Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Because I Know You're Dying to Know...

Hi! It's been about two months since I last went on and on and on about my hair so I thought, "Hey, maybe they've forgotten how much I whine about my hair and will be willing to read about it again! Or! Maybe they forgets I have hair altogether." I can't let that happen.

The last time I posted about it the comments got pretty excitable and the consensus was that I should chop it off again. My hair was at a really awkward length and I was struggling with it. But no! I decided to give it the summer to grow and, like everything in the summer, it's been growing like a weed. Check it:




Shut up, it looks totally different than two months ago.

I'm pretty happy with it! It's still at a weird length where it's too short for a ponytail but too long to hang in my face at the gym (headbands have proven useless. Maybe cute bobby pins?) but it's starting to look like a deliberate length, not a half grown out cut. Here's what I've been using:

I will clean your hairs

I'm still liking Aveda Color Conserve but recently I got a sample of the Beauty Protector shampoo and conditioner through my Birchbox. (That there is my referral link, full disclosure). It smells a bit like candy but it makes my hair very smooth and shiny.

Downside, it's expensive and I'm positive there's a sulfate-free protecting shampoo/conditioner that works just as well and won't cost a fortune, but hey, I will use up these tiny bottles first before fretting over that. I am a fan of Alterna products, so I might try the Bamboo Smooth Duo next. (Not that it's any cheaper, really, I'm just curious.)

Maybe I'm awesome?

One thing I've decided isn't working is my Bumble & bumble Thickening Spray. It's gives a little grip but I think the Aveda Volumizing Tonic is a lot nicer to my hair. Neither of these products do dick for volume, though, it's more just for control.

tonic-y goodness

Okay, now you. What's your summer hair routine? What products do you swear by to combat humidity-derp? Seriously, I can spend 20 minutes flat ironing my hair and after two minutes outside my hair is flipping every which way. Very annoying.

7 comments:

  1. I've just started using Aussie You Can Shine hairspray/antifrizz spray, on top of all the other products I use to tame my frizz bomb: coconut oil leave-in and Frizz-Ease leave-in. I sprayed it all over the (air-dried) ends before going into the warm bath that is the outside world, and my hair ACTUALLY STAYED SMOOTH AND PRETTY.

    This stuff is pretty low end; I got it at CVS in a moment of desperation and hope. Unbelievably, it actually made a big difference for me.

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  2. So funny that you should have a post about your hair because when I saw your post from Monday, I thought to myself..."I wish she'd cut her hair short again." Sorry!!! But I still think your hair is best when it's really short. It just suits your face better. But I can see wanting to try something different. I have a face that also really only looks good with short hair. I'd love to have long hair but it just doesn't work on my face.

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    1. I should add, however, that you hair does look super healthy and shiny (unlike mine)!!

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  3. I think this length looks great, but I'm curious to see it a bit longer too. How much longer do you want to go?

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    1. I'm not sure yet! Just going to see what happens.

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  4. What Sarah said. Although your hair is glossy and shiny! (But yeah, I like it better short, too.)

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