Tips to long beautiful locks *Swishhh*

Hello Beautifuls! Todays post is all about hair. I seem to always get asked questions about my hair so I thought I would do a 'top tips' sort of post on how I look after my hair and how I have managed to grow it fairly long. Now I am by no means saying I think my hair is amazing as most of the time it sends me round the bend. 

Ever since I was little I have always, always had long hair like nothing ever shorter than bottom of the bra length. So Iv been quiet lucky to be able to embrace my natural locks and really is the only reason my friends and randoms seam to always ask what extensions I use. ( I don't use any this is my natural hair gets quiet annoying after a while but I can only take it as a compliment I guess!) So what are my secrets?

These are just a few things I have done myself and find work well for me. I am not a hairdresser and probably have no clue what I'm talking about but if it can help someone out in any way I will be more than happy.

- Always use a heat protector - I find the VO5 or Aussie ones work well

- Before I dry my hair I use a detangle spray, Im currently using L'Oreal Kids detangle spray and its brilliant and smells amazing!

-  I use a Tangle Teaser to brush my hair and it really stops the pulling and stretching of hair when its wet.

- Condition your hair every time you wash it.

- Getting your hair trimmed on a regular basis what make it grow faster like people believe but it will prevent split ends so they won't break off.

- Use a leave-in conditioner before blow-drying. Another favourite is Aussie.

- Don't over-wash your hair. 2-3 times a week should be enough. Too much washing can strip your hair of its natural oils.

- Massage your scalp when washing your hair. You know how they do it at the hairdressers? It helps blood circulation to your scalp which can help hair to grow.

- Before getting out of the shower, blast your hair with cold water. It will close the cuticles and make it shiny.

- Use a dry shampoo between washes to keep hair looking fresh and prevent over washing.
- Try and use a defuser on your hairdryer so direct heat isn't being used on your hair.

- Try not using heat every day. If you can get away with it go au natural.

- Eat lots of fresh fruit and veg. It will do wonders for your hair. You can also take natural supplements that promote hair growth if you really do despise fruit and veg.

- Last but not least, BE PATIENT. My hair has taken years to get to this length but I find by doing all of the above I have prevented it from getting damaged which therefore helps it to grow faster. 

Even though most of you will already know this stuff, I hope it might of helped someone who is trying to get their hair in good condition and grow it. 

Do you have any top tips or miracle products to help with hair growth?

Love Holly
 xoxo

Review: My Summer Hair Care Routine

Hi guys! Today I’ll be talking about my hair care routine for my summer holidays. When im home in England my hair tends to be soo straight but as soon as I go away anywhere hot (Im normally in America) my hair turns to a frizzy mess when really all I want is it to look nice and wavy. In the past few years, I learned to care for my hair when Im away. I start to use these a week before I go away and continue using them while away. I go to Florida every year and its so humid so you might think this is a lot to do when you on holiday but Im not talking 1-2weeks in the sun Im there for 4-6 so it needs to be looking nice haha
The hair products that I use most often are displayed in the picture below.

Garnier Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream: I apply this product in the morning when my hair is frizzy and needs some help staying in place. After I straighten my hair with my Remington 2-inch hair straightener, I apply the leave-in conditioner to the ends of my hair.

Garnier Curl Shaping Spray Gel: I haven’t gotten the chance to use this product very much. So far, I don’t like it as much as I thought I would. It works better with semi-wet hair than dry hair. Basically, you spray the gel and twist your hair into curls. The gel is very sticky and gives the hair a hard texture if the product is not very evenly distributed.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum: This is my favorite hair product of all time. I prefer to wash my hair at night and use this product when my hair is damp. After I dry my hair with a towel, I apply a pump of the serum to the ends of the my hair and scrunch my hair to create more volume. When I wake up the next morning, the ends of my hair look hydrated and the soft curls stay all day long. This product also helps to dry your hair faster so you can apply this product before blow drying.

Aussie 3-Minute Deep Conditioner: Christine suggested me to try this product after I told her how frizzy my hair becomes. I use this product once a week. After shampoo and rinse, apply this conditioner and use a shower cap to facilitate the effect of this conditioner. After 3-5 minutes, rinse your hair twice (once with warm water and once with cold water). This conditioner has a strong pina colada smell so be aware of this fact if you are allergic to fragrance.

TRESemme Heat Tamer Spray: Before applying heat, it’s always important to use a heat protectant. I use this spray before I blow dry or straighten my hair.

L’Oreal Hair Expertise EverSleek Shampoo & Conditioner: Overall, I like this shampoo-conditioner combo. But sometimes the shampoo is a bit drying, especially in the winter. I chose this line for the frizz-control and the lack of sulfate and silicone. 

Hope you liked this review of my favourite hair care products of the moment =)

Love Holly

xoxo