Wedding Wednesday...WorkOut Hair Maintenance

Many of you are actively trying to keep your bodies together, whether it be for life or for your wedding day.
If you are trying to get 'Snatched' for the wedding day or for life then you need to be conscience of the way you are maintaining your natural hair.
Those that have fine hair are probably shampooing their hair regularly, whereas those that have normal to coarse hair are probably shampooing 1-0 times a week.
No matter what texture your hair is, if you are working out multiple times a week then you should be shampooing your hair at least once a week.
The reason being is because if you are "really" working out then you are sweating.
Sweat (Perspiration) has salt in it along with many other minerals, which is dependent upon what the individual produces. It could be sodium (salt), magnesium, calcium, etc.
Imagine if you didn't take a shower after a workout, how would you smell after a week?!
That should put things into perspective on the importance of shampooing your hair.
If you can't smell your own hair, then others can and chances are you're being talked about. Just saying!
I'm not saying you have to shampoo everyday but at least once a week.
Leaving salt in your hair can be damaging as well. It can cause breakage because salt is drying, think about it. Salt absorbs.
I like sea breeze.
You can mix it in while you are shampooing your hair. Make sure you are also using a hydrating conditioner to ensure that you are restoring moisture into your hair.

Even if you are wearing braids, run some water through that scalp to rinse the salt out.
Even when I'm shampooing extensions, I can smell it when people have been sweating alot, it's not the most pleasant smell.
Again I stress, maintain good hair hygiene, no matter if you have extensions or natural hair.
I really like Paul Mitchell "shampoo three" because it's does an amazing job in cutting any impurities from the hair. It's the best that I've seen on the market. You can literally feel the difference on your hair.  Trust me, you'll be amazed!

Wedding Wednesday...Heatless hairstyles Fine hair edition.

I have had many clients over the years that have struggled with thinning hair. Everyone isn't born with thick hair. It could be genetic or it can stem from growth being stunted early in life. It's very important to not damage your hair follicle because once the follicle is damaged hair won't grow in those areas. Some people's hair have been thin from a young age while others hair my be thin because of chemical or heat damages.
So whether your hair is damaged or natural thin, I'm going to show you a few styles that you can achieve on those days that you don't have any business using heat. If your hair is thin, you have to be more fragile with it comes to your hair because you need to preserve as much hair as possible. There are products that are geared for thin or fine hair.

Nioxin is one of my favorite products for hair. Especially fine or thinning hair. 

If your hair is fine or thin, this is the product for you. I know many clients have asked me about 'hairfinity' but I have no idea if that products works. People have said that they have experienced hair growth but I personally think it's great marketing and branding. I would never discourage anyone from trying it because it may actually work.
I went to my go to place for visuals, Pinterest and found a few looks for you ladies that have fine hair. When you have fine hair , you have to shampoo your hair more often because it gets oily faster than normal to coarse hair.

Pictures are from Pinterest

Wedding Wednesday... Heatless hairstyles Kinky/Curly/Thick Hair Edition

No matter what your hair texture you have, you can create heatless hairstyles. You don't have to be a professional in order to use a comb and brush. There is always a low maintenance style that can be achieved. You usually need product to manipulate the desired style in place. One of my favorite products for taming hair is 'Tigi Bedhead wax stick'. 

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No matter what hair texture you have, this product can be used. It's miracle worker. Since it is wax I normally like to melt it a bit because it sometimes will leave residue. If you do just rub it on your hair directly then make sure you comb or brush it well. 

Here are a few styles that I feel are easy to achieve if you are having a bad hair day, wanting to keep the heat out, or if you just want a low maintenance style. 

All photos are from Pinterest.

Wedding Wednesday... Effortless Wedding Day Hair

As I reflected about today's topic, I imagined myself being on a sunny, white-sand and
clear blue-watered island. I thought about a stress-free bride, frolicking on the beach with her husband celebrating their newly consecrated union.
I envisioned the sun reflecting off of her effortless but beautiful hair, her laughing as she played up and down the shoreline with her Mr.Right.
Ahh...What a beautiful sight!
Most brides spend multiple hours as well as large amounts of money on hair and make-up for their wedding day.
Not suggesting that it's a bad idea, just stating the facts. However there are some brides that take a more minimalistic approach.
They do their own hair and makeup, because at the end of the day beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The beholder is your husband-to-be. I've learned over the years that most men can care less about how extravagant you wear your hair. They don't even notice half the time what you do with your hair. It has to be a drastic difference, for example going from waist-long hair to a bob or going from super curly hair to straight. Other than that, they don't notice (There are always exceptions, In which case you may way to raise an eyebrow.
Effortless wedding day hair can be achieved with little or no cost to you. Effortless hair is perfect for a beach ceremony. You want to have a hairstyle that is minimal because it will usually be warm (humid)  and or windy.
There are so many beautiful natural styles. I just love all the creativity that can be achieved through hair. It really is artistic expression. I love being a Tress Artist.

Photography credit: Pinterest
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