Drugstore Products I Can't Live Without: Hair Edition

I've been growing my hair out for what seems like decades. It's like a whole new world. So maybe options! Every morning I have a series of thoughts..."Curls? Straight? Curly pony? Top knot? Braid? Craaaap. I'm shaving it off. Britney Spears did it." With long hair comes a bit of maintenance. I do believe in the occasional splurge but I'm here to tell you there are some fab products hiding at your local CVS, Walgreens, Target, etc. I'm here to save you the time and money and tell you exactly what to snatch up.

This Dove shampoo and condition with pure oil is LIFE CHANGING. Not only is the scent blissful but it makes you hair so soft. It feels like silk after just the shampoo, pre-conditioner. That's a winner in my book.

It's a 10 ...well, I'd be surprised if you haven't heard of it. It's truly a miracle. It's performs 10 duties...volume, shine, detangling, etc. What's not to love here?

This L'Oreal hairspray is perhaps more than Tresemme or a Pantene hairspray but...Rachel Zoe uses it. It's a classic, it does some heavy duty holding and has a scent that I'm crazy about.

Shower caps...sure make you look like a granny instantly but hey, they work. My hair made a 180 when I stopped washing it so often. I try to keep it down to 2-3 times a week. This cuts down on the drying, styling and overall stripping of my hair's natural oils. Another tip? Air dry those locks! I haven't used a hair dryer in over a month and a half and can tell a big difference.

Suave Keratin Dry Shampoo - this is my main secret. As I mentioned, since I don't wash my hair as much these days, dry shampoo is essential. This particular kind is under $3 and smells AH-MAZING! Spray at your roots and brush out your hair. I spray a little before bed and when I wake up. Give it a go!

This Organix oil is the perfect product for post shower wet locks. It smells heavenly and soaks into your hair easily. I only put this product on the bottom 3-4 inches of my hair and only use about a drop the size of a quarter. Always go for less first...you don't want to end up over doing it and having to rewash your hair (my worst nightmare).

Enjoy these drugstore products - less fancy but major bang for your buck! Happy shopping!

Hella Hydration

As part of my L'Oreal package of goodies, I received these three Power Moisture products. I'm always hesitant about using cheaper shampoos or conditioners because as someone who some would say "over-processes" their hair, you have to be sensitive when selecting products. However, not only did the shampoo and conditioner above smell heavenly, but it also left my hair feeling soft post-shower. In addition, I tried the mask (to the left) for the first time tonight and loved it! While the mask calls for only a 3-5 minute saturation time, I left it on my hair for an hour (so sue me) and after showering, I'd say it's safe to say my hair appreciated the extra 55 minutes of love. If you are looking for a less expensive line up to add to your hair product rotation, these have my blessings. 

Lost in L'Oreal

Receiving a massive box of free L'Oreal treats to try out - basically Christmas morning for a girl like me. Thank you to Allie who sent me these fabulous products to test and review! Ranging from hair masks to lipsticks to spring polishes, Allie sent me so many fun new products. Keep an eye out for product reviews so you know if these are products you'd want to try.

These are a Few of My Favorite Things: Hair Edition

I'm not in denial...I am, in fact, a product junkie. I'll try anything to see if it gets my hair softer, longer more quickly, higher, bigger, more conditioned. Luckily, hopefully by reading these posts, you don't have to shop around nearly as often as I do. Above are some of my favorite hair products that are tried and true. Top left is Paul Mitchell's Awapuhi Keratin Intensive Treatment. This heavy duty conditioner does miracles. Leave on during your entire shower, washing out at the end and voila - silky hair. To the right of the conditioner is my favorite post-shower serum. This "renewing" Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Oil by Organix is a must-have. At right at $6, there is no reason to not buy it. This product restores shine and softness and strengthens your hair. A girlfriend of mine at work even runs it through her hair during the work day to counteract mid-day dry hair issues. To the right of the oil is a hair pick. Of course, if you know me, you know I carry around a much "rattier" version from the 80's (it was my mother's and is a heirloom in my eyes). Back-combing is not just something you do to your hair - it's a way of life. Big hair, honey. It's everything. Next, we have Peter Coppola's argan oil finishing spray. Not only does it smell heavenly but it's perfect for non-hairspray lovers (I happen to LOVE hairspray). When wearing my hair curly, I use this as an all-over spray to help the curls hold without a crunchy, hard look. In the middle is my Conair sock bun maker. Buy one, try one, love one. Perfect for second day hair and an effortless up-do. Bottom left is my trust leopard print J.Crew headband. I use this thing to get the hair out of my face while doing my makeup, washing my face and for a fun day outing. Bonus - it's not cheap looking leopard print. 

Keep it Keratin

Since I started getting the Paul Mitchell Awupui Keratriplex conditioning treatments, I've been keratin-obsessed. So, finding out one of my favorite hair product companies, Organix, has a new keratin-infused line made me want to shout from the rooftops. Not only does this line come in a super chic hot pink bottle (bonus points), but it smells amazing and after leaving the conditioner on for 5 minutes (as suggested on the back of the bottle), your hair really does feel softer. I'll give my two thumbs up. 

Silky AND Savvy

With nearly 15 shampoos, conditioners, face washes and soaps, it's a must for this product-obsessed gal to be smart. I hate to sit down and think about the amount of money I've spent on all these bottles of soap. But, luckily for me, I learned a trick from my mama years and years ago that has saved me money and made my legs silky smooth the whole time. Swap out your shaving cream for cheap conditioner. Shaving with condition instead of shaving cream will save you money for two reasons. One, cheap conditioner is $1 (Suave comes in a million fabulous scents). Two, one bottle lasts forever. Your legs...and your boyfriend...will thank me (or better yet, my mom!).