It’s been a while!
Between keeping on top of doctors appointments, applying to jobs and then getting
a job, the blog accidentally took a little break but I’m back!
I thought this week I’d
tell all about my hair routine.
Now, I have my own issues
with my hair; mainly that it’s been consistently falling out on a daily basis
for the last 3 years or so and is now half the thickness it once had, but
hopefully I’m on the right track to redemption now! Despite this, I’ve never given
up on having whatever I’ve wanted, and that usually involves bleach.
My hair takes very well
to bleach, despite it being a very dark brown, almost black, natural colour and
so currently about half, just over, of my hair is white blonde, mostly done by
myself as salons are not comfortable with going that colour with naturally dark hair most of the time (otherwise charging a bomb) in
case they get blamed for ruining the hair. My hair is not ruined and a big part
of that is the products and routine I use. Because god knows I do not advocate
copying me and bleaching your hair 3 times in 2 weeks, I’m just young, sprung,
and full of blind ambition.
So with this top half of
grease compelling hair and bottom half of slightly drier blinding blonde, how
do I keep it happy? Let’s start from the basics.
I use Redken’s Clear
Moisture shampoo and conditioner, except for once a week when I use my
favourite toning shampoo, Shimmer Lights Blonde and Silver Shampoo. The deep purple toning shampoo really helps me to get all those brassy tones right out of my
hair in less than 5 minutes without having to go to a salon and fork out a
tonne for the same effect. Bonus points for it giving me volume and texture
that I love.
The Redken duo are just magical for me. They are the first higher
end shampoo and conditioner I have bought, after a lot of online research, and
even just the shampoo leaves my hair feeling a very conditioned and manageable.
After washing, I spray in
It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin while it’s still fairly wet, as I find when I do it on my
hair when it’s dryer, it leaves a waxy layer of sorts. It also detangles which
is great for people who don’t listen to the multiple outlets telling you not to
brush your hair when it’s wet. Not me of course, gosh.
Usually, that’s where I
leave it to air dry (I only blow dry with a round brush if I’m really in a
rush) but if I feel I need some more love, I use the GOT2B Oil-licious Tame & Shine Styling Oil, which is
quick absorbing and truly doesn’t leave your hair looking greasy. It also
smells amazing and I usually have this little bottle in my bag for on the go
moisture as it's full of Argan oil.
I don’t go much for hair
masks anymore, instead favouring oils as I can sleep in them without having to
slap a shower cap on or wonder why it’s drying stiff on my head. Coconut oil is
good but I find Almond wonderful too.
As for styling, I don’t
tend to do too much lately but if I want to really give my hair some oomph, I
pick up my Babyliss 2289U Glamour Waves Curling Tong, my Vidal Sassoon Infra Radiance 2000W Hair Dryer (both are on sale at those links right now!), a round brush and my bottle of Kerastase Styling Lift Vertige. (I'd try and snap a picture but a lot of my bits are in boxes still!) It’s a gel that you rub onto your roots before blow-drying and keeps
your volume all day, despite not drying stiff or crunchy at all! I love this stuff and
highly recommend it. My bottle was given to me as a gift but I know the brand
sells in many salons now if you’re interested. I curl my hair into loose curls
and give it a spritz of hairspray and I’m set for my fancy ways on a fancy day!
Or maybe I’m just all
done up for a blog post.
Either way, I'm happy and I hope you are too!
