Summer How To: Faux Fringe

Faux side fringe is all the rage this summer but cutting your hair for a trend that might not last through the next season can be a big commitment. Look for ways like clip ins, long side sweeps or updos that give you the same look without the cut!

Check out our favorite faux fringe tutorial for a quick & easy faux fringe updo!

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OBSESSED! Our DIY Hair Mask for dry hair

Summer, chlorine, salt water, dye, styling, the sun... all can spell disaster for your hair. An important part of keeping your hair healthy and beautiful is applying a moisture rich, deep penetrating mask! This will repair damage and send the good stuff that prevents future damage deep within the hair shaft.

Check out our DIY hair mask for one of my inside secrets to keeping my wild tresses healthy and don't miss extra tips below!

• Eggs can be a great source of protein for your hair. The yolk is rich in fats and proteins which is extremely moisturizing. The whites contain bacteria eating enzymes that cleanse hair and scalp from unwanted oils. 
• For normal hair use whole egg to condition; use just yolks to moisturize dry, brittle hair; and use just whites to treat oily hair. Make sure you make enough to cover all your hair and scalp. 
• If you live in an urban area or use a lot of product try replacing the avocado with yogurt from time to time. Yogurt can help reverse hair damage caused by product build up and air pollution. The lactic acid in yogurt gently strips away dirt while the milk fat moisturizes. 
• Coconut oil's unique fat is great for moisturizing and strengthening. Prevents hair shedding and breakage. Great for scalp issues such as dandruff and dermatitis. And has been reported to help with hair growth.

Summer How To: Twisted Side Bun

Having an arsenal of easy, go to looks for makeup & hair are keys to being able to look like you spent all morning in the bathroom even if you hit the snooze button 5 times!

Check out our weekly pick for a super easy, twisted side bun! This look takes under 5 mins, works on all hair & looks super chic for work or school!

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OBSESSED! Carol's Daughter Tui Moisturizing Hair Duo

By now most have heard of Sulfate Free hair products but don't really understand them. They think its like, Gluten Free, but for your hair. Nope, reality is by switching to a more natural product line, like our favorite by Carol's Daughter, you will restore your hair, make it stronger & give it life again!

I meet so many people think they have oily hair so they can't understand why the rest of their hair is super dry but their scalp is oily within hours of washing. Simple, you do not have oily hair, you are throwing your scalp into shock every time you shampoo with a sulfate product. Here is a little break down:

• Sulfate- the lathering agent in shampoos is simply a detergent much like you would use to wash dishes or clothes.
• When you use a sulfate based product you are stripping all oil, good & bad, from your scalp, roots & shaft of your hair.
• When the scalp is stripped of oil, it goes into a freak out mode & starts rapidly producing oils to replace the natural oil that is missing- The result is hair that is super dry through the shaft and super oil at the scalp & root.
• Sulfate free shampoos have little to no lather. They use more natural cleansing products like rosemary & mint to gently lift excess oil, dirt & locked in smells from your hair without stripping your scalp or hair of its natural oil- the result, hair that stays cleaner longer and is healthier.

Why I Am OBSESSED!

This entire line is amazing! The natural product lineup in this shampoo & conditioner set is unbelievable! Lavender, sage, nettle, lemon oil, rosemary...and that's just a start. These aren't perfume extracts, these are the top ingredients! It is ultra moisturizing to help repair the damage to the dry hair shaft while not overpowering your roots! PLUS- this line is paraben (which has been linked to breast cancer) free and petroleum/mineral oil free so it won't clog your hair folicles and cause more fall out or slow regrowth! 

This line has transformed several friends & my son's hair from the oily scalp & dry shaft I described above into gorgeous locks! My son can actually make it 24 hours now with clean & healthy looking hair. Before his hair looked greasy by dinner! And a little goes a long way, a set of the shampoo & conditioner lasts him 2-3 months!

How We Use It:

Its simple, wet, work in the shampoo rinse... work in conditioner & rinse. Your washing routine is no different, only the result & the feel of your hair after!

NOTE:You will be able to immediately see & feel the difference in your hair but it will go through an adjust phase of 1-2 weeks before you will really be able to see the full affects. After that point you will be sans the oil slick scalp & roots and over joyed with the hydrated & shinning hair you have!

We grab our line at Ulta, or get the set from CarolsDaughter.com for only $25!

