After months of promising some of you this blog post, I’m finally sharing my hair tips and tricks! I am no expert, but I have found what works great for me and I’m excited to share!
In December of 2018 I chopped my hair pretty short (for me at least), and I have been on a mission to keep it long and strong ever since (I just prefer my hair long).
My hair is super thick and curly/frizzy, so I do have to style it if I want it to look like the image above! But, I’ve found some ways to keep it healthy and undamaged along the way. I hope you find this helpful! xo
First Up: My Favorite Products!
Ouai Repair Shampoo + Conditioner This line smells so good and has really helped the texture of my hair. My hair stylist noticed right away when I switched to these products! (The shampoo is hard to get your hands on right now, but the conditioner is in stock!)
Briogeo Scalp Revival Shampoo I use this when I experience any product build up (this happens to me more often in the winter when my hair and scalp are dry). It really helps to exfoliate the scalp!
Olaplex Hair Mask I use this a couple times a month. The directions say to leave in for 10 minutes, but I actually wear it as an overnight or 24 hour hair mask! It helps to keep my ends strong and my hair smooth.
Moroccanoil Treatment I use this every day after I shower for soft and shiny hair! This is what I use before I blow-dry as well (I haven’t found a heat protector that I love but I’m on the hunt).
Moroccanoil Curl Cream This is my favorite for when I wear my natural curls! I use some of the oil and then apply this cream for softer, less frizzy curls.
DryBar Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush I’m actually waiting for mine to come in the mail and I cannot wait!! I used my sister’s a couple times and fell in love. I love the soft waves and shine I’m able to get from this. I’m not great at doing my hair, and this is easy to use!
Healthy Hair Tips and Tricks!
- Use as little heat as possible! I style my hair 1 or 2 times per week maximum- the other days I just let it be. Even if I lose some of the curl, I don’t mind. When it starts to get really sad looking, I just throw it in a pony tail! Minimizing heat on my hair is the number 1 thing that has prevented dry, damaged ends for me!
- I only wash my hair as needed, usually 2 times per week. Again, I have extremely thick hair so it takes a lot for it to look greasy. This may be different for finer hair, but it works for me.
- Embrace your natural hair! I try to leave my hair be every once in awhile, especially on a chill weekend where I’m not seeing anyone. I let it air dry and just be!
- Monthly product detoxes. Once a month, after a good shampoo and conditioner, I brush it out and leave it without products for a day or 2. This helps my hair to just breathe and get rid of any product build up.
- A healthy diet matters! Yes, the food you eat can effect the look of your hair! High quality protein (organic animal products, plant-based protein powder, and legumes), along with a diet rich in healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts and seeds) help my hair to grow long and strong.
That’s it! Nothing crazy or complex, just some simple tricks and a handful of products that have truly worked for me. My hair is definitely the healthiest it’s been in years after some patience and trial and error. I’ve found my routine and my go-to products, and for now I’m sticking to it! I hope this was helpful! xo
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Apr 28, 2020
My Hair Tips + Fave Products
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Really enjoyed these hair tips and product recommendations, simple but practical! I’ve been trying to improve my hair care routine and found a few ideas I want to try, especially focusing on consistency and scalp health. Also check Doctiplus for more helpful wellness info and routines.
leaving olaplex in overnight is definitely the move. i usually just play a 6 letter wordle game while my hair mask sits.
I really appreciate how you emphasize minimizing heat and letting hair air dry—those are such practical tips for maintaining healthy hair. Your routine sounds similar to mine, and I’ve found that using a good hair mask like Olaplex makes a huge difference. Also, your point about diet affecting hair is spot on; I’ve noticed my hair feels stronger when I eat more healthy fats. Thanks for sharing your favorites!
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I really appreciate how you emphasize minimizing heat and letting hair air dry—those are such practical tips for maintaining healthy hair. Your routine sounds similar to mine, and I’ve found that using a good hair mask like Olaplex makes a huge difference. Also, your point about diet affecting hair is spot on; I’ve noticed my hair feels stronger when I eat more healthy fats. Thanks for sharing your favorites!
I really appreciate how you emphasize minimizing heat and letting hair air dry—those are such practical tips for maintaining healthy hair. Your routine sounds similar to mine, and I’ve found that using a good hair mask like Olaplex makes a huge difference. Also, your point about diet affecting hair is spot on; I’ve noticed my hair feels stronger when I eat more healthy fats. Thanks for sharing your favorites!
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I love the practical balance here—using the Olaplex mask only a couple of times a month and limiting heat to once or twice weekly feels especially realistic for thick, curly hair. For anyone pairing hair care with music while styling, Pitch Changer can preview songs at a different pitch or tempo locally and export a WAV without uploading audio.
I really enjoyed how practical and realistic these healthy hair tips are, especially the advice about minimizing heat styling and giving your natural hair some time to breathe. The product buildup tip is also useful, since having a simple routine can make hair care much easier to maintain. The section about heat is particularly interesting from a science perspective, because repeated exposure to high temperatures can affect materials and structures in ways that are worth understanding. For readers who enjoy learning about heat, energy, materials, and the science behind everyday experiences, Physics Fundamentals is a useful educational resource to explore.
I really enjoyed these simple hair-care tips, especially the advice about limiting heat and giving your natural hair a break. It’s interesting how heat can affect the texture and condition of hair over time. There’s also a lot of everyday science behind heat and materials that’s fun to explore on Physics Fundamentals.
Nice to meet you, Mia — a registered dietitian sharing hair tips alongside recipes and hormonal health advice is such a fun mix, and it fits the “gather around my table” vibe perfectly. I always appreciate when wellness advice keeps things simple and low-fuss instead of a twelve-step routine nobody will stick with.
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