Are we taking care of our summer hair?

Sometimes we forget that in the summer our locks need a little more love. Being out in the sun more, going to the pool, trying to get rid of the frizzies by blowdrying and using heat more. Here are a few tips that will help keep those beautiful locks in order.

If you know you are going to be in the sun for a long time and if you don't want to wear anything on your head, use a leave in conditioner with sunscreen in it before you go out.

Limit your use of "hot" items on your hair such as a blow dryers and curling irons.

Limit your use of "hot" items on your hair such as a blow dryers and curling irons.


Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water, use warm or cool water instead, the heat can dry out and/or damage your hair and skin.

Staying hydrated is important for healthy hair as well as your overall health, so make sure that you are taking enough water.

Avoid hair products with formaldehyde or alcohol in it which dry out hair, try to use natural products that are gentler on your hair.

Try washing your hair less often; shampooing your hair strips the moisture out of your hair.
Do use se a conditioner on your hair daily.

Try using a dry shampoo if you need to wash out your hair, one dry shampoo you can use is baby powder, simply sprinkle some onto your hair and use a comb to comb it off.


Use a mositurizing shampoo that is gentler than your regular shampoo for the summer.

Before going into the pool/ocean wet your hair, this will decrease the absorption of chlorinated/salt water into your hair.

Use a clarifying shampoo after swimming to wash out the chlorine/salt and any residues that may be in your hair. Chlorine will severely dry out your hair if it is not washed out.

Get your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks, your hair grows faster in the warmer months and frizzies are more common in the summer months due to the heat and moisture.


Knotting your hair, braiding it or wearing it up or in a bun will help contain frizzies.

Putting conditioner on the frizzy areas of your hair and sleeping with your hair up will help remoisturize the dry areas of your hair.

Once you have your hair moist, lock in the moisture by running your hair through cold water, this will also give your hair an extra shine.

crochet my heart

i love this dress, i just got it and couldn't wait until fall to wear it. i know its to nice and warm and bright out to wear black, but come on peeps, black works all year round. what do you want from me? i added some colorful bracelets and a mustache necklace. Speaking of braceletes, the big blue one is for my brother in law who is going through massive chemo treatments. he was diagnosed with leukemia in june, so although i am SO sick of these rubber bracelets, he's worth one more. ;)

serious nails, seriously

As a hairstylist it's far and few between i get a manicure with polish.  Oh sure it is very important to keep your nails in good shape especially when they are in water and shampoo all day, but it's quite another thing to have polish on and have it quickly chip off into someone's hair. ew. although i can't alway have the schmancy nails i want, a girl can dream. i think these guys really have it bad. 

Red and Pink color blocking

I love the idea of color blocking. Bright, fun, and can be dressed up or down but you always make a statement. You know my love for orange and these two colors are right up there. if it's trendy to break the rules and wear them together, i'm all for it! 

High waisted summers

 so i absolutely love the high waisted shorts that are out for the summer. they have been around forever but this summer they are as trendy as ever and I for one am in total agreement. The whole purpose is to make your legs look nice and long so remember to always wear heals when attempting this look. gorgeous! 

               

Tokidoki t-shirt

american apparel shorts

Tori Burch sandals

summers products that make life a little easier

Let's start by saying i love hair and makeup. Not only do it professionally, i also love it as a lifestyle. However, sometimes I admit i get a little lazy. I don't always wear much makeup and the top knot is my best friend when it comes to fast hairstyles. I have found a few products that i love when i need a quick fix and im feeling the lazy bug coming on.

The Five Second Facial. Get the results of a luxe, spa facial (almost!) with speedy, swipe-on pads that help exfoliate, clear up breakouts, and repair skin with anti-oxidants. They also give you a little glow, like you might've just had a scrub or steam.

Arcona The Solution Pads, $42, available atArcona.

The Package Deal. Go for a moisturizer, anti-aging product, SPF, and foundation in one with a lightweight, tinted moisturizer. It saves time, keeps you protected, and gives you coverage.

Dr. Dennis Gross All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, $44, available at Sephora.

Get a Do-It-All, Eco-Friendly Face Moisturizer. If you like to be green, this super-affordable, organic option works as a face moisturizer for both morning and night, removes eye makeup (just wipe it off), and can work as a frizz-buster on hair.

RMS Raw Coconut Cream, $18, available at Spirit Beauty Lounge.

Red Alert. Fast track your look by applying a bold lip color—a classic shade of intense, highly pigmented red will do the trick. And, while gloss is more foolproof than lipstick (and easier to apply without a mirror), you can dab lipstick on with your finger to help avoid mistakes on the fly.

Topshop Lip Gloss Stick in Ablaze, $16, available at Topshop

Play Up Your Eyes. Without a doubt, a coat of good black mascara will make your eyes pop. But if you're not one for eyelash curlers or layering (you're not alone), pick a super-black mascara with curling properties, and you're good to go.

Dior Diorshow Iconic High Definition Lash Curling Mascara, $28, available at Dior.

No eyeshadow? No problem! Get the natural-yet-made up look in a snap: Use a gold or nude lip gloss as eyeshadow for a quick, neutral pick-me-up. Note: Avoid using lippies with plumping ingredients!

Urban Decay Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy in Taunt, $16, available at Sephora; Armour Beauty Shimmer Gloss in Stardust, $21, available at Armour Beauty.

Go Bushy. As shown on the fall runways, bold, thick brows are back. So, if you're in the growing-out-stage or don't want to deal with constant pruning, try using a double-sized brow highlighting pencil that has both a shimmering and matte option (the matte is more for everyday wear). Run it along the underside of your brows, from just below the arch to the end, to help brighten and open up your eyes (and de-emphasize any stray hairs).

It Cosmetics Brow Power Lift (with Universal Brow Power), $26,

orange is my new favorite color

At least for this season. i will say i started wearing orange over springtime, but i just can't seem to let it go. Rich mango, persimmon, ripe pumpkin—however you slice it, bold orange was one of spring's sweetest color trends. And whether paired with white at Marc Jacobs or with bad-girl booties at Chris Benz, this intense shade feels fresh once again.

“Happy, happy fashion – there is not much more to it than that.”
- Marc Jacobs