In March 2016 when I started my blog, one of my first blog posts was “What Is Co-Washing?” For those of you who don’t know what this is, co-washing is basically washing your hair with conditioner (not shampoo) or a “cleansing” conditioner made specifically for co-washing the hair. I started using this method of washing my hair because I really could not find a shampoo that didn’t make my hair feel like straw (even after using conditioner) and I have been co-washing my hair for years now. The basis of washing your hair is to clean the scalp besides the hair and I have found that you don’t need to…

Overgrown roots are something we have all dealt with at some point. Maybe yours became unmanageable during the pandemic, or you have been too busy lately to get to the salon. Whatever the case, if you are searching for easy ways to conceal or blend your overgrown roots, keep reading to learn five at-home tips to try between salon appointments. Invest in a Quality Touch-Up Spray Consider a long-lasting spray formula to cover up or blend your roots in between hair appointments. My favorite is L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up and is available in nine shades. This is a great easy-to-use root-concealing product from the drugstore (in my opinion).…

Spending all that time and money at the salon is always worth it when you walk out with a fresh new color. But whether your color came from a box or professionally colored, nothing lasts forever. While professionally dyed hair typically lasts anywhere from four to six weeks (give or take), there are some steps you can take to ensure your color lasts as long as possible. Maintaining your color at home really starts as soon as you walk out of the salon. Here’s what you can do to keep your hair color from fading:   Don’t Shampoo for Two Full Days After Coloring The cuticle of your hair takes…