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Shiny Hair Fast!

14 Jan

 

A lot of people ask my how I get my hair so shiny…the secret is Frederic Fekkai Salon Glaze ($28 www.fekkai.com).  It is an at home non-chemical treatment that you can do while you are in the shower.  It will make your hair shiny in about two uses and it really makes your hair color more vibrant!  How I use it is I wash my hair with my shampoo and conditioner as usual, then I get out as much excess water from my hair as I can.  Then  I apply the glaze to my hair, if you have a wide tooth comb, use it to comb the glaze evenly through your hair.  If your hair is long, I recommend clipping it up while you leave the treatment on.  Then you leave the treatment on for about 5 minutes, during this time I shave my legs or something to kill the time.  Then you simply rinse the glaze out of your hair.  You will feel that your hair already feels instantly softer and when you blow dry you will notice that it is a lot more shiny.  After I used this for about a week I started getting a lot of compliments on how great my hair looked.  I recommend this for anyone especially people with long hair!

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Straighten Yourself Out!

7 Jan

One thing you can not be cheap about is your flat-iron.  I have been flat ironing my hair for 15 years and I used to buy those cheap flat irons and let me tell you, THEY DESTROY YOUR HAIR!  You also have to replace them constantly.  The first time I used a high-end flat-iron, it changed my life!  I couldn’t believe how easy it would glide through my hair and how it cut down the straightening time.  Also, the more expensive irons get really hot which is what you want.  This way you only have to do one or two passes on each section of hair to get it straight.  I had my last expensive iron for 8 years!  When it stopped working I was devastated, but then I bought the GHD Classic Style Flat Iron ($185 www.ghdhair.com).  It is just as good as my old one if not better!  I also love the fact that my hair salon uses this flat-iron so I feel like when they style my hair it will be easy for me to “re-create” the same style at home.  This flat-iron is great because you can straighten your hair, but the edges of the iron are curved so you can also use it as a curling iron or  create waves in your hair.  It makes my mornings so much easier, especially if I don’t have time to wash my hair.  If you have curly or wavy hair and want to get it straight, try this iron, I think it will do the trick.  Trust me this is an investment you must make!

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If You Can’t Dye Them…Hide Them!

5 Jan

For anyone with color treated hair, it is always a pain when your roots start to show….My hair color is pretty close to my natural hair color but sometimes in the front I need a little “touch up” on the roots just until the next time I go into the salon.  I have tried hair powder, pens, eyeshadow etc. to try to get the best thing to cover my roots.  One day while searching on the internet, I came across Color Mark Pro ($22 www.colormarkpro.com).  It is an amazing root touch up that is a liquid!  It goes on really smooth with a wand that looks like a lip gloss applicator.  I have found this to be the best because when it dries you don’t have any residue and you can’t tell anything is on your hair.  It simply blends in with your hair and washes out with your next shampoo.  It doesn’t have any harsh chemicals so there will be no damage to your hair.  You can even brush your hair after it dries and it will remain in place.   It dries in about 60 seconds so you don’t have to wait forever before you finish styling your hair.  There are 12 shades that come in a range from black, blonde, red, and brunette.  I have had my bottle for about a year and I still have plenty left!  If you need that quick touch up give this a try, it is a little blessing in disguise!

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Drink Your H20!

4 Jan

I absolutely hate water.  I don’t know why but I have hated drinking water my whole life.  I am trying to get better about it and I must say it has become easier as I am getting older.  I am always reading how one of the best ways to great skin and great health is drinking enough water everyday.  I don’t think it really matters if you drink it out of a fancy water bottle or straight from the kitchen sink, really it just matters if you drink it!  I try to drink at least 48-64oz. It is hard and some days are better than others.  To make it easier on myself I have a water bottle that is 33oz so I know that once I drink two, I have reached my goal.  Drinking only two bottles seems like a lot less than drinking a bunch of smaller glasses…it is all psychological.  Anyways, no matter how your drink it, make sure you stay hydrated so that your skin and health are at their best!  CHEERS!

