Bond repairing treatments have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years, and nearly every product line I come into contact with has released or is soon releasing, a bond repair treatment. Do you know what the point of a bond repair treatment/mask/serum is? In each hair strand, there are chemical bonds that provide […] The post Not Everyone Needs to do a Bond Repair Treatment. first appeared on The Small Things Blog ..read more

It kind of feels like a new blowdryer system with multiple attachments hits the market every single week. The Dyson Air Wrap started it all several years ago, and since then so many other brands have added their multi-attachment blow dry tool to the line up. It can be hard to know which tool is […] The post Blow Dry System Comparison first appeared on The Small Things Blog ..read more

A few years ago I commented to my hairstylist that my blonde seemed to be turning brassy and dull faster than usual. “Well, it almost looks like it’s burnt,” he said. And it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. It did look burnt. And it made sense that despite using treatments and products at home to keep my blonde pure and toned, it was still looking a tiny bit orange. I got serious about scaling back on the amount of heat I was using, which was already on the lower end of the spectrum but my fragile hair was proving to not be able to handle it well. The right combination of lower heat ..read more

Without a doubt, this is my personal favorite length of hair. It’s quick and easy to style, I have options of different things I can do with it, and I love the look of a shoulder-grazing bob on me. It’s cut on a gradual, slight angle getting a little longer towards the face. There is very minimal layering and a barely-there face frame as well. The post My Shoulder-Grazing Bob Haircut first appeared on The Small Things Blog ..read more

There’s a whole world of haircare products dedicated to conditioning your hair, and it seems like that category has grown dramatically in the last few years. Between bond repair products, pre-shampoo oils, and more, everyone can find a product that works for your hair! I alternate between using pre-shampoo oils and deep conditioners, but have you ever wondered which one would be better for you? Deep Conditioners pros: easy to use, is applied to freshly shampooed clean hair to maximize product penetration, usually applied in the shower or at a shampoo bowl in the salon so the heat/steam from t ..read more

If your goal is to restore health back into your hair this year, check out these recommendations for the best softening, hydrating, healing, and protecting treatments! Karité Nutri Intense Nourishing Oil – This is a pre-shampoo treatment! You MUST wash it out. You can spray it on about 10 minutes prior to washing, or leave it on much longer if you so desire. It is, hands down, the most dramatic softening treatment I’ve ever done. Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Deep-Conditioning Hair Mask – It’s a fantastic deep conditioner that offers so many benefits to the hair. My hair feels so soft ..read more

These are 3 simple and easy things to do to give yourself your best hair ever this year! Brush it out before you wash it! Wet hair is more elastic than dry hair, so if you wait to comb it out when it’s wet, you could be snapping and stretching out your hair in a way that could cause damage. Brushing out your hair before you wash it not only smoothes out your hair, but it helps loosen up any build-up or dry skin too! *if your hair is very curly, this isn’t always recommended. I’m not a curly hair expert so I’d recommend asking your stylist how to best prep curly hair for washing! Instead of t ..read more

Between all the deep conditioners, treatments, bond repair, hydration, protein infusion, etc. it can be hard to know exactly what is best for your hair. The first thing you need to do is discuss this with your hairstylist. Ask him or her what they think since they likely know your hair and what your styling process looks like. They also can visually assess your hair and get a feel of what it may need by touching it. If you either don’t have a stylist, or you’re in a pinch and need to figure out how to solve a hair problem on your own, hopefully, this post will give you a bit of direction. Fir ..read more

Social Squares I recently had an appointment to have my hair colored and shared that I used a purifying shampoo the morning of my appointment. I received so many questions about why I did that in my DM’s on Instagram that I decided to break it all down here. “I thought oily hair made the color stick better?” “My stylist always told me dirty hair was better for coloring?” “Why would you wash it if it’s just going to get washed at the salon?” Before I dive in, I feel like I need to remind you that you need to listen to your own stylist if he or she directs you otherwise. I am a professional wi ..read more

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