How to: Hair care!

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I was bound to write this post really,as i`m a hair stylist ,not currently working as a hair stylist, but it`s what i`m educated as.

Hair Care, well, there`s a lot to be said....but i`m gonna try and make it as easy to understand as possible.

 

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Your hair is your crown and glory!!

(or so they say)

Although too few treat it as such! which in my eyes is a bit of  a tragedy.
Because a well looked after hair is so beautiful!
Sadly too many walk around with what i think is the equivalent to a birds nest on top of their heads!

That is why i`m gonna share my knowledge with you.

When i meet People and they hear i`m a hair stylist,they all say "omg! you`re a hair stylist? you probably look at everybody`s hair , oh you must think my hair is awful!!"

I gotta admit i often say " nah,i don`t really look at peoples hair"

That is a LIE!! I DO, and often i think " Gosh,get a hair cut for goodness sake!!" or "You bought that shitty cheap shampoo,didn`t you!?"
 I`m sorry if i seem a bit of a tit! But you should know most hair stylist think like me. lol!

So I`m gonna share how to take PROPER care of Your hair.
Having gorgeous hair doesn`t have to cost your life and soul. (Yay!!)

 

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So, let`s start from the top! (no pun intended.lol)

1. Brushing you hair!
 (yes ,brushing!!)

First thing first! how to brush your hair....
No matter if your hair is wet or dry... you ALWAYS start at the the bottom of the lengths and work your way up!!
NO tugging from the top!! ALWAYS THE BOTTOM!! (got it?!)
If your hair is short this doesn`t apply as much,unless you`ve bleached the hell out of your hair,then brush gently to avoid breakage.

The best brush for ,actually all hair types, are :

Natural bristled brushes  :
likeBoar and porcupine (they also come in a nylon bristle.)
These brushes detangle you hair without breaking it. (remember to brush from the bottom of your hair!!) You can get a Natural bristle brush HERE



 

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Paddle brush:

Great for longer and thicker hair. The bristles are great for massaging your scalp and stimulate blood circulation.
This is also a great brush for hair masks to help distribute the Product throughout the hair (Did i mention that you brush from the bottom?)
Get one like it HERE

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These two brushes are  all you need when it comes to just brushing your hair,
When it comes to styling ,you`ll need other Tools.


For teasing/backcombing:
Get one like it HERE



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Round brush:
For blow drying hair and give volume.
comes in different sizes, for different lengths of hair.
Get one like it HERE

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2. Washing your hair:
 You`d think It`s just wash and go right....WRONG!
 If you wanna have beautiful hair , you need to show it some TLC.

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Shampoo:
You should ideally get your hair and scalp analyzed by a professional, and buy a good Product for your hair and scalp need.
What most People don`t know about shampoo is (With a good Product) a little goes a long way.
If you use your Product right (let`s say you have a 250 ml bottle) it should last you 2-3 months ,depending on how thick and long you hair is.
The correct way to Wash you hair is twice... and you should use no more than a leveled teaspoon of shampoo per Wash.

Hair tip for those with Oily scalp: Avoid warm water when washing your hair, keep it lukewarm (sucks i know) preferably body temp. ALSO do not massage the shampoo into your hair and scalp...distribute the Product lightly and rinse.
NO rubbing or massaging of the scalp.
And get a shampoo for oily scalp and hair.

Hair tip for Dry scalp: Those With dry scalp should also avoid very warm water, but you don`t have to go as "Cold" as those With oily scalp.
And massage your scalp frequently to stimulate the blood flow and the oil glands in the skin.
Also get a shampoo for dry/sensitive scalp.


Conditioner:
This step is actually very important. What most People don`t know about washing hair,is that the shampoo opens the scales on the hair shaft, and the conditioner Closes them.
So if you skip the conditioner, your hair will get damaged and break lot faster than if you you use conditioner.
now, i know a lot of People have no Clue as to how to use it...
Again, a little goes a long way....and With conditioner ,you need even less Product.
1/2-1 tsp ,and you apply it after the second Wash.
Many add it to the whole hair. You only need apply it to the lengths (from the elastic on a ponytail and out).


Hair mask/treatment:
These Products are really only an must if you have long chemically treated hair.
Depending on the damage on your hair, you can use this 1-3 times a week.
Some treatments are made especially to preserve and prolong the color in colored hair ( darker and more intense colors that fade easily).
Others are made to repair damaged hair, and some are just to give moisture.
Use 1-2 tsp depending on the thickness and length of your hair.

A tip for those With dry/brittle/damaged hair: After you`ve washed and conditioned your hair,towel dry it (gently,squeeze the water out,NO rubbing) then add a little Blueberry sized blob of hair treatment. Add it only to your ends ( the bottom 2 inches) this gives your ends a little extra boost and care.This is something i do myself.

