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Beanies, fedoras, baseball caps, oh my! Autumn kicks off hat wearing season. Although hats can be the perfect accessory for any Fall outfit, hat hair is definitely not cute. No one wants to remove their hat to uncover major static or a hair indent where the hat once was. Hat hair stems from 2 major factors, the first being the actual hat, and secondly the static. The hat molds the hair, and the static is a result of dehydrated hair from the cooler air. But don't worry, today we'll be sharing tips so that you can continue rocking your hats without getting the dreaded hat hair. Continue reading →

Have you ever wanted to try extensions? Purchasing hair extensions can be a pretty big investment, one that not all of us are prepared to make. However, I'm about to make this decision a lot more simple! Today we'll go through some of the most popular hair extension application methods and the reasons you need extensions in your life! Types of extensions There are so many types of hair extensions available these days, from clip-ins, tape-ons, sew-in, fusion and micro links! However before even choosing the style, there is also the choice between real hair and synthetic hair. Continue reading →

Hair masks are like shoes, they aren't  one size fits all I don't know about you, but I LOVE wearing hair masks. Before I started doing my own research, I would try any mask that someone would give me. Hydrating masks, detanglers, damage control, anti frizz, color treated, you name it, I probably already tried it. Even though my hair wasn't frizzy or colored at the time, I thought the idea of any hair mask was good for my hair health. Keep the hair masks coming! However, a lot of these hair masks were probably ineffective, since not all hair masks suit your individual hair texture and needs. You have to find the right formula that complements your hair type, just like finding the right pair of shoes that fit. Nothing's worse than a shoe that is too big or too small, so why would you use a hair mask that is too hydrating or too drying? Continue reading →

Raise your hand if you want thick and luscious hair! Let's be real, who doesn't want hair as beautiful as Selena Gomez or Jennifer Lopez. Imagine being able to walk down the street, the wind slightly blowing in your face and having full voluminous hair that bounces with every step you take. But unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with naturally strong or thick strands. Although it might not come naturally, today we will be sharing tips and tricks to make your hair appear fuller. We'll go through products that specifically target fine hair and styling tips to  that will  give you the illusion of  thicker locks. So sit back, relax and find out how you can achieve those fuller looking hair! Continue reading →

Bring on the turkey! Or tofu turkey if you're vegetarian Whether you're hosting your very own Thanksgiving dinner, or attending someone else's event, there is bound to be lots of food! Today we will be sharing 5 cute hairstyles that will allow you to make the most of this food experience. By using techniques such as braiding, buns and fashionable ponytails, we will get your hair out of your face so you can slay your family dinner while still stuffing your face with food! Continue reading →

That hairstyle is SO Fetch! It's October 3rd, can you guess what that means? National Mean Girls day!!! Even after 14 years,this movie still remains one of the most iconic movies from the early 2000's. From slogans like "On Wednesdays we wear pink," or "You can't sit with us," Mean Girls has been a part of every girls teenaged years. Although their meanness is nothing to admire, their hair is definitely worthy of attention! I mean, I applaud them for being able to make it to school every morning with perfect hair. But have no fear, today we'll be helping you find the perfect Mean Girls hairstyle to try out at home! Continue reading →

What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? For many people it's getting their daily cup of coffee. With more than 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed every day worldwide, coffee is clearly an essential part of most people's day! However coffee is no longer just for drinking. In honor of National Coffee day, we will be discussing coffee scrubs! If you want to know why you should be lathering yourself in coffee, keep on reading. Continue reading →

Goodbye Summer and hello Fall With the first day of Fall happening only a couple days ago, it is now officially acceptable to be ordering the infamous Pumpkin spiced latte at Starbucks! But the PSL (Pumpkin spiced latte) is not everyone's cup of tea. Today we'll be discussing 4 types of people in Fall, the drink that best represents their personality and how this fall drink can inspire your next hair color! So if you want your hair to match your favorite Fall drink, just keep on reading. Continue reading →

Big Bang Theory returns for it's final season! The day has finally come, the 12th and final season of one of the most watched television series. In honor of the season premiere, we will be looking at Kaley Cuoco's, aka Penny's hair transition. She was able to somehow skip the awkward phases as she cut her long blonde hair into a pixie and then grew it out again. Many people are too scared to go for this shorter style, as maintaining and growing it out after can be a styling nightmare.  However Cuoco made this transition so gracefully! Today we will be discussing tips and tricks to effortlessly pass the stages of growing out short hair.   Continue reading →

Two words... Hair Horoscope Yes, you read correctly. Today we'll be discussing your hair horoscope, also known as a hairoscope. Astrology is such a fascinating subject, and sometimes it can be so accurate. Have you ever read a daily horoscope that was spot on? I know that I have, so today we'll be matching your zodiac personality with a fun new hairstyle that you should try.   Continue reading →