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Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Every time I want to change my hair, it's a way for me to start over for some reason. A whole new chapter. I think us girls are entitled to some change every once in a while. With this quote though I'd replace the 'cut' with 'dyes'. Ever since I chopped off my hair, I refuse to cut it again. I'm growing it out and it's been so long since I've done anything to it. Almost since I got pregnant. So this hair change is very much needed. We are mid the heart of spring, with summer right around the corner my hair constitutes for a little brighter do! Nothing too drastic but it still creates that subtle change. I'm also so pale that the dark hair makes me look like Morticia from the Adams Family.
It's so hard finding a salon around this new area and with everything being in pounds also much more expensive. So I'll be doing my hair at home. Yup... This is a hair DIY. Beware!
Now I've worked at a beauty store for a few years, I never recommended boxed dyes because of how harsh the chemicals are and how awful it is to strip it back out. However I've come to the conclusion that it all is in how YOU know your hair. For me personally the same color boxed dye I used when I was in high school is the one I currently have on. Even though the entire time I worked there I only used professional hair products. You see the professional hair products never took too well on my hair. Never got the color I wanted and I always wanted to fix it, with the box dye my hair takes it but let's it fade a little bit, giving it that under color and nice tri blend that I want. That's MY hair though, everyone has their own techniques. If you are unsure of yours, I recommend you go to a salon first, always require the help of a professional when it comes to things you don't know about! I've been messing with my own hair for years! I know what damages it just like I know how fast and how I can treat it. I also know at what level my hair will bleach. I have a best friend whose hair wouldn't even lift at a high 40! No matter how long she kept it in, meanwhile mine lightens up extremely with a 20 dev. Like I said, everybody's hair is different!
I have never tried this L'Oreal Wild Ombré Kit so this is my first time trying it. I'm not looking to do much of an extreme ombré, I just want to blend it in and lighten it up. The fun thing about ombré is that you don't have to be perfect, a great tip is always start from the bottom up. Not mid section down, that will only give you a harsh line in the middle because the bleach will immediately activate once it hits your hair. Also... I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL, NOR DO I INTENT TO ACT LIKE ONE! I can't stress this enough. So please don't be harsh on me or anything I say because this is all my opinions and my experiences on my hair. Okay now that we got most of that out of the way, lets begin!
After mixing the ingredients you're ready to go, apply like so on the brush remember what I said, don't start mid way down, start as low as you can and work your way up. This will allow it to blend better as well. I start by doing the tips then after all my tips are done, I go ahead and continue up further up the middle, that way the tips are lighter than the middle. Makes sense right?
Also another tip is go high around your face. I remember reading an article about Jennifer Anistons hair dresser saying this. You want the frame of your face to be brighter so it pops out. Like a water fall around the face. After you've applied the bleach, don't cover it! Wait anywhere in between 25-45 minutes, depending on how light you want it.
For healing my hair back I used Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle. This thing has been my favorite to use ever since I was in high school. Seriously it's a miracle cream! Always brings my hair back to life. You can cover it up if you'd like to but there's no absolute need for it.
This is my final result, I decided to straighten my hair so you can see the blend and color, but curling it just makes it look even better! I'm highly impressed by the L'Oreal Wild Ombré, it didn't leave it too brassy nor did it damage my hair the way I expected it to. I give it two thumbs up!
Now you're perfectly set for summer with new lighter luscious hair! I might go a little lighter later on, but for now I'm loving this color and would like to keep it for a little while longer... also would like to keep all my hair ON my head....
Every time I want to change my hair, it's a way for me to start over for some reason. A whole new chapter. I think us girls are entitled to some change every once in a while. With this quote though I'd replace the 'cut' with 'dyes'. Ever since I chopped off my hair, I refuse to cut it again. I'm growing it out and it's been so long since I've done anything to it. Almost since I got pregnant. So this hair change is very much needed. We are mid the heart of spring, with summer right around the corner my hair constitutes for a little brighter do! Nothing too drastic but it still creates that subtle change. I'm also so pale that the dark hair makes me look like Morticia from the Adams Family.
It's so hard finding a salon around this new area and with everything being in pounds also much more expensive. So I'll be doing my hair at home. Yup... This is a hair DIY. Beware!
Now I've worked at a beauty store for a few years, I never recommended boxed dyes because of how harsh the chemicals are and how awful it is to strip it back out. However I've come to the conclusion that it all is in how YOU know your hair. For me personally the same color boxed dye I used when I was in high school is the one I currently have on. Even though the entire time I worked there I only used professional hair products. You see the professional hair products never took too well on my hair. Never got the color I wanted and I always wanted to fix it, with the box dye my hair takes it but let's it fade a little bit, giving it that under color and nice tri blend that I want. That's MY hair though, everyone has their own techniques. If you are unsure of yours, I recommend you go to a salon first, always require the help of a professional when it comes to things you don't know about! I've been messing with my own hair for years! I know what damages it just like I know how fast and how I can treat it. I also know at what level my hair will bleach. I have a best friend whose hair wouldn't even lift at a high 40! No matter how long she kept it in, meanwhile mine lightens up extremely with a 20 dev. Like I said, everybody's hair is different!
