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And that's it! I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
Keep in mind that I haven't always had short hair. I'm sure I can use a model (any takers?) with long hair if you're interested in how I curl or style longer hair.
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
DISCLAIMER: All products mentioned were purchase with my own money.
I recently asked what kind of post you'd like to see next. My friends Emily and Kelly requested Hair Products and Hair Tips. Thank you, Ladies for the great suggestion. I decided to combine them into one post.
Today I'll be sharing my favorite hair products. These are tried and true products that I have repurchased time and time again and would recommend to anyone!
Today I'll be sharing my favorite hair products. These are tried and true products that I have repurchased time and time again and would recommend to anyone!
First of all I want to tell you about my hair~
It is color treated, thick, tends to be frizzy, and MUST be heat styled. Unless I want to look like I stuck my finger in a light socket. So cute, right?!? NO!
I don't wash my hair every day. I go every other day or maybe even two days between washes depending on what I've been doing and the products I've been using.
Newsflash people: You aren't supposed to wash your hair everyday!
Shampoo and Conditioner~
I have tried SO many over the years. I regularly switch up brands. I go for products that are sulfate free, are for color treated hair, or help with frizz control. I find that when I use a sulfate free product my hair isn't as frizzy. Maybe that's just me, but it works, so I stick to it! Currently I am using Herbal Essences Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. I bought this because I used to use this all the time in high-school. It still smells amazing! and I really like the way my hair styles after using it. I also have L'Oreal Ever Pure Shampoo and Conditioner. I really like this line. The products smell great, are affordable, and available at any drugstore.
Dry Shampoo~
Dry shampoo is what I use between washes. My favorite at the moment is Herbal Essences Color Me Happy. It smells just like the shampoo! The trick to using a dry shampoo is giving it time to absorb all of the excess oil in your hair. I will brush my hair, section it into 1 or 2 inch sections and spray all over the crown and sides of my head. Allow that to sit while you get ready. Don't be scared if you get a white cast from the product (We'll deal with that in a minute) When you're finished getting ready, massage the dry shampoo into your scalp/hair. Do this like you're washing your hair. This will get rid of any excess product and give body to your hair. Then style as usual. Ta-dah! all done!
How I style my hair~
It is color treated, thick, tends to be frizzy, and MUST be heat styled. Unless I want to look like I stuck my finger in a light socket. So cute, right?!? NO!
I don't wash my hair every day. I go every other day or maybe even two days between washes depending on what I've been doing and the products I've been using.
Newsflash people: You aren't supposed to wash your hair everyday!
Shampoo and Conditioner~
I have tried SO many over the years. I regularly switch up brands. I go for products that are sulfate free, are for color treated hair, or help with frizz control. I find that when I use a sulfate free product my hair isn't as frizzy. Maybe that's just me, but it works, so I stick to it! Currently I am using Herbal Essences Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. I bought this because I used to use this all the time in high-school. It still smells amazing! and I really like the way my hair styles after using it. I also have L'Oreal Ever Pure Shampoo and Conditioner. I really like this line. The products smell great, are affordable, and available at any drugstore.
Dry Shampoo~
Dry shampoo is what I use between washes. My favorite at the moment is Herbal Essences Color Me Happy. It smells just like the shampoo! The trick to using a dry shampoo is giving it time to absorb all of the excess oil in your hair. I will brush my hair, section it into 1 or 2 inch sections and spray all over the crown and sides of my head. Allow that to sit while you get ready. Don't be scared if you get a white cast from the product (We'll deal with that in a minute) When you're finished getting ready, massage the dry shampoo into your scalp/hair. Do this like you're washing your hair. This will get rid of any excess product and give body to your hair. Then style as usual. Ta-dah! all done!
As most of you know, I have an A-line cut right now. If you haven't noticed, I'll insert a photo for your viewing pleasure.
Beautiful isn't it? Haha!
My hair is pretty easy to style. I always apply a heat protectant before blow drying. Either Pantene BB Cream, L'Oreal Sleek It Frizz Vanisher Cream, or L'Oreal Sleek It Iron Spray.
Tools~
I use a flat brush (pictured below). As I'm blow drying my hair I brush the hair in an upwards motion to help build volume. If you have a problem blow drying your hair, make sure you are sectioning it off. This will help make it dry faster and prevents heat damage.
Once my hair is completely dry, I section my hair again before flat ironing. I take about 1 inch sections to get my hair as smooth as possible. Starting from the bottom (closest to my neck) and working my way up. I try to straighten in one sweep if possible, again to prevent heat damage. When I get to the top of my head I will straighten them straight up from the root. That helps give me extra volume. I have two flat irons : a Mini by Conair and a 1 inch from Hot Tools. I am using the mini right now because the back of my hair is so short. It makes it easier to get those unruly pieces.
I do back comb or "tease" my hair to give it extra volume. I found this great little brush for that. It doesn't damage my hair like using a comb will. After I get the height (or heigh-TH as some people say. Am I weird or does that bother you too?) I want I will smooth out the teased area with a regular comb.
Styling Products~
As far as styling products go, I use a few on most days. Although, if you looked under my sink, you'd beg to differ. To smooth out any fly aways/frizz, I use Suave Professional Anti-Frizz Cream. I used a pea sized amount.
To hold my style in place I use TRESemme Tres Two Hairspray. This is hands down the BEST hairspray I've ever used. High end included. It's cheap, it comes in this huge bottle and travel sizes, it holds your style without being stuff or tacky, and it resists humidity (Trust me, I've used in in Texas and New Orleans!)
Beautiful isn't it? Haha!
My hair is pretty easy to style. I always apply a heat protectant before blow drying. Either Pantene BB Cream, L'Oreal Sleek It Frizz Vanisher Cream, or L'Oreal Sleek It Iron Spray.
I use a flat brush (pictured below). As I'm blow drying my hair I brush the hair in an upwards motion to help build volume. If you have a problem blow drying your hair, make sure you are sectioning it off. This will help make it dry faster and prevents heat damage.
Once my hair is completely dry, I section my hair again before flat ironing. I take about 1 inch sections to get my hair as smooth as possible. Starting from the bottom (closest to my neck) and working my way up. I try to straighten in one sweep if possible, again to prevent heat damage. When I get to the top of my head I will straighten them straight up from the root. That helps give me extra volume. I have two flat irons : a Mini by Conair and a 1 inch from Hot Tools. I am using the mini right now because the back of my hair is so short. It makes it easier to get those unruly pieces.
I do back comb or "tease" my hair to give it extra volume. I found this great little brush for that. It doesn't damage my hair like using a comb will. After I get the height (or heigh-TH as some people say. Am I weird or does that bother you too?) I want I will smooth out the teased area with a regular comb.
As far as styling products go, I use a few on most days. Although, if you looked under my sink, you'd beg to differ. To smooth out any fly aways/frizz, I use Suave Professional Anti-Frizz Cream. I used a pea sized amount.
To hold my style in place I use TRESemme Tres Two Hairspray. This is hands down the BEST hairspray I've ever used. High end included. It's cheap, it comes in this huge bottle and travel sizes, it holds your style without being stuff or tacky, and it resists humidity (Trust me, I've used in in Texas and New Orleans!)
And that's it! I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
Keep in mind that I haven't always had short hair. I'm sure I can use a model (any takers?) with long hair if you're interested in how I curl or style longer hair.
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
DISCLAIMER: All products mentioned were purchase with my own money.
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