HAIR MASKS FOR SUMMER STRANDS

You aren’t the only one who’s in need of a vacation.  Your hair could use a little R&R as well. I don’t know about you, but the summer always wreaks havoc on my hair.  In addition to blow outs and flat ironing, the sun, pool water, dry air, sun, ocean water, and more sun make it dry and lifeless.  Hair masks bring back lost moisture and leave my frizzy ends sleek and smooth. You can always DIY, but if you’d rather pick one up, I’ve rounded up my top faves below.

From left to right:
Bumble and bumble Creme de Coco Masque, Oribe Signature Moisture Masque, Pantene Pro-V Weekly Rehab Créme, Fekkai PrX Reparatives Intensive Fortifying Mask, Aesop Rose Hair & Scalp Moisturizing Mask

CHOPPED: A NEW MOUSSE FOR A NEW ‘DO

I did it! I cut my hair.  Four inches shorter and it feels amaze-balls. Ok, so it’s not like I’ve cut a foot off or anything, but for those of you who’s long hair is your security blanket, then you know how big a deal this can be.  I have now entered the world of the mid-length ladies.  It’s a long lob, if you will.  I posted a little while back that I was having problems with thinning hair from my wacky hormones, and collected styles because I was contemplating a chop. Well, I can now say that I no longer feel like I have 10 hairs on my head.  My new length is more blunt and creates an illusion of fullness.  And, I have found the best mousse for my new ‘do.  Oribe Graniose Hair Plumping Mousse really delivers.  It’s light and airy and creates fullness without leaving my hair sticky or crunchy.  Plus, it has that oh-so-fab signature scent.  It’s best used before a blow-dry but I can say that it works wonders on air-dried hair as well.  Cue sigh of relief.

WINTER ESSENTIALS

It’s getting coooold. My skin is chapped, my hair is dry, and my lips are a wintery shade of flaky pale (hot stuff, I tell you). In the winter time, as the temperatures drop and the air changes, I need a change in my routine as well.  Creams get thicker, lip balms get more intense, and I find myself concentrating more on my skin care and less on my makeup.  Below are some of my favorite things to keep my skin dewy and hair shiny, even though the weather would rather suck the life out of me!

Kieh’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter – There’s a reason why this stuff is a best seller.  It’s thick, rich formula leaves your skin buttery soft and the scent is heavenly.

Kiss Mix by Eve Lom – This super moisturizing lip balm leaves a subtle sheen on your lips and is perfect on it’s own and leaves lips crack free when topped with a bold lipstick.

Laura Mercier Créme Brûlée Honey Bath – I take more baths in the winter time and this creme smells so amazing and leaves my skin super soft.

Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque – This hair mask might be on the pricey side but it definitely delivers results. After leaving it on my hair for 5 minutes, I’m left with soft, shiny, bouncy hair.
Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream – Did I mention I’m a hand model as well?  No joke – I am a child-size hand model (random, I know!) and keeping my hands smooth and crack free is a must.  This cream is super moisturizing but doesn’t leave me with butter-fingers.
Tata Harper Beautifying Face Oil – I wish I had a big enough wallet to try all her amazing 100% natural products.  This fast absorbing face oil works for any skin type – even mine, which is combination and prone to break outs.