Thursday, 1 September 2011

My hair routine



My daily hair routine is surprisingly easy.. I've never really had the patience or interest to spend too much time on it, as I tend to want to keep it mostly natural. I've inherited the thick locks from my father.. don't get me wrong he's hair is about an inch long but has no signs of baldness. So no extensions needed and I am forever grateful.


I've had everything from black hair to short hair but during the past 5 years I've been adding highlights to work towards restoring the original blond shade, while keeping the lenght.. in fact I think a dreaded touch-up might be in order again..


I wash my hair about 3 times a week with John Frieda curly shampoo and conditioner, even if I don't have super curly hair, it enhances and defines the waves.. I do this at night and them I go to bed with wet hair...


In the morning I look like a troll but I'm mostly fine with that. To get shine and definition I use this Dreamcoat spay that's actually made for horses... (yess really) works wonders and as a tangle teezer, but unless you want to be moonwalking for the next 3 months, apply it over a bathtub or outside because it makes your floor very slippery!


To get more definition to the curls I occasionally spay my dry hair with a mix for water and sea salt.


But now let's introduce the dry shampoo. If you are not using it yet, this product will change your life. I use Batiste, they sell it at drugstores in a million different colours and fragrances. I go through about a bottle a week and it could not be better value for money, as it only costs a few pounds! I use it every single day in the roots of my hair, it gives a newly washed look and a matte finish. I love this stuff!!!!


So there you have it, I aim for the most natural look and sometimes it even means using products made for animals, but what could be more natural than that.

Hope you liked it! If there is something hair realted you would like to ask.. you can do it on twitter.

xxx

110 comments:

Xoxo ☺ said...

Girl your hair is fabulous! Having long hair myself you can do so much to it! Thanks for sharing the info on the products. Xo

Ellenor. said...

you have beautiful hair, i have kind of the same sort of hair but yours is way more beautiful and wavy! i might try out this idea!

kaitlyntru said...

your hair, dude, it's magical.

Zoe's Inspirations said...

Your hair is amazing, I'm trying to get mine to that length but I'm working up from a bob, so I've got about a 3rd of the way so far... Sticking at it though

X Zoe X
http://intrepidinspirations.blogspot.com

Kaila said...

LOVE your hair!!

xo
www.cestclassique.blogspot.com

Little Petite said...

Your hair is so pretty, I'm definitely jealous of it!

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mecca said...

John Frieda products are great!

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Kiwi's Fashion Blog said...

You have the MOST gorgeous hair!!! I use dry shampoo too but only once in between my wash (I wash every other day) but if I work out and sweat I have to wash my hair that night. How does your scalp feel using the dry shampoo?

VALERIE WANG said...

nice post!i should try them some time!your hair is way too gorgeous!xx

Sydney said...

you have amazing hair!

xx
scribblesandsomersaults.blogspot.com

Sheila said...

your hair is amazing! thanks for the tips

Gabriella Loconte said...

I hope my hair looks like yours after all this as its so beautiful :) and i love dry shampoo its amazing

http://le-beautiful-life.blogspot.com

xo

sarah. said...

your hair is amazing!!
xo

http://noordinaryshow.blogspot.com/

Closet Hound said...

Your hair is gorgeous! I just recently chopped off my hair, so it doesn't require that much maintenance and is quite boring

xo Sherrie
Closet Hound

The Fancy Teacup said...

Love the fact that your hair always looks incredible and so low maintenance to style it!

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

The Pantry Drawer said...

love your hair and i love that you don't exclusively use the expensive products! great post!

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Leila said...

Great post! You have gorgeous hair!!

Emerald City Girl ♠

David Diaz said...

No wonder why you have such beautiful hair! :D Definitely need to try those products out! :D

Have a Good Day!

David

VirtuallyStunning.blogspot.com

Jordan said...

Wow your hair is amazing, I guess it really makes a difference when you look after properly. Dry shampoo is the best!!

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angelieeee said...

i have a very long hair as well, but i might wont use all that products... honestly, i dont have the time! lucky you!!! i wish i could! ♥
xxxo from Argentina

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you can also follow me on Twitter! :) @angelieeee

Inhale | Fashion and Beauty said...

Great post, Love dry shampoo.
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the fashion physician said...

Wow I can't believe how low maintenance your hair is and it was such a good idea to use dream coat.

http://thefashionphyscian.blogspot.com

Liz Lizo said...

Amaizing hair, now it all makes sense, strive for natural! thanks for posting.

xx
Liz Lizo
www.vogued-out.com

Camille Beaudet said...

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love oracle wild said...

Your hair is amazing, and I am so glad I now know all of your tips and tricks... i can't wait to try this on my hair!

love oracle wild x

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Laura said...