I have never tried this L'Oreal Wild Ombré Kit so this is my first time trying it. I'm not looking to do much of an extreme ombré, I just want to blend it in and lighten it up. The fun thing about ombré is that you don't have to be perfect, a great tip is always start from the bottom up. Not mid section down, that will only give you a harsh line in the middle because the bleach will immediately activate once it hits your hair. Also... I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL, NOR DO I INTENT TO ACT LIKE ONE! I can't stress this enough. So please don't be harsh on me or anything I say because this is all my opinions and my experiences on my hair. Okay now that we got most of that out of the way, lets begin!
After mixing the ingredients you're ready to go, apply like so on the brush remember what I said, don't start mid way down, start as low as you can and work your way up. This will allow it to blend better as well. I start by doing the tips then after all my tips are done, I go ahead and continue up further up the middle, that way the tips are lighter than the middle. Makes sense right?
Also another tip is go high around your face. I remember reading an article about Jennifer Anistons hair dresser saying this. You want the frame of your face to be brighter so it pops out. Like a water fall around the face. After you've applied the bleach, don't cover it! Wait anywhere in between 25-45 minutes, depending on how light you want it.
For healing my hair back I used Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle. This thing has been my favorite to use ever since I was in high school. Seriously it's a miracle cream! Always brings my hair back to life. You can cover it up if you'd like to but there's no absolute need for it.
This is my final result, I decided to straighten my hair so you can see the blend and color, but curling it just makes it look even better! I'm highly impressed by the L'Oreal Wild Ombré, it didn't leave it too brassy nor did it damage my hair the way I expected it to. I give it two thumbs up!
Now you're perfectly set for summer with new lighter luscious hair! I might go a little lighter later on, but for now I'm loving this color and would like to keep it for a little while longer... also would like to keep all my hair ON my head....
I've been doing my research [ever since I chopped my hair off] on how I could make my hair grow. And make it grow fast! Here are a few things I've come up with to help speed up the process of growing your hair out!
1. Brushing. Finding the right brush! Last thing you want is to pull your hair put, causing breakage and even more damage. You need to be able to stimulate your scalp. Give back your natural oils, it will naturally nourish itself. You wanna focus on the scalp mainly. Like I said before the last thing you wanna do is cause more breakage to your hair.
2. Vitamins. A friend of mine when she was pregnant told me about pre-natal vitamins, I didn't know that even though I wasn't trying to have any kids that I could still take them. I'm now obsessed with them. Along with other vitamins, biotin included in those. Whichever vitamin you chose, make sure to drink plenty of water for them to dissolve well, and digest well. Try to keep them at near sight every morning to make sure you take them daily.
3. Exercise. When one works out, we sweat. Our blood is pumping and it's heating up. I realized that when I worked out the most and went for long runs in the summer, my hair grew out so much. It must be all the blood rush. If you can add some cardio daily, you can allow your hair to grow along with shedding a few pounds. Eating healthy is another way. You want to make sure you are eating enough fats, carbs and protein. Hair is largely composed of keratin, a protein made up of amino acids. To grow new hair, your body must produce more amino acids. Which comes from the protein we intake. Healthy protein foods include lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, and soy products. Barely eating or not eating at all can cause hair loss. Why not growing your hair out and losing weight all at the same time? It's all really a win-win situation.
4. Head Massager. Along with brushing your hair, it allows you to stimulate the scalp. Natural oils and a rush of blood helps with hair growth. Have you ever just shaved, walked out into the cold and felt your hair stand up? Somehow already feeling prickly as if you hadn't just shaved? Irritating right? If only hair on our head grew that quick! Well the way the goosebumps you get on your legs or arms work, its the same with the head. Plus it feels really good and it completely relaxes you.
5. Treatments. Whether you are using diy home hair treatments or splurging in expensive products, its important to know what your hair needs. does it need protein? or does it need moisture? I recommend going to a hairstylist for them to get a feel on what your hair needs. If your hair has been over-processed (like mine was) or chemically processed, you need protein to add the strength back into your hair. If its dry and/or dull it needs moisture to bring it back to life. So you need to know whether you need one or the other. It's important to know what you're aiming to cure.
Well here you go, a few tricks here and there to help you grow your hair out. Hope it helped! I'll be keeping track of my hair growth as well! Good luck!
I've been doing my research [ever since I chopped my hair off] on how I could make my hair grow. And make it grow fast! Here are a few things I've come up with to help speed up the process of growing your hair out!
