HOW TO FAKE HEALTHIER LOOKING HAIR
Think of the point that you need a haircut, take it at least two months past that point, and that’s always me. I like to blame it on the fact that I’m very indecisive about picking a hair salon, but the truth is, I just tend to put things off. Hair cuts are no exception. This is all fine and dandy until you get to the point where you have to attend a wedding or an event, and the panic starts to set in. Let’s be honest – ratty, scraggly looking hair just isn’t cute, and it definitely ages us. Since I’ve done a good amount of scrambling to make my hair look half decent before events, I’ve put together some tips for you guys. Something to note about these tips are that they’re for when you are absolutely desperate. Hair cuts are always best for when you have split ends that are taking over your entire head. However, if you’re like me, you schedule a hair cut, hope they will have room for you the next day, but then it ends up being 2-3 weeks away. This leaves you with 2-3 weeks of having a rough looking mane. Luckily there are solutions! Continue reading for my tips!
1. Curl Your Hair
Whatever you do, do not flat iron your hair! Wearing your hair stick straight tends to show every single split end that’s on your entire head and magnifies it. Curling your hair blends the hair and takes the focus off the ends of your hair. Obviously using heat, especially something like a curling iron does further damage to your already damaged hair, but when you’re desperate and need your hair to look good for an event, party, wedding, etc. curling your hair is 1,000 times better than taking the flat iron to it!
2. Add Hair Serum to Ends
At this point, almost all of us use hair product on our wet hair before styling, but have you ever used hair serum on dry hair? For those of you who have been reading my blog for a little while, you know I have a serious love affair with Jen Atkin’s Ouai products. This Ouai hair oil is one of the best out right now, but I actually prefer using it on my hair when it’s dry! After curling my hair, I use half of a pump in my palm and work it into the ends of my hair. I can’t even explain what it does to the ends of your hair, other than it sort of seals the cuticle and split ends and completely smooths your hair. It’s truly like magic, and instantly gives the effect of smooth, shiny locks.
3. Get Some Lift
When my hair is in desperate need of a haircut, I always feel that it also falls completely flat. Using mousse on your roots is a great way to get a little bit of lift (and no mousse isn’t just for the 90’s anymore)! You can then dry your hair and use velcro rollers to get more body.
4. Wear an Updo
If curling your hair and wearing it down isn’t even a help to you, I would suggest wearing your hair in an updo. Hiding the ends of your hair where the split ends are is key. If an updo seems out of your comfort zone, just remember that an updo doesn’t have to be as extreme as prom hair or wedding hair. You can simply put your hair in a low messy bun, pull out pieces, add a little curl to them, pin pieces, and be on your way!
I hope these tips helped some of you! Below, I have linked some of the products referenced in this post and linked hair products that are my absolute favorite. If you have more hair questions or something you’d like covered on the blog (doesn’t have to be hair related) comment below and I’ll make sure to get to it for you 🙂
Great tips!!! I will definitely be using them with this giant head of hair of mine!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com
Thanks Kelsey!!! Glad you found it useful. I too, have soooo much hair. It’s a workout even brushing it out haha thanks for reading xo
Great tips! I always have to give mine some lift, just makes my whole face look lifted LOL!
Thanks Madeleine!! Yes! I so agree!! It’s a great way to revive that “tired” look! xo
Great tips! A good hair serum is key for me to have healthy looking hair! 🙂
xO – Steph
Thanks Steph!! I completely agree. I use it pretty much every day! Thanks for reading! xoxo
Lift has been the biggest help for me!! I’m definitely going to use the “add serum to the ends” tip…thank you!!
xoxo
Tiffani
http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com
Tiffany, I’m so glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by xoxo
Great and unique post! I’ll have to definitely try out some of your tips
Xo,
Yvan
simplyyvan.com
Thank you, Yvan!! I hope it helps. Let me know how it goes 🙂 xo
Great advice! When I had long hair I always put it off! Now that I have short hair I have to go in!
Thanks Laura!! That’s so true!!! I think that’s partly why I’ve always had long hair haha I’m just not willing to deal with the maintenance that short hair requires. But I guess they both require maintenance in different kinds of ways! Thanks for stopping by 🙂 xo
The serum is so key! I use organix coconut oil when my hair is looking a little dry or fried. It really helps!
Thanks Stephanie!! I love some of the organix products!! Especially the conditioner! xo
I’m all about serums and oils! Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com
They’re the best!! I wish I had discovered them in my middle school and high school days hahaha there’s some rough photos. Thanks for reading Kait!!
Love it! I’m wayyyyy past my haircut time but I refuse to cut it right lol so it’s always curly 😉
hahah thanks Talita!!! Story of my life!!! I definitely need to learn to go into the salon more oooooops. Thanks for reading girly! xoxo
I feel like your hair ALWAYS looks stunning so I am going to follow your lead, lady 🙂
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party
Aw thanks so much, Jenna! You’re incredibly sweet. I hope it helps you! Let me know 🙂 xo
Great post babe! I’ve definitely noticed that my hair looks SO much healthier when I curl it. I also like to use a deep conditioning mask about 1-2x a week.
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
Yessss weekly deep conditioning masks are a game changer! Thanks for reading babe! xoxo
I LOVE velcro rollers!! They are my biggest secret to creating some lift after a few days of having a blowout. Great tips!!
xo Annie
http://thelovelygirl.co
Aren’t they the absolute best?!?! My hair is so thick that I have to use a million of them, but they’re awesome. The best part is you can just do your makeup while you wait! xoxo
I am right there with you! I always seem to need a cut 🙂 stopping by from the Style Collective xo Jana
http://www.janastyleblog.com
haha it’s a never ending cycle for me of wanting healthy hair, but also wanting long hair! Thanks so much for reading, Jana!! xoxo
These are great tips!! I tend to wait forever to go back to the salon so I need all the help that I can get to keep my hair on point. Thanks for sharing!!
Xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
Glad you found it helpful girly!! I always wait way too long too!! oopsies haha Thanks for reading!! xoxo
These are seriously great tips girl, especially coming for you since your hair always looks gorgeous.
Love Shan xxx
I’m pretty sure my last hair cut was 9 months ago, omg that sounds horrible when I say it out loud haha! These are great tips!!
xox Tess | Sequins are the New Black