As some of you may have read on my Facebook page, Angela Morgan Hairstylist, I wanted to dedicate August to sharing some beauty info. I had great intentions but I also was figuring out this whole blogging thing and how it works. And also, I was debating getting a laptop as I hate being confined to my office when I write and blogging on the iPad posed its own challenges. Throw in 2 weddings and some b-day celebrations and where has August gone? Well better late than never I say:)
I am a little bit of a product junkie!! Loves me my beauty products. Love to try new ones, some are colossal bombs and some are amazing (I will share both). Other times I resurrect an old faithful I forgot about. Now I have a feeling that there may have to be a sequel to this post as I like a lot of stuff.
Oh where do I begin? I think at the top and work my way down. So I will start with my fave hair care products. I am mostly a Redken girl in this department. For mostly 2 reasons:1- They have a huge selection of products with leading technology and 2- because they work! But I also have some favourites from some other great brands I will share.
As with most products you will notice I have an assortment and I will take you into my bathroom and reveal all my little secrets. I use one of three shampoos at any given time:
Hair cleansing cream – removes any environmental pollution, product build up and chlorine
Extreme Shampoo – for when my hair feels like it needs a little repair and tlc, has protein in it
Curvacious Shampoo & Conditioner – for my lazy curly days, has nurturing Moringa oil in it
Extreme Strength Builder+ Masque – amazing repair for chemically dependant hair
Diamond Oil Conditioner – so silky soft and so much shine and volume
So that pretty much sums up my hair care shower addiction. I cannot honestly say I have a regime, I just use my common sense and use what I feel like my hair needs are that moment. The reason behind this is at different times we are doing different things to our hair like more or less styling, or we expose our hair to different environments and weather. So it is impossible (especially if you have long hair) for one product to cover all of your hair needs all year round.
As for styling I am fortunate that I do not need very much product for my hair to stay put. SO…. I have a lot of stuff but mainly use a couple of products daily and follow up with either my curly products for curly days or heat protective gel for smoother days.
Redken Extreme Anti-snap – everyone should have this!! Quick shot of protein and great heat protection, light good for all hair types and a must have for blonds.
Moroccan Oil – loads of shine, de-frizzing, heat protection, repair
EVO Day of Grace – light spray leave in conditioner. My hair cannot always handle conditioner in the shower so for my oily days this is a life saver…I skip conditioner in the shower and use this.
Bodyshop Coconut Oil Hair Balm – I take this everywhere!!! Calms down any fly aways, adds shine, smooth's down frizzy ends. This lives in my purse or gym bag (actually want a second one so I don’t always have to remember to grab it!)
Redken 07 Duo Shield – a volumizing heat protective gel I LOVE!
And as for tools of the trade? Here is pretty much my fave items I use at any given time to style my hair:
Blow Dryer (& Diffuser for curly days)
Flat Iron (that I use more often to curl than straighten)
Curling Iron ( this little flat skinny guy give me some fun bendy curls)
My all time of all time FAVORITE brush brand Denman……love love my paddle brush and round brush so much. The round brush has a slight concave so it really holds the hair in place and not letting it slip off the brush
Well I think that does it pretty much from shower to finishing! Now I have to figure out what part of my crazy self to let you into next? Maybe my favourite self tanners & bronzers? Foundations and concealers? A tutorial or a how to?? If you have any ideas for me comment below and I will consider doing a blog post or a video even!
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