1. Brushing. Finding the right brush! Last thing you want is to pull your hair put, causing breakage and even more damage. You need to be able to stimulate your scalp. Give back your natural oils, it will naturally nourish itself. You wanna focus on the scalp mainly. Like I said before the last thing you wanna do is cause more breakage to your hair.
2. Vitamins. A friend of mine when she was pregnant told me about pre-natal vitamins, I didn't know that even though I wasn't trying to have any kids that I could still take them. I'm now obsessed with them. Along with other vitamins, biotin included in those. Whichever vitamin you chose, make sure to drink plenty of water for them to dissolve well, and digest well. Try to keep them at near sight every morning to make sure you take them daily.
3. Exercise. When one works out, we sweat. Our blood is pumping and it's heating up. I realized that when I worked out the most and went for long runs in the summer, my hair grew out so much. It must be all the blood rush. If you can add some cardio daily, you can allow your hair to grow along with shedding a few pounds. Eating healthy is another way. You want to make sure you are eating enough fats, carbs and protein. Hair is largely composed of keratin, a protein made up of amino acids. To grow new hair, your body must produce more amino acids. Which comes from the protein we intake. Healthy protein foods include lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, and soy products. Barely eating or not eating at all can cause hair loss. Why not growing your hair out and losing weight all at the same time? It's all really a win-win situation.
4. Head Massager. Along with brushing your hair, it allows you to stimulate the scalp. Natural oils and a rush of blood helps with hair growth. Have you ever just shaved, walked out into the cold and felt your hair stand up? Somehow already feeling prickly as if you hadn't just shaved? Irritating right? If only hair on our head grew that quick! Well the way the goosebumps you get on your legs or arms work, its the same with the head. Plus it feels really good and it completely relaxes you.
5. Treatments. Whether you are using diy home hair treatments or splurging in expensive products, its important to know what your hair needs. does it need protein? or does it need moisture? I recommend going to a hairstylist for them to get a feel on what your hair needs. If your hair has been over-processed (like mine was) or chemically processed, you need protein to add the strength back into your hair. If its dry and/or dull it needs moisture to bring it back to life. So you need to know whether you need one or the other. It's important to know what you're aiming to cure.
Well here you go, a few tricks here and there to help you grow your hair out. Hope it helped! I'll be keeping track of my hair growth as well! Good luck!
B Vitamins
They are vital in maintaining healthy hair and nails and can be taken in supplement form or by eating beans, eggs or berries.
Biotin
It can help promote hair and nail growth and can be found in oats, brown rice and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A
It helps the immune system function properly, resulting in healthier nails and hair. Vitamin A can be found in carrots and kale.
Vitamin C
It encourages blood circulation to the scalp and follicles, which can speed hair growth. Vitamin C can be found in fruits, such as oranges and berries, or taken in supplement form.
Vitamin E
It helps increase the uptake of oxygen into the cells of the body--thereby increasing the circulation to the scalp. Vitamin E can be found in nuts or in supplement form.
Source
They are vital in maintaining healthy hair and nails and can be taken in supplement form or by eating beans, eggs or berries.
Biotin
It can help promote hair and nail growth and can be found in oats, brown rice and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A
It helps the immune system function properly, resulting in healthier nails and hair. Vitamin A can be found in carrots and kale.
Vitamin C
It encourages blood circulation to the scalp and follicles, which can speed hair growth. Vitamin C can be found in fruits, such as oranges and berries, or taken in supplement form.
Vitamin E
It helps increase the uptake of oxygen into the cells of the body--thereby increasing the circulation to the scalp. Vitamin E can be found in nuts or in supplement form.
Source
B Vitamins
They are vital in maintaining healthy hair and nails and can be taken in supplement form or by eating beans, eggs or berries.
Biotin
It can help promote hair and nail growth and can be found in oats, brown rice and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A
It helps the immune system function properly, resulting in healthier nails and hair. Vitamin A can be found in carrots and kale.
Vitamin C
It encourages blood circulation to the scalp and follicles, which can speed hair growth. Vitamin C can be found in fruits, such as oranges and berries, or taken in supplement form.
Vitamin E
It helps increase the uptake of oxygen into the cells of the body--thereby increasing the circulation to the scalp. Vitamin E can be found in nuts or in supplement form.
Source
They are vital in maintaining healthy hair and nails and can be taken in supplement form or by eating beans, eggs or berries.
Biotin
It can help promote hair and nail growth and can be found in oats, brown rice and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A
It helps the immune system function properly, resulting in healthier nails and hair. Vitamin A can be found in carrots and kale.
Vitamin C
It encourages blood circulation to the scalp and follicles, which can speed hair growth. Vitamin C can be found in fruits, such as oranges and berries, or taken in supplement form.
Vitamin E
It helps increase the uptake of oxygen into the cells of the body--thereby increasing the circulation to the scalp. Vitamin E can be found in nuts or in supplement form.
Source
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