...:::BUNdle of FUN:::...

 

Everyone hates Mondays just as much as the next person. Just like the girl from Mean Girls whose boobs can tell when its raining, my hair can tell when its Monday. Aside from all the other days that my hair doesn't cooperate, Monday is the worst. I can never get it to do what I want so the only other resort I have is a bun. I try to find new bun ideas because I don't like to keep it simple and I'm always on the go so I need variety. This post is to turn your boring old Monday into a hair funday. Try out these styles if you ever want to spice up your hair or just simply want a easy to go do. Remember Monday comes every week so be prepared for it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair. I don’t know, I’m never there.

                                   -Dolly Parton

...:::It's A Hair Obsession:::...

Singer/Song Writer/Cover Girl/My Idol amongst other things Ms. Janell Monae is one of my all time favorites. Call it what you want, girl crush, obsession, but whatever you want to call it, make sure you give credit where it is due because I surely will. The month is almost over and before it ends I want to speak on my hair inspiration. Though I can never get my hair exactly like that (or anywhere near it for that matter), it never hurts to try something new. She adds a futuristic aspect to a old but daring pin up. Click the image to listen to her song with another hair inspiration Erykah Badu.

...:::Hairy God Stylist:::...

     What if one morning you woke up to a head full of long, beautiful hair? What if you woke up to not even a single strand? Which morning would you prefer? Yeah, I would prefer the bald one too (just kidding). I'm sure everyone wants to be like Repunzel but you couldn't tell with the way people treat their hair. I'm not sure if I can call myself a hairstylist just yet but because I am a "behind the scenes" person when it comes to hair, I think its safe to say that a lot of folks don't take of their hair the way they should. However, most people don't do more because they don't know more than the usual wash and dry but that's what I'm here for. Call me your hairy god stylist. Pre-Treatment: The bottles tell you to lather, rinse, then repeat but they never tell you what to do before you start that process. 

  Applying your product 10 minutes in advance helps  fully absorb into your strands so you can get all of its benefits and more. The After Math: After you wash and dry, try a hot oil treatment. Hot oil treatments can help with dry scalp conditions including dandruff. Since oil and moisturizers are the key ingredient, they can condition the scalp and skin in addition to the hair. However, hot oil treatments are a temporary fix and must be repeated during on a regular basis to maintain their effectiveness.

“She was the most beautiful creature on Earth - her hair said so in that language only hair can speak.”
― Gabriel Bá, Daytripper

...:::To Comb Or Not To Comb:::...

    I know your reading this title and in your head, your all like who doesn't comb their hair? You would be surprised. most people ( me being one) rarely comb their hair. Not combing your hair can be beneficial. There has been lots of times where I haven't combed my hair and people often tell me that my hair looked good that day and all I can think in my head is, boy if you only knew.
Me and my hair has a love hate relationship. I love it and it hates me. All of the time its frizzy so I continue to let it be. I'll straighten it but it never straightens. I'll curl it but it never curls there's really nothing that I can do that is guaranteed except going outside and letting it frizz up. Even when I wear my hair in a fro it never corporates. What's a girl to do? Her hair is the most important thing to her.

    My hair is never my friend so much to the point that I have had it cut more than multiple times. That definitely never works because every time it grows back it grows longer and more difficult than before. So I came to the conclusion that I need to try something new.
When I was a kid I had long and curly hair until my hairdresser at the time put a perm in it. Perms are supposed to straighten your hair (if your African-American) but it did no such thing for mines. Now that I'm older and I do my own hair, I am trying to restore it back to the way it was before. In order to do that I tend to, go comb free. Going comb  free can and will improve ones curl definition, and my hair is no longer frizzed out by combs or brushes. keeping up with my curls was a problem at first when  I started noticing  that they  weren't defining themselves easily. I tried doing other things to manage my curls such as henna treatments, braids, twists, and multiple creams but that usually didn't work. Until I realized that my curls could be defined I just needed a different approach that's why I started not combing it.

    Another reason I really don't comb my hair is that I spend a lot of money on combs. Yes I said I spend a lot of money on combs. I do this because they break a lot. I told you me and my hair don't get along. The timeless question. If you don't comb your hair then how do you get it to look like the way it does? Finger detangling . Finger detangling your hair is a completely different hair care experience and takes some time to get used to. This is not a life decision eventually I will go back to combs but for now, this is what I'm working with. If you want to switch to this method but are a little iffy and want to way out your options, check out this website for good tips.
Benefits Of Not Combing

Hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself. ~Hubert de Givenchy, Vogue, July 1985

...:::Damage Control:::...

   Long or short, if you have hair you love it. And if your anything like me your always looking for the next big thing to help you keep it. Most people have problems with their hair because they don't know how to take care of or that they don't want to invest all that money to bring it back to life. But do not fear, I am here. I know a few simple tips and tricks that can have you looking like Beyoncé on one of her best days. (You'll look like her by the hair not anything else, don't get ahead of yourself).
Do you like mayonnaise? Most people don't but after this post you will have a newly found interest in it. Want your hair shiny and smooth?  Then mayonnaise is the conditioning condiment for you. Comb just enough mayo through your hair to coat it lightly. Then leave on for 30 minutes before shampooing out per normal. For a deeper conditioning treatment, place a shower cap on top of your mayo-coated locks and leave on for longer (even overnight if you’re feeling extra dry). Yes this actually works mayonnaise is also good for getting gum out of your hair (something I bet you wish you would have known when you were younger before your mom cut that patch out of your head from that one boy who said you had the cooties).
 
   Want to restore youth to your hair? Do your hair itch and you have to scratch a lot due to really bad dandruff? Well let vinegar be your resolution to that problem . If you add about a tablespoon of this tasty, tangy acid and  massage  full-strength apple cider vinegar into your scalp before shampooing then  as you rinse it, it can help remove residue that dulls your hair. In addition to adding shine to your hair, vinegar is also known for its skin healing properties.
Another type of food that's beneficial to your hair would be eggs.  A way to benefit from eggs’ natural proteins without the cholesterol is to crack a few eggs and beat them together in bowl. After shampooing, massage your hair and leave on before rinsing out thoroughly. This treatment should help repair or strengthen your hair follicles — leading to silkier locks with good body. Rotate ideas include whisking one egg yolk together with a dash of olive oil and 3/4 cups of warm water. Mix one of your eggs with avocado and olive oil for better results. Leave in for thirty minutes like other hair treatments.
     
        Want more bounce and intensifying shine you can see from a mile away? Ask your dad if he's going to drink the rest of the beer he left on the kitchen cabinet. Yes I said beer. If your iffy about this you probably shouldn't try the mayonnaise. Anyway, but because beer is rich in proteins and vitamins, through the natural barley and hops, it does contain nutrients for helping to develop healthy hair. If you're a person who doesn't wash your hair in the sink but instead in the shower, at  the end of a shower, pour a flat beer over your hair straight from your roots and let it sit for 3-4 minutes. To avoid the stench that can come with beer, follow-up with a good smelling conditioner.
You don't have to spend a lot to get the results that you want. Take it from me, I personally have used all these items and no I'm not talking about when it comes to eating them. I know a lot of hair tips and will be more than happy to share them with any one who asks. remember to wash your hair in lukewarm water, until next time.

Hair brings one's self-image into focus; it is vanity's proving ground. Hair is
terribly personal, a tangle of mysterious prejudices.  ~Shana Alexander