Challenge Accepted!

I have a problem with straightening with my hair, it's almost impulse to just do it every morning. I have naturally curly/wavy hair but I rarely embrace it (meaning it drives me bananas.) However, I bought a curling iron on a boxing day sale and made a vow that I would curl my hair mostly because I had been watching the New Girl and Zooey Deschanel gives me major hair envy. After chatting with my friend I decided I would go a week without straightening my hair. That's right, one whole week and I did it! But in true forgetful fashion, I didn't take photos everyday! Including the day that I DID use my curling iron. :( I got bored just letting my hair dry so I ended up doing a sock bun which is awesome, especially if you have thin hair it creates the illusion that you have more hair! It's super easy but takes a few tries, here's the video.
I won't lie though, it was awesome to straighten my hair again :)



PLH,
kmatheson

Review: Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle

I first heard about this product from a beauty you tuber that I watch all the time (allthatglitters21) and she said that it's the perfect conditioning treatment for your hair. I was intrigued, so while visiting my mom we went to ULTA and I bought the treatment for her for her birthday. Since she's my mom and she's lovely, she let me use it a couple of times. It really is amazing! That was this past summer.
So when winter rolled around and my hair started frizzing out of control, I was desperate for a deep conditioner. Finally I found the 3 minute miracle at my school's drug store and bought it immediately! I bought it for 4.99 and I've never seen it listed for more than that. But! I haven't been able to find it easily, it's not at shoppers and ULTA is not in Canada. This really is the perfect remedy to dried out winter hair, so when you find it, buy it!
How it works is when you're showering you work the product into the hair, I tend to focus on the ends because that's where it's driest. Then you can either wait 3 minutes, or just continue with the rest of your bathing; wash your face, etc. Then you rinse out the product first with warm water then with cold water to seal the moisture in the cuticles. You'll feel a difference as soon as you towel dry your hair. Awesome product, definitely one to purchase and repurchase.

PLH,
kmatheson

How to: Make your hair longer

For the majority of this year I've been trying to go my hair longer and I have picked up a few tricks a long the way! I must say that I have had huge success and I'm quite happy with the results.

Shampoo/Conditioner:
To begin you really need a shampoo that gets rid of dandruff. Now, this isn't assuming that you have dandruff (believe me I don't) but the ingredients in this shampoo will give rid of any bacteria build up that you have in your hair. Bacteria collects at your scalp but by removing it (with the shampoo) this allows your scalp to breathe and your hair to grow longer. I use Head & Shoulders in ocean lift scent just because I feel that it smells less medical. When you shampoo your hair, really massage your scalp because this will work in the shampoo and open up the cuticles of your hair. When conditioning, use warm water to apply and allow it set in for a while. Then rinse your hair with cold water allowing the moisture to sink in, this will make your hair a lot shinier.

Brush:
When your hair is wet use a wide-toothed comb to go through it as this is less harsh then any other type of comb. I got mine at the dollar store, they're super cheap and easy to find. When dry, use a bristle brush this is super soft on your hair and doesn't cause breakage. The worst brush to use on your hair is a metal one as it's common for you rip out hair that is healthy and cause breakage.



Other Care:
Definitely use a heat protector on your hair if you are blow drying, curling or straightening your hair. This product really makes a difference and also keeps fly aways down. I have also heard that it's better to get your hair trimmed every six weeks but I don't actually follow that just because I am student and that's a difficult thing to work into a budget.

Hopefully this one works for you too!

PLH,
kmatheson