Hair Do

TGIF! Today we get a break from a week of so much rain! It has truly iced the quarantine cake when it comes to feeling trapped. This weekend we have so much sunshine to soak up. Saturday, it's literally going to be bright and I am treating Vivian to this new splash pad to play with in our backyard.  It will be her first swimsuit day of the year and I can't wait to hear her splashing giggles.

The happiest news of all is that we get to go to church on Sunday!!! I thought about texting my neighbors to tell them that everything was ok, because my squeals were so loud when the announcement was posted. We are meeting outside and will be keeping our distance from others. I have no clue how I'm going to refrain from hugging our dear friends and gracious my Sunday school students!! Not to mention, there will not be nursery for Vivian. I have no clue how I'm going to manage her through the service but none of that compares to the joy of getting to gather again with our church family in worship!

At the beginning of the year I asked you gals what you wanted to see more of on this blog. I had several requests for how I style my hair and how I manage to only wash it twice a week.
Surprisingly, I was asked the most about my workout routine & diet ... I still need to share more on that.

I find that since quarantining gals are going longer between washes and so many are struggling with unkept roots growing by the week.

Hair is unique to the gal that wears it.  I encourage you to work with the locks God gave you, enhancing them rather than trying to fight against them.  I have extremely thick, textured and very wavy red hair.  Rather than try and straighten it, change it's color or wear a slick style I embrace the large volume with a curly style and use products to enhance what I have.

Confession: I do add a little color to my mane.  As I'm aging my hair has become dull and darker.  Since I don't have grey to cover I dilute an auburn dye with water and shampoo it in once a month for just a little boost without the harshness.

So here are my secrets to having a coiffed mane with merely 2 washes a week
Note: These apply to working with an overdue dye job.


Day 1:

I wash with this shampoo & conditioner purchased at my salon.
I only condition the lower 3/4ths of my hair and comb it through with a wide tooth comb in the shower to distribute evenly. I wrap it in a hair towel and often let it air dry while I apply my make up to reduce the amount of heat from the blow dryer. I use this styling cream (avoiding the roots) prior  to drying.
I section my hair and use a large round brush to smooth it dry.

I use a 1" curling iron and curl sections away from my face.  The curls are smaller and tighter initially.  When complete I use my fingers to separate & loosen them and spray with this hairspray.

This is far curlier than I like but by starting this way the following days are just right with little to no effort.

I will sleep with it half up in a clip.

Day 2:

I run a wide comb through it and go.  This is my favorite day as the curls have fallen and are larger.

I will apply dry shampoo on the roots of the upper half of my hair before bed and sleep with it in a loose pony tail.  These are my favorite hair ties.

Day 3:

I will use a round brush to fluff and add volume around my face and wear it half up or in headband.

Day 4:  Same as day 3 but most definitely up in a pony tail.  I work out every day and there's no other option at this point.

Hair dryer | Curling Iron | Hairspray | Styling Cream | Dry Shampoo 

REALLY REALLY want to try the Dyson AirWrap but goodness gracious it's pricey! 

Tips for concealing dirty/unkept roots:
1. Avoid a straight part
2. When pulling your hair back use your fingers to keep it textured/avoid brushing it smooth
3. Use headbands and scarves to 'dress' it up
4. Maintain volume with products such as this and dry shampoo

Since Summer is coming and bringing it's humidity & heat, I will style my hair in braids and forgo the blowdryer rocking my natural curls.

I love using vintage silk scarves to tie around clips and ponytails.  They add color and print allowing even your most basic of days to look cheerful and put together. 

I love them as an alternate to headbands! They won't damage your hair, don't pinch and won't get in the way of glasses.  

There are 2 ways to wear one: wrap it around tying the scarf at the base of your neck underneath your hair or tie it in a double knot on top and tuck in the ends. You may want to use bobby pins to hold it in place/keep it from sliding. 

These headbands are my fav! Headbands are a hot trend, especially ones with a knot on top.  Personally, I just felt like the knot looked like a horn on me.  A puffy braided headband was more even in shape and made me feel like I was wearing a crown! I found a pack of 4 satin ones in different colors that suit my fancy.

Dress Beautifully with a Coiffed Hair Do

XOXO Sarah-Louise