Today we’re talking all about hair care! I’ve been trying to grow out my hair for years- after lots of botched hair cuts and hair coloring- it’s taken it a long time to get back to a somewhat healthy state- now that it has, it’s finally starting to grow back out! So today I am going to walk you all through my routine, washing (and not washing) and my favorite styles! You can read more about growing out your hair here.
OUTFIT DETAILS
TEE: American Eagle– wearing a M // SHORTS : Abercrombie – wearing a 28 //
MASKS
I’m going to talk about masks first because I usually do this before I was my hair- the dirtier the better lol! All you need is 3 things: Olaplex – especially if you’re a blonde or someone who colors your hair often, castor oil, and coconut oil!
First I put the castor oil deep on my roots and scalp. This helps your hair grow thick and strong! I buy mine here off of Amazon– it’s also good for your brows and lashes. This kind comes with the brushes for both of those applications.
Next, I put the Olaplex on the damaged parts of my hair- ends, bangs, anywhere that needs a little extra love. You can purchase it here!
Lastly the coconut oil is melted down- I just scoop up a bit and melt it in my hands and run it through my hair covering most of my hair. FYI you may have to shampoo a few times to get it all the way out. But since I use the purple shampoo and regular shampoo, it gets it out easily.
WASHING
I try not to wash my hair as much as possible. It sounds kind of funny- I think it’s actually more normal nowadays- but my hair (and yours) will thank you greatly for it! I go as long as I can between washes- usually about 5-7 days depending on the hairstyle. My “natural curls” don’t last as long as a curled style because they tend to get frizzy quicker- and they need some moisture.
When I wash, I use Redken Allsoft. It’s been my favorite for years- and of course, since I’m blonde, I use a purple shampoo as well. I use the one from my salon, Whitney Evans Beauty, they make their own. But I also love the Joico one!
First when washing I use the purple shampoo- don’t be shocked- it is a VERY deep purple but as long as you don’t leave it on for like 30 minutes your hair won’t be purple. I usually leave mine on for 2-3 minutes (while I shave, etc). Then, I’ll do my normal shampoo and conditioner and I’m done!
AFTER SHOWER
Before I step out I wring out my hair as best as I can and then I will use an old t shirt to dry it out the rest of the way. Soft T shirts or a microfiber towel are the best things to use on your hair so it doesn’t break or damage it!
Once it has dried a bit and isn’t dripping. I use this leave in conditioner all over- working it through with my hands. Now is where my routine differs depending on what I’m doing with my hair.
-For natural waves:
When I do my natural waves, I also use this curl cream on areas where my hair is the frizziest. Then I will diffuse my hair all over. Even though it doesn’t really make my extensions curly- I still go all the way through so that I diffuse all of my real hair too.
After my hair is completely dry- I use this crimper to crimp the areas of my hair- mainly my extensions so that it all matches up! I did a full IGTV here
-For curls :
When I curl my hair I spray this heath protectant and styling spray all over and then brush my hair. Then I either use this blow dry brush all over until my hair is dry or I will let it air dry completely. Then I just curl my hair like normal. See how I curl my hair here.
Thank you all for reading all about hair care! I hope this covered pretty much everything. Don’t forget to checkout the videos I linked for my two favorite hairstyles. Let me know if you have anymore questions!