Summer How To: Back to School/ Running Late Hair Styles

It never fails, time gets away from you when you are getting ready or you wake up late for school or work and your hair is usually the part that you sacrafice to make it out the door on time.

Check out our Coiffed'Out pick for some quick & easy styles that you can pull off without being late!

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OBSESSED! Alterna Bamboo Cleanse Extended Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoos are great for so many things, they can clean up oily roots on 2nd day hair, extend your blow out, give thinner hair a more voluminous look or give a good base for heavy duty 'do!  

In the past it has been near impossible for me to use a dry shampoo on my hair when it was curly, and almost as bad even when straightened. My coarse curls do not take kindly to the dry shampoo powders that have to be sprinkled in and combed over & over to get them to set in and the other aerosol sprays last only an hour or so and you go through them so quickly.

Why I am OBSESSED!
My favorite Ulta girl, Kate, turned me on to this product & I tested in store on my son's oily 2nd day hair. Even after a couple of hours his hair still looked clean. I loved the smell and the fact that it didn't make his hair look extremely dry or matte. I went back the next week and bought it for the real test, my black, coarse curls!

• This products did NOT leave a white/light residue on my darkest of hair. I was able to gently work it through my front part & bangs without combing which is great when I'm really extending my curls. 
• I love the smell, its clean & crisp so I don't have to add an essential oil or spritz a body spray to get rid of the heavy aerosol smell.
• It will get rid of smells your hair has absorbed. I hate it when I leave a restaurant and my hair smells like food. Coarse hair especially locks in smells.  
• It combats oil & product build up in my hair for over 8 hours. 

How I Use It:

• Extend a Blowout/Iron out- comb through your hair the next day/evening (whenever you start to see oil build up) to remove all tangles. Shake well & spray about 6 inches from your scalp. Try to focus on the roots. Lightly comb/brush/finger comb through hair. I tossle my hair upside down & flip back over to get some extra volume. 
• Running Late- mornings when I intended to wash but overslept or just everything goes wrong I use this as my fall back. A few quick sprays down my part and bangs, a little bit of finger combing to work it in & I touch up my curls with a curling iron slightly. You would never know my hair wasn't freshly washed & styled. 
• Locked in smell-call me anal but I can't stand for my hair to pick up smells. Lunch with a client often means I end up smelling Italian food all day. I have a travel sized bottle I keep in my daily bag for these occasions. Flip my head upside down, a few sprays & no more food! Works great on smoke, sweat from running around or any other smell your hair might pick up.
• Add Volume- I typically don't have this problem but if I'm going to using a curling iron to create big curls/waves in my hair, the length & weight of my hair can often make my roots look flat to my head. After you wash & thoroughly dry (this product can get clumpy/cakey if you put it on damp hair) your hair, spray through your roots and part of the way down the shaft. Curl as usual. Flip hair to toss out your curls & massage your roots to activate the product. Not only will this help give your roots a lift, it will help prevent curl fall out & give you great volume!
• Sweat Touch Up- Crazy days where I have to get to the gym before work/on lunch but don't have the time to wash my hair again. Spray through roots & pop into a quick updo. The product will pull away the sweat & give your hair a good clean smell. I also use this on my body at times if I get super sweaty running around and all those bends & creases start feeling swampy!
• Up dos- Often fall out in an up'do is from hair being too soft, too thin or too oily. Spraying dry shampoo before you style will create bulk & firmness to create the perfect look. Its also great for creating a matte look with your hair as well.

TIP: this product is designed to remove oil. If you have already dry hair, get the product in areas other your roots or want to freshen up all of your hair (i.e. remove smell, sweat) I would suggested adding a couple drops of argan oil. Place a few drops in your hands, rub them together & smooth throughout the mid to lower parts your hair. This will give your hair a healthy shine back & adds more yummy scent!

You can find this great product at Ulta for $22 or at any salon that sells Alterna products!

Summer How To: French Twist Pony Tail

Summer months call for keeping your hair up off of your neck while keeping it light feeling and little product. Ponytails are the flagship Summer hair style but look for ways to kick your pony up a level !

We love this French twist'esq pony tail. It takes the hair up away from the face & most of the neck but is still simple and doesn't require a ton of product. You can alter this style for medium short hair by doing just the twisting in the back and foregoing the pony at the end!

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