LLW y'all

I started Lock Lock Wednesday to get myself motivated to style my hair everyday. It is so easy, for even hair stylists to get in a rut with their hair. I am hoping to inspire you along the way with simple and fun techniques to help you look fabulous! Join me along the way. It will be fun! All you have to do is take snapshots of your hair during the week and link up with me below! 

I curled my hair in the above picture with a 1" Hot Tools Curling Iron. I had gone up to the cities with friends to get some summer shopping done. I used baby powder on my roots and Awapuhi hair spray on my ends! 

I love this picture! I love that we all have different hair! I color both girls hair. I just colored Danielle's (Left) using a 7N/8CG on her regrowth and brushing it through. I used bleach on her ends giving her hair the ombre' look! On Kati (middle) she also has an ombre'. I used bleach on her ends/ I painted her regrowth with a 3N. I am actually wearing a fun lip color in this picture. I have become allergic to the perfumes in makeup as of recently. 

My friend, Becky had given me some Lancome makeup and low and behold it works. No reaction. I am pumped. This color is "Wannabe Cream". I love the richness of the pigment....and can I just say that I am very thankful for my friendships. Being a mama and a wife, I have really learned how important it is to maintain friendships. I have such a sisterhood. a tribe. a community. I am very thankful for my girlfriends. They teach me so much. 

I colored my sister, Cara's hair this week! I love her natural red. She is natural 8-9 OR. It is soooo gorgeous. We decided to put in some subtle dimension to add some lighter tones for summer. I used a bleach, a high lift blonde and a copper/gold to brighten it up. I love her hair!

Here is a selfie.......ROOTS.

Get it.

While I was coloring my sister's hair, I decided to throw in a base break on my hair. They rock. A base break is when you put a high lift color on the roots for 5-10 minutes to break your base and blend the color. I do this in between foiling to give my hair a break. It had been 7 weeks since I colored my hair. It was time. 

After:  my base break. 

I used a curl wand by TIGI to put texture and waves in my hair. I posted yesterday about what product I like to use for this look. Check it out here. Put in a clip from Forever 21 to sprucen' it up. 

 

Here I put my hair in some braids and threw it up with bobby pins. Easy. Peasy. 

I would love for you to join me for LLW! Link up with me below with your post/or pix from instagram. Follow me on Insta, using #locklovewed or #locklovewednesday

Have a great day!

 

Product Review- Texture Spray!

I have been using the Awapuhi Wild Ginger line for 2 years now. I am still in LOVE! It is the best product line! I have been so happy with the results, the aroma, the styling that it gives to all hair types!

If you want to learn more about my fav products, check them out here.

Today, I thought I would share with you about the Texturizing Sea Spray by Awapuhi! It is amazing! I use it in hair when it is wet or dry.

Why use this product?

+ I love it to get texture with my natural waves.
+ I love using it in hair on the days I don't wash to revive my hair.
+ It has a great aroma.....GINGER. Your hair will smell like the ocean and ginger. Perfect combo.
+ It doesn't have as much hold as a gel or hairspray, while still delivering great texture and grit for your locks.

How to use this product?

+ I spray it in my hair after I shower and follow up with Moroccan oil or Hydrating whip. I then blow dry it 50% dry.
+ I also use it in the hair once it is damp or dry to add some more hold. I treat it like a hairspray.
+ I spray it in my hair a lot in the summer on the days I don't wash to revive/refresh my hair.
+ I use it after I curl my hair and mist my locks to rough up my curls/waves. I then scrunch my hands through my hair!

It retails at Tala for $20! BEST 20 BUCKS SPENT. Promise.....

Happy Tuesday!

My Hair Product Favs!

I am super excited to share with you my favorite hair products! I get asked all the time what I use in my hair. To be honest, it changes rather frequently! Being a hair stylist it is easy to try lots of new products. It can be an addiction of mine! But, I have been using Awapuhi products for almost two years now and still loving them. They are Paul Mitchell's newest line. They are infused with Wild Ginger from Hawaii. The key is to look for products that are paraben and sulfate free for your hair! Why? Parabens and Sulfate can strip out your hair color, dry out your hair, some say they are led to be carcinogenic. I personally make it a goal to go the natural route whenever it is possible!

1. Awapuhi Moisturizing Lather Shampoo! I love this product so much! It really does lather amazing. It is super rich for your hair. The Awapuhi lines smells amazing! I am really sensitive to scents, that is why the ginger aroma is perfect for me. Ginger helps with nausea. I use a nickel amount for my hair. You want to scrub your hair for a minute with your finger tips (not your nails). If you have a hard time spreading the product, re-rinse your hair in the water to help spread the shampoo.

2. Keratin Cream Rinse. This is really awesome! I love how light weight the conditioner is. I only wash my hair every 3-4 days so this is an awesome conditioner for me without weighing down my hair. I put the conditioner on my mid shaft to ends! I don't use conditioner on my scalp at all! It adds lots of shine and rebuilds your hair shaft with keratin.

3. My first styling product I put in my hair is, Aquage Uplifting Foam! This stuff is killer! Oh my word, does it work! I use a quarter amount on my roots! It is the best root lifter I have ever used! It isn't sticky, crunchy, or heavy. I love how weightless it is!

4. After the foam, I put in my "Old Faithful", Moroccan Oil! Seriously, this stuff is the real deal! My hair quenches for this amazingness! I have been using this product for 5+ years now. It lasts forever! I have a pump on it, so all you need is one pump for your hair. You can put this in wet or dry hair! I prefer wet hair for me. The Moroccan Oil comes in "Light" too. Light is great for fine hair or really blonde hair. The pigment of the regular one is an amber tone and the light is more gold. Why does the oil work so well? It has Argon oil in it from Morocco. It transforms your hair adding omega-3 oils and vitamins. I LOVE IT!

5. Once my hair is dry, I curl or flat iron my hair using the Awapuhi Shine Spray! It is lightweight, adds shine, and looks natural. This is my favorite scent in the whole Awapuhi Collection. It is fab! You can spray this in as a heat protectant or a finisher.

6. I love myself a good hairspray! My favorite of all time is the Awapuhi Finishing Spray. It is a medium-strong hold. I love how it has the ginger aroma. Being a hairstylist, I use a lot of hairspray on my guests, and I have struggled in the past with headaches from hairspray. This hairspray doesn't leave a fog after applying either (pet peeve). It is wonderful.

What are your favorite hair products? Have you tried any of these? Do you have a styling aid you swear by?

Happy Weekend Yal'l!

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