My Haircare Routine
Hello Lovelies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) I wanted to do a blog post about my haircare routine because I have spent the past three years focused on my hair and settling on products. I'm going to name the things I use, how I use them and how often I use them. I have been growing out my hair for two years now and these products have helped me along the way :)
Before I get started naming the products I use, I think its important to say that many of them are for color treated hair. Earlier this year I decided to do something that I had wanted to do since I was a little girl, go blonde. Now I know that not everyone would understand this desire but my natural hair color is red (my hair is auburn, which some people argue isn't red) and I grew up being teased about this by my peers. I always resented my hair color and hated that my mother wouldn't let me color it. She claimed that I had been blessed with a color many woman pay a lot of money to get and that she was doing me a favor. As I have gotten older I have come to realize she was right but that didn't take away my desire to have blonde hair. I went to a salon and was told that the only way for me to go blonde was to do multiple rounds of highlights. I got through two before I changed my mind and decided the upkeep was going to be to expensive. After my first round I went straight to Target and bought products that I thought would stop my hair from being dry and damaged. A lot of the products I am going to mention were purchased on that trip.
Though I didn't go completely blonde, I still have a lot of highlights. Going blonde from red is really hard because your hair naturally wants to turn to a brassy color. I have gone through a few shampoos & conditioners trying to keep the brassy color from coming through but none have done as well at keeping my highlights blonde as this Pantene combo. Not only does this keep my hair from getting brassy but it also conditions my hair, keeping it soft and healthy. On top of all of that it also smells wonderful! I wash my hair about every 2 to 3 days to keep it from getting to dried out.
This mask was one of the things I picked up on my Target trip. I had never used one before but I now love having this as part of my routine. I do it once a week, usually on the weekends, and it really makes my hair feel softer and less brittle. I just put it in my hair while I'm in the shower (after I have used my shampoo and conditioner) and keep it on while I shave. You just leave it in for a few minutes and then wash it out. It is such an easy addition to any routine.
Before I get started naming the products I use, I think its important to say that many of them are for color treated hair. Earlier this year I decided to do something that I had wanted to do since I was a little girl, go blonde. Now I know that not everyone would understand this desire but my natural hair color is red (my hair is auburn, which some people argue isn't red) and I grew up being teased about this by my peers. I always resented my hair color and hated that my mother wouldn't let me color it. She claimed that I had been blessed with a color many woman pay a lot of money to get and that she was doing me a favor. As I have gotten older I have come to realize she was right but that didn't take away my desire to have blonde hair. I went to a salon and was told that the only way for me to go blonde was to do multiple rounds of highlights. I got through two before I changed my mind and decided the upkeep was going to be to expensive. After my first round I went straight to Target and bought products that I thought would stop my hair from being dry and damaged. A lot of the products I am going to mention were purchased on that trip.
Shampoo & Conditioner
Pantene Color Preserve Shine
Hair Mask
Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask
This mask was one of the things I picked up on my Target trip. I had never used one before but I now love having this as part of my routine. I do it once a week, usually on the weekends, and it really makes my hair feel softer and less brittle. I just put it in my hair while I'm in the shower (after I have used my shampoo and conditioner) and keep it on while I shave. You just leave it in for a few minutes and then wash it out. It is such an easy addition to any routine.
Detangling Spray & Brush
Johnson's Buddies Easy Comb Detangler Spray & Tangle Teaser
I have had a problem with tangles since I was a little girl. If you saw my July favorites I mentioned this as one of my favs for the month :) The combination of this Johnson's detangle spray and my tangle teaser have made brushing my hair the simplest task, which is crazy for someone who could spend ten minutes trying to brush their hair without it. I just spray this in my wet hair generously after a shower and then brush through with my tangle teaser. It doesn't leave my hair feeling like there is product in it and makes it feel soft and look shiny.
I have had a problem with tangles since I was a little girl. If you saw my July favorites I mentioned this as one of my favs for the month :) The combination of this Johnson's detangle spray and my tangle teaser have made brushing my hair the simplest task, which is crazy for someone who could spend ten minutes trying to brush their hair without it. I just spray this in my wet hair generously after a shower and then brush through with my tangle teaser. It doesn't leave my hair feeling like there is product in it and makes it feel soft and look shiny.
Heat Protectant
Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Flat Iron Spray
I have been wearing my hair naturally more often out of sheer laziness but when you are growing out your hair they do say to avoid heat, so I suppose it has worked out for me! When I do decide to straighten my hair or touch up my natural curls with my wand I use heat protectant to try and minimize damage. I never blow dry my hair because it takes up to 45 minutes (my hair just holds onto water like crazy!) and I am not willing to take the time. I admittedly never used a heat protectant before I got my highlights but I got this when I made the Target run I mentioned before and am glad I did. The bleach took a toll on my hair and this spray has really helped to keep it healthier. It smells amazing too :)
Straightener
Chi Ceramic Hairstyling Iron
I have had this straightener for about four years now and you can definitely tell that it has been well loved. I have rubbed off the Chi even. If there is one heat tool that I use the most it is my straightener. My hair is naturally curly/wavy so if I want it to be straight I am dependent on it. In high school I used it all the time and when my hair was shorter I had to use it every day to style it. Now that it is longer I am not as willing to take the time (it can take more than 30 minutes) but for anyone in the market for a straightener I still stand by my Chi as the best one I have ever owned.