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Here are links to some of my favorite hair Products!

Shampoos :

 

OGX 

 

Fushi wellbeing

 

L`oreal Professionnel

 

Conditioners:

 

A`kin

 

Redken

 

Kèrastase

 

Treatments/masks:

 

Joico K-pak

 

Redken

 

Sebastian

I hope you enjoyed the post and maybe you learned

something New!

 

Please leave comments and questions below.

 

Have a beautiful day!!!

 

 

Xoxo

How to: skincare routine.



So i thought i`d share  how to do the whole skincare routine.

 And in what order it`s all supposed to be Applied.

It can be a little confusing and maybe overwhelming with all the different products.

 

 



From start to finish:

 

1. Cleanser

 

   Cleanse your face every day ,morning and night,

   with a gentle cleanser for your skin type.

   Use warm water (on a face cloth)  to soften skin first,

   apply the cleanser,massage it on your face for about 30 sek,then wipe off With the cloth.

   If you have a lot of makeup on it can be a good idea to cleanse twice,to get the residue off.
Do not use a face cleanser to remove eye makeup,unless it specifies
on the bottle. Use a proper eye makeup remover, or you can use coconut oil,
works great,and it`s natural.

 

2.Toner

A toner , both removes excess makeup your cleanser didn`t
and prep the skin for the serum and moisturizing.
There are a huge variety of toners,for the most sensitive skin
to oily .You apply it on a Cotton pad and swipe over Your face,
neck and decolletage (chest area).
Stay Clear of the eye area!!



3. Serum

 

Serum is a  potent pre moisturizing skin treatment.

active ingredients to look for in a serum, if you have a more mature skin or breakouts:

Hyaloronic acid:moisture binding/plumping (anti aging)

Retinol: Stimulates cell turnover (anti aging)

Vitamin C: UV-damage protection

Alpha Hydroxy, Glycolic, Lactic: Cuts through upper layers of skin

Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid: Penetrates deep into pores to treat and prevent breakouts
Apply it on Your face ,neck and decolletage,like you would a moisturizer.

 



4.Moisturizer

 

Comes in a cream or gel, apply to the face,neck and decolletage a few minutes after the serum.

Get a moisturizer with spf 20 or higher. (if you have fair skin,spf 50 is best)
 

 



 

5.Eye cream

 

Eye cream is used to treat the under eye area, if you have

 wrinkles ,dark circles or get puffy/swelling.
Use Your ring finger to gently apply the cream.
the eye area is very delicate.

(How/where to apply eye cream on illustration below.) 

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Extra

 

Face scrub: 1-3 times a week
(See my recipe for face scrub HERE )

                                    Face mask: 1-4times a week,depending on the mask

 

 

 

  

  

Hope you`ve enjoyed the  post.
Please leave questions and comments below .

Have a Beautiful day!!

Xoxo!

 

 



   

Homemade Peanut butter!

 

 



 

 

 

 

Hands up if you LOVE peanut butter ( i`m holding BOTH of mine up!! lol)

But a lot of the peanut butters in the shops has a LOT of extra rubbish added.....
and who wants to put that poison in their bodies? NOT me!!
So why not just make Your own.

Making Your own peanut butter is so easy, has very few ingredients and takes about 10 minutes.
It takes longer to go to the shop to get the stuff, than just making it yourself.
Crunchy or smooth,the Choice is Yours!

So what do you need to make peanut butter you ask?

You`ll need:
-a Food processor
-spatula
-peanuts (250 grams)
-sea salt (just a pinch)

That`s IT!! :)

How to make it:
 
-Put peanuts in the Food processor
-Turn the Food processor on
-let it stay on for 5-10 minutes (add a pinch of sea salt after 1-2 minutes)
-Peanut butter is ready

Use the spatula to wipe down the sides in the Food processor if the peanut butter comes up the sides.
(remember to turn the Food processor off when you do that)
And use spatula to pour peanut butter into a jar when ready.
If you want a more crunchy peanut butter,just pulse the Food processor til you have the peanuts as grainy as you want them,take out approx 1/4 cup of it and set aside.
Then add it to the finished smooth peanut butter,stir it in With the spatula.






 



I usually add a couple handfuls of almonds to my peanut butter, because it stays softer.

This way of making peanut butter applies to any nut butter, almonds,cashew,hazelnut,walnut even coconut (just use coconut shavings)

And you can add flavors to them, like:
-cinnamon
-honey
-Vanilla/Vanilla extract
-caramel extract
-rum extract
-almond extract
-Maple syrup
-cacao powder/chocolate syrup/chocolate chips
Whatever tickles your fancy, just be creative.

Good Luck and enjoy!

Have a great day!

Xoxo

Please leave comments or questions below :)