Lets Talk about Hair

If you know me you know that I am obsessed with long healthy hair. I am the kind of person who has never been able to grow my hair down to my butt. Incase you don't know that is genetics, if you have never had your hair be that long odds are it never will, but there are things you can do to get your hair past its usual breaking point. 


My hair's natural splitting point is just past my shoulders above my chest, but with care and good products I manage to get my hair as long as it is now. I have worked in the beauty industry for 5 years and my knowledge is from research and practicing on myself. 

Now if you are one of my close friends you know how crazy I am about getting good hair products. There really is no excuse to be using cheap drug store brands, having quality shampoo and conditioner 100% matters. Drug store products are really harsh and the majority of them are basically or one step up from being laundry detergent. Beauty supply stores are all over the nation and have sales CONSTANTLY on products. The most important thing to do is to read labels. Try to avoid products that containing alcohol, and sulfates, the problem is most shampoos don't properly balance the ph and it become very drying for hair. It's also best to avoid any and all silicone, and dimethicone in products, these build up on the hair and although it makes the hair lay down, it will only look good for a month or so before it builds up and is damaging to the hair.  They have shampoos that have no Sulfates or low sulfates as well low or no silicones which are much better. 

The biggest thing is just make sure if these ingredients are in the products just make sure they are low on the list of ingredients. If its in the top 4 or 5 pass on it. My favorite shampoo and conditioner is Joico K-Pak, my hair gets very dry and my hair tends to like a heavier product. I also know many products for all hair types if there are any questions. 

Oh and I thought I should post about your hair in this winter time. Winter is SO hard on hair especially in Utah with the dry weather. You HAVE to be using a good leave in conditioner (at least on your ends for those of you with oily hair) winter is ready to create breakage. Also should pick up your deep conditioning to every two weeks or at least once a month, don't waste your money on expensive "deep conditioners" coconut oil and castor oil is the best. Also be careful and watch the alcohol content in your shampoos conditioners and body lotion. :) if you have any hair questions or want suggestions for good products you can always ask.


The best thing for colored hair is professional shampoo and conditioner that has low or no sulfates and I can't stress this enough to keep your hair color longer don't ever wash with hot water, the colder you can stand the better, it keeps the cuticle closed, use heat when doing your oils treatments so the cuticles will open and take in the oils but not when you are washing ever.