I have had this straightener for about four years now and you can definitely tell that it has been well loved. I have rubbed off the Chi even. If there is one heat tool that I use the most it is my straightener. My hair is naturally curly/wavy so if I want it to be straight I am dependent on it. In high school I used it all the time and when my hair was shorter I had to use it every day to style it. Now that it is longer I am not as willing to take the time (it can take more than 30 minutes) but for anyone in the market for a straightener I still stand by my Chi as the best one I have ever owned.
Curling Wand
Conair Infiniti Curling Wand
This Conair wand is so inexpensive and it has lasted me well through four years. It was a great investment. It produces a nice spiral curl and is really simple to use.
Hair Oil
Garnier Fructis Marvelous Oil Color Illuminate 5-Action Hair Elixir
I bought this Garnier oil on my Target trip to try and keep some moisture in my hair. I mainly apply it after I have straightened my hair and want to keep the ends from being frizzy and dry. As long as I don't apply to much it doesn't make my hair look greasy and it smells really nice. It gives me a good shine on my ends. I only apply it there and not near the root, to stop my hair from getting greasy between washes.
Dry Shampoo
This Conair wand is so inexpensive and it has lasted me well through four years. It was a great investment. It produces a nice spiral curl and is really simple to use.
Hair Oil
Garnier Fructis Marvelous Oil Color Illuminate 5-Action Hair Elixir
I bought this Garnier oil on my Target trip to try and keep some moisture in my hair. I mainly apply it after I have straightened my hair and want to keep the ends from being frizzy and dry. As long as I don't apply to much it doesn't make my hair look greasy and it smells really nice. It gives me a good shine on my ends. I only apply it there and not near the root, to stop my hair from getting greasy between washes.
Dry Shampoo
TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo Volumizing for Fine/Oily Hair
I didn't have dry shampoo in my routine until recently, when I found it for those days between washes and to add some texture to my hair when it has been freshly washed. My hair is very smooth when it is clean and that can make styling difficult. I will spray some of this into my clean, dry hair so that I can braid it or curl it easier. It can also add volume at the root if you spray it in when it is dry. The one problem I have had with it is that if you don't massage it in with your fingers quickly enough it can leave a gray coloring in your hair.
Hairspray
Not Your Mother's She's A Tease Volumizing Hairspray
For those rare occasion where I completely curl all of my hair or try and be fancy with an up-do, I love this hairspray. It works really well without making my hair stiff or hard. I don't use it for any major things so I can't say how long it lasts but I have enjoyed it for my simple uses :)
Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I have used this sea salt spray for years and really like the texture it gives my hair. I have a natural wave to my hair so I love that this spray gives me more of a beach-y vibe to my hair, like when I swim in the ocean. I just put this on my hair when it is wet and then go. So simple to use and such a cute hairstyle.
That is my haircare routine :) I am now at a length where I look in the mirror and finally think my hair is long and healthy. I hope you found some of this post helpful. Let me know in the comments what products you use!
I didn't have dry shampoo in my routine until recently, when I found it for those days between washes and to add some texture to my hair when it has been freshly washed. My hair is very smooth when it is clean and that can make styling difficult. I will spray some of this into my clean, dry hair so that I can braid it or curl it easier. It can also add volume at the root if you spray it in when it is dry. The one problem I have had with it is that if you don't massage it in with your fingers quickly enough it can leave a gray coloring in your hair.
Hairspray
Not Your Mother's She's A Tease Volumizing Hairspray
For those rare occasion where I completely curl all of my hair or try and be fancy with an up-do, I love this hairspray. It works really well without making my hair stiff or hard. I don't use it for any major things so I can't say how long it lasts but I have enjoyed it for my simple uses :)
Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I have used this sea salt spray for years and really like the texture it gives my hair. I have a natural wave to my hair so I love that this spray gives me more of a beach-y vibe to my hair, like when I swim in the ocean. I just put this on my hair when it is wet and then go. So simple to use and such a cute hairstyle.
That is my haircare routine :) I am now at a length where I look in the mirror and finally think my hair is long and healthy. I hope you found some of this post helpful. Let me know in the comments what products you use!
Side Note: By the title of this blog I am not implying that having long hair is what makes us girls. I love pixie cuts! I was merely alluding to us girls caring about our haircare routines :)
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