I’d be lying if I didn’t admit I was blessed with great genes when it comes to my hair. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had long curly locks that (unfortunately for me and my curls) turned into even longer wavy hair. Thickness and shine were prerequisites in my family and I’m not complaining. But, thanks to drastic climate shifts (from Miami to DC to NYC to most recently LA), some light coloring (RIP Ombre 2014), getting on and off of birth control pills, and aging, my hair has had to fight for that same luster I so flippantly took advantage of as a child.
With the holidays approaching, I’ve been planning out travel, family bonding sessions, and, of course, some much needed time for true rest and relaxation. That means I’ll finally have the mental bandwidth to focus on something other than work, like my hair. Call it my gift to me because hey, I deserve it.
When I think about hair health, I get excited about the process I’ll go through to achieve it. I’m a big routine girl, so I’m here for any excuse to add to my already extensive beauty rituals.
I break caring for my hair into tiers, but nourishment is at the core of them all. Finding the right products is essential, which is why I turn to Ulta Beauty.
When it comes to stage one of my hair health, I like products with restorative ingredients that nourish and build up follicle strength while providing shine and luster. OLAPLEX is the brand I always turn to. This holiday season, I’ll be picking up the Hair Repair Treatment Kit, which features OLAPLEX’s famous bond-building treatments as well as their hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Not only is this kit a necessity for me and my hair at this point, but it also makes for a great gift.
If I’m working with any sort of thick hair treatments, I find it imperative to use a scalp scrub to remove any buildup on wash days. I love Ouai’s Scalp and Body scrub. I give myself the head massage of my dreams with this magic formula that consists of sugar and coconut oil.
The best—and most fun part, in my opinion—is styling my hair. It’s when I reach for Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer. There’s a reason everyone can’t and won’t stop talking about it. Never have I ever met a hair dryer that works as efficiently and effectively as this one. Not to mention it doesn’t damage a single strand of hair in the process! In fact, it’s uniquely engineered to protect hair from extreme heat damage. Plus, it comes equipped with multiple attachments that have been tested on different types of hair to ensure its effectiveness and safety.
I’m not someone who typically travels with too many hot tools, but the Dyson Supersonic is something that comes with me everywhere I go. Admittedly, my mom is usually the most grateful for this because my Supersonic comes on every trip back home.
The holidays are a time for amazing memories and quality time with loved ones, but lest we forget it can also be a trying time for a lot of us. So, while patience is a virtue at some family meals, I also make the extra effort to go above and beyond and pamper myself in those in-between moments. If splurging here and there on things like the Supersonic and hair products that ensure I get that sought-after R&R, sign me up.