I always love your hair! Can't wait to try this :)

Thanks for sharing!

xxx
Laura

http://the-shoe-issue.blogspot.com

Lauren (Lo) said...

Where do you buy the dream coat spray?

Jerrica said...

Awesome routine, I'm inspired to get some dry shampoo :-)

De,

Fashion Nostalgia

M.R. said...

love dry shampoo- ur hair looks great!

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augustalolita said...

love your golden locks <3 so jealous!!

Golden Glow said...

wow! I thought you'd used a stock photo of a model at first, these pictures are gorgeous and your hair is amazing! xx

Rochelle Fox said...

your hair was the reason i feel in love with you blog and then the rest followed so i loved this post!! xx http://rochellefox.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-have-leg-fetish.html

SAMISONI said...

SO THATS WHY YOUR HAIR IS ALWAYS SO AMAZING X

Miss Lou said...

I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!!!

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BESOSSSS FROM BARCELONA!

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Hilda Nicholas said...

Amazing!! My Mum has some of this horse hair spray- I'm going to give it a try!! Thanks for the tips!!!

Raspberry&amp; Rouge said...

You have such enviable hair! GORGEOUS! XO Rebecca

http://raspberry-rouge.com

OrientOxident said...

thanks for the explaining how you treat your hair.
you have wonderful hair and i think i should try some of the products you use...

silke

Sammie said...

great explanations :) you have such beautiful long hair wow

sammie
from
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anna.sury said...

such a wonderful hair! thanks for tips, i have to try them ;*

Silvertigo said...

That routine sounds cool :) I'm also trying to keep my hair natural, and I've noticed that a good routine makes it a bit thicker :) I don't have a dry shampoo yet, but you made me think about buying one :) wouldn't really want to need extensions, but as I have thin hair I think I'll still get clip-on ones to get volume for hairdos. Anyways, great, great blog, I love to read this (and it's so much because I love your hair) :)

Caroline Hulbæk said...

Beautiful hair!!!
xx

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Ruth said...

Woah you use way much more stuff on your hair than me! (But it looks AMAZING every photo you post!)

I have a very short pixie cut so I simply wash it most days with Aussie shampoo, blast blow dry and style with Garnier fructus surf-look paste. Batiste is great for my roots if I'm in too much of a hurry to wash - short hair means you CANNOT get away with greasy roots!!

What skincare products do you use? I'm always interested in looking at other people's routines, might discover a new product I'd never heard of!

xx

www.flossyblossom.blogspot.com

Serendipity Max said...

Your hair is lovely. I've been using Batiste for years it has to be my favourite product ever!xx

Enya said...

sulla on juuri sellainen kuontalo josta mä uneksin :-)

Pauline said...

Of you have a trademark then it's probably your hair. I love it. The lenght is amazing. Really long hair tends to look a bit ... I don't know, too long? But your hair is perfect :)
Love that you use products made for horses. Can't be too bad if they us it as well :D

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neon rose said...

Your hair is gorgeous! I also used to use a shampoo/conditioner made for horses which my friends made fun of until they found out Jennifer Aniston uses it too, haha.

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anja said...

love your hair !

Alba said...

Your hari is amazing!!! xoxo

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Emily said...

Now that you've said that I want to see you with short hair and black hair :D How short did you have it and how long did you have to grow it until it reached the length you have now?

Emily

Kawtar said...

You have amazing hair ! Thanks for the tips !!

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MM said...

your hair are so gorgous !

xoxo, M.

Desiree Choo said...

Nice top babe! And your hair is gorgeous.

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Anonymous said...

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Naina said...

"I like like a troll" hahaha I actually spit out some coffee reading that! Your hair is gorgeous, gonna try out that dry shampoo ... not sure I'm ready for the horse products yet though ;)

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roha said...

hahaha, that's so great. i use 'dreamcoat' for my horse...never thought of using it myself...but i'm gonna try now! :D
great tips!
XX romi

rohafashion.blogspot.com

Did you dress in the dark. said...

absolutely love your hair!
thanks for posting the products and the advice

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Sandra said...

True hair advertisment! Cool!

Sandra
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lisa signorini said...

amazing!
have a wonderful day!

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Sara said...

your hair is gorgeous!

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Lisa Griffin said...

You have gorgeous hair! I've never though of using curly shampoo just to enhance my teensy bit of wave, great tip!
www.indramaticfashion.com

ANNIE said...

great tips! i've always been a secret admire of your hair, and having ridiculously long and fast-growing hair myself, i think ill try some of these!

annie | WEMAKEPLANS

Elena said...

Love your summerhair;)

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Soha♥ said...

Your hair is really lovely, hugs!!

Emily said...

Using horse spray is the most inventive thing I have ever heard. Awesome!

