Hey everyone! Happy Wednesday!
I would think that it’s safe to say that I am pretty much obsessed with all things beauty. Whether it’s nails, skincare, hair or makeup, I think about it often and, if prompted, I could probably go on about it for ages. Sometimes, I think of little beauty things to try or do that aren’t complete changes to my routine and definitely won’t rock the boat, but at the same time, they sometimes help. The other day I was thinking about something that I have been doing for a while and it seems to be working, so what better than to share it with you!?
Now, like I just said, it’s something so small that it will not be a huge adjustment or anything of the like, and in fact, some of you may already be doing this. However, for those of you that aren’t using this quick yet effective method, this will open your eyes.
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| See, she used my trick, and look at her lovely hair! 😉 |
I have super dry hair that has been that way all of my life (I know, it sucks). It’s thin/fine on the top/at the roots and the lower you get in the hair follicle, the frizzier and thicker it gets. It used to be relatively healthy, but once my mom stopped regularly combing and looking after it for me (I was about 5, haha) and then when I discovered the hair straightener (hallelujah), it dramatically declined in quality. It’s not as lush, healthy, shiny or long as it used to be, but I’m gradually working on getting it back (I think I can, I think I can, I think I can…).
Anyways, the number one thing that my hair craves is moisture. Come rain, come shine, come winter, come summer, my hair begs for some kind of moisture. One thing that I find really helps is conditioning my hair after washing, correctly. You see, I used to shampoo my hair, then follow it with a conditioner, leave it in for about 1 minute, and then go. However, I now shampoo, comb through, condition and leave that in for about 3 minutes and then deep condition and leave that in for about 4 or 5 minutes. It seems silly, but it really has helped my hair step away from the straw-like and brittle texture and more towards the soft and silky texture.
When I follow this routine, sure, my tresses are nice and smooth, however, if I follow my quick tip, they are even more beautiful and sleek. What’s this ground-breaking tip, you wonder? All I do is work my conditioner up from the bottom.
You see, it sounds like such a simple thing, but I assure you, if when you are going to condition you start at the bottom of your hair instead of the roots, it will make your hair softer and will be conditioning your strands more. All it is is simple math, the longer the conditioner is on your head, the more effective it is. Therefore, if you leave the conditioner on for a bit longer on the driest areas of your head, which, for most people are the ends, it will be just that little bit more hydrated. I also find that I prefer massaging my shampoo and conditioner into my head as supposed to just slathering it on. By doing this, you are stimulating the root, thus making it grow more and at a quicker rate!
Okay, getting back to the point, I just wanted to share that quick tip with you! It’s sounds so simple, and that’s the best part, it is! Despite its simplicity, though, it’s something that works. No, you don’t have to go out and buy any tools or any extra supplies, just changing where you start when you are applying conditioner makes all of the difference. Even the first time I did it on my own hair, my hair felt lighter and more nourished. Now that I’ve been starting from the bottom (now the whole team here; if you got that reference, you’re super cool :D) regularly for about 6-7 weeks, I highly recommend it!
Okay, getting back to the point, I just wanted to share that quick tip with you! It’s sounds so simple, and that’s the best part, it is! Despite its simplicity, though, it’s something that works. No, you don’t have to go out and buy any tools or any extra supplies, just changing where you start when you are applying conditioner makes all of the difference. Even the first time I did it on my own hair, my hair felt lighter and more nourished. Now that I’ve been starting from the bottom (now the whole team here; if you got that reference, you’re super cool :D) regularly for about 6-7 weeks, I highly recommend it!
Okay, so that’s it! I hope you enjoyed reading this post and if there are any other little tips that I stumble upon that are quick, easy and useful, I’ll be the first to share with y’all!
Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a magnificent day! Muah!
Much love,
S♥