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A Moroccan Vacation

28 Dec

 

I am sure you are using or have heard about the Moroccan Oil hair products.  I have a sister that is an esthetician and she works in a salon that started carrying the products months ago.  She has been using them and has recommended that myself and my other sisters try it too.  So, I have been looking for something to help fight breakage since I am addicted to my flat-iron, and my hairstylist recommended trying the Moroccan Oil Treatment.  I have thin hair and I wash it every other day, I have to be careful about what products I put in it because they can make it greasy.  So, the idea of putting OIL in my hair made me a little nervous but I thought I would give it a try.  The Moroccan Oil Treatment comes in both the regular and light formula.  I bought the light formula since it is for Fine Color Treated Hair.  After washing my hair I just put a small, and I mean TINY amount on my finger tips and only apply to the ends of hair and then comb through.  Then you can style as usual.  After using the oil my hair was soft, smooth, and so SHINY!  The website says that the oil helps to control frizz, protects hair from environmental damage, detangles hair, smooths and shines hair, softens thick unruly hair, repairs damaged hair, nourishes scalp, and increases hair elasticity.  The oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and it is a treatment you can use everyday.  I recommend using this product because it really gives you the hair your see in magazines ads and it makes your hair so soft and shiny even after just one use!  Give your hair a vacation and take it to Morocco! ($16 www.moroccanoil.com)

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Daily Dose of Vitamins

23 Dec

 

I have been taking vitamins for my hair for past 10 years.  For the past five years I have been taking  Schiff Hair,Skin & Nail Vitamins and these are by far the best.  I experimented with all different kinds of hair vitamins.  I used all the different expensive ones that you buy at the department store and tons of different brands from the drugstore.  I saw the Schiff vitamins in my local drugstore  about 5 years ago and have been using them ever since!  It takes about 1 month to see any results from any vitamin or supplement.  My hair and nails began to grow like weeds!  I had  a really short bob hairstyle at the time and I was constantantly having to get it trimmed.  Then last year I decided to grow my hair out and it is already down my back!  My hair  grows so fast that  my hair colorist has even started taking hair vitamins!  Along with your hair looking healthier, you will also notice that your nails  begin to grow faster  and  are stronger.  I was a nail biter for many years and had really weak, thin nails…now they are strong and they are a great length and I have stopped biting!  I can’t tell you how great the  results are from these vitamins, you really need to try them for yourself.  I take one to two pills every night before bedtime.  I prefer to take vitamins at night so that they are easier on my stomach.  You will begin to  notice results after a month and with continued use things will only get better!  You can go onto the Schiff website and search for a store that sells these vitamins near  you! ($17 www.schiffvitamins.com)

 

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Dry Clean Only

18 Dec

 

I currently own six different types of  “dry” shampoo and I still think the best option is Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder with cornstarch ($4-$7 www.drugstore.com).  A lot of people disagree because they think that if you are a redhead or brunette, the white powder will leave a “grey haze” on your  hair…well, that is because they are applying it directly to the top of their hair.  I put a small amount in my palms and rub them together,  then tip my head upside down and begin to massage the powder in at the roots.  You do not need to cover the ends of  your hair, just focus on the roots and the areas of your hair that seem to be the most greasy. I apply the powder after I flat-iron my hair and then once the powder is in I brush and finish styling it.   I wash my hair every other day and usually don’t need any form of “dry” shampoo at all, but when I do this is the best option.   My hair smells clean and fresh all day.  The powder absorbs any oil that may occur during the day and this definitely holds you over until your next shampoo.  I also love the fact that you can buy baby powder at any drugstore or supermarket and it is not expensive at all.  I buy the large bottle so that I have it for a long  time and I don’t have to worry about running out.  If you have searching for a Dry Shampoo, give this a try, it may be the solution you were looking for.

Sleeping Beauty

14 Dec

Some of the best beauty products are the ones that work while you are asleep.  I have fallen in love with the Fekkai Protein Rx PM Hair Strengthener($65 www.fekkai.com)!  It is a protein rich hair mask that you put on before you go to bed to help rebuild damaged hair.  I am the first to admit that I am addicted to my flat-iron and I also color my hair.  This mask not only smells divine (which is one of my top reasons for purchasing a hair product) but it makes your hair incredibly smooth and shiny!  I apply it to my hair and then put my hair in a soft braid.  This is not a typical hair mask, the cream absorbs into your hair so you don’t have to be bothered with wrapping your hair or worrying about getting any product on your bed linens.  In the morning you just rinse it out with your shampoo, for best results use 2-3 times a week.  I use the PM Strengthener in tandem with the other Protein Rx products from the Fekkai line.  The best part about the strengthener is that all the work is done while you are asleep!  It is beauty multi-tasking at its best!

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