately, to remove any salt residue, as this will help to restore moisture levels, preventing extra dehydration (and damage).
You could also follow up with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo and hydrating curly hair friendly conditioner to replace any lost moisture.
There is hardly a woman who doesn’t dream of having long, lustrous, and beautiful hair. When I was a kid I always dreamt of having long and beautiful hair like Rapunzel. And I used to get so mad at my mom whenever she got me a haircut as I always wanted long hair but my mom used to tell me that I was too young to take care of them but she gave in after my stubbornness and let me grow my hair long. Though she was right that long hair needs care and love as much as your skin. We pamper our skin with face masks, face serums, and whatnot, we try everything to achieve that perfect and flawless skin but we often take our haircare lightly which results in dull, dry, frizzy hair and even hair fall. I have experienced it all when I was away from home in a hostel during college. But thanks to my mom’s never-failing haircare advice and the internet, I started researching what our hair needs, what should be done to keep your mane beautiful ever, thankfully with all this effort I was able to bring my hair back to life. But you don’t need to need to dig the whole web to know what works best when it comes to keeping hair healthy and beautiful as I have listed all the do’s which you must follow for those perfect hair which you’ve always envied as every best thing demands best efforts:
What we eat reflects outside. So a healthy diet is a must for perfect hair. If you’re not getting appropriate nutrients you might end up losing your locks. So what should you eat to keep your hair alive? Here excess and deficiency of nutrients both are harmful to your hair. What you need is a balanced diet. Our hair is made up of a protein named Keratin so you need protein for healthy hair and protein can only be absorbed by our body if you are ingesting it alongside vitamin C. Consume nuts that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Biotin promotes hair growth, so you can consume whole grains for this. Deficiency of iron is also responsible for hair loss, for this you should consume leafy greens as they are a rich source of iron. Vitamin E improves the blood circulation in the scalp which in turn improves the overall health of hair follicles. It also balances the ph level of the scalp which prevents hair fall and keeps hair and scalp hydrated.
Hot oil massage increases blood circulation in the scalp. It also relieves stress which is one of the prominent factors behind hair fall. It nourishes the roots from within, promotes new hair growth, increases the luster of hair, and provides strength.
Don’t be harsh on your scalp while washing your hair. You must not scrape your scalp with nails while washing as this is where hair roots are connected and this harsh scrubbing will only weaken them in turn increasing your hair woes. Always apply gentle pressure and massage for 2 minutes while washing, it will also promote blood flow to your scalp. Always apply a good conditioner after shampooing and never apply it on your roots but hair length. Avoid too much shampooing, 3 times a week is sufficient. As you might have noticed the more you wash your hair the more oil your scalp produces.
You all must be wondering whether you need a technique to brush your hair. The answer is yes. I have seen so many people brushing the wrong way. If you are also brushing from the roots to your hair down, you are also yet to learn the right way to brush your hair. You should always start brushing from the bottom of your and then move upwards towards your roots detangling the small sections of your hair. Combing from roots to the way down can pull the hair out of follicles, resulting in breakage. It is always recommended to brush your hair when they are in a dry state as wet hair is fragile and combing them results in more hair loss and weak roots.
UV rays from the sun damage the hair cuticle, making hair dull, brittle, and discolored. The cuticle is the outer protective layer of hair which keeps the moisture locked in hair. Excessive sun exposure makes hair cuticles to open and this makes hair frizzy, dull, and lifeless. Make sure to avoid excessive sun exposure, apply a hair mask once a week, use hair products that have SPF in them.
Some so many people are into the habit of heat styling every day. But you must avoid this doing daily. As it can potentially harm your hair leaving it frizzy, weak, and dull. It can even cause hair fall. Make sure to use quality styling products whenever you style your hair. And a heat protectant is a must.
Regular hair trims will keep those split-ends and flyaways at bay, it makes your hair look healthy and pretty. Plus neatly trimmed hair gives you that bouncy and voluminous hair look.
I hope I have summed up all the dos for achieving those perfect hair. However, if you guys want to share some amazing haircare tips we are all ears and would love to read them in the comments section:)
Also, I would love to answer all your queries. If you have any please drop them in the comments, I would reply as soon as possible.