Let's Talk Hair • Honey We're Home

Hi friend! I hope you are doing amazing and having a great week! I didn’t realize how tired I was from the bachelorette party, but man, Monday I was pooped! I got in a short nap AND made sure to get to bed early because I was exhausted! Mama doesn’t get out much and even Jordan was joking with me that I was up past my bedtime!

Thankfully, I’m much better now and I’ll have a bachelorette party weekend post coming up for you next!

But first, let’s talk hair!

Tank (one in every color, please!) • Jeans

I’ve gotten so many DMs asking if I have hair extensions and the answer is no. But, I can see why y’all are asking – my hair has been growing so long. I actually got it cut a few weeks ago, but went a second time because I just want it shorter.

Originally, I thought I’d keep it this length for the wedding, but I decided I want to go a bit shorter just so it’s easier to deal with in the day to day.

I’ve taken Nutrafol vitamins for a couple of months, and wonder if that’s contributing to the growth. I do know my nails have also gotten long and very strong so maybe they’re related?!

I’ve been taking the Women’s Balance, which is formulated for women over 45 who experience hair thinning. This formula has ingredients to target key root causes of thinning, such as hormones, metabolism, and aging.

I’ve noticed some hair thinning and also changes with texture right around my hairline. I’m not yet getting grey, but I am noticing some wiry texture where I bet the greys are lurking.

Olaplex Shampoo & Conditioner • No 3 Repair Treatment • Olaplex Set

I do switch up my shampoo and conditioner, and right now I’m really liking the Olaplex Shampoo and Conditioner. It smells really good and the shampoo gets a good lather.

But, before I shampoo, I’ve been using the Olaplex No.3 Complete Repair Treatment. You put it on your wet hair, wait 3 minutes, then rinse out. I do that about every other time I shampoo.

And I only wash my hair about every 4 days.

Clarifying Shampoo

I still have issues with oily hair especially at the nape so I sometimes use this Oribe Clarifying Shampoo and it really works! My hairdresser used it on me when she noticed the same issue and it eliminates all the greasiness, leaving you with fresh, lightweight hair.

It goes on like a mouse and contains volcanic ash which is why it has a charcoal color. But it also smells really good. It’s on the pricy side, but a little goes a long way and you’re not supposed to use it for every wash.

K18 Repair Mask • K18 Heat Protectant • Living Proof Triple Bond Complex • Olaplex Bonding Oil

I alternate these repairing products as needed.

K18 Repair Mask • This one you put into your clean hair after shampooing, but don’t apply conditioner. Out of the shower, you towel dry your hair and apply 1-3 pumps depending on the size of your hair from root to tips. Leave it on for 4 minutes to let it activate. Don’t rinse, just style as usual. It’s recommended to use for the first 4-6 washes, then as needed.

K18 Heat Protectant • Before applying heat to my hair, I always use a heat protectant. This one is good for all hair types and textures and protects hair from heat up to 450 degrees.

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex • This is my old fave, a great bond builder for the three types of bonds in our hair. It reduces visible signs of hair damage including split ends while preventing breakage and future damage. You also apply this to towel dried hair and style as usual.

Olaplex Bonding Oil • I also like a hair oil on occasion. My hair tends to get oily at the scalp, but can look dry at the ends, especially on day 3 or 4 after washing. I’ll sometimes apply a tiny bit of oil to the towel dried ends before blowdrying or as needed between washes concentrating on the ends.

Dry Shampoo • Strand Plumping Styling Cream

I also rely heavily on dry shampoo and Divi is my current obsession. I like it so much that I added a travel size to my girls’ bachelorette party gift bags!

The Divi Strand Plumping Cream helps give incredible volume when you dry your hair. And the cool thing about this product is that it enhances hair strand density over time. I will note that you don’t need a lot- less is more with this product.

Oribe Hair Alchemy Serum • Thickening Spray • Wow Dream Coat

And here are a few more hair products I also like and cycle through.

Oribe Hair Alchemy Serum • This is a one-in-all treatment serum and also contains heat protectant so you don’t need two products. I really like the formula and how it glides onto my hair and keeps it feeling lightweight.

Thickening Spray • This thickening spray would be what I’d use in lieu of the Strand Plumping Styling Cream if I wanted a lighter weight product. I spray from root to tip and gives really nice volume without being at all heavy.

Wow Dream Coat • Living in Houston, the humidity is no friend to our hair, so this is what I use mostly in the summer when the humidity is at it’s worst. This helps tame the frizz that I tend to get and it keeps my hair looking smoother.

It’s funny because I tend to think of myself as more on the minimal side when it comes to beauty, but seeing all these products here makes me realize that I’m definitely not minimal when it comes to my hair!

I’m actually quite high maintenance and really like my hair products. But the truth is, I actually use all of these!