Hey guys!
So yesterday I went to my hairdresser to get my usual root tint done with my friend
Debbie ( I started getting grey hairs already) weep weep. And I was talking to them about how much I hate my hair. It had been getting SO thin and dry at the ends, and basically looked disgusting. All I wanted was beautiful long hair with blunt ends - is that too much to ask. Like every hairdresser recommends, she said to just go for the chop and look after my hair.
This is the shortest my hair has been for a long time. Let's just say I did want to have a little cry when I got back home #firstworldproblems.
So I have decided to do the following things to improve the condition of my hair. There's no point cutting off the bad hair and then not maintaining it right?
Avoiding heat
I am going to do my best to avoid using my hair straighteners! My hair is naturally curly/frizzy so it's quite hard to avoid using them. I'm going to make sure I always use heat protection if I do and blow dry my hair straight instead of using my GHD's.
Being careful with brushing my hair
I have just bought a new hair brush - one of those detangling ones. I used to have a pink tangle teaser but I can't find it anywhere. I am going to be very careful when brushing my hair especially when it's wet. Treating it more like silk.
Hair products
So after watching a
vlog from Lydia Millen, I noticed she was using a shampoo to detox and gently cleanse the hair. I bought the new
Herbal Essences daily detox golden rasberry and mint shampoo and conditioner! I'm hoping using more gentle products on my hair will limit the damage. I also bought the
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle oil reconstructor to smooth over my frizzy hair after styling. This has 3 different amazing oils in it so I'm hoping it'll work it's magic. I am using other things such as heat protectant, coconut oil and hair masks already but I'm going to make them more of a regular thing!
Plaits
I have heard quite a few people say they tie their hair back when they sleep or put their hair in a braid. I'm going to start doing that instead of sleeping with it down.
Regular trims
As I go to my hairdresser every 2 months for my root tint I have no excuse to not get my hair cut every 8 weeks. This will maintain getting rid of the bad hair and keeping it nice and thick at the ends.
Diet
I have already improved my diet recently (
READ MY FIRST WEIGHT LOSS POST HERE) I'm trying to eat more protein and vegetables. I have been recently eating scrambled egg and smoked salmon for breakfast.. YUM!
So yea they are a few things I'm changing, and I thought I'd write this post so I can update you guys in 6 months or so to see how my hairs growing!
I did do a post in the past on growing your hair, but it just wasn't very helpful on growing HEALTHY long hair hah! (
YOU CAN READ IT HERE) Look how much longer my hair is in the pic though!
I thought I would mention as well that I do have clip in extensions and so that's why my hair looks quite long in some pics. Here is what my hair looked like before I cut it without extensions...
You may not be able to see it (because my hairs all put to one side) but it was soooo thin.
Anyways that's enough of me rambling. I hope you found this post helpful, and I'll update you guys soon!
Do you have any tips on growing healthier hair?
Love Laura x
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