My hair has turned really gross, for lack of a better term, suddenly and I don't like it one bit. This is only because I dip-dyed my hair which needed bleaching and coloring so double the damage. I only added more damage to curling my hair, as it looks cooler with dip-dyed hair. Granted I didn't curl my hair every day like other "gurus" but still, it was more than usual with my fancy red tips. Another thing was that I never cut my hair while I was at school so it got really long without any trims. Anyways, my hair turned icky(er) after the dye wore out and I NEEDED to make it healthier. I don't use a lot of products because I fall under the "broke college student" category, but what I do use I will mention below.
Shampoo/Conditioner: ($3 each) http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2360073
I first started with Herbal Essences "Hello Hydration" shampoo and conditioner. This stuff smells amazing. It has a scent of coconuts, and even though I don't like the flavor to eat, I love the smell. The set is an old favorite of mine and I was instantly reminded why. It hydrated my hair so well. I remember after using it for just a week my friend noticed a huge difference and she even complimented me on my healthy-looking hair. The set is very inexpensive and it lasts a long time. I have very thick, long hair that needs a lot of conditioner and it still lasted me a long time. Obviously the shampoo outlasted the conditioner but because of it's beautiful cheap prices, I don't mind restocking the conditioner.
Heat Protector: $5.99 http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2360073
Next I have been loving the John Frieda "Fritz Ease Heat Defeat" for straight hair. I use this spray for blowdrying my hair. First, the mist is a good size and covers a lot of hair without making my hair soaking. The scent is fresh and smells like a hair salon. I personally like this scent, because it is fresh and doesn't make me smell like I have a million things going on. I can't really tell if my hair is protected from the heat, but that doesn't mean it isn't working. I actually think that if I don't feel a difference it is working because otherwise my hair would be dead and overly dry. It does make my hair less frizzy, but if your hair is naturally really frizzy, you will need more products to tame your hair than just this one. For me however, it works well.
Occasionally I will use argan oil in my hair. I'm not sure of the brand as it just came with my blow dryer, but I think any will do. I either use a little drop in the mornings I don't wash my hair to add a little bit of shine, or I use a penny sized drop, which is bigger, at night to let it soak in nutrients. I don't see much difference on my normal hair, but there is a HUGE difference at the ends of my hair. My bleached hair doesn't look as dead and damaged and it helps my hair look healthier.
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So those are all the products I use. I know that isn't too special, but I thought it was worth sharing. I think it is important to know that the phrase "little goes a long way" really comes true as I only use 3 hair products and they have made my hair look great. Obviously with more products, it would look better, but I am pleased with how my hair looks now. It isn't damaged, and it is very hydrated which I like. You don't need to spend a lot of money to have great hair.
Kisses,
Jodie
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