Spence. said...

Great post, you have such beautiful long hair! x

Viu said...

You are really lucky having such fantastic hair. I also got my hair fom my father but unfortunately I wasn't that lucky and got frizzy thin hair. And my mom has the perfect hair. Genes don't do the right job sometimes!

Emily Ulrich said...

Beautiful hair. I, myself, put practically no effort in my own.

Krissy ~ said...

your hair is just gorgeous!
Krissy xoxo

Polly said...

Your hair is amazing! And you're so right about Batiste. Thanks for sharing!
X
polway.blogspot.com

Stefanie Choi said...

I Love your hair , amazing ~

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jeunes gens comme hier said...

FANTASTIC HAIR <3 !!!!

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SAMANTHA said...

awesome post love the photos, your hair is stunning thanks for the tips :)


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The Beautiful End Vintage Co. said...

Yes yes yes!! Dry Shampoo is THE BEST.
We are BIG fans of your hair.

x

Laura Trevey said...

Your hair is gorgeous ~ just found your blog, and I am your newest follower!!

xoxo

LiveLoveNYC said...

you have great hair! I'm trying to grow mine, your length is my goal!

Babe in Toyland said...

I love the Frizz Ease line of products! I used their stuff to get a straight look (before I got my hair straightened with the Chi treatment) and it really worked wonders. The fact that you use Dreamcoat on your own hair made me chuckle, it says "can be applied to saddle area" hehe.

brookeandmckenzie said...

Very beautiful hair.

Never heard of this, will have to try!

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penelope sarah Armstrong said...

best hair ever.


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Linda said...

Your hair is BEAUTIFULL! I envy you... :)

x

www.straatstijl.blogspot.com

Luma G. Louzada said...

youre hair is gorgeous!! and the photographs always very original!! love it!!

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FashionFreak/Mihaela said...

your hair - omg!

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Sarah Mendelsohn said...

you have great hair! thanks for sharing your tips

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marblava said...

Your hair is very pretty!!! Thanks for the info!

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Jade Briony said...

We have the same hair routine except from the horse stuff.. i may have to try it!

www.danceinarainstorm.blogspot.com

Cat said...

Gorgeous hair, thanks for sharing your tips! I'm going to have to go hunting for some of this stuff!

yvo said...

your hair is really gorg!

moded'amour said...

I want your hair!

ZarahA said...

...wow, your blog is so nice and thanks for sharing these photos!! please check out my blog about other inspiring stuff and my art works (you can also leave a comment or criticize if you like;)
wish you all the best and btw: I agree with the others -your hair is amazing!!!
X zarah
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amalia said...

Amazing pictures and hair too!Bravo sweetie! :* :* :*

martha said...

I really love batiste myself ! I can't stop using it ! so good and so cheap !

Cannelle said...

your hair are soo beautiful !

Aino said...

I LOVE your hair!! Omg so long <3

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rakastan sun hiuksia! perfection!

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Simone said...

You have the most beautiful hair, I've ever seen! (:
Love following. Your style is amazing and I get really inspired by you.

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Belle Armed said...

your hair is amazing. Im envious.

Minna said...

Your hair looks very natural and kinda wild - like your hair style!

Beth Bradley said...

My hair is so thick so straightening it is such a pain but it keeps it managable.
I'll definitely try the Dreamcoat now you've recommended it. My hair naturally curls undernear it just needs something to enhance it so I'll test out some sea salt spray aswell!

Beth xx

Ashley said...

dry shampoo is the greatest invention ever!

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Viana said...

That is beautiful hair. I have a much much more curly one. It kinda looks like little springs. Heehee. I also use a leave-on conditioner because weather here in the Philippines leaves my hair a little bit dry.

BespokeRose said...

I think your hair has to be one of my favorite out of all the blogs I follow, it's gorgeous

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Christie Sinclair said...

Major. Hair. Envy. hehe :) Gorgeous!

Low said...

I totally agree with the dry shampoo tip!!
I´m also a fan of this kind of products!!

Here in Spain, they don´t sell Batiste, but I´ve bought it recently during a trip to NY and I can say it´s the best dry shampoo I´ve tried ever! And the smell is so nice!!

This product, also gives your hair a lot of volume!
Love it!!

XOXO

http://somestylestories.blogspot.com

panna e caffè said...

this is a great post, I've always said to myself :"how can she get so amazing hair?" when I see your pics! I have not so long hair, but I gonna try to not cut it for few months..maybe my hair gonna be as cool as yours! ;)

xoxo from france

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I am sooo in love with your blog..I cant believe I found it sooo late...I will definitely have to do some rearranging of my actual blog list..have to add u to that!! hope u visit my blog sometime! hugs Farah from www.2-gitanas.blogspot